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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and “Thinking Pink” is about to infiltrate the Valley. It’s no surprise that breast cancer is such an important subject. With one in every 8 women developing breast cancer, it is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in our country. This month, many organizations will do their best to educate while simultaneously raising funds to benefit the research of cancer. While we should all participate in some of the promotions that are about to begin – maybe a family charity walk or enjoying pink punch cocktail – it’s also crucial to become educated on the...

Our calendars may say it’s fall but in reality, the Arizona sun shines bright year round, no matter how many pumpkin spice lattes or knee-high socks we buy. With warm winter days and blazing hot summer afternoons, sun protection is constantly relevant in the Valley. Many of us have grown accustomed to the sun’s effects on our body, proudly displaying our Arizona tans, and forgetting the damage it can do. While fashionable hats and designer sunglasses to don poolside surround us everywhere, sometimes we need better...

The day has come. My toddler can remove his clothes, take off his diaper, and attempt the potty. While we haven't fully entered the adventure in toilet training, we are starting to introduce him to his own very special potty.

Like many moms, I turned to Google researching the best potty, as if one has magic training powers. While I didn't find a potty that trains your kid, I did come across a highly rated brand that sells products for all stages of potty training: Prince Lionheart. (Go figure-I chose...

It’s finally that time of year again. Teens, adults and college students alike are gathering all their courage and coupling up to face their worst fears inside Valley haunted houses this fall. It may not make sense to some why haunted house-goers subject themselves to these types of scares, but as with rollercoasters, it’s the exhilaration and adrenaline rush that keep them coming back. There are so many haunted houses to choose from, some returning from previous years, and some new. If you’re feeling really adventurous, you could even try them all.