Summer Education for Discovery and Fun

Summer Education for Discovery and Fun



Just because you finished school years or even decades ago doesn't mean you have to stop educating yourself. Minus the terrifying exams, reports and term papers, learning is a very fun experience and an excellent venue for growth.

School may be out for the moment but many classes open at the start and even in the middle of the summer months. A family get away may be a good way to spend summer but sometimes the packages may be too painful for the pocket book. Finding a new hobby can be an inexpensive way to entertain you for the summer or even all year round.

One idea for a continuing education event and some fun is a course on cooking 101 covering baking or pastry making - Find the inner master chef in you. You could also take on art classes and awaken the sleeping creativity that's long been waiting to be released.

It's the best time of the year to have fun, explore and learn something new. In a city like Mesa AZ, there's plenty of opportunity and venues for you to find your niche. Give it a try and have some fun!

Summer Education for Discovery and Fun

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Summer Education for Discovery and Fun

Summer Education for Discovery and Fun

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Just because you finished school years or even decades ago doesn't mean you have to stop educating yourself. Minus the terrifying exams, reports and term papers, learning is a very fun experience and an excellent venue for growth.

School may be out for the moment but many classes open at the start and even in the middle of the summer months. A family get away may be a good way to spend summer but sometimes the packages may be too painful for the pocket book. Finding a new hobby can be an inexpensive way to entertain you for the summer or even all year round.

One idea for a continuing education event and some fun is a course on cooking 101 covering baking or pastry making - Find the inner master chef in you. You could also take on art classes and awaken the sleeping creativity that's long been waiting to be released.

It's the best time of the year to have fun, explore and learn something new. In a city like Scottsdale AZ, there's plenty of opportunity and venues for you to find your niche. Give it a try and have some fun!

Summer Education for Discovery and Fun

Food for Thought and Food for Health: Chimichanga

It may be deep fried but it's just as good for you as it looks. The Chimichanga stems from Mexican origins and has since grown to become an American favorite especially in Scottsdale Arizona and the Valley of the Sun.

Get the best from your Chimichanga. Just know what's good for your body and what available alternatives there are out there. Here are some nutritional benefits from some of the ingredients of the Chimichangas.

Uncooked long-grain rice - low in saturated fat, and very low in cholesterol and sodium. It is also a good source of selenium, which aids the skin during healing following burn injuries. Selenium has an antioxidant property that regenerated vitamins C and E that decreases the skin's aging process. The major benefit from selenium is it increases the HDL cholesterol to LDL cholesterol for a healthy heart. Long grain rice is also a good source of manganese that is essential for proper digestion and the metabolizing proteins. It works as an antioxidant to help prevent cancer and heart disease.

Tomatoes – Tomatoes are low in sodium, and very low in saturated fat and cholesterol. They are an excellent source of free radical-scavenging vitamin C and vitamin A as well as bone-healthy vitamin K. They are a very good source of enzyme-promoting molybdenum; heart-healthy potassium, vitamin B6, foliate, and dietary fiber; blood sugar-balancing manganese. In addition, tomatoes are a good source of heart-healthy magnesium, niacin, and vitamin E; energy-producing iron, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; muscle-building protein, and bone-healthy copper (http://www.whfoods.com).

Olives - Olives are a remarkable source of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients. Olives are a very good source of monounsaturated fat and a good source of iron, copper, and dietary fiber.

Avocados – Avocados contain an amazing array of phytonutrients; carotenoids (beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, lutein, neochrome, and oleic acid are key fats provided by avocado. Avocados are a good source of bone supportive vitamin K as well as heart-healthy dietary fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and foliate. Avocados are also a good source of energy-producing vitamin B5 and muscle-healthy potassium.

So the next time you want to conquer a Chimichanga or two, don't fret because you will not need to cheat on your diet anymore.

Food for Thought and Food for Health: Chimichanga

For more information, please visit our website.

Food for Thought and Food for Health: Chimichanga

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It may be deep fried but it's just as good for you as it looks. The Chimichanga stems from Mexican origins and has since grown to become an American favorite especially in Scottsdale Arizona and the Valley of the Sun.

Get the best from your Chimichanga. Just know what's good for your body and what available alternatives there are out there. Here are some nutritional benefits from some of the ingredients of the Chimichangas.

Uncooked long-grain rice - low in saturated fat, and very low in cholesterol and sodium. It is also a good source of selenium, which aids the skin during healing following burn injuries. Selenium has an antioxidant property that regenerated vitamins C and E that decreases the skin's aging process. The major benefit from selenium is it increases the HDL cholesterol to LDL cholesterol for a healthy heart. Long grain rice is also a good source of manganese that is essential for proper digestion and the metabolizing proteins. It works as an antioxidant to help prevent cancer and heart disease.

