Before the weather gets any hotter, take your pooch out for a stroll at some of Ahwatukee’s dog-friendly restaurants.

Hunger may seem like a problem only faced far away, but local churches say it’s a problem right here in Ahwatukee Foothills.

Trader Joe’s

Desert Foothills United Methodist youth are getting a unique opportunity to spread Christmas cheer abroad by delivering donated gifts to needy families in Mexico.

Prickly Pair boutique in Ahwatukee Foothills has mastered the art of diversifying.

Prickly Pair boutique in Ahwatukee Foothills has mastered the art of diversifying.

It seemed like a tall order. I wanted an edible gift that was fast and easy to make, inexpensive, wouldn’t spoil or need to be refrigerated, and that kids could be involved in.

The Ahwatukee-area Edward Jones financial advisors have joined together to support the U.S. Marine’s Toys for Tots program by using their offices as drop-off locations for this year’s toy drive.

Arizona consumers can give thanks for the fact that the grocery market in the state is so competitive.

Dry cleaning may not sound like a thrilling business but for Jeff Kline and his wife, Tanya, it was just the kind of project they were excited to get started.

Most of us have plenty of ideas for using whole or chopped almonds. Eat them whole. Bake them into treats. Scatter them over salads or green beans. But what about almond butter — toasted (and sometimes salted) almonds that have been ground to a peanut butter-like consistency?

As we usher in fall and the Valley of the Sun begins its cool down, we will be ready for some outside activities with our “best friends.”

There is a right way to make sangria. It usually involves a dozen or more ingredients and plenty of time.

Ever meandered through the pharmacy aisles of Whole Foods, Sprouts, or even Trader Joe’s and wished you knew more about the various supplements and which ones could possibly benefit you? Herbal/dietary supplements (also called botanicals) are plants used for their therapeutic properties, and the roots of herbalism go back to the beginning of humanity. The following list contains some of the more popular herbs that are generally accepted to have psychoactive and/or medicinal properties with positive effects in humans:

On Aug. 25, Something Sweet will be celebrating its one-year anniversary in Ahwatukee and will offer a customer appreciation day. Something Sweet is locally owned by Tina Damon, who makes everything from scratch using as much local products as possible. Featured products are cannolis’ éclairs, napoleons, small desserts, custom cakes, cookies and sandwiches made on homemade bread. Something Sweet, 4025 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 52, is in the Trader Joe’s plaza.

Let’s say you just finished an intense workout, or you have a child that plays an outdoor sport. Maybe you’re a construction worker with a physically demanding job or a salesperson in and out of your vehicle during the hot, summer months.

If you — or your kid — are blanching at the thought of yet another year of day-after-day brown bagged PB&J, perhaps this is the year to mix up the lunch box offerings a bit.

If you — or your kid — are blanching at the thought of yet another year of day-after-day brown bagged PB&J, perhaps this is the year to mix up the lunch box offerings a bit.

Summers are great for getting new seasonal produce. I get really excited about all the new fruits that come into season and go on sale. Recently, my husband and I went to Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek to pick peaches. We ended up with about 5 pounds for $2 a pound. I planned on freezing some for summer smoothies and a healthy cobbler. We ended up eating all of the fruit instead.

Summers are great for getting new seasonal produce. I get really excited about all the new fruits that come into season and go on sale. Recently, my husband and I went to Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek to pick peaches. We ended up with about 5 pounds for $2 a pound. I planned on freezing some for summer smoothies and a healthy cobbler. We ended up eating all of the fruit instead.

The two storefronts on either side of Pampered Foot Reflexology are empty.