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The College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship will be here before we know it, transforming the Valley into an epicenter of activity before the championship game on January 11, 2016.

As many sports fans know, the national spotlight is familiar territory for Arizona. Between three Super Bowls, seven previous college football championships, and a handful of MLB World Series games and NBA Finals, we’ve cemented Arizona’s reputation as a top sports destination.

Arizonans have truly embraced the state’s championship sports culture, consistently going above and beyond to welcome visitors, volunteer and...

It’s finally that time of year again. Teens, adults and college students alike are gathering all their courage and coupling up to face their worst fears inside Valley haunted houses this fall. It may not make sense to some why haunted house-goers subject themselves to these types of scares, but as with rollercoasters, it’s the exhilaration and adrenaline rush that keep them coming back. There are so many haunted houses to choose from, some returning from previous years, and some new. If you’re feeling really adventurous, you could even try them all. 

Get your best black tie attire and mask ready because the masquerade event of the year is waltzing back to the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort on Saturday, October 10th, 2015. MASK is pleased to present the 8th annual MASKer Aide Ball "Carnivale" fundraiser and celebration of eight years successfully engaging, educating, and empowering families with the tools and resources they need to improve the lives of their children. This 2015 "Carnivale" themed ball promises to be a magical evening of entertainment and exquisite culinary experiences.  

Guests will enjoy the "groove that makes you move" by Valley...

I'm writing this as my toddler is bouncing in his crib refusing to nap; while my 6 month old is playing with a teething toy; and as I snack on chocolate chip cookies my darling husband brought home yesterday. All in all, it's kinda hyprocritical of me, but hey--it's great information to consider.

I had the chance to interview Jillian Michaels, the famed TV trainer and exercise mastermind. The topic: getting back your bikini bod post baby. Truth is, even if we "lose" our baby weight, our body has a tendency to never be the same, morphing into flabby and sagging areas we never...