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You guys, it was HOT AS HADES earlier in the week. This is kind of why I love fall more than summer. That, and I get to eat all things pumpkin with the rest of the world. But I won’t complain. Areas of the US are getting far more unpleasant (and da...

Don’t miss out on the 14th annual Mesquite Milling and Wild Foods Fiesta on June 23 from 8 a.m. – noon at the Santa Crus River Farmers’ market at Mercado San Agustin! Scores of locals are bringing their mesquite pods for milling and hammermilli...

It’s no surprise that Tucson has some of the best Mexican fare in the state—the issue is figuring out which to try first. Give Mi Nidito a shot, where you’ll find chimichangas, burros deluxe, authentic chili relleno, and portions big enough to...

If it’s Thai food you’re craving, Tucson has you covered with some of the spiciest, most innovative and flavorful offerings around. Start your journey at Bangkok Cafe, always MSG-free and renowned for authenticity. The po pia todd, satay kai, and...

Graduation season is here, along with Father’s Day, which means many travelers are arriving in Tucson with gifts in hand. Play it smart and save room in your luggage by checking out one of the city’s many top-ranked gift shops after you arrive! S...

Every year when we’re planting our garden, my husband plants yellow squash instead of zucchini. Every year. It’s not that they’re all that different, but I have a personal preference for zucchini over yellow squash and he can’t seem to differ...

June is the perfect time for strawberry picking, so we headed out in search of the perfect place this past weekend. There are a few farms that are reasonably close to us that offer strawberry picking for customers. A few of them I avoid because they...

My blog turns SEVEN tomorrow! Happy blogiversary to me! This is where my husband totally snickers at the ridiculousness of celebrating a blog birthday, but…but…7 years! Recall, he’s the one that didn’t think I’d blog for longer than a week.

Soft and chewy bagel bites that are ready in 20 minutes, you can top them with cinnamon sugar or everything bagel topping. They are addictive both ways...

Treat Dad to a feast at Feast, where the menu changes the first week of each month, and you can book a table for lunch, brunch or dinner. They ensure a seasonally on point menu at all times with local, fresh ingredients. If you have a big party plann...

This post is from contributing writer Mary Voogt of Just Take A Bite. With summer in full swing it’s nice to be able to give the kids a cold treat without loading them up on sugar. Not to mention it’s way more fun to be playing outside th...

Remember how I credited my FitBit for my healthier pregnancy? S’more are like the opposite of all of that. Yes, I knew was pregnant (before a pregnancy test could even confirm) when I wanted Subway…but in these past few weeks, the baby w...

I can’t believe that tomorrow Mark and I will celebrate 7 years of marriage. Time really does fly by faster and faster the older you get… With our anniversary, I know that right around the corner is my blog’s anniversary, as well. We will also...

  I bet for a lot of people out there St. Louis has never popped into your head as a must visit place when planning your family vacations. Not there is anything wrong with St. Louis but more often than not I think people plan trips to Chicago, N...

It’s the kind of comfort food you pine for when it’s gray and cloudy outside. There’s not too much heat to make you want to avoid using the oven. And mashed potatoes on the side sound just right. In other words, it’s fair to s...

Yesterday I didn’t even leave the house other than to grocery shop and out for a quick pizza date night with hubby…and I walked nearly 11,000 steps (over 5 miles) according to my FitBit. It was a BUSY day around the house and considering it was 4...

Everyone knows that London is famous for its tea and scones and a pint at the pub with some fish and chips. But is that the only cuisine that London has to offer the rest of the world? There’s no way... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my...

Several months ago, I came up with the idea to do dietitian-guided grocery store tours that helped diabetics better navigate the grocery store with label reading and a carbohydrate controlled diet in mind. Those tours started yesterday – the hour l...

The other day at work my coworkers and I were talking about whether or not we’re “type A” personalities. Some of us are very much so type-A and I say that in a good way, as I don’t 100% agree with the definitions that pull up on Google. I thi...

This information has been provided to me by Hard Rock International I am an all American girl and love a great burger! There are sad burgers, then there are decent burgers and then you have the over the top, knock your socks off, mouth-watering...

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