Desert Mommas

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Organic Food Delivered to Your Front Door?

How does fresh and organic,

Apples, Mango's, and Peaches sound?

or...

What about fresh and organic,

Broccoli, Lettuce and Zucchini, to just name a few?

You can now get all this and more DELIVERED to your front door!

How great is that?

Nature'sGardenDelivered.com is offering delivery in Arizona and Georgia! Locally owned and operated

Let's say one week, you want some GRASS-FED beef,

or what about for the weekend some yummy ALASKAN SALMON is on the menu?

Thinking you need some coffee, organic honey, homemade pasta, or juice?

Yep, you can get those added to your order, too! I think I'm in love with this concept, less time spending in the market, means more time with your family and friends! Yay!

North Scottsdale Farmers Market....DELIVERS!!!!

All you do is fill out order form before Saturday and they will deliver.

http://www.azlocalfarmersmarkets.com/order-form/

Summer's hours: 7am -11am

9375 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260

Don't forget you can visit any of these

Farmers Markets throughout the SUMMER!

Old Town Farmers Market at Scottsdale Stadium

7408 East Osborn Road, Scottsdale

Arizona Farmers Markets

Saturdays 8:30am - Noon

We recommend you check the

website for market updates

McClintock Fountains Farmers Market

1840 E Warner Road, Tempe, AZ 85284

Summer hours: 7am -11am

The Simple Farm: 90th St/Cactus

Thursdays 9am and Friday 4-6pm

Or check your local Farmers Markets for Summer hours!

Let's buy LOCAL, FRESH and ORGANIC! :)

| Your Desert Momma |

Monday, June 6, 2011

~Choco-Peanut Butter Banana Treats and more!~

Can it get any better than this?

I made these over the weekend, and they are amazing, and such a great treat during the summer heat! Hope you enjoy!

You might have heard me raving about Justin's Chocolate Peanut Butter, well this is a recipe I made using the delicious, gooey stuff. :) Hope you try it!

Choco-PB Banana Frozen Treats

3-4 Bananas

1/4C Jason's Chocolate Peanut Butter

1 Bar -Semi-Sweet chocolate or milk choc bar

Yogurt Chips, Nuts, and Sprinkles

Wooden Sticks

Melt the Peanut Butter and Chocolate

over a double boiler until

completely smooth and melted.

Cut bananas as shown and

insert wooden sticks

Roll banana skewers in PB-Choc mixture

Roll in chip mixture (optional).

Place on wax paper tray, and

FREEZE overnight, and enjoy!

YUM!

EXTRA Yumminess:
If you have any extra choco-PB mixture, here is what you can make with it. Choco-PB candies.
Pour the mixture in your paper-lined muffin pan, sprinkle yogurt chips on top, and FREEZE.

These are the BEST. They are choco-PB chocolates!!!! So good!

| Your Desert Momma |

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Hello Summer, hello Staycations!

It's been heating up already this summer...how about some ideas for a staycation in Arizona?

Here are some of my fav's:

Farimont Scottsdale
Sip, Savor and Splash Package
Package Includes:

Accommodations in a luxuriously appointed Fairmont room
A $50 daily food and beverage credit that may be used at any of the Resort's pools and dining outlets
Availability: The Sip, Savor and Splash package is valid from May 14 through September 22, 2011, subject to availability

Montelucia Resort and Spa

Stay one night and enjoy a $50 resort credit, stay two nights and enjoy a $100 resort credit, or stay three+ nights and enjoy a $150 resort credit. Rates from $179.
Valid June 1, 2011 - August 31, 2011. Starting at $179 per night with a Deluxe Resort View Room. Rates do not include $24 daily resort charge, taxes or gratuities. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.

Hyatt Regency Scottsale Resort and Spa
There’s summer fun for everyone at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa. Rates start from $135 (50% off second room), and include such values as: Free dinner for kids with each paying adult, Free Camp Hyatt for kids Free golf for kids with each paying adult Free weekend Dive-In Movies Free beach and pool activities

The Westin Kierland Resort
SUMMER 2011 ENTERTAINMENT!
Enjoy LIVE entertainment every weekend this summer at
The Westin Kierland!
Every Friday and Saturday:
Various Entertainers
8 – 10pm in The Rim Lobby Lounge

SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT

Forth of July:
Live DJ
1 – 4 pm at the Adventure Pool
Billy Abdo, Acoustic Guitar
8 – 10pm in The Rim Lobby Lounge/Dreamweaver’s Canyon Courtyard

There are many more great offers out there, enjoy!

| Your Desert Momma |

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Saturday, June 4, 2011

~ The Brightest Star in the Sky ~

Last night I was so fortunate to be a part of an awesome display of support for the Thompson family. The event was in honor of their baby boy Ronan and all they will be doing to help find a cure for Neuroblastoma.

There were over 400 people who joined together at the Arizona Biltmore, to help raise money and show love and support for this AMAZING family.

If you were unable to make the event, you can always do a monetary donation for the Ronan Thompson Foundation Fund: www.theronanthompsonfoundation.com

To read a little on life of the beautiful angel Ronan, click here: Rock Star Ronan

Have a wonderful weekend, and hug your babies close.

| Your Desert Momma |

Friday, June 3, 2011

"Drop and Shop" ???

This week I went into H&M to shop for a bit

with my very feisty 18 mo old.

This is how the experience went:

* Took escalator "rides" over a dozen times

so we could go, "up"..."down"..., repeat, repeat...

* Tried on shoes in her size, because we somehow lost

the ones she wore to the store.

* Tried on little boy underwear as hats

* Took the arm off the nice little kid mannequin

---all in the matter of 10 minutes I might add!

So I found a fabulous solution to this...

.have you ever heard of

"Drop and Shop"?

Safari Kid Care

Me neither, until I saw a new childcare place that opened up next to Scottsdale Quarter called Safari Kids Care. It's a new concept and places are popping up, just in time for some summer shopping, dining, or maybe even "mommy nap time" :)?

The basic idea is to provide a fun, safe environment for children to play, sleep, eat or otherwise be entertained while the parents are free to shop, grab a bite to eat, see a movie or anything else that you need to get done!

Safari Kid Care

I checked out Safari Kids and it is like a wonderland for kids. You can order your kids favorite lunch or dinner for them before you leave, and go off on your marry way! LoVe It!!!

Next week, on Arizona Midday, Channel 12 there will be a segment on this, and if you tune in there will be some great DEALS!