Blog

Easy Tea Party Guide You Can Do at Home

Calling all tea lovers, today is National Tea Day! Celebrate the day by creating your very own tea tasting experience with some friends in your cozy Acero Estrella Commons home by using the tea party guide we have put together below: Tea Party Supplies A tea party isn't the same without a tea set! Get together all your best silver, linens, and plates. A typical tea party set includes a tea kettle, teapot, creamer and sugar bowl, spoons, teacups, tea plates, serving plates, dessert plates, and serving tongs. If you are looking for some cute tea sets and other tea supplies check out these local stores: Bed Bath & Beyond | 11 minutes away Brass Armadillo Antique Mall- Goodyear | 8 minutes away Hope’s Close t | 7 minutes away Food Tea sandwiches are always a good snack to go with your tea tasting and they are really easy to make! Some sandwich ideas are cucumber and herbed cream cheese, strawberries, and cream cheese, or egg salad on pumpernickel. It's also fun to add other sweets like scones! Sandwich Recipes: Cucumber and Herbed Cream Cheese Sandwich Thinly slice cucumbers and radishes and dab with a paper towel to remove moisture. Next, spread herbed cream cheese on sliced bread and place slices of cucumbers on the bread, overlapping to cover the bread slice entirely. Make sure to do the same with the radishes. When you're done, press lightly to set in place with the paper towel. Finally, trim the crust and slice in half, then garnish with fresh herbs, and serve immediately. Strawberries and Cream Cheese Sandwich Toast the bread, top with cream cheese, add a little bit of honey, and thinly sliced strawberries. Finish by cutting in half and putting them on a platter to be served. Egg Salad on Pumpernickel Sandwich Whisk together 2 cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup dill, 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard and white wine vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of paprika in a large bowl. Next add finely chopped 12 hard-boiled eggs, 6 ounces of crab meat, and a teaspoon of black poppy seeds to the mix. If the mixture seems dry, add more mayonnaise and finish the mixture with salt and pepper. Finally, mound the egg salad on bread and garnish with radish and dill fronds. Teas A various selection of fine teas always adds a fun element to a tea party. Fragrant herbal and floral teas are perfect teas to try during the spring! Don’t forget to have cream, sugar cubes, and lemon wedges. Where to Buy Tea Herbs: Target | 7 minutes away Walmart | 8 minutes away The Vitamin Shoppe | 10 minutes away This is just a short list of ideas, so let us know how you are celebrating National Tea Day on Facebook or Instagram , and keep following the blog here for more neighborhood spots to check out.

Celebrate World Art Day with These Phoenix Museums

Did you know that tomorrow is World Art Day? World Art Day is an international celebration of fine arts, declared by the International Association of Art, to promote awareness of creativity worldwide. Celebrate this special holiday by taking the day to visit these Phoenix Art Museums, all within 23 minutes away from Acero Estrella Commons: Heard Museum 23 minutes | 19.8 miles away Heard Museum is recognized for its collections, world-class exhibitions, educational programs, and its unmatched festivals. As a museum dedicated to sharing and advancing American Indian art, visitors are able to learn about the stories behind American Indian people from a first-person perspective and enjoy exhibits that showcase the beauty of traditional and contemporary art. Learn more about the Heard Museum and how you can buy tickets today when you visit their website . Phoenix Art Museum 21 minutes | 19.3 miles away The Phoenix Art Museum is one of the largest museums for visual arts in the southwest United States. Here, visitors can explore international exhibits, modern and contemporary art, and fashion and design. Check out their website to see the newest exhibits you can see and easily book your visit today! West Valley Art Museum 19 minutes | 16.9 miles away Experience meaning and inspiration at West Valley Art Museum, which offers visitors high-quality art with various themes, from Asain to experimental installations to world costumes from more than 60 countries. While you are there, you can take in a diverse display of art with West Valley Art Museum’s permanent collection. Schedule your visit today on their website . This is only a short list of Phoenix art museums near Goodyear so let us know your favorite art galleries, museums, or exhibits on Facebook or Instagram , and keep following the blog here for more neighborhood spots to check out.

Spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks

Is your home feeling cluttered and dusty? Well, you’re in luck because it’s officially spring cleaning season and we have provided a list of tips and tricks you can use to clean your Acero Estrella Commons home! Declutter Your Space Decluttering your space is one of the best things you can do for your home and it makes you feel so much better! Also, an organized home is generally more attractive than a messy one. Decluttering your home can also help you get a better idea of what you already have or give you ideas on things you need to refresh. Switch Out Your Clothes Rotate your winter clothes and move in your seasonal pieces! This is also a great time to clean out your closet and donate any unwanted items to the Pebble Creek Goodwill lo cated just 2 minutes away from our community. Refresh Your Home Decor Focus on each space at a time and try to make a few small changes that will make it more functional and appealing. If you are feeling inspired, move onto another area and continue doing your thing! This is also a good time to bring out your seasonal home decor to make your space that much brighter. Bring In New Plants Nothing like a few plants to bring in life, style, and that springtime feeling into your home. If you want more than one plant, get a variety of styles, for example, tabletop pots, hanging plants, or potted trees to make your space look more interesting. Clean Off All Surfaces Take the time to dust, wipe and clean all the surfaces in your home. Then develop a system to keep areas from getting messy again to maintain a clean look. We know spring cleaning can be super overwhelming. Hopefully, the tips in this blog help you create a to-do list that will keep you productive! Be sure to follow us for more on Facebook or Instagram .

