Features
Musical Instrument Museum: Wonderful for All Ages
If you have not yet visited the Musical Instrument Museum, otherwise known as the MIM, you definitely need to put it at the top of your list. Not only is it educational, it is mesmerizing. The variety and amount of instruments alone will have you transported throughout time from one culture to another. They even have an exhibit dedicated to one of the most iconic rock stars of today, Taylor Swift, which thoroughly impressed my 8-year old little girl.
AZ Giving Spotlight: Maya Thompson from The Ronan Thompson Foundation
Maya Thompson lost her son, Ronan, to neuroblastoma, three days before his fourth birthday in May 2011. The tragic loss gave life to something positive when Thompson decided to establish The Ronan Thompson Foundation in memory of her son. Recently, country superstar Taylor Swift performed a song she wrote in honor of Ronan and his battle, which has since increased public awareness about the organization.
The Perfect Summer Appetizer Recipe!
Have you ever stumbled upon a blog so wonderful that you meant to spend just a few minutes surfing through the pages, but were still enamored an hour later? Well that happened to me when I came across Indulge.
AZ Giving Spotlight: Jan Wilkins from Petsmart Charities
Founded in 1994, PetSmart Charities is an independent nonprofit organization that creates and supports programs that save the lives of homeless pets, raises awareness of companion animal-welfare issues, and promote healthy relationships between people and pets. The largest funder of animal-welfare efforts in North America, PetSmart Charities has provided $134 million in grants and programs benefiting animal welfare organizations.
AFM: What is the goal of your nonprofit?
JW: PetSmart Charities’ vision is a life-long, loving home for every pet.
AFM: Why were you drawn to this...
AZ Insider: Inside Wayne Gretzky's Home
Kathy Shayna Shocket has the inside scoop on the social scene and celebrities.
Kathy's EXCLUSIVE details on the Gretzky's Scottsdale home which sold in only THREE WEEKS!
