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Downtime dollars: Ideas for kids to earn this summer

Downtime dollars: Ideas for kids to earn this summer

Kids have worked hard all year and are looking forward to the long-awaited summer break. Teaching the three S’s helps solidify the importance of saving and budgeting, starting them on a positive financial path that will continue into adulthood.
Ways to celebrate Mother’s Day with someone who has dementia

Ways to celebrate Mother’s Day with someone who has dementia

With women accounting for two-thirds of all individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America offers tips for families affected by dementia.
The method was motherhood on this Mother's Day

The method was motherhood on this Mother's Day

Motherhood was the catalyst that turned me into who I was supposed to be. All the things in myself that I needed to find and refine were birthed out of motherhood. Motherhood is a fire that burned away the dross and left me with something beautiful.
QCUSD: Alumni Spotlight Award recognizes outstanding alumni making a difference

QCUSD: Alumni Spotlight Award recognizes outstanding alumni making a difference

Kennadee Riggs, a Queen Creek High School (QCHS) graduate, was crowned Miss Rodeo America earlier this year and is now touring the globe sharing her talents and the culture of our community. QCHS graduate Eddie Malone is serving his community in public safety as a Phoenix firefighter. Both individuals still find time to return to our schools to inspire and encourage students to follow their dreams.
Financial advice: Can you count on Social Security?

Financial advice: Can you count on Social Security?

If you’re getting closer to retirement, you might be thinking more about Social Security.
Famed Phoenix concert promoter gives hospice patient surprise of a lifetime

Famed Phoenix concert promoter gives hospice patient surprise of a lifetime

To buoy his spirits, David Roberts’ Hospice of the Valley care team asked longtime concert promoter Danny Zelisko to pop in for a visit. The two men instantly bonded over their passionate love of music.
A meaningful change to Arizona’s traffic laws that could save lives

A meaningful change to Arizona’s traffic laws that could save lives

As a personal injury attorney practicing in Arizona and all around the country, I have seen how the lives of families are devastated and forever changed by drivers who do not follow our traffic laws. I’m not naïve enough to believe that there is a magic wand that will make our roads safer, but this change in the law could go a long way.
Internet safety isn’t just for kids: Why seniors need safe surfing practices

Internet safety isn’t just for kids: Why seniors need safe surfing practices

The internet is a great place to research, keep up with friends and family and to stay up to date on current events. It’s important to stay safe while surfing the web and to ensure that our loved ones know how to protect themselves, too. 
Explore Arizona outdoors on a budget

Explore Arizona outdoors on a budget

There are many ways to enjoy the great outdoors in Arizona on a budget. With a bit of planning, you can experience all that Arizona has to offer without breaking the bank.
Six simple ways to spruce up your home’s exterior for spring

Six simple ways to spruce up your home’s exterior for spring

By implementing these simple ideas, you can easily spruce up the exterior of your home and make it look beautiful and inviting for the spring season.