The Mighty Axe in North Phoenix!

 

If you are looking for a fun way to relieve some stress and learn a new skill, then heading to an axe throwing location may be right up your alley. There is a fun hangout spot located on High Street near Desert Ridge in North Phoenix called The Mighty Axe. They offer axe throwing, a small arcade, and a cozy bar area where you can get a drink or sit an play a board game. They offer walk-in's or you can make a reservation online prior to visiting. 

Depending on the size of your group & if the room is available, I would recommend booking the VIP room. The open lanes are $35 per person an hour and the VIP room is $45 a person, while you still only get an hour to throw the difference between the two is being in your own private area with the ability to select your own music & you'll have a personal waiter who will periodically stop by to see if you need anything. Online is shows that you need at least six people in your party to book a VIP room, we only had five, but I called ahead of time and asked if there was open space if we could book it anyway. The general manager on that day was awesome & let us book the VIP room since they had plenty of openings on the day we wanted to visit. 

Upon your arrival you'll enter into their bar & lounge area, where you'll find plenty of seating along with quite a few board games you can play with your family and friends. I found the space to be quite cozy & inviting, we had visited shortly after the holiday season so everything was still decorated for Christmas and added to the charm making it feel more like a winter getaway cabin. The VIP room felt very much the same, it had a nice seating area with three private throwing lanes. We loved being able to pick out our own music to listen to while throwing. If you get hungry they had a menu which offers a few in-house dishes, but also has options from several close businesses. We ordered some sliders & some brussels sprouts from a spot nearby that was featured on their menu. After a short amount of time, our waiter came by to let us know that the food spot was a bit busy & running behind on their order so he was going to extend our time so we could eat and throw some more which was very nice of him. Drink wise, you can order soda and alcohol from the bar. 

We loved that the lanes had a tablet that allowed you to choose from a number of games to be projected onto the throwing boards. One of my personal favorites was the tic-tac-toe and competing against my husband to see who would win. The kids had a fun time with the zombie target practice, and the darts style throwing. We were having so much fun that the hour along with the extra fifteen minutes we were given, completely flew by! 

The regular throwing lanes had quite a few people when we arrived, but still offered plenty of space to walk through without feeling like you were in the way of anyone. The arcade area offered mostly pinball machines, but we love them so we were exited to check it out after our timeslot was over.  I was actually kind of surprised that when our time slot was over & we came out of the VIP room that all of the regular throwing lanes were completely empty & we were the only party left, so we were able to have the whole arcade to ourselves. This is definitely a spot we would want to come back to! 

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Imaginarium Phoenix Review!

 

Imaginarium Phoenix is a light art installation mixed with photo booth opportunities galore. If you've ever wanted to visit a spot that has a ton of pretty backgrounds to take photos in front of, then this is the spot for you. There are over a dozen different photo rooms each with their own theme & set up where you can take photos. This event is only open until November 10th! So, there are still a few days left to check it out and since it is close to the end of the event tickets are slightly cheaper than they were. It is located at the back of the Phoenix Premium outlets in Chandler. Weekday tickets are $21 per person and weekends are $23 per person. 

If you are going alone, I highly recommend bringing a selfie stick or even a tripod otherwise you won't be able to get the full effect of each booth. There were a few solo people at the event when we were there that had to rely on asking other guests to help snap a few photos of them. So going with someone else or as a group may be the best option. The event starts at 7pm, we arrived around 8:30 and it was packed, the line to get in wrapped around the corner. Close to closing time around 10pm the amount of people inside started to die down and there was no line outside which still gave everyone an hour to look at everything before they closed. 

Almost all of the guests were patient & had the common courtesy to wait their turn in line for each photo opportunity, you will of course run into a few of the inconsiderate people who just don't care and will cut directly in front of you. Each photo booth line ranged in length; some took about five minutes to wait in while others took only about a minute. They had some pretty cool set ups from trippy light tunnels to spaces with flowers & swings or seats and even an under the sea room. Most of the rooms were level with the sidewalk so a wheelchair user could easily take photos in the room as well, however I would say 10% of the rooms such as the light tunnel above have a several inch lift that wouldn't be easy to get a wheelchair over.

