Tag Name: 2015
by Cathy Droz Rockettes and Camry This summer I took a few days to stay with my granddaughter Jayden in Ahwatukee, Arizona. Her parents and siblings had to go to a wedding and graduation in Texas. Jayden had a rigorous schedule at her elementary and dance school that week, so I was happy to oblige. […]
A weekend road trip with my hubby in a convertible with no grandkids?! Let’s go! I adore my grandkids and loved the road trip we took to Disneyland this last summer, but a quiet weekend and a drive in a fast, fun car, is surely needed from time to time. The Mazda MX-5 Miata hit […]
Let’s Go Places… Like the Nutcracker! My adventures this past year have been a bit over the top, even for me. I try and take myself out of my comfort zone more and more each year, reaching for goals and expectations beyond any bucket list or pipedreams. Test driving cars, golfing in red high heels, […]
By: Cathy Droz Super Hero Status… Have you noticed lately that we seem to be inundated with Superheroes? They seem to come from every angle including comics, movies, television and have you ever been to Comic-Con? They generate millions of dollars for movie producers, toy makers and event planners. More importantly, they give each generation […]
Spring Break – Lexus Gone Wild Did you know that the Lexus RX 350 crossover is one of the best-selling Lexus models in the United States? Americans purchased more than 100,000 Lexus RX 350s last year with most of those purchased by women. The Lexus RX 350 is in my opinion one of the most […]
A Day Out with the Outlander By: Melanie Droz Shawcroft When you have a 3-year-old and your husband has been at Army basic training for nearly four months, relaxing, independent days are few and far between. So when I finally had a day off work but was still able to drop Berrett off at school, […]
The Three In One BMW Let’s go golfing in Palm Springs this weekend I heard from the upstairs bedroom. Since I’m not married to Freddy Couples or Sergio Garcia I was a bit puzzled, yet intrigued. Actually, it was my husband’s voice, declaring that since I had been working so hard lately I deserved two […]
Disneyland in 48 Hours When you are still working, and most of your friends are retired, you seize every opportunity you can to take long weekend trips or quick visits to friends, family and especially time with grandchildren. My middle daughter Julia, her husband and three little girls, (five, four and fifteen months) live in […]
This time of year the Valley is always bustling with events – but this year is even busier, with a little thing called the Super Bowl! With the WM Open hitting Scottsdale, the Super Bowl coming to Glendale and Super Bowl central calling downtown Phoenix it’s home, getting around town with the kids just got […]
YOU CAN SAVE THE PLANET 2015 Lexus ES 300h By: Melanie Droz Shawcroft In the spirit of giving, my employer has partnered with St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance to raise food for those in need this holiday season. To encourage participation, a friendly competition was established. As a serious competitor myself, I would be driving […]
