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Prom

This weekend was one of those times when my husband and I just looked at each other and admitted that we just didn't get...

Melanoma Monday, mommies, and tanning beds

A recent survey by the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) found that a large percentage of Caucasian teen girls and young women who use tanning beds reported that their mothers also use tanning be

Celebrity interviews

The invitation usually starts with an email or a phone call. "Will you be available for a conference call with (insert name of celebrity...

Stress and the teen brain

Raise your hand if you've ever thrown up your hands when trying to understand the inner workings of the teen brain. How do they make decisions? What is up with all of that impulsive behavior?

Babies and strokes: Joey’s story

Joey was diagnosed with left-sided hemiparesis (weakness on the left side of the body) due to a stroke in utero. An MRI followed and confirmed the diagnosis.

A royal loss

I was thinking a lot about my mother last week. Mostly because of Prince William. I was thinking back to the middle of the...

Be the match and save a life

If a close relative is not a match, patients can face a needle-in-a-haystack search for a donor. Many die unless they get a bone marrow or cord blood transplant from a matching donor.

A tough choice!

It is very hard to pick our Mother’s Day Cover Mom Contest winner each year. We honestly wish we could put every one of...

Superheroes who are headed to see "Thor"

I've been frustrated with my blog lately. No time, no energy and an aggravating problem with the RSS feed that is preventing it from...

Spring has sprung!

It's that time of year when the mercury hovers around ninety degrees and it already feels hot. While the rest of the country thaws...

Earth Day at the Arboretum

The Arboretum at Flagstaff is celebrating Earth Day this year with Research Scientist, Dr. Kris Haskins. She will lead three tours this Friday (11am,...

My life with superheroes

The superheroes first made an appearance in our home during the Halloween season of 1988. Our son Andy was 3; David, who was just...

New research on LGBT kids and suicide

LGBT adolescents often hide their sexuality because they fear bullying, lack openly gay mentors in their lives, and simply can’t imagine a future for themselves.

Spring Cleaning

The Passover story tells how the Jews left Egypt and were freed from decades of slavery. I sometimes wonder if my culinary servitude isn’t God’s way of offering me experiential understanding of my ancestors’ plight.

Two kinds of cookies from home

My husband is spending the weekend with our two grown sons, who live in Washington, D.C. His flight was leaving very early on Thursday...

Friday Fun

I can't wait for Friday. I realize that this is not an unusual statement; most people can't wait for the end of the work...

PARTY ARTICLES

Money Lessons from Birthday Parties

Teaching Kids the Value of Gifts & Gratitude Between the cake, balloons, and wrapping paper tornado, birthday parties are often all about fun, but they also provide the perfect opportunity to teach kids early lessons...

Time to Paw-ty

Celebrating your favorite furry friend Call me crazy, but when my husband and I adopted our first dog together, we threw her a birthday party complete with cake, streamers, guests, appetizers, games, and more. Was...

Unique Ways to Host a Joint Birthday Party

My brother and I have birthdays that are just one day apart—his on March 3rd, mine on March 4th, and our oldest brother just a few weeks later on March 21st. Fast forward 31 years...

Out-of-the-box Birthday Party Ideas in Phoenix & Tucson

Wanting to do something a little extra special for your child’s next birthday party? Maybe it’s a milestone birthday—like turning double digits or entering the teen years. Or perhaps your child has requested to...

Birthday Traditions & Clever Theme Ideas

Childhood birthdays are unlike any others. I have fond memories of waking up on my birthday morning anticipating all the fun that was in store. With three kids who had birthdays all in the same...

Out-of-the Box Birthday Party Ideas

Wanting to do something a little extra special for your child’s next birthday party? Maybe it’s a milestone birthday—like turning double digits or entering the teen years. Or perhaps your child has requested to...

Party Etiquette

Whether you’re hosting a party or attending one, you may be wondering—do people really RSVP anymore? What about goodie bags, are those still a thing? Do I need to stay with my child at...

How to Throw a Birthday Party that Won’t Break the Bank

I remember the days when birthday parties consisted of colorful balloons, streamers, a simple cake, and the classics like musical chairs and tag with a few friends. Times have changed and suddenly it feels necessary...

How to do a drive-by birthday party

As we get deeper into quarantine, people have gotten creative with birthday celebrations. One result: the drive-by birthday party.

Home pool party? Hire a lifeguard!

Drowning happens silently and quickly. That’s why children are at risk even when — and sometimes especially when — adults are nearby. Even a "designated pool watcher" can avert his or her eyes for a...

Hiking birthday party

For a child who loves adventure and outdoors, turn a hike into a birthday party.
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Bike race birthday party

When there are lots of neighborhood friends who love to ride their bikes together, host a birthday party that feels like an official bike race.

Island birthday party

Pool parties are popular in Arizona. Make a stylish upgrade at your next birthday party by incorporating décor and details that will transport guests from the desert to a tropical island paradise.

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