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When I was a little girl, I had major Christmas envy. Sure, I got eight nights of Hanukkah and plenty of gifts, but I always craved that Christmasy feeling- a tree, lights... and Santa. Ah yes, Santa. That was the big one. But my parents were apparently onto me.

Every year, I put out cookies and milk, and every year, I wrote Santa a little note asking for one gift to help me best believe he was real. And ever year, I believed, for Santa ate my cookies, drank my milk, left me a gift, and wrote me a note stating his...

On Saturday, Dec. 14, Phoenix Rescue Mission brings the holiday spirit and joy to families and their children in need during its annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Celebration.

However, the nonprofit is in dire need of new, unwrapped toys (for ages 0 to 16), small household items and personal gifts to make the event a success. The items are used for the event's "shopping area," where parents can “shop” for their children for Christmas. This year alone, Phoenix Rescue Mission will serve more than 1,600 children during the event, which will feature Santa...

Photo Courtesy of the Grand Canyon Railway

Once home to the wild west, it is no surprise that Arizona possesses some of the most exclusive railroad experiences in the country. The days of locomotives proved to be significant economically, historically and culturally. We decided to do a round up of a few spots that succeed at keeping the pleasure that once-accompanied railways alive.

Grand Canyon Railway (pictured)

From public to charter schools, the Valley is brimming with a variety of learning institutions. Educational resources and opportunities are growing in hopes of making sure that every student’s needs are heard and cared for. At Fusion Academy in Scottsdale, teachers and faculty are taking a unique approach toward learning with their customizable, one-on-one teacher to student environment. Fusion Academy is adored nationwide by students, parents and teachers alike. From Arizona, which just opened its first campus in Scottsdale, to Illinois, Fusion has campuses in over 15 states. They offer middle school and high school courses, as well as classes based around musical...