There were also many fields of flower lights that looked quite beautiful, large light sculptures and a mystical flower forest you could explore to find a wide range of fantasy creatures to take photos of or with. Plus, at different times of the event there is a small circus performance in the middle of the venue. I personally loved the light tunnels and the rooms with different light displays, they were beautiful & fun to look at. Quite a few of the flower rooms I loved as well especially since each booth had its own color scheme which was fun & you could get some photos with your favorite colors. 

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Disclaimer-  Imaginarium provided this experience to us for the review free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase.

Tianyu Lights Festival Phoenix Review!

 

The Tianyu lights festival has arrive in Phoenix & it is an event you do not want to miss! This event features gorgeous luminous art installations that are not only beautiful to walk through, but there are also several different areas that are interactive, fun for children and adults alike. We spent a little over an hour and a half exploring all of the wonderful worlds they created. Adult priced tickets are $18-$28 depending on the day & children's tickets are $18-$20 however they have a discount family pack of tickets available. They are closed on select Monday & Tuesdays otherwise they are open the rest of the week from now until January 5th! They are open from 5:30PM until 10PM. There is a bag policy so be sure to check their website before heading out & no outside food or drinks are allowed. 

They are located inside of the Camelback Ranch located at 10710 W Camelback Road Phoenix, AZ 85037. Depending on which direction you are heading from google maps may take you to the wrong entry point, the entrance for this is located next to Camelback Road & 107th Ave. You can buy a parking pass online for $10 or buy one when you arrive for $15. 

The trail is one mile long & around the halfway point you will find a small marketplace where you can pick up handmade goods along with find a small food court for drinks and snacks. The market has a lot of neat things for sale! We picked out a beautiful lantern and an awesome wire dragon to bring home. All of the prices were very reasonable. 

I have way too many photos & videos I took when we were walking the trail to fit them all onto this post, so I will narrow it down to some of my favorites and there will be a reel up on my IG for you to check out. We absolutely loved that they had not only photo opportunities set up along the trail, but many of the spots were interactive. They had two huge parakeets perched on a branch that had two small trees in front of the display, if you walked up to one of the trees and spoke into it the bird that was in front of that tree would mimic what you said. 

There were light swings, a dance floor that lit up when you stepped on each square, bubbles filled with fog that would pop & make little whisps of smoke in the air and more. I highly recommend taking your time walking the trail, if you rush you will miss handy of the hidden details in the displays. Many of the displays are on timers that will activate and do different effects, for example one of the giant dragons would breathe fire and roar. Kids are sure to love the 100-foot-long shark you can walk through! 

Some of the trail is along a dirt path & some of it is along concrete, the trail is both wheelchair & stroller accessible. It is so hard to say which of the themed lands was my favorite because there were so many spots that I loved & enjoyed. We are so happy they decided to come to Arizona, because this event was 100% worth the visit and I'd even go back to see it all again, especially now that the weather is finally starting to cool down a bit.

Does this look like an event you'd love to visit? 

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Breakthrough Smash Room Review!

 

Have you ever been carrying something glass or fragile & had an intrusive thought such as "I wonder what kind of sound this would make it I threw it at the ground" or maybe you were having a rough week and felt like breaking something but aren't able to. Well now you can find out the answer to that question & break something would anyone looking at you oddly. Breakthrough Smash Room offers you the safe space to stop by for a visit to let out your frustrations or simply have a good time while smashing a few things. I heard about smash rooms being a thing a while back & thought it looked like it would be an interesting and fun experience. Just recently I received the chance to stop by Breakthrough Smash Room for a review! 

