Mud, and slip and slides - so fun! ~ Mighty Mud Mania

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

 

 

  

 We had a blast at Mighty Mud Mania.

Just wanted to share a couple pics

from today's fun!

Have a fabulous rest of the weekend!

| Your Desert Momma |

~Salted Caramel - Oh-la-la!~

Sweet, and Savory Salted Caramel -

One of my all time favorite addictions!

The combination has it's roots in France, and a couple years ago made it to the mass market in America. I recently have been spotting this sweet and savory dessert in some of my favorite places. The combo is amazing, and if you haven't tried it yet, I strongly recommend to run out and indulge in some sweetness this weekend!

Some of my favorite places to find Salted-Caramel:

Sweet Republic 
Salted Butter Caramel ice cream
This Arizona local treat has even been featured in magazines such as Sunset as one of their top picks!
soft buttery caramel ribbons in creamy vanilla with a sprinkle of salt

LGO - La Grande Orange
Salty Chocolate Chip Cookie - YUMMY
4410 N. 40th Street Phoenix









Postino's

Salted Caramel Sundae - AMAZING!

Vanilla bean ice cream with chocolate covered corn nuts,

a pretzel stick and salted caramel

3939 E Campbell Rd
Phoenix, AZ

 
Trader Joe's
Salted Caramel Chocolate - I find it by the check out line, it is an amazing piece of chocolate!

Also check out your local Starbucks, they have a new salted caramel bar and it is delish! (pretzels are hidden inside-yum).

For any of you that feel like making some yummy goodness this weekend...here is a recipe I came across about a year ago, and made it my own, and it comes out delicious every time! I like to dip pretzels in it, spread on toast, and my favorite is dipping fresh apple slices in it! Enjoy!

Gooey Salted Caramel Spread

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups sugar
• 3 - 4 tablespoons of water
• 2 sticks + 1 tablespoon butter cut into small pieces
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 6.5 oz of warmed cream

Directions

1. Stir the sugar and water in a saucepan, and cook on low heat until it turns golden brown.Do not mix a lot or it will harden too much.

2.Slowly add butter, until all melted and gooey.

3. Add salt, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

4. Remove the saucepan from the heat, and add the warmed cream. Stir together until all combined.

5. Pour into containers to cool till room temperature, then refrigerate. 

And spread on the love! :)

| Your Desert Momma |

Toddler's are MAXI-mizing their dresses!

Maxi's aren't just for the older girls these days!

Baby Nay Maxi Dress

H&M

I'm loving the Maxi dresses for our little girls. Perfect to throw on after a day in the pool, or for a stroll on the strand in California with a cardigan, or basically anywhere you choose! Love them!

H&M

Now, there are some Momma's out there that think Maxi dresses should never be worn on little girls below age of 10 or so, because they might be a trippig hazard. If you think they should not be worn, then please don't go for this trend....but if you are like me and think they are perfectily okay on young girls, then join me, and let's buy this summers hot new dresses!

Matilida Jane

Happy Shopping!

| Your Desert Momma |

Mighty Mud Mania 2011

Who's going to play in the mud this weekend?

Mighty Mud Mania 2011

Saturday June 11, 2011
8am - 1pm Rain or Shine!

Chaparral Park, 5401 N. Hayden Road
(Southeast of Hayden and Jackrabbit)

Age groups for the original

Mighty Mud obstacle course are: 7 & 8, 9 & 10, 11 & 12, 13-17.

For kids 6 and younger we have a mini mud course & puddle pools for the tiny tots.


We are excited to get dirty,
are you? :)

| Your Desert Momma |

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!

OR

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 |

~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 |

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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