et cetera
Miracle Munchies
With three sons, all suffering from dietary allergies (dairy, wheat, and corn)
Tucsonan Mindy Stickney set out to create desserts her family could enjoy. And so was born Miracle Munchies—mixes for allergy-free desserts and baked goods. Her 29 different products include something for all dietary restrictions: wheat-free, dairy-free, yeast-free, vegan, sugar-free, and gluten-free. From pancake and waffle mix to brownies, shortcake, and every kind of bread imaginable, her products are available at the Sunday farmers market at St. Philip’s Plaza, New Life Health Center (3954 N. Oracle Rd.)
Maynards Market located downtown, or online at miraclemunchies.com.
Relax, refresh
Nothing banishes stress and welcomes healthy, happy living like a spa treatment. We're not talking everyday massages or facials here. Several local spots offer over-the-top and luxurious treatments such as Hashini at JW Marriott Starr Pass' Creosote Purifier or the Petals and Leaves Ritual—surefire ways to unwind (spa.jwmarriottstarrpass.com). Treat yourself to a cashmere pedicure at Gadabout (gadabout.com)
or enjoy the 75-minute Yume Japanese Hair Spa Experience at the Aveda Institute (avedaarizona.com). For a daylong escape, renowned Miraval resort offers a day spa package (at a special rate for Arizona residents) complete with a relaxation massage or customized facial, access to all spa and fitness facilities, and gourmet lunch as well as snacks during your visit (miravalresorts.com). For rejuvenation on a tighter budget try a treatment at natural skincare school, Pure Aesthetics (pureaestheticstucson.com). Besides numerous facials and body treatments, their array of peels (pomegranate, orange peel, wild cherry, pumpkin, and blue agave) can be had for about $35.
Grace's Green Garden
race Vitale’s natural beauty line began after she noticed students in her yoga studio were transformed by the aromatherapy candles she used during sessions. So she created her own scent, which she sold in essential oils, soap, and candles. When students and customers asked her to create a body lotion, she answered with her Beauty Butter. This kicked off the line she creates and sells today, Truly Namaste, which evolved recently into her newest line, Grace’s Green Garden. The new products are formulated with Tamanu oil, as well as her usual combinations of natural ingredients, including organic aloe vera, shea butter, and mango butter. Vitale also created Ultra Skin Ease, originally intended for cancer patients to help soothe the effects of radiation, using 100% sandalwood oil. Find Truly Namaste and Grace’s Green Garden at the Rincon Farmers Market on Saturdays, the Mt. Lemmon General Store and Gift Shop, or online at trulynamaste.com, skinease4u.com, and gracesgreengarden.com.
To Market, to market
With so many different farmers markets popping up around town, here's a quick reference schedule. Now you’ve got one less reason to put off selecting local fresh produce and products directly from the source. Call ahead to verify seasonal hours.
SUNDAY
Civano Farmers & Artisans
Market
(5301 S. Houghton Rd., 546-
9200)
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Tucson Farmers Market at St.
Philip’s Plaza
(4380 N. Campbell
Ave., 882-2157, farmersmarkettucson.com)
May–Oct. 8 a.m.– noon,
Oct.–April 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
MONDAY
Marana Farm Stand
(12375 N.
Heritage Park Dr., 622-0525, ext.
242)
May–Sept. 4–7 p.m., Oct.–April
3–6 p.m.
TUESDAY
Community Food Bank Farmers
Market
(3003 S. Country Club Dr.,
622-0525, ext. 242)
8 a.m.–noon
Park Place Farmers Market
(5870 E. Broadway Blvd., 603-8116)
1–6 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Green Valley Village Farmers
Market
(101 S. La Cañada Dr., at the
Green Valley Mall, 490-3315 or 625-
6551, greenvalleyfarmersmarket.org)
May–Oct. 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Oct.–
May 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
THURSDAY
Farmers Market at Tucson Mall
(4500 N. Oracle Rd., 603-8116)
1–6 p.m
Santa Cruz River Farmers Market
(northeast corner of Speedway and
Riverview Blvds., 622-0525, ext. 242)
May–Sept. 4–7 p.m., Oct.–April 3–6 p.m.,
closed Dec.
FRIDAY
Friday Farmers Market at Broadway
Village
(2926 E. Broadway Blvd., 603-
8116)
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Udall Park Farmers Market
(7200
E. Tanque Verde Rd., 882-2157, farmersmarkettucson.com)
May–Oct. 8 a.m.–
noon, Oct.–April 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
SATURDAY
Oro Valley Farmers Market
(Oro
Valley Town Hall, 11000 N. La Cañada
Dr., 882-2157, farmersmarkettucson.com)
May–Oct. 8 a.m.–noon, Oct.–April
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Plaza Palomino Artist & Farmers
Market
(2970 N. Swan Rd., 523-1005,
plazapalominotucson.com)
call for
hours
Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisan
Market
(12500 E. Old Spanish Trail,
591-2276, rvfm.org)
summer 8 a.m.–
1 p.m., winter 9 a.m.–2 p.m.