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Frozen or on the rocks, we love all Margaritas Let’s be real. National Margarita Day shouldn’t be limited to just one day… but it is a day where you can drink as many margaritas (responsibly) without the judgement of others because, “…it’s National Margarita Day guys!” (extra kudos for this fun holiday falling on a […]

My favorite form of water adventure fun at Tempe Town Lake is stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). Today was my very first experience with this new water sport, and I have to say, it will will definitely not be my last! When I arrived in the morning, I checked in at the kiosk on the south side of […]

What’s the true taste of Arizona? In Tempe, it’s all about craft beer. Tempe has a vast culinary scene that extends from college town staples of pizza and burgers to upscale dining at House of Tricks and Top of the Rock. One trend that ties all of Tempe’s eateries together is the growing variety of […]

My list started with just five, but Tempe has added a few out-of-this-world breakfast spots that just HAD to be added – so here’s my improved list. Trust me – you won’t be disappointed is trying any of these delicious breakfast restaurants! 1. Matt’s Big Breakfast | 400 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281As the name […]

Every August, a new group of wide-eyed freshman will descend upon Tempe, making it their home for the next four (or more) years. Tempe is a great place to go to school. It’s a fun college town that truly embraces Arizona State University into the culture. Tempe is also a great place to live, with […]

Since gaining our independence in 1776, American ingenuity and love of sugar have joined forces to concoct amazing desserts that have helped make Americans’ waist lines great! Yes, apple pie, fruit cobblers, brownies, chocolate chip cookies and s’mores will always be favorites and a source of patriotic pride. However, there are always new, sumptuous treats from […]

Beat the heat with a cool treat this summer and check out Tempe’s frozen delights! Lucky for us, Tempe has everything from frozen yogurt and ice cream to shakes and icy treats to get us through the grueling summer heat. Here’s a list of my favorite frozen treats in Tempe. 1. Frozen Yogurt A little […]

What makes any summer day in Tempe just a little bit better? Water. As in splash pads, water parks and pools. Even though the summer days get pretty toasty in Arizona, my family always cools off and has fun when there is water around. Luckily for us, Tempe has lots to choose from! Here are […]

With Halloween just around the corner, my thoughts are on places in Tempe that are reputed to be haunted. Tempe was settled in the second half of the 1800s. Some of the old buildings are still in use by businesses and a few purportedly have permanent residents who, though long dead, make an occasional ghostly […]