One of my fondest memories connected to OPI nail polish was when my daughters, ages 6 and 10 at the time, were picking out the nail polish colors for their first mani-pedis. They had a blast turning the bottles over and giggling at the names like “Ladies and Magenta-men,” “Orange You Glad it’s Summer” and…
Photo: Find unique gifts at Phoenix Festival of the Arts. Lighting up Tempe Town Lake Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade (Sat. Dec. 14). 4-9 pm, 7 pm parade. Free. Professionally decorated boats in all shapes and sizes, Santa Claus, holiday shopping and fireworks. Tempe Town Lake, 100 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe. downtowntempe.com Become…
Hidden Pearl: A Story About Courage, Hope and Resilience is Judy (pen name J.E.) Laufer’s second book in the young adult genre, and it is fast becoming as well received as her first, Choices: The True Story of One Family’s Daring Escape to Freedom. In fact, Hidden Pearl won the 2019 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award…
Gardening is a pleasurable pastime for many. If you have not picked up the shovel in years, or want to start enjoying the great outdoors more, give gardening a try. There are also a host of health benefits associated with playing in the dirt. Boosts brain health. The process of gardening involves numerous brain functions,…
Whether they are called unsung heroes, influencers, or change makers, there are certain people in the community who seem to make a difference in everything with which they become involved. People are drawn to their confident energy and the positive impact they create. Tikkun olam is defined by acts of kindness performed to perfect or…
Photo: Trick-or-treat amid hot air balloon in Scottsdale. Photo courtesy Sppoktacular Balloon Festival Spooktacular in Scottsdale Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival (Fri.-Sat. Oct. 25-26). 5-9:30 pm. $15; $10 ages 3-12, ages 2 & under free. Haunted house, costume contests, hot-air balloon glow, live entertainment, kids zone, trick-or-treat candy stations, fireworks and more. Salt River Fields…
Photo: Stroll through the Carefree Desert Gardens and enjoy whimsical pumpkin carvings by artist Ray Villafane. Photo courtest Enchanted Pumkin Garden Spooky Fun Enchanted Pumpkin Garden (Oct. 18-27). 10 am-10 pm Fri.-Sat., 10 am-7 pm Sun., 10 am-8 pm Mon.-Thurs. $15/person weekend, $10/person weekday, under 2 free. More than 30 sculptures from pumpkin carving artist…
Photo: The Arizona Taco Festival moves to WestWorld this year. Fall is Festival time! Arizona Taco Festival (Sat.-Sun. Oct. 12-13). 11am-7pm. $15. Sample tacos from more than 50 restaurants and food trucks, live entertainment, taco eating contests, Chihuahua beauty pageant, kid’s zone and more. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. aztacofestival.com Phoenix Greek…
Photo: Ahron Cohen, CEO of the Arizona Coyotes Ahron Cohen celebrated his first anniversary as president and CEO of the Arizona Coyotes this past summer. An anniversary of any kind is a means of celebration, but this one is made extra special by the fact that Ahron is also the youngest CEO ever of a…
Photo: Dr. Julie Davis-Best, M.D. Dr. Julie Davis-Best, M.D. had been working for a large group practice when she was talking to a friend/mentor on the labor and delivery floor one morning at 3 am. She had been looking into going out on her own, so she wanted to get this doctor’s opinion since she…