Celebrating Women's History Month: A Look at Women-Owned Businesses Near Goodyear

The town of Goodyear, Arizona is located near many successful and adored woman-owned businesses like salons, frozen yogurt shops, boba tea shops, clothing stores, and restaurants . Check out five businesses that are within 25 minutes away from our community at Acero Estrella Commons you can support during Women’s History Month! Blush Salon 1.6 miles away | 5 minutes There’s no better feeling than when you treat yourself to some self-care. Just 5 minutes away from our property you can receive haircuts, skincare, and waxing services from Blush Salon. Check out their website and make an appointment today Dream Swirls Frozen Yogurt 0.5 miles away | 4 minutes Dream Swirls is a family-owned business in Goodyear that offers self serve, pay-by-the once frozen yogurt! Each week Dream Swirls offers 10 different tasty non-fat, low fat, gluten-free, premium and no sugar added frozen yogurt flavors as well as dairy-free sorbet. While you are at it you can choose any of their 50 topping choices and add a waffle cone to your order! Check out their menu and enjoy a delicious treat today. MT The Boba Bar 8.8 miles away | 16 minutes Sip on delicious boba, milk, or flavored tea while you're on the go at MT The Boba Bar. This boba shop is not your ordinary tea shop as it also offers coffee and waffles . Check out their menu and get a tasty treat to go! Uptown Cheapskate 19.1 miles away | 23 minutes Looking to sell or buy quality clothes at a decent price? Uptown Cheapskate is just outside of Goodyear and offers you gently used clothes, shoes, bags, and accessories for cash on the spot. Head to their website to learn more about store hours and the amazing deals they offer on brands you love! Eric’s Family Barbecue 6.9 miles away | 12 minutes End the day with some delicious Texan-style BBQ from Eric’s Family Barbeque! Check out their tasty menu and enjoy mouth-watering food for dine-in or to-go! This is only a short list of local women-owned businesses near Goodyear so let us know your favorites on Facebook or Instagram , and keep following the blog here for more neighborhood spots to check out.

How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day At Home

Looking for a way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in your Acero Estrella Commons home? Get ready to put on something green and celebrate the holiday with a list of our favorite at-home ideas. Cook a Traditional Irish Dinner What better way to celebrate than making a traditional Irish dish in your Acero Estrella Commons kitchen? Shepherd’s Pie is one of our personal favorite recipes . Ingredients : 1 lb. ground beef 2 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon tomato paste ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ cup chicken broth 1 cup brown gravy Salt and pepper 1 cup mixed vegetables 3 cups mashed potatoes Directions : Preheat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Next, sauté the diced onions and celery for 3 minutes and then add the garlic for 1 minute. Increase the heat while you add in the ground beef. Make sure the beef is cooked and crumbly then drain any leftover grease. Next, sprinkle in the flour and add the tomato paste and thyme. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth to add flavor to the filling. Next, mix in half of the brown gravy and stir in the vegetables until heated through. Season with salt and pepper and remove the dish from the heat. Assemble the recipe by transferring it to a lightly greased 9-inch pie pan. Carefully spread warm mashed potatoes on top. Then set the pan in the oven at 550 degrees for 5 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven and get ready to taste a yummy meal! Mix Up A Drink St. Patrick’s Day marks a popular time to drink Irish-made Guinness and other beer-based drinks. This year, try making a homemade drink, like a chocolate Guinness float rather than going out. Ingredients: 4 scoops of chocolate ice cream 2 teaspoons chocolate extract 2 teaspoons chocolate syrup 6 ounces Guinness draught, cold Directions: First, grab Guinness glasses and scoop 2 giant scoops of ice cream. Next, add the chocolate extract and syrup into each glass. Pour half of a cold Guinness into each glass and give a little stir. Now you have a tasty drink to sip on! Make a St. Patrick's Day Dessert Looking for a quick and fun St. Patrick’s Day idea? Whip up some festive treats, like green crinkle cookies . Ingredients: 1 box of white cake mix 2 eggs ⅓ cup vegetable oil Powdered sugar 10-12 drops green food color 1 cup powdered sugar Directions: Heat your oven to 375 degrees and mix cookie ingredients together. Next, shape the cookies into golf-ball-sized balls and roll them in powdered sugar. Then, place the cookies on a sheet and flatten them with the bottom of a glass. Cook for 7-9 minutes and get ready to serve. This is just a short list of ideas, so let us know how you are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on Facebook or Instagram , and keep following the blog here for more neighborhood spots to check out.

The Ultimate Guide to an Indoor Herb Garden

Looking for a way to create fresh dishes with your own herbs? Growing an indoor garden is a great way to mix fresh flavors into your cooking and make your home look aesthetically pleasing. So, put on your gardening gloves and follow our tips to creating and maintaining an indoor herb garden for your home at Acero Estrella Commons! Give Them Light Light is the most important factor when it comes to growing any plant indoors so it is best to set them by a window that gets ample sunlight. Plants usually need 6-8 hours of direct sun a day if possible. Buy Herbs that Thrive Inside Head to local gardening stores, like Lowe’s or Home Depot Garden Centers to pick up herbs and gardening supplies like pots, soil, a watering can, and a spray bottle. Herbs that thrive well indoors include mint, dill, basil, sage, lemon balm, rosemary, cilantro, parsley, and oregano. Buy Pots with Good Drainage Good drainage is key to having flourishing plants, so it is important to make sure the pots you buy have a way for the water to get out. Water Herbs can be very low maintenance, but it is still important to keep them from soiling. Make sure to water your plants at least once a week, or mist with a spray bottle a few times a week. Enjoy Cut your plants at any time to enjoy in your cooking, just make sure that you cut them properly by cutting off the tip of the plant. This allows the plant to regrow new leaves. Let us know in the comments your tips and tricks to maintaining a healthy indoor herb garden! Looking for other things to do? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updated information on things to do at home and around Goodyear.