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The Board of Visitors Care Card 2015

 

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Story By: Toni Lorentzen

October marks that time of year where we begin to spread appreciation and cheer. Allow Board of Visitor’s Care Card to be your gifting ticket for the holidays while supporting a local charity. This...

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Fashion Week 4 Kids

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Photo Courtesy of: Fashion Week 4 Kids

Everyone remembers their first fashion show. The lights, the make-up and the corky fashion looks that shock us all. Don’t miss out on your chance to get a glimpse into the ever-changing fashion world of kids. Seating is now on sale for Fashion Week 4 Kids (FW4K) which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Scottsdale Quarter from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Seats are available for purchase on their

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Trending: Themed Play Dates

Themed play dates have been trending in the Valley amongst moms and kids alike. Why not add a special twist to ordinary playtime with friends? Whether weekend fun, seasonal breaks from school, or for our tiniest tots who don’t yet make the grade, a little party with friends can be fun for all.

As a newer mom, I thought my daughter, Mia Valentina, should have a themed play date for the first official play date we hosted at home. A Tea Party sounded perfect for some of our favorite one year old girls. Of course, I immediately turned to Oriental Trading for ideas. Around since the 1930’s, Oriental Trading is the nation's largest direct merchant of value-priced party supplies, arts and crafts, toys and novelties. A family...

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Keeping up With Your Workout While Traveling

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The holiday season is officially here and with it comes the unavoidable travel. Whether you’re visiting Grandma or embarking on a holiday vacation, it can be difficult to fit in your exercise routine. Fitness and Activity Director at Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club, Marnie Laatz Dominy, has the scoop on how to stay on track with your fitness, even while you are away from home.

 

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Mom's Moment: Five Principles for a Blissful Childbirth

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I've had two c-sections. I don't know why this childbirth "method" gets such a bad wrap; just like our natural birth counterparts, us c-section "club members" still go through a lot. We literally have a doctor cut us open, remove a baby, and sew us back up-- and that's not to mention the recovery. (I'll skip the gruesome details.) Regardless if you've had a c-section or natural childbirth, striving for a blissful childbirth experience is essential. 

I remember shaking (seriously unstoppable...

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