Beat the Heat, and Get Wet in a Splashpad!

How about taking the kids to a splashpad this week?



Scottsdale Quarter

There are so many fun splashpads around the valley, but I am loving
{The Quad} - The new splashpad area in Scottsdale Quarter.

Get a bite to eat at TrueFood

Great Kiddie Menu:

And have fun, get wet! :)

Leapin’ Lagoon at the Phoenix Zoo

The Phoenix Zoo has a "sprayground" (spray pad zero depth water play area) called Leapin' Lagoon. There is also a cave with waterfall, a splash pad area and lots of shade!

Here are some other fun splash parks...plenty to choose from! Have fun!


SCOTTSDALE parks:
Vista del Camino Park is located at 7700 E. Roosevelt, by Indian Bend/Hayden Road.
Paiute Park is located at 3210 N. 66th street, South of Osborn Road.
Scottsdale has "spray poles" on the playgrounds at McCormick Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Road  Agua Linda Park, 8732 E. McDonald (Pima Road and McDonald).
La Mirada Park 8950 E. Pinnacle Peak Road in north Scottsdale.
Chesnutt Park  4565 N. Granite Reef Road.
 Pima Park  8600 E. Thomas Road.
Kierland
PHOENIX Splashpads:

Altadena Park Spray Pad: 3711 E. Altadena Avenue.

36th Street and Cactus Road. 602-262-6696.

Civic Space Park Spray Pad: 424 N. Central Ave in Downtown Phoenix. 602-262-6412. Accessible by

Edison Park Spray Pad: 901 N. 19th Street. 602-262-6412. The nearby major cross streets are 19th Street and Roosevelt.

Francisco Highland Park: 2702 E. South Mountain Avenue. The nearby major cross streets are 28th Street and South Mountain Avenue at the base of South Mountain. 602-262-6111.

Harmon Park Spray Pad: 1239 S. 5th Avenue. The nearby major cross streets are 5th Avenue and Buckeye. 602-262-6412.

Laveen Village Park Spray Pad: 3146 W. Vineyard, Phoenix. The nearby major cross streets are 31st Avenue and Baseline Road. 602-262-6111.

Mountain Vista Park Spray Pad: 13647 S. 50th Street in Ahwatukee Foothills. The nearby major cross streets are 50th Street and Ray Road.

Nuestro Park Spray Pad: Ninth Street and Pima, south of downtown Phoenix. 602-262-6111.

Pecos Park Spray Pad: 48th Street and Pecos Road in the Ahwatukee Foothills area of Phoenix. You enter the park from 48th Street, via Chandler Boulevard. 602-262-6111.

Desert Ridge Marketplace

TEMPE Splashpads:

 Jaycee Park  817 W 5th Street (at Hardy Drive) in Tempe. Call for info 480-350-8625.
 Jaycee Park  817 W 5th Street (at Hardy Drive) in Tempe. Call for info 480-350-8625.
 Hudson Park  Apache Blvd. on Cedar Street between Rural and McClintock. Call for info 480-350-8625. 
Esquer Park  Loop 101 and north of Apache Blvd. Call for info 480-350-8625.

CHANDLER Splashpads:
Chuparosa Park Spray Pad  2400 S. Dobson Rd.,
Desert Breeze Park Spray Animals  660 N. Desert Breeze Blvd., between Rural Rd. and McClintock Dr.
Espee Park Spray Pad  450 E. Knox, between Arizona Avenue and McQueen Road.
 
Other:
Aquatic Playground Splash Pad in Glendale, Arizona is located at 83rd Avenue and Bethany Home Road
Glendale Stadium

If I missed one of your favorite splash parks, please leave a comment so I can add to this list!

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Kid Swimwear Couture

Splish, Splash fun in water this Summer with some Couture Kid Swim!

DG Swim Trunks - LOVE - Very cute trunks for little couture boys!

 But BEWARE you might break the bank,

but at least be cute while you do so! :)  

Marc Jacobs Swim Trunks - Boys
Childrens Salon

And for those who has a never ending bank account...
how about these adorable swim accessories from D&G?

 Or how about a little leopard couture?

And my ALL TIME (and little less expensive) KATE MACK!

This is what you will see my little one in, love love these suits!

 

How about a mother and me suit from Marc Jacobs?

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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!

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~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! :)

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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!

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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? :)

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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! :)

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