Monthly Archives: July 2015

Sprouts Farmers Market Phoenix: Great Ideas, Great Foods, Great Location

07/09/2015

Living the good life includes enjoying high-quality, tasty, and wholesome food — which makes the opening of the Sprouts Express Market on High Street in Phoenix terrific news for those already enjoying the “good life” at upscale residences such as those at Toscana of Desert Ridge. This recently opened market is tucked in an area formerly known as City North and is side-by-side with bridal boutiques, other dining options such as Kona Grill, and lively watering holes and other “happening” places in the active, exciting north Phoenix / Scottsdale area?
A Little Greengrocer That Grew!
Sprouts is Arizona’s own growing concern,…

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A Winged Wonder: Butterfly Wonderland Scottsdale

07/09/2015

You don’t have to be a kid to love butterflies — just ask the staff of Butterfly Wonderland Scottsdale, one of the newest attractions of the Phoenix/Scottsdale area of Arizona. Coming from a laid-back retirement residence in one of the local upscale neighborhoods such as Toscana Condo Hotel, you’ll marvel as you step inside this, the largest butterfly pavilion in America. In mere moments, you’ll go from desert climate to indoor tropical rain forest. Don’t be alarmed: this jungle is a friendly one, where thousands of these gorgeous creatures fly freely — and, who knows? One might just land…

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Take Me Out to the Ballpark: Exploring Scottsdale Stadium

07/09/2015

One of the most time-honored traditions of “snowbirds” is attending Spring Training Cactus League games in places like Scottsdale Stadium, the year-round home of the San Francisco Giants.  But the even better news is that if you’ve bought a retirement or second home in a quality Phoenix/Scottsdale area community such as Toscana of Desert Ridge, Scottsdale Stadium offers plenty of opportunities for both business and pleasure use — and it’s easy to get to and get around. Here are just a few neat reasons to explore Scottsdale Stadium:
1. Can’t Get Enough Baseball?
It goes without saying that Scottsdale Stadium is…

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What Snowbirds Know: Five Reasons to Choose Arizona

07/09/2015

When you get to the point in your life where you just don’t want to deal with nasty winter weather anymore — when you want “snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes” to be just a song lyric and not a reality — you still have a decision to make. Which warm spot will suit your retirement and leisure plans best?  If the place that speaks to you is an upscale condo development such as those at Toscana of Desert Ridge, don’t be surprised: Arizona has increasingly become a snowbird’s go-to spot for many reasons. Here are five…

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