The Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix recently opened an exhibit featuring giant sculptures by local artist Carolina Escobar, who says children especially are intrigued by their color and size. “Whispers of a New World” features works made of metal, fabric and resin. One looks like chambers of the heart, and another like a toucan. Some [...]
Did you know that about 62% of households in the United States have some kind of pet? Or that goldfish were kept as pets in China more than 2,000 years ago? Both are facts I learned while touring the “Extreme Pets” exhibit at Arizona Museum for Youth, which features more than 50 works by artists [...]
It was the middle of the night when my husband and I were awakened by a frantic sound of splashing mixed with helpless, panicky yelps. Being new to pool owning, it took us a moment to follow the sounds outside. Luckily it was still cool at night and our bedroom windows were open. Had they [...]
Wanted: Male chihuahua and bulldog. Prefer housebroken, even-tempered and obedient variety. Chihuahuas who bark on command a plus. Needed to join the cast of Valley Youth Theatre’s “Legally Blonde,” being performed Aug. 10-26 at Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix. Dogs start rehearsal Monday, July 23. Roles for humans are more demanding, so they’re already in [...]
The Arizona Animal Welfare League & Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals offers technology that allows you to play with adoptable cats at the shelter—all from the comfort of your home computer. iPet Companion by Colorado-based KONG Co. has been installed at the AAWL & SPCA’s new Sonia Breslow Adoption Center at 40th Street [...]
For tomorrow’s Spring Fling Fun Festival hosted by Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church in Cave Creek, a special Blessing of the Animals service will be performed outside the church. Guests are encouraged to bring a leashed or crated pet of any size to the service to participate in this custom, held in remembrance [...]
I’ve lost my mind again. Remember how we decided to get a puppy and everyone thought it would send me into a psychotic tailspin from which I’d never emerge?
I can’t leave my house. I am trapped by my puppy. It’s not that she (an outrageously adorable black lab mix whose pregnant mommy was rescued off the reservation) is holding me here against my will. She was potty trained in two days. She goes in and out of her doggie door like a seasoned [...]
An Associated Press-Petside.com poll released Tuesday found that half of all American pet owners consider their pets as much a part of the family as any other person in the household. Um…what? As far as I can see, that is messed up. Really. Think about it. I know you love your pet. You would do [...]
Make your next birthday party a real splash by holding it at Kiwanis Recreation Center’s indoor wave pool and water slide! What could be better than three-foot waves and a double-spiral water slide? We’re giving away a Splash Bash Birthday Party valued at $175. It includes: 16 people, birthday child is free two-hour hosted public [...]
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This summer, those lovable yellow minions assemble and return to theaters when “Despicable Me 2″ opens July 3. We are sending five families (four tickets each) to a special, reserved-seating advance screening at 7pm on Thursday, June 27 at the AMC Deer Valley 30. The screening will be in Real D 3D. The film features [...]
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JUNE 2013
$6.00Great Escapes! Our updated directory of some of the best family-friendly getaways at resorts in Arizona, California, Colorado, Mexico and Nevada.
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MAY 2013
$6.00Our 2013 directory of Valley aquatics programs — everything from learn-to-swim programs to diving, racing and synchronized swimming!
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April 2013
$6.00Our April 2013 issue features the 2013 Summer Solutions directory — more than 500 day camps in Maricopa County!
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March 2013
$6.00Our March 2013 issue features the 2013 directory of Overnight Camps in Arizona and the Southwest!
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February 2013
$6.00Our February 2013 issue is all about babies! Learn how to begin building your baby’s bookshelf, make your own baby food, find parent/tot classes and Daddy Boot Camps around the Valley. Plus: gifts, gadgets and great new looks for baby.
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January 2013
$6.00It’s our annual pregnancy issue! Learn about the latest trend among expectant parents: “gender-reveal” parties. Plus: Should you bank your baby’s umbilical cord blood?
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