Do you have a cranky tween or teen in braces? They’ll probably thank you some day, but for now their life in braces can be a challenge—and so can yours. I found this with my own three daughters, whether they’d just been to an “adjustment” appointment or were simply trying to find a lunch that [...]
When her family moved to Arizona during the Great Depression, 10-year-old Mary Thomas left her home, her school and all of her friends behind. One thing made her feel welcome right away: Girl Scout Troop One. Eighty-one years later, Thomas still remembers her first troop leader, Jean Clark, who taught her valuable life skills and [...]
With January’s virtuous salad eating days behind us, February’s candy-coated glitter and lace have descended upon us. The threat is everywhere. The drive-thru pharmacy window is now a necessity, lest you enter the store and leave with three samplers of waxy chocolate the size of your head. Walking across the office means grabbing a handful [...]
One of the greatest joys of parenting is sharing your interests and hobbies with your children. Well, I like to eat. So once my son had the pediatrician’s OK for solid foods, we made a beeline for the baby food aisle. After a month or so of opening package after package, multiple times a day, [...]
I’ll admit it. I love to eat breaded, deep-fried chicken strips dipped in creamy ranch dressing, and on rare occasions I order them while out running errands. I prepare this recipe at home if it’s been awhile since my last fix. For chicken: ½ cup pecans ⅓ cup whole-wheat flour 2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons [...]
Still got turkey in the fridge? Mission Tortillas recommends turning those leftovers into a south-of-the-border favorite—the quesadilla. In a press notice about the company’s new Super Soft Tortillas (“ideal because they fold easily and don’t break”) we learned that when you have a stash of tortillas and some cheese, the possibilities are endless. Here are [...]
Stomach aches, fatigue and joint pain are not the surprises you want this holiday season. But these are just a few of the symptoms associated with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. The only way to treat these conditions is to eliminate all forms of gluten (found in wheat, rye and barley) from the diet. And [...]
Baked goods just seem to taste better when there’s a crisp nip in the air. Leaves fall, we sip cinnamon apple cider and pumpkin seems to be the most popular ingredient in everything from coffee to muffins, chili and cheesecake! Several years ago, I started putting miniature fondant pumpkins on the tops of cupcakes; now [...]
Adults cringe in pretend horror and kids squeal with delight when they see this Halloween display. But look closely—those witch fingers (and the eyeballs) are edible! Ingredients: 1 package crescent roll dough (the kind without perforations, or smush the perforations together) Sugar Cinnamon 1 egg white Slivered almonds Directions: Cut the dough into strips about [...]
The start to a new school year means life is more hectic than ever! Sometimes it seems impossible to find time to plan and prepare a nutritious dinner around afterschool sports and other activities. That’s why I love my crock pot. Your grandmother was on to something, and now that slow cooker is back in [...]
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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