La Condesa Gourmet Taco Shop, Phoenix
One of the first posts ever on LocalLily.com is ready for a second act.La Condesa Gourmet Taco Shop is a lunchtime favorite that you’ve probably driven past million times. Tacos are quite possibly one of my favorite meals when done well. Whether it’s [...]
Sunday A’fair, Free Outdoor Concerts in Scottsdale
Looking for a relaxing way to spend a Sunday afternoon? An annual local favorite is back. The Sunday A’fair free outdoor concert series is held in the lush park near Old Town Scottsdale at SmoCA, Scottsdale Contemporary Art Museum (7374 [...]
Small Step to Local Spending, Local bank
For every two jobs national retailers bring to a community, three jobs are lost as a result of local businesses closing down (thanks Local First AZ). This includes our local banks. If we dedicate to one small change each [...]
Horton Creek, Payson
We all need to sit in the shade, escape the scorching sun and see some green. Horton Creek hike is especially lush, shady and best of all runs right along (or right in, if you prefer) Horton Creek. Bring your water shoes, the [...]
Bunky Boutique, Phoenix
(photo credit Bunky Boutique ) Summer wardrobe essentials include comfy effortless pieces that wear well in the heat. Luckily, local Bunky Boutique offers sweet seasonal apparel and reasonable boutique prices. Finding dresses, skirts, and exceptional jewelry in small batches means you won’t be seeing [...]
Live Music, The Rhythm Room Phoenix
I’m always amazed when someone who lives here and likes live music doesn’t know of The Rhythm Room…because it’s awesome and everyone should! I take that back-even if you’re not a fan of live music, The Rhythm Room is a [...]
One Small Step: Shift to Local Spending
“Locals [produce] an average of 70% more local economic activity than chains on comparable revenue” (thanks, Local First AZ). That means stronger schools, more firemen and police, improved roads and an increased sense of character & style in your [...]
Small Step to Local Spending, independent pharmacy
For every $100 spent, $70 stays and recirculates in our community when we buy local rather than only $43 if we buy from a national businesses (thanks Local First AZ). If we dedicate to one small change each month, by [...]
Local Lunch outside, Phoenix
I’m thoroughly invested in soaking up the great weather, and found one more way to do so: Lunch truck Friday (or the ‘Mobile Food Truck Court‘) at the local market/wine bar Phoenix Public Market parking lot. We sat at a [...]
Resale boutique benefits animal rescue, N Scottsdale
I have a soft spot for animals, especially rescues, and I am so impressed by what the Foothills Animal Rescue is doing to help! This volunteer-run high end resale boutique funds the Foothills Animal Rescue (located behind the boutique) with [...]
Local Lily welcomes AZ Spa Girl Readers
AZ Spa Girls, a great friend of Lily’s, is the insiders guide to spas, salons, beauty and beyond. We welcome AZ Spa Girl readers to Local Lily and hope they enjoy the great local places to eat, shop and things to do [...]
