Fourth of July Cookies

These cookies don't have anything to do with MESA, but my kids love them!  ... and they live in Mesa :)

SUPER EASY!

Chocolate Cake Cookies

1 chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup water
1 egg
1/2 cup red m&ms
1/2 cup blue m&ms

Mix in bowl with spoon.  Form into balls.  Bake in oven 350F for 12 to 14 minutes.

When done, sprinkle with powder sugar.  YUM!

What time does graduation start Mountain View High School

8:00 p.m.

Westwood High School Mesa Arizona High School Graduation 2014

Westwood High School Graduation

May 22, 2014

Mountain View High School Graduation 2014

Mountain View High School Graduation

May 22, 2014

Starts at 8:00 p.m.

Brown and Lindsay - In the Stadium

Mesa Public Schools Last Day of School 2014

The last day of school for Mesa Public Schools is May 22, 2014

Main Street Mesa Arizona

Mesa's Permanent Sculpture Collection Is a "Must See"

Mesa's growing collection of permanent sculptures now includes 36 fine pieces varying from a HUGE pink chair to children playing baseball. Most are currently on display on or near downtown Main Street between Country Club and Mesa Drives.

Take a stroll and enjoy them all... before it's too hot!

Black Friday 2011 Special - Video Tape to DVD - 8mm Film to DVD - Transfer for Less

This is the most amazing BLACK FRIDAY deal that I have ever seen!

LOW COST - HIGH VALUE!

A great Christmas gift for the entire family!

Must mention that you saw on

All About Mesa, AZ's blog or Facebook to get this great deal!

Transfer for Less

            BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL
8mm Film to DVD - $6.95

• Includes 8mm and Super 8mm film
• No set up fees.  No hassles
• Price reflects 50 foot reels
• Flicker free transfers!
• Frame by frame scan of film

For new orders only

Transfer for Less

           BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL
Video Tape to DVD - $8.95

• Includes ALL camcorder tapes
• VHS-C, Hi-8, Mini DV, Beta
• No Minimums, No Hassles
• Price per tape up to 2 hours

For new orders only

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On Lindsay just north of Main St in Mesa

116 N. Lindsay Rd Suite #15
Mesa, AZ 85213

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Hours
9am - 6pm
Monday through Saturday

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Mesa Turkey Trot - Thanksgiving Day 2011

Events

10K Run, 9:00 AM

2 Mile Fun Run/Walk, 8:30 AM

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, 8:15 AM

Race Day Registration/Pick Up, 7:00 AMLocation

Red Mountain Park

7745 E Brown Rd

Mesa, AZ

Mesa Turkey Trot - Click Here for More Information

Wright Orthodontics in Mesa, Arizona

I took my daughter to Wright Orthodontics to get braces. 

I was VERY impressed with Dr. Wright and his staff!

  - Professional/Friendly - A great bunch of people!

She chose pink!

She LOVES her braces!

She got an ice cream treat!

....many flavors to choose from!

Contact WRIGHT Orthodontics today to schedule your free orthodontic consultation. With two locations in Mesa they offer convenient weekday hours, as well as before- and after-school appointments. Get the bright, beautiful smile you’ve always wanted.

(480) 835-0567 - Central Mesa

(480) 969-1514 - East Mesa

For more information go to: Wright Orthodontics' Website

Labor Day Weekend Furniture Sale - Home Sleep Home - Mesa, AZ

Home Sleep Home is a family owned and operated furniture store in Supersition Springs Mall (where Mervyns use to be)

• Great customer service
• Great knowledge of products
• Gave me a great deal
• I will return!

I went to Home Sleep Home looking for a new mattress - mine is older than my oldest child - NOT GOOD!

I tried 7 or 8 of them including 1 ORGANIC

The salesperson asked tons of questions to match the perfect mattress to my needs & wants

I finally narrowed my search to 3 mattresses - 2 Sealys (1 foam 1 latex) & a Stearns & Foster

They asked me to lie down a minimum of 15 minutes on each mattress to make sure it gave me the comfort and support I wanted - I learned that it takes about 30 days to get used to a new mattress.

They have a washable mattress protector that prevents moisture, dust & dander from getting to mattress. If you don't use this special kind of mattress protector, your mattress can double in weight every 8- 10 yr. YUCK!  Also, not using a mattress protector can void the warranty if an adjuster sees stains on the mattress. Interesting, huh?

I was at Home Sleep Home days before the Labor Day weekend - yet, they offered to me the Labor Day sale price.  I liked that!

Although the store is called Home Sleep Home, they also have a lot of other furniture.  And, I saw several pieces that I really liked - I'll be back!

Alegnas Homes - Helping Foster and Adoptive Parents

I had the privilege of meeting with Angela, the creator of Alegans Homes.  I learned that there are very few services/support for foster and adoptive parents and the children they serve.  Alegnas Homes is a nonprofit organization in the process of becoming 501 C-3.   They serve foster and adoptive families.   They are in the process of raising money to building a community center where these families can come together to learn, heal, play, grow and support one another.

To learn more:  Click here to go to Alegnas Homes' website

Alegnas Homes is participating in a contest to earn money through Pepsi – you can help Alegnas Homes to win the contest by going to the Pepsi site and voting for Alegnas Homes Click Here - TO VOTE - Pepsi Site OR by texting 108030 to Pepsi (73774) . *Standard text messaging rates apply.

