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Arizona Women Author Living Brave
Two local Arizona women, Mary Beth Stern and Hilda Villaverde, recently wrote a book, Living Brave that explores the interesting experiences that women at any age and stage of life may experience. This book brings these women’s voices to life and offers inspiration to those to keep living brave.
“We wanted to help other women by inspiring them through similar women’s stories,” says Stern.
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Tips For Planning An End of Summer Soiree
Summer is practically over and as we head into the final weeks of July, it’s time to start planning an end-of-summer soiree. Kim Rivera from Toast AZ Events told us some quick tips to make it easy to celebrate the end of summer and help bring in the fall.
How can we plan a summer soiree on a budget?
KR: Plan a theme that could include things you already have at home. I suggest a mix and match theme that includes mixing and matching plates and napkins. This can also accommodate a large number of guests.
What type of food is fitting for a summer...
July 17: Smooth Hound Smith at Ak-Chin Pavilion
Meet Smooth Hound Smith, the American roots duo opening for The Dixie Chicks on Sunday, July 17 at Ak-Chin Pavilion.
The pair is currently based in East Nashville, Tenn., where they record and perform a varied and unique style of folky, garage-infused rhythm and blues. The California natives, “one-man-band” Zack Smith (guitars/vocals/foot drums/harmonicas/banjo) and Caitlin Doyle (vocals/percussion) met in 2008, shortly there-after fell in love and, in 2012, established Smooth Hound Smith. Both Smith and Doyle were drawn to music at a young age, perfecting and finding their style and eventually finding each other—their music perfectly complemented...
12 Places To Watch Fireworks In Phoenix 2016
This holiday weekend escape to a resort or lounge at the park to celebrate the 4th of July. From barbecues at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort to patio seating in Cave Creak. Plenty of places around Phoenix will be hosting enjoyable activities for you and the family. And of course, end the fun filled weekend with a sky full of fireworks.
Mom's Moment: The Obligatory Travel Post
I love to travel. There is nothing more precious than quality time exploring and enjoying being away. And vacation memories are more sacred than anything monetary. If I can gift my sons anything, it would be the freedom to see and do whatever their heart desires.
But newsflash- traveling comes at a cost. Especially when you’re a family of four. Things are downright expensive.
I know every blogger is sharing their “travel tips for summer,” so yes, I feel the need to as...
