< Previous28 AZFOOTHILLS.COM INSIDER'S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW - THIS MONTH. GUIDE WOULD YOU Lather? If your slimy grocery-store bar soap isn’t doing the trick, it’s time to upgrade this shower staple. Poured and cast by hand, no two soaps in the Erode Soap Summit Series by Umé Studio are alike. Each piece is crafted from organic, botanic ingredients and scents that are revealed in layers. A range of seven scents is available: Cedar Sandalwood, Linden, Cardamom Coffee, Cardamom Vetiver, White Grapefruit, Lavender Crème and Daily Detox. $48 for each soap; $68 to include a Bouton soap plate. WORKOF.COM. — MELISSA LARSEN Feb Issue 2.indd 81/23/20 4:31 PMMarch.indd 28March.indd 282/24/20 2:54 PM2/24/20 2:54 PMSingle, Successful, selective... simply too busy? 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Performances are at 8 p.m. Ticket prices start at $49. BALLETAZ.ORG. March.indd 32March.indd 322/24/20 2:54 PM2/24/20 2:54 PMMarch.indd 33March.indd 332/24/20 2:54 PM2/24/20 2:54 PM34 AZFOOTHILLS.COM Insider's Guide Spring is for Sipping and Savoring Scottsdale’s highly anticipated culinary, spirits, art and music festival, Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa’s Nirvana Food & Wine Festival, is back April 16 to April 19. Celebrity chefs, mixologists, winemakers, musicians, television personalities, artists and more gather to bring event-goers a lineup of luxurious, food-focused fun. The Bella Twins once again host the brunch-style Rosé Parté while Flutes & Coops celebrates the dynamic duo of Champagne and fried chicken, to name just a few of the events. Ticket prices vary per event, and Sanctuary stays packages are available. NIRVANAFOODANDWINE.COM. March.indd 34March.indd 342/25/20 2:48 PM2/25/20 2:48 PMMarch.indd 35March.indd 352/24/20 2:54 PM2/24/20 2:54 PM36 AZFOOTHILLS.COM Insider's Guide With Sugar on Top We are most certainly in a day and age when people take great care about what they put in—and on—their bodies. Thankfully, Sugar Sugar was developed by Aimee Blake in 2011 (its fi rst location opened in Scottsdale in 2013) to provide organic hair removal, spray tan and facial options so clients could enjoy beautiful results while not worrying about harsh, damaging chemicals. “From a consumer perspective, people are becoming more careful about what they are putting in and on their bodies and are searching for organic solutions that are safe and effective,” says Tim O’Sullivan, Chief Development Offi cer. “Sugar Sugar fulfi lls these needs in a comfortable and safe environment.” Sugar Sugar is now home to two Valley locations. 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Its online portal, Sugar Sugar University, makes training for new franchisees comprehensive and effective. “We are very proud of our training and ongoing support for franchisees,” says O’Sullivan. “This, along with our unique business model and market positioning, makes it very attractive for Area Representatives as well as franchisees.” From the initial signing to the grand opening and beyond, the Sugar Sugar team aids franchisees each step of the way and is looking forward to expanding in 2020. TO LEARN MORE Sugar Sugar, mysugarsugar.com Feb Issue 2.indd 451/23/20 4:32 PMMarch.indd 36March.indd 362/24/20 2:54 PM2/24/20 2:54 PMSo smooth, we'll make our way right into your Now, available at two convenient locations! Feb Issue 2.indd 451/23/20 4:32 PMMarch.indd 37March.indd 372/24/20 2:54 PM2/24/20 2:54 PMNext >