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Family Photos During the Holiday Season

Tis the season for holiday photos!  Whether you’re planning to take photos during the upcoming holidays or scheduling into the New Year, we know that planning family photos can become challenging.  Families around the Valley are vying for pics that perfectly represent their entire family, often including young children and family pets. That is one reason why the “winter” season in Phoenix is a popular time to schedule an outdoor photography session.  It’s often easier...

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How to Have a Positive Self Image in the New Year

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When it comes to making New Year’s resolutions, many people tend to promise themselves they will lose weight or live a healthier lifestyle in the upcoming year. While health and fitness goals are important, it’s also essential to stay positive about your progress when working toward these goals. Dr. Julie T. Anné, licensed Scottsdale psychologist and co-founder of an innovative emotional eating weight-loss program called The Healthy Weigh Out, gives her tips on how to maintain a positive self image in the New Year.

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How-To: Wrapping the Perfect Present

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When wrapping presents for the holidays it always nice to add a personal and unique touch. We interviewed talented life style expert, Jung Lee, to find out some tips and tricks for how to make your presents stick out from others under the tree.

Where and When to Find Reasonably Priced Gift Wrapping Supplies:

Lee says the best time to look for the best prices on wrapping paper is right after the holiday ends. This definitely takes some planning but if you go shopping a few days after the holidays most stores are trying to sell as much as the leftover paper as possible. This is a great...

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Tips to Keep Fit During the Holidays

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An endless parade of parties featuring sweet treats, cookies and cakes can often make it difficult to stay on track with fitness goals during the busy holiday season. With some planning, mindfulness and enjoyment, it can be simplified this year. Lead Trainer Adam Maielua of The Body Lab shares his tips on keeping fit despite the temptations.

It’s important to remember that the holidays are about maintaining, not setting goals, says Maielua. New goals can be the focus of the New Year. During these winter months, try to change up your fitness routine by doing different activities at different times at...

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Family Must-Haves: Holiday Apparel

It’s easy to love the holiday season. It can be such a magical and joyful time of year, and we get to celebrate for an entire month. You can add sparkle , cheer and champagne to nearly every day of the season.  From Thanksgiving through the New Year, the season is merry and bright.

This year, many Valley residents are dressing their entire family in holiday fashions.  Mom, dad, children and pets, the trendiest trend for the 2015 holidays is festive duds for the entire gang.

If you’re unsure of the dos and don’ts of holiday clothing, we have fun options for all ages.  

Little Me

This season is all about the tots!  From school holiday events, visits...

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