Gold Dust Estates - Lindsay and McKellips in Mesa

Gold Dust Estates - CASH for Gold and Silver!

I went through my jewelry chest and gathered all of the jewelry that I didn't like and/or haven't worn in years.  I took it to several shops in Mesa - Gold Dust Estates gave me the best offer.

They tested my gold and weighed it

- and gave me $600.00 CASH! For junk jewelry!

VERY HAPPY! - Pleasant experience!

Paragon Cycling - Your Bike Shop - Helpful Helmet Information

WHEN PARAGON CYCLING SELLS A BICYCLE, they always ask whether you have a good helmet, too. Why? Because they know that head protection is the most important safeguard when cycling. In fact, according to the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute, if they'd been wearing helmets, 90 percent of bicyclists who were seriously injured or died in accidents in recent years would have survived with treatable injuries.

The thing that makes helmets so important is how high your head is above the ground when you're riding. That's a long way to fall and quite an impact if you strike your head. Fortunately, all of Paragon's helmets offer outstanding protection. They're even tested by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to ensure that they'll do their job.

Go to Paragon Cycling's website for helpful information and many guidelines about how to choose the correct helmet.  Paragon Cycling

Divorce Asset Search

"Divorces Are Expensive...."
".....performing an asset search early provides a great starting point critical to your success!"

During tough economic times, it's critical to utilize tools that provide you with the greatest value. Divorce Asset Search is confident in their ability to successfully locate assets. As a result, they'll provide you with a report for only $295. The report summarizes assets by major category and provides you with the names of financial institutions, the corresponding account numbers and the city the asset is located. They will search for the following assets:

• Cash
• Corporations
• Income
• Insurance Distributions
• Partnerships
• Real Estate Transactions
• Retirement Fair Market Values
• Stocks & Bonds

For more information about Divorce Asset Search:  Divorce Asset Search

Silke's American Grill - Friday Fish Fry

Friday Fish Fry at Silke's includes:

Fried Fish
French Fries
Cole Slaw
Soup OR Salad

Buy one get one half off
$10.99 for 1st dinner $4.99 for 2nd dinner

Silke's American Grill is located in the Bashas' shopping center - NW corner of McKellips and Gilbert in Mesa.

Best Bathroom in Mesa - Yogurt Kingdom

Best bathroom in Mesa goes to... Yogurt Kingdom!

There is a beautiful mural in the ladies' room… it has two mistakes painted into it… I found one....cannot find the other!!!! If you find both - tell an employee of Yogurt Kingdom - get a FREE treat!  

Yogurt Kingdom – NOT your average yogurt shop! You must check them out! – Signal Butte and Southern in Mesa.

MEXICAN FOOD -- Lunch for UNDER $5.00

Salsa Cabana Mexican Grill - NE corner of Brown and Greenfield

Lunch for UNDER $5.00! Amazing Value! M-F 11-2

Includes: One Item, Rice, Beans, Chips and Salsa, AND a medium drink!

If you haven't been to Salsa Cabana... do yourself a favor and GO...

Why Cycling's The Best Exercise - Paragon Cycling in Mesa, AZ

Why Cycling's The Best Exercise

Few things are as fun as riding a bicycle! Whether you're soft pedaling around the neighborhood to beat a humid summer night, or blazing along your favorite rollercoaster road, nothing's as much fun as riding a bicycle. The wind on your face, the tug of gravity as you carve corners and zip downhills, the endorphin rush of topping a tough climb: experience the magic today!

Paragon Cycling's website has lots of great information about cycling: 

http://paragoncycling.com/

The History of The Wright House - The Wright House Garden Reception Centre - Mesa, AZ

The History of The Wright House

Whether as a family home or wedding site, The Wright House has always been a place of warmth, beauty and entertainment.

Every home has a soul, made up of brick and mortar and the memories lived there. The soul of The Wright House was born in the 1930’s as a farmhouse outside the young city of Mesa, Arizona. It had its own well for water, and a white picket fence fronted a dirt road that ran into Tempe where the old Hayden Flour Mill was in full operation.

In the 1930’s the home was purchased by Lorenzo & Teresa Wright. Lorenzo and his son, Harold, started a grocery business in Mesa that operated for 50 years.

In 1945, Harold and his wife, Leah, bought the house from Lo & Teresa. They remodeled, adding some rooms, and Leah planted many flowers and some of the trees and shrubs that still remain.

Harold and Leah raised four children, creating many happy memories. In the early days, they often invited guests to ride horses on the twenty acres behind the house, cooked steaks & entertained dignitaries traveling through Mesa.

Harold’s son, Michael, and his wife, Peggy, developed the home into The Wright House, Garden Reception Centre in July of 1991. Since then they have been working to continuously improve the property and make it into an ideal setting for weddings, receptions, and all other special events.

The soul of The Wright House has always been one of peace, beauty, and entertainment. We hope that you and your guests will enjoy the special spirit that dwells here.

For more about The Wright House: http://www.thewrighthouse.com/

Pirates Fish & Chips in Mesa, AZ

Pirates Fish & Chips - NE corner of Lindsay and University in Mesa.

Great Fish & Chips and other food ... I recommend the fried zucchini!

Drive thru... or dine outside in the shade and/or go in the evening while we are experiencing this amazing weather!

My daughter likes to hit the drive-thru after school to get an ice cream cone... chocolate, vanilla, or swirl... .55 all day!

AND they sell crushed ice by the bag for only .99!

You've gotta "like" that!