May 27, 2021 | Family Life, Travel, Trending
By Nora Heston Tarte Vacations, staycations, and daycations for every budget It’s been a weird year for travel across the world, but new hope is shining on a 2021 summer travel season that emphasizes getting out with family without going too far. Many restrictions are...
May 10, 2021 | Family Life, Local News, Trending
The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is partnering with businesses and organizations across the state to extend special offers, prizes, gift cards and experiences during National Foster Care Month in May. The celebration is a community wide “thank you”...
Apr 29, 2021 | Family Life, Local News
By Toni Smith Sometimes I forget what a beautiful place Arizona is, but I always remember when I go hiking. For example, no matter how many times you see a saguaro, you can’t deny that they look absolutely majestic. But if you’re a kid, a saguaro is the perfect spot...
May 27, 2021 | Family Life
By Kimberly Blaker “I realized when you look at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.” —Mitch Albom The role of mothers in shaping their daughters’ and sons’ lives is unsurpassed. Mothers teach us to love, be strong, be...
Apr 29, 2021 | Family Life, Health & Fitness
by Christa Melnyk Hines Today’s kids typically spend several hours a day immersed in low-sensory, pixelated landscapes rather than outdoors playing in the mud, climbing trees, examining bugs, rolling down hills or making up games. Consequently, kids are less...
Apr 29, 2021 | Family Life, Health & Fitness
Nature + Volunteering = Opportunity By Sandi Schwartz Both volunteer work and spending time in nature have been scientifically proven to increase happiness and improve mood, so why not combine these ideas by participating in outdoor community service projects as...
