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by Candy Thompson

She spent her early childhood in suburbia, never realizing how difficult it was for her mother, a single parent, to maintain that home and provide for her family’s needs. Stephanie didn’t understand she was living in an unstable home. Her father was in and out of her life until he left for good when she was twelve years old. “That’s when I first learned what it was like to be homeless,” she said. “I can remember hiding under bridges on many rainy nights, trying to keep dry.”

“My mom never complained as a single parent and I didn’t realize how difficult it was for her raising...

My ideal Mother's Day isn't overspending on brunch or opening lavish gifts- instead, I really truly sincerely want to spend QT with my family. And of course, the ideal QT would include some R&R considering, like you, I'm non-stop 24/7.

This year, Redbox offered some movie lists naming fun flicks to get in the Mother's Day and Father's Day spirit. Included below are new releases and all time favorites. Might spark an idea for a Mother's Day movie night.

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Growing up, I was invincible. Now that I’m older—and especially a mom—I’ve realized life has a beautiful beginning, middle, and inevitable end, and it is my job as a mother to take care of myself and last as long as I can for my children. 

I’ve become extremely connected to an Arizona-based platform called Colleen’s Dream. This amazing organization is spearheaded by a band of sisters who lost their mother to...

Kathy Shayna Shocket has the inside view on the stories that make headlines.

 The unique ambiance of Rancho Manana's Tonto Bar & Grill was the perfect setting!