Are you tough enough? That’s the question I kept asking myself. Especially when I heard the news that Tough Mudder was changing up most of their obstacles in 2015. Translation: Tough Mudder is going to be even tougher this year. I know, hard to imagine. Now, I’m a Mudder veteran. I was part of last […]

You can almost hear the refrain of Queen’s I Want to Ride My Bicycle on the streets of Eastmark. Residents, new friends, are joining up on the streets to head into the Great Park on their shiny new Eastmark bicycles. A community designed for riding and walking to parks, schools and the community centre, Eastmark’s […]

I moved into Eastmark a few months ago with my human family. So far, the place is great. I like the lush green grass and trees in the parks. I wasn’t sure what to expect at first. I mean their mascot is a dog. Can you believe it, a D-O-G. A little white one named […]

Welcome to the fourth in a series of essays that explore topics intended to help us all experience a more mindful, present, and connected life. This month, Eastmark Event and Program Coordinator Mandy Rogers challenges us to turn our passion into action. “Passion is energy. Passion propels us forward. It’s the reason we do what […]

Remember when you were a kid and you could spend hours playing in the mud making tunnels, rivers, and an entire city out of sand? Or using your Easy Bake Oven to whip up a miniature cake you could actually eat? In the 21st century, the culture of making stuff has gone high tech and […]

Have you ever caught yourself at lunch with friends, chatting about what you’re having for dinner that night? At Eastmark, we know that sometimes there is nothing better than sitting down with family or friends to enjoy a delicious, savory meal. Studies have shown that food can contribute to happiness – eating can actually make […]

Our nine Eastmark Builders report over 100 new home contracts were written within the first 10 weeks of the year, making February 2015 the second best-selling month in Eastmark’s history! With over 450 homes completed or under construction, and over 1000 residents, Eastmark is quickly becoming one of the best-selling communities in the East Valley. […]

Awesome is a fresh start. An opportunity to renew ourselves. Our health. Our spirit. Or whatever is most important to you. Springtime: A road to renewal. March 20th marks the first day of spring. The air is sweet, the trees are budding, the wildflowers are blooming and the drizzle of rain is washing away the […]

You know you remember it. The joy that getting dirty brought you as a child. There were no cares or concerns about the consequences. Just innocent fun to splash and splatter, play and get dirty. Luckily for us adults, we can relive our childhood thrill of getting down and dirty at Tough Mudder. What exactly […]

On January 31, 2015, over 200 Eastmark Originals received custom Eastmark beach cruisers. These were specially designed by Jim Decker, a local bike enthusiast and owner of Soul Beach Cruisers. Jim is a big believer in the power of community and promoting healthy environments. The Eastmark Cruiser Culture movement is helping neighbors meet neighbors, children […]