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Super Bowl XLIX Phoenix Parties
Who says the big game officially starts at kickoff and ends after the final score? For us, it starts and ends when the party does. From viewing parties, concert festivals, player meet-and-greets and even firework shows, this year’s Super Bowl party lineup is guaranteed to impress everyone who visits the Valley for the game. Check out our top picks for public and private parties in the Valley.
Top 10 Reasons to Attend Barrett-Jackson
Whether you’re a seasoned fan or a first-time attendee, a truly unique experience always awaits at a Barrett-Jackson auction. However, if you think a Barrett-Jackson auction is only about cars, you are in for a big surprise. There’s a little something for everyone who wanders the 30-some acres of Barrett-Jackson bliss taking place at WestWorld of Scottsdale from January 10-18, 2015.
8 Holiday Party-Planning Tips
Whether you’re having an ugly sweater party or a classically chic soirée, there are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to throwing a memorable and comfortable holiday party. Celebrity event planner Stefanie Cove and lifestyle expert Jen Lawrence offer their expert tips on how to maintain stress as a hostess and keep your guests talking about your party for years to come.
1. Send e-vites. Go green this season and opt for an...
8 Tips for Traveling with Pets
The holiday season is typically the one time during the year when the entire family can get together, but sometimes we’re forced to leave everyone’s favorite family member at home when traveling: our furry friends. Maybe the hotel doesn’t accommodate pets, your pet gets a little antsy flying or can’t sit still on a road trip. But there are a quite a few ways to make traveling a little easier with them. Heidi Ganahal, the CEO and founder of Camp Bow Bow, and Heather Owen, the owner of Camp Bow Wow and Home Buddies Avondale gave AFM their top tips to make Fido and the family more comfortable this traveling season.
Phoenix Author Releasing First Novel, “The Charismatics”
You wouldn’t think a steampunk, fantasy novel would be based off of “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” but that’s exactly how the “The Charismatics” author, Ashley R. Carlson came up with the idea for her first novel, which will be released on Dec. 13. She applied the same themes of troubled marriage and restraint she saw in the reality show into a young adult scenario.
Carlson has always loved writing, but she would lose interest in the story and put down the pen without finishing the end. But that changed a year ago when she participated in National Novel Writing Month. She completed the challenge to...