Tomatoes – Tomatoes are low in sodium, and very low in saturated fat and cholesterol. They are an excellent source of free radical-scavenging vitamin C and vitamin A as well as bone-healthy vitamin K. They are a very good source of enzyme-promoting molybdenum; heart-healthy potassium, vitamin B6, foliate, and dietary fiber; blood sugar-balancing manganese. In addition, tomatoes are a good source of heart-healthy magnesium, niacin, and vitamin E; energy-producing iron, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; muscle-building protein, and bone-healthy copper (http://www.whfoods.com).

Olives - Olives are a remarkable source of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients. Olives are a very good source of monounsaturated fat and a good source of iron, copper, and dietary fiber.

Avocados – Avocados contain an amazing array of phytonutrients; carotenoids (beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, lutein, neochrome, and oleic acid are key fats provided by avocado. Avocados are a good source of bone supportive vitamin K as well as heart-healthy dietary fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and foliate. Avocados are also a good source of energy-producing vitamin B5 and muscle-healthy potassium.

So the next time you want to conquer a Chimichanga or two, don't fret because you will not need to cheat on your diet anymore.

Food for Thought and Food for Health: Chimichanga

Scottsdale AZ Makes the List for Best Spa Reviews Again

Scottsdale AZ Makes the List for Best Spa Reviews Again

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A relaxing, worry-free day at the spa is something to look forward to. If you're considering a first-class experience for the spa day, then any conventional spa is not the answer. What you need is a top of the line, internationally acclaimed Spa amidst a breathtaking backdrop.

Splurge on your Spa Day at the Joya Spa at the Montelucia Resort & Spa in Scottsdale Arizona. The dramatic carvings and layers of the Camelback Mountain is something to look forward to from its rooftop pool.

The Joya Spa at the Montelucia Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA caught the best panoramic view of the Desert Vistas in Paradise Valley AZ. The Spa has been featured in Marilyn Green's CNN July 11th article entitled, Soothing sights: Spas with Amazing Views.

It's not just the views that make it an exquisite experience. The Joya Spa features a comprehensive array of massages and spa treatments.

Catch a glimpse of the majestic Desert Vistas in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley AZ. If you're in the market to relocate to the Valley of the Sun, contact the Luxury Valley Homes team and we'll gladly help you with your home search.

Scottsdale AZ Makes the List for Best Spa Reviews Again

Beware of Ugly Homes: Find a Trustworthy Realtor

It pays to be smart when purchasing a home. Buyers in today’s world simply go on-line to view property listings which are just a mouse click away. Yes, it is time consuming but it pays to be smart when looking at homes on the real estate market.

When you find a home you like on-line, you may be surprised (not in a good way), how differently the home actually looks when seeing it in “person” from the photos you viewed on-line. “Photoshop” type software applications and even ingenious photography with good angles can make or break a sale. Some real estate agents have mastered this marketing strategy, but there's a fine line between advertising and being completely truthful!

How do you distinguish a beautiful home from an ugly one? A good home goes beyond the beauty of the home itself, factors such as the community, the condition of the home and the history of the home are also taken into consideration.

Any undesirable factors that might exist with a home are not necessarily pointed out in the advertising and photos of a property! These can be such factors as the homes location , is the property conveniently located near schools; is the area prone to extreme climate damage or flood; and the availability of mortgage financing terms.

This is where the value of having a REALTOR ® represent you, comes in. A trustworthy REALTOR ® will tell a client everything they are aware of in regards to the property and provide you with resources to get additional information about a property and the area.

Get to know the real estate agent you're working with.

Find a professional REALTOR ® like the Luxury Valley Homes Team. Our client's happiness is more important to us than making a sale.

Beware of Ugly Homes: Find a Trustworthy Realtor

For more information, please visit our website.

Beware of Ugly Homes: Find a Trustworthy Realtor

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It pays to be smart when purchasing a home. Buyers in today’s world simply go on-line to view property listings which are just a mouse click away. Yes, it is time consuming but it pays to be smart when looking at homes on the real estate market.

When you find a home you like on-line, you may be surprised (not in a good way), how differently the home actually looks when seeing it in “person” from the photos you viewed on-line. “Photoshop” type software applications and even ingenious photography with good angles can make or break a sale. Some real estate agents have mastered this marketing strategy, but there's a fine line between advertising and being completely truthful!

How do you distinguish a beautiful home from an ugly one? A good home goes beyond the beauty of the home itself, factors such as the community, the condition of the home and the history of the home are also taken into consideration.

Any undesirable factors that might exist with a home are not necessarily pointed out in the advertising and photos of a property! These can be such factors as the homes location , is the property conveniently located near schools; is the area prone to extreme climate damage or flood; and the availability of mortgage financing terms.

This is where the value of having a REALTOR ® represent you, comes in. A trustworthy REALTOR ® will tell a client everything they are aware of in regards to the property and provide you with resources to get additional information about a property and the area.

Get to know the real estate agent you're working with.

Find a professional REALTOR ® like the Luxury Valley Homes Team. Our client's happiness is more important to us than making a sale.

Beware of Ugly Homes: Find a Trustworthy Realtor