“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” – Michael Jordan As I reflect on 2016, it was a pretty good year. I took the courage to fully pursue my dreams instead…
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Tucson Date Night Restaurants for Sonoran Restaurant Week 2026
If you're looking for an excuse to plan your next date night in Tucson, you'll be delighted to know that Sonoran Restaurant Week is back September 4–13, 2026! Starting today,…
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MICHELIN Guide Southwest: 19 Arizona Restaurants Honored
Today, the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Southwest was revealed, and 19 restaurants and three individuals were recognized from Arizona. I have to admit, I was a bit shocked that not a…
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Dinner Service Returns to Sawmill Run Restaurant on Mt. Lemmon
Most people don't expect to find caviar, wild-caught crab or premium beef at 8,000 feet, but that's exactly what Executive Chef Nick Avram is serving at Sawmill Run Restaurant on…
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Warrior Woman Wednesday: Roxy Olivas
Read moreA woman in the world of engineering is rare, and being a “girly-girl” can be initially intimidating when you could be judged for it. Meet Warrior Woman Wednesday, Roxy Olivas! In college, my best friends and I drove up to…
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Warrior Woman Wednesday: Sarah Mitchell
Read moreSarah brings her hula hoop to an afropunk music festival, in New York. Photo Courtesy: http://theeverybodyproject.com/ Landing a role in fashion is much sought after in the metropolitan city of New York. This week’s Warrior Woman Wednesday takes a turn…
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A Happily Pink Journey
Read moreJanuary marks new beginnings. As a new beginning, I’ve partnered with Skechers to bring to you my fitness journey in new footwear, courtesy of Skechers! My initial opinion of the Skechers GOmeb Razor™ is 100% positive. I enjoyed running in…
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10 Year Anniversary with Alex
Read moreAs I reflect on the past 10 years Alex and I have shared together, I can’t help but to smile. The laughs and memories remain vivid from any point of our relationship. We’ve made it through thick and thin. We’ve…
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Warrior Woman Wednesday: Marlina Rogers
Read moreMarlina Rogers, Buona Sarah Photography– http://www.buonasarahphoto.com/ After much anticipation, I am delighted to share with you my new series, Warrior Woman Wednesday! The posts will highlight a strong, encouraging woman from various professions and lifestyles. All the women featured are…
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El Tour de Tucson
Read moreEl Tour de Tucson is not just a bike tour. For Tucsonans, it is a rite of passage… or a major pain when you need to drive to your destination but can’t because of the thousands of cyclists closing the…
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Chocolate Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting
Read moreIt’s been a while since the Cherry Almond Cupcakes, but I wanted to share with you another cupcake recipe I used for when I was hired to bake 200 cupcakes. The wedding couple wanted four different flavors and requested one…
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Cherry Almond Cupcakes
Read moreAbout a week ago I was hired to bake 200 cupcakes. Yep, 200 cupcakes. It wouldn’t have been such a challenge if they were the same cupcake that utilized the same ingredients… but nope, they were all different. The wedding…