They are located at 3414 W. Union Hills Dr. Suite #8 Phoenix, AZ 85027 it is just a few doors down from the bowling alley. If you are not located in Phoenix, I would check to see where your closest smash room is. Prices start at $39 per person which includes the room space, protective gear & a crate of objects to be smashed along with a bottle of water after if you wish & a locker to store your stuff. Add on items are available such as glitter bombs (glass jars with confetti) and they also had a wide selection of large items like fax machines and more. They will provide you with a pair of coveralls, gloves and a face shield. If you prefer not to wear the coveralls they will allow you to wear long sleeves + long pants instead, and they will provide a set of plastic gloves to be worn under the protective gloves to make things more sanitary. Wear a pair of protective shoes with a thicker sole, there will of course be broken glass all over the room & you may have to step on a piece from time to time so you want to make sure your feet are protected. 

Before entering into your smash room they have a long hall way filled with crates that each have an assortment of items in them. You will be allowed to select one crate per person in your group to take with into your smash room. A table with a smash mat is provided in your room, along with hanging clips & empty crates. A Bluetooth speaker is also provided so you can play music if you wish, we opted to just chat and have fun while in the room. All of the items in the crates range from empty beer bottles to vases and even plates. Some of the items has chips or cracks and all of the larger items like the fax machines were no longer in working condition so everything that is destroyed was destined to be tossed out anyway. 

If you are a ball of stress or are working through a few things this experience can be quite therapeutic. My small group just went to have fun & experience something new. Being able to just let loose was a lot of fun. I think one of my favorite things I was able to smash was a plate, because I chucked it at the wall like a frisbee and was able to watch it explode into a pieces. The glitter bombs were fun as well seeing all of the confetti falling down once the bottles shattered open. It was also neat seeing which bottles were very simple to smash & which were more heavy duty and bounced off the wall instead of smashing. 

There is a bucket of different tools you can use to break things from crowbars to baseball bats or you can opt for just chucking things at the wall by hand. We did a mixture of both! When we had first arrived I was slightly nervous, mainly because getting to just randomly smash things isn't a every day thing and I wasn't sure how much bounce back there would be of projectiles. But everything was pretty centered to the front of the room & by the end we were all having a great time. When you are finished you won't need to worry about clean up, a staff member will be by to seep up the mess and prep the room for the next group. This is definitely an experience we would do again. Breakthrough Smash Room also offers party experiences so you can book a larger room for a birthday party or other event. Stop by their website to check out all of the packages they have to offer & book a day to head down to let out some stress. 

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Disclaimer-  Breakthrough Smash Room provided this experience to us for the review free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase.

Krazy Cajun Review! (Phoenix,AZ)

 

Not too long ago my family & I stopped by Krazy Cajun in Phoenix together for dinner and it was quite a delicious meal. We loved it, so I had to share it with my local followers so you can check it out as well. They are a Seafood & Hibachi spot that is perfect for the whole family. Location wise, they are located at 24 W Camelback RD Unit H Phoenix, AZ 85013.

This spot works out well for us because not everyone in our party enjoys seafood, so they were excited about the non-seafood options. Before our main course arrived we decided to get some appetizers to share which included some spicy garlic butter edamame peas which wow! I've never tried them like this before and they were a huge hit. We also ordered the crab puff wontons, and pot stickers. The wontons were large & the consistency of the filling along with a fried outside were the perfect consistency plus the dipping sauce was delicious. There were six of us in total so we ordered two of both the wontons and the dumplings so there was enough for everyone to enjoy. 

You can create your own seafood boil or select one of the family meals they have already pre-priced, some of the items you can select for your boil will change in price depending on the season so instead of finding the price on the menu, it will be on a board at the front of the restaurant. We decided to create our own boil which three of us shared in, we picked the headless shrimp, scallops, snow crab, a king crab leg, sausage, potatoes & corn with garlic butter and mild spice. Everything turned out perfectly and the spice was just right. They will bring you a bib if you choose to wear it along with some tools to open the crab legs & a wet wipe for when you are finished, there are also paper towels at the table as the meal can get a little messy which makes the meal quite tasty and a bit fun! Everything we ordered arrived to our table pretty quickly, the only thing that took a little longer than the rest was a lobster tail my step-dad had ordered. 

