I should say traveling “Internationally” from Sky Harbor Airport as I’m about to take my first overseas trip to Europe and I thought this would be a great place to share tips I learn along the way! Keep watching this space for the next few weeks for updates as I travel along the way. First […]
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I came across a post on the neighborhood social feed, Next Door, lamenting yet another vehicle break-in and further lamenting that Goodyear (the town where said break-in occurred) was turning into or had become a “ghetto”. I’ve seen variations of this post too many times to count with the author asserting that their neighborhood, street,
I should have posted this advice earlier in the summer but better late than never! It’s one of the things that all transplants should know as you move into your first summer in Arizona. The sun is a silent killer of automobile parts! That sounds so crazy but imagine that you’re heading out to a
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It’s back!!! Arizona Restaurant Week September 20 -29 2024. If you missed the spring event last May, don’t fret, it’s back! You can get answers to all your questions on the FAQ page at:https://arizonarestaurantweek.com/ Here are just a few of the facts from that page: What is Arizona Restaurant Week? Arizona Restaurant Week is the
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One of the things you will need to do (sooner or later) after you move to Arizona is find a new family doctor. You may think that because Arizona is a haven for retirees, doctors should be plentiful, right? Well, that may not necessarily be the case and coming from the Midwest you may have
That is the question and there is no clear-cut answer! One of the things I just knew I wanted in my first home in Arizona was a backyard pool. Fortunately, I lived here for about 7 months before we purchased our first home and that gave me some time to not only think this through
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I promise this is not a political opinion post! But rather an informational post about how you can vote in Arizona and register if you need to. I think we all can agree the 2024 election on November 5, 2024, will be one of the most consequential and interesting elections of our lifetime. So, as
It’s hot! That is an understatement and if you’re new to the area, there are some things you definitely need to know especially if you are an outdoor adventurer. The Phoenix Fire Department in conjunction with the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department has published a checklist with 8 great rules that should be
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This article was first published in mid 2022 and I bring it out again because today is the start of Monsoon Season 2024 and it’s a great reminder of what we can look forward to for the next 100 days or so. 2022 was an active season – 2023 not so much. We have no
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In August of 2023, I published the following blurb on our blog page (Arizona Sports Teams) about our hockey team: The Coyotes, our hockey team, is another story entirely. They are still looking for a stadium to call home after several tumultuous seasons in Glendale and then losing a referendum to build a new stadium
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