Pumpkin spice and cinnamon, now that is the scent of fall. We attended a mixology where we learned how to make a hot toddies and a facemask with pumpkin. Yum… Mixology Demo There were many cups with bourbon at the front of the room. All ingredients were lined up in a cafeteria-style line. There was […]
Food and wine… need I say more? We were fortunate to be able to attend the Wagner Family Wine Pairing Dinner in October 2018. I am impressed with the Chef and how he and the wine marketing representative can determine what food to pair with wines. It is an art. Wagner Family Wine At the […]
When you are visiting a city, do you attend a local sporting event? We did. We attended the Arizona Coyotes Hockey opening night game in October. Transportation There are many options for transportation these days to get to a sporting event. We choose to take a bus to the Gila River Arena. The bonus for […]
At the end of September, the daytime temperatures are still in the 100’s Fahrenheit. So, a water activity is welcomed. There are many locations in Arizona where you can participate in a Dive in Movie. This was our first Dive-in the movie experience. The featured film was “Back to the Future.” Environment Pool gates opened […]
Whether you are visiting the San Tan Valley or already live there, check out the local restaurants for cooking demonstrations to learn about local foods and trends. That is what we did in September. We registered to attend an appetizer cooking demonstration event in San Tan Valley. Not only did we learning how to prepare […]
Sampling delicious wines while eating artisan cheeses, this is the life. In August 2018, we attended a wine tasting in San Tan Valley, Arizona. We were presented with 5 different wines to taste. The Wine Tasting Room Set Up The room was set up for 40 attendees. There were long tables and chairs facing the […]
September 2018 I had the pleasure of attending the Becoming an Outdoors Woman in Arizona (BOW) Experience at Friendly Pines Camp in Prescott, Arizona. Becoming an Outdoors Women in Arizona is sponsored by the Arizona Wildlife Federation. About Becoming an Outdoors Woman in Arizona BOW helps “give women a chance to enjoy and appreciate the […]
The final day at Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) in Arizona September Camp was a full half day of events. There was no slowing down with sessions that included an early morning bird walk and a ropes challenge course. Bird Walk With binoculars in hand, I met the birding group near the totem pole at […]
Eating wild foods, shooting arrows to pop balloons, fly tying, and a night walk. All of those activities on day 2 at Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) in Arizona September Camp. Let’s revisit the day. Morning Workout I awoke to a beautiful sunny morning with a few scattered clouds. Next, I found a location on […]
Arizona’s chapter of Becoming an Outdoors Woman September Camp is about learning new skills and developing your confidence in yourself. If you are thinking about attending a future camp, you will have an amazing time. Here is an overview of my experience on day 1. The camp emailed out a list of campers that were […]
