As temperatures drop in the Phoenix Valley, it’s time to turn the volume at the Goldrush: Sonoran Skies Music Festival. Held at the Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona on Oct. 7th, 2023 and Oct 8th 2023, the music festival will be filled with food, drinks, entertainment, and world-class DJ’s, including headliners Alison Wonderland, Louis the Child, Tiesto, Zeds Dead, and Zhu.
Read MoreWith football season coming up, I knew I needed to get an AC check up for car maintenance in Phoenix. I brought my car to the Midas Tempe!
Read MoreI was finally able to visit Under Tow, an underground tiki bar, and Platform 18, a classic cocktail bar within a Presidential Pullman-inspired train car, and can confidently report that these two spots are Phoenix’s Coolest Cocktail Bars.
Read MoreGilbert is known as a family-friendly spot, but it’s also home to girl-powered and women-empowered spots. In partnership with Discover Gilbert, here’s five spots you can go to celebrate a girls’ getaway in Gilbert, AZ.
Read MoreTucked away in Southern Arizona, so close to Mexico you can almost taste it, is the old Western town of Bisbee, Arizona. Founded in 1902, the town retains a history that’s vibrant with ghost stories, vices, and old mining tales galore. Nowadays, Bisbee boasts its supernatural roots and is married with artsy eclecticism that’s both charming and unique. In partnership with Discover Bisbee, here’s your guide on where to go and what to check out on your next trip to Bisbee:
Read MoreGila River Hotels and Casinos - Vee Quiva was a perfect escape during the monsoons. Located in Laveen, Arizona, the Native American hotel is a short drive from our home in Phoenix. As a AAA Four Diamond Awarded Hotel, we had high expectations, and Gila River Hotels and Casinos - Vee Quiva did not disappoint!
Read More💕Come on, Barbie, let’s go party! Looking for a Phoenix Staycation at a Barbie Desert Dream House Airbnb? Check out the @desertdreamhouse - it’s perfect for all things colorful and pink💗🎉
Read MoreTucked away in the Ponderosa Pines, Little America Hotel Flagstaff is the best place to stay and visit when escaping the heat in Phoenix. Only two hours from Phoenix, and an hour away from the Grand Canyon, this special hotel has been a stopping point for travelers since the 1950’s!
Read MoreThere’s so many Phoenix skin care services and business, that it’s hard to choose and trust a Phoenix skin care provider. However, I was lucky enough to find one! Last week, I sat down with local business owner, Amanda Penn, to learn more about her and her skin care business, Beauty Addict Studio. Unlike some aestheticians, Amanda actually cares about you and your skin, and customizes her services to serve your skin’s needs.
Read MoreRise Uptown marries mid-century touches with modern-day amenities for an ultimate mix of vintage charm transported in the present. “Rise Uptown” is a fitting name for this mid-century modern boutique that flourished in the midst of last year’s pandemic, and I had the pleasure of doing a staycation-flexcation, where I worked and played during my stay.
Read MoreRoosevelt Row is a fountain of inspiration! From the quirky bars, to retro vibes in thrift stores to the colorful murals, and to the artists, musicians, and writers who all come out to celebrate this innovative hotspot, it’s home to many of us creatives. As a writer, Roosevelt Row is my second home, and if you haven’t been yet, I’ll show you why you need to go. I’ve created this awesome Roosevelt Row guide in collaboration with the #AZFreeToBe campaign sponsored by GPEC.
Read MoreStaycations during summer in Phoenix are simply the way of life to beat the heat. We choose the Found:RE for our Girls’ Weekend because the Found:RE is more than just a hotel. It’s an art collective that showcases local artists and their work, and a second home for creatives. The rooms have an industrial vibe, and it was perfect for our Girls’ Weekend.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that Tempe is for Trendsetters. Tempe is brimming with creativity and inspiration for writers, artists, fashionistas, and musicians alike. I went to visit a few spots that capture the heart of the Trendsetter in Tempe, in collaboration with Tempe Tourism.
Read MorePhoenix summers wouldn’t be complete without a staycation! Cassie from ExplorewithCassie took me on an adventure to escape to Wekopa Resort & Casino.
Read MoreThe last time I went to Asbury Park, I partied at The Stone Pony for my first concert, Taking Back Sunday and Saves the Day. I was 15, and it was in a terrible neighborhood. Nearly two decades later, I’m back to explore all this beach town has to offer because Asbury Park is experiencing a renaissance.
Read MoreMay is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and what better way to celebrate than exploring Mesa’s Asian District? With over 70 Asian-themed restaurants and small businesses on Dobson Road, I had the pleasure of immersing myself in Asian culture and cuisine by touring Mesa’s Asian District, hosted by Visit Mesa.
Read MoreJewelry, art, and coffee? At Jarrod’s Coffee, Tea, and Gallery, you can have it all. The original cafe used to focus solely on jewelry and art, but something was missing.
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