Jill Schildhouse is a native Phoenician and award-winning lifestyle writer and editor who regularly contributes to such publications as Reader’s Digest, AARP, U.S. News & World Report, Taste of Home, and Southern Living. Jill has visited 43 countries and is always planning her next adventure.
Jill Schildhouse
Latest from Jill Schildhouse
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7 places to see and smell wildflowers near Phoenix
Here are seven places where you can see and smell wildflowers in and around Phoenix this spring.
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Your guide to the 2026 Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show returns Feb. 12–22 at WestWorld. Here’s what to know about tickets, events, shopping, free nights, and first-timer tips.
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Forget the big meal kits—these 6 Arizona-based delivery services do it better
Need help with dinner? Ditch the national meal kits and opt for a tasty, local solution instead.
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7 dude ranches in Arizona that let you live out your Western dreams
Discover seven of the best dude ranches in Arizona for horseback riding, campfire cookouts, and Old West charm, from Tucson to Wickenburg.
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Celebrity chef Scott Conant found a new pace in Arizona—and bottled a piece of his past
We spoke to celebrity chef and newfound Arizonan Scott Conant about his newest venture, which has everything to do with his past.
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I stayed at Scottsdale’s newest hotel, The Remi—Here’s how it lived up to the hype
I stayed at Scottsdale’s newest hotel, The Remi—here’s how it lived up to the hype.
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These 11 themed restaurants in Arizona will blow you away
From organ-powered pizza to saddle barstools and a 1920s train car bar, these Arizona spots go all-in on theme. Here’s what to order and who they’re for.
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Zero gluten, all flavor: Arizona’s best gluten-free restaurants
Discover the best gluten-free restaurants in Arizona, where locals swear by the flavor and every dish is crafted with care.
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I booked a $4,000 Scottsdale spa experience—here’s why it’s worth every penny
What does $4,000 get you? Four hours alone in a luxury spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.
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What it’s like to do date night at Scottsdale’s swanky new Shiv Supper Club
Discover the immersive fine dining experience at Shiv Supper Club in Scottsdale, where live music and indulgent dishes redefine the modern date night.





















