It’s the time of year for community wild flower spotting! Every March and April, residents from all over Arizona partake in this annual event. We track the wildflowers through social media as they begin to bloom in their bold majestic colors of purple, yellow, red, pink and white. Being a wild flower sleuth is easy, you just shoot and upload! But if you want it spelled out Continue Reading

Before you buy that obligatory box of chocolates for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day, why not kick it up a notch?  You've got to check out Super Chunk Sweets & Treats, a quaint little candy shop in Old Town Scottsdale, just 20 minutes from DC Ranch.  This gourmet candy store that offers up homemade ice cream in addition to their long list of unique confections...and it’s Continue Reading

If you live in the Scottsdale area and you're at a loss for what to do for Valentine’s Day to show your significant other how much you care about them, we have the perfect idea:  an intimate gourmet Valentine's Day dinner prepared by you in your own kitchen and served in the privacy of your home. You might be thinking moi, prepare a gourmet meal? Continue Reading

Ahhh, the schedule has been set and Spring Training is right around the corner. Visitors flock to Arizona in droves to follow their favorite teams and athletes as they prepare for the season. A great resource for being in the know is The Spring Training Connection that covers everything from tips on getting autographs to spring training recaps that go back to 2008.  Another great Continue Reading