Our non-seafood party members went with one of the hibachi selections! Two went with the chicken and one went with the steak option. Each plate comes with some rice, a portion of protein and grilled veggies. They have a wide range of other options to order & they also have several different flavors of sake plus desserts, however we were too stuffed to order dessert and ended up taking our leftovers home to have as a second meal the next night. The staff were friendly & came by when you needed them, otherwise they leave you be to eat your food in peace which is always appreciated. 

The inside of the restaurant has a fun seaside theme. The restaurant is located inside of a small shopping center & the parking lot can fill up rather fast so it is best to get there right before the dinner rush to make sure you have a spot to park. If you are a lover of crab boils or seafood and are in the Phoenix area, I suggest stopping by at least once to try this spot out. 

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Pinches Tacos Review! (Phoenix, AZ)

 

When it comes to lunch or dinner, I am always down for tacos or nachos so when I heard about a new taco shop in our area I looked forward to trying it out. My family & I were invited to come try a few of the items on the menu & this is definitely a spot we will be back to. The spot is called Pinches Tacos, This spot has not only tacos but they also sell burritos, quesadillas, plates and sides. Pinches Tacos Al Carbon is located at 520 West Union Hills Drive Suite 102 Phoenix, AZ 85027 which is in North Phoenix. This spot is not only family friendly, but it is quite affordable as well. 

You can get tacos for as low as $1 for a bean taco, or opt for it as a bean & cheese burrito for just $2.50. Inside of the restaurant you'll find a salad bar where you can choose from a number of sauces, or toppings like cut up onions, limes and cabbage. If you ordered to go, they have small containers with lids so you can still grab what you want from the salad bar to take home. Everything looked fresh & was kept stocked and swapped out when needed. 

Let's talk about what we ordered! I'll start off with one of my personal favorites out of what my husband and I picked out to share. The Asada Fries are so good and it comes with a lot more than I had expected. The fries were packed full of flavor & some bites were slightly spicy due to one of the sauces on it (you can ask them not to include it if you don't like spice). My husband ordered a Alambre plate which is almost Philly cheese steak filling on a plate, with a side of beans and five tortillas. I tried a bit of it & was so good, I like that you can eat it with just a fork or in a tortilla if you choose. 

My son selected a plate as well, he selected the green chili mix. He really enjoyed it, they included quite a bit of green chilis which is nice as some spots can skimp a little. Again they are another option that comes with quite a bit of food & for the price, it is perfect! My daughter is a big fan of quesadillas so she decided to try out the Mulitas quesadilla which is steak and cheese. She was a big fan of it, it was cooked just right and didn't need any sauce. 

As for myself I decided to try out the quesabirria, it had more meat in it that I thought would be in it! I thought the shell had just the right amount of crisp and went really well with the green chili sauce. I added in a bit of onions too which really gave it an extra pop. I also ordered the Vampiro which is an open faced taco on a tortilla which has steak, beans and melted cheese. You'll get a little mounted of sliced steak on top of the tortilla & are sure to love it. 

Everything was cooked perfectly, we didn't have any issues with our food. The staff were friendly & the food was made quickly. The restaurant itself was very clean & had plenty of seating if you decide to dine in instead of taking your food to go. I also really liked the dragon mural they had painted on the wall, over all it was a very enjoyable experience and as I mentioned before this is a spot we will 100% be stopping at for dinner again since it is both fast & affordable, perfect for nights when no one wants to cook or you are too busy to cook. If you are in or near the Phoenix area, I highly suggest stopping by to check out what they have to offer. 

🌮 Does this sound like a spot you'd enjoy? Which do you prefer Tacos or Burritos?

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Disclaimer-  Pinches Tacos provided a meal for us for the review free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase.