Great Tucson Parks: Fort Lowell Park

17 Friday Aug 2012

Posted by Carrie Gurenlian in Family-Friendly, Photos, To do

This beautiful park offers a great piece of Tucson history—the ruins of the former Camp Lowell. Stroll around the park while Little Leaguers practice on the diamonds and kids clamber over the playground. Take a soccer ball on a fall afternoon and enjoy a friendly game on one of the big grassy fields. If you need to cool down, there’s also a public pool here. If you’re craving a waterfront view, take a seat and relax a while alongside the lake. BodyZen Boot Camp hosts a morning and evening class here. To learn a little more about its history, visit the Fort Lowell Historical Museum on Friday or Saturday. The museum is open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Great Tucson Parks: Brandi Fenton Memorial Park

06 Monday Aug 2012

Posted by Carrie Gurenlian in Exercise, Family-Friendly, Photos, summer

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This northside park is a summer favorite, in no small part, thanks to the kids’ SplashPad, designed for ages 5-12. Kids will love running around the SplashPad and its various water features, especially during the Tucson summer. The park is named after a teenage girl who was killed in a car accident in 2003. It’s a beautiful park with soccer fields, shaded basketball courts, dog parks, a commemorative community garden, and the aforementioned SplashPad. The park is also notable for its equestrian facilities, and is the home for some of the smaller equestrian events and competitions. The basketball courts, ramadas, soccer fields, and equestrian facilities are available for reservation. Click here for more information about Brandi Fenton Park amenities and making a reservation.

My Closet Boutique

04 Friday May 2012

Posted by Krissy Martell in Photos, Shopping, To do

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Every city is full of hidden gems, whether it is a great restaurant or an amazing salon. Nestled in the Foothills is a great boutique that is truly one of a kind. My Closet Boutique is located at the southwest corner of Skyline & Campbell, in Plaza Colonial. Here you will find great fashion combined with fantastic jewelry & accessories. The whole store is ultra-feminine, with splashes of pink and glitz; also with dressing rooms that any girl would love to see in their own home.

From the moment you walk in the doors you realize you are about to have a great shopping experience. Here you will not have to deal with the crowds and noise of the mall, while finding outfits that will make your friends jealous. The friendly staff are happy to help, and are very knowledgeable about everything they carry. They can inform you about new Nannette Lepore or Tracy Reese that just arrived, or let you know the latest trends for the season. One thing that really stood out was their dress selection! This is your one stop shop for events, whether it is a wedding, graduation or a cute outfit for a night out.

Owner Liz Morales opened the store after moving here with her family. Upon moving to Tucson she found “Tucson (was) lacking a boutique that had better lines, styles (and) with a focus on a little older demographic.” The name My Closet came to Liz while chatting with a girlfriend; she wanted the boutique to have the items she would want in her own closet. Liz personally picks out everything you see in the store; it is a mix of designers and lines that she personally has loved for years, while fitting into the lifestyle and needs of Tucson. When we asked Liz what she loves about Tucson her response was “ next to my children and great friends, my favorite thing is seeing the sun all year long. Nothing beats Tucson Winters.”