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Baby on Board: Family Travel 101

rsz_1lotus_copy.jpgOnce upon a time not long ago, my husband and I could hop a plane to Vegas, stay up all night in the city, and relax beachside on vacation.  Once upon a time travel was easy: we had a pre-flight cocktail, a mimosa when checking into our hotel, and a nightcap drink.  And once upon a time, we slept in late, ordered room service, and napped throughout the day.  Gosh what I...

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Q&A: Rising Country Artist JT Hodges

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Coming off a packed house at CMA Fest in Nashville and a recently released album, Locks On Doors, country artist JT Hodges is belting his way to the top.

Following the release of his 2012 self-titled album, Hodges is changing up the sound of country for all fans. Adding in hints of rock, R&B and twang to the recent release, Hodges is beginning the next phase of his career.

We had a chance to catch up with the “Ray Bans” star in anticipation of his free show Saturday, June 27 at 8 p.m. at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino in Maricopa.

AFM: I loved...

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I'm Baaack...

The last time I wrote for Arizona Foothills Magazine was about four years ago. At the time, I was the morning show traffic anchor for a local Phoenix TV station, waking up at 2:30am for the early broadcast. I was also unmarried, but head-over-heels in love with my then boyfriend, going out every weekend, and living the life of a carefree Scottsdale socialite. My former Arizona Foothills Magazine column was full of everything lifestyle; reviewing lavish hotels, exceptional eateries, and writing about lust, love, fashion, and fun. 

Now, four years later, I'm back...but things have changed.

I still get up at 2:30am, but this time around, I'm awoken by a hungry baby. I'm still head-over-heels over that...

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AZ Health: The Abs Insider

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Two-time Best of Our Valley winner for Best Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Joseph Berardi M.D. of Berardi Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery, on the topic of tummy tuck after pregnancy.

A very common complaint of women after children is, “I can’t get my flat abdomen back no matter how much I exercise and eat right!” The reason for this stems from the loss or lack of elastic properties of various layers of our abdomen. 

The various layers of our abdomen have different properties. The skin is typically very elastic, but after multiple or sometimes even one pregnancy, you may be left behind...

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A/C 101: Making Sure Your Air Conditioning Works its Best

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There’s no messing around when it comes to the Arizona heat, and on average, July is the Valley’s hottest month, with an average high temperature of 105 degrees. That being said, no one wants to end up with a broken air conditioner. To make sure you aren’t stuck without A/C during the upcoming summer months that are just going to get hotter, look out for these signs and follow these tips to make sure your A/C is working as efficiently as possible.

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