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Financial advice: Mid-year financial pulse check

Financial advice: Mid-year financial pulse check

By practicing mindful spending and understanding your spending patterns, you can make more informed financial decisions. A debt review is important to see your whole financial picture.
Monsoon season sweeps in creepy crawlers

Monsoon season sweeps in creepy crawlers

Scorpions will find their way into a house during monsoon season through openings where home foundations meet stucco walls. As rain occurs, Phoenicians can expect to see these critters crawling across the floor or hiding in shoes and piles of debris.
Juneteenth: A moment of reflection, celebration, rededication

Juneteenth: A moment of reflection, celebration, rededication

This Juneteenth, let us dedicate ourselves anew to the values this day stands for. Let us be motivated by our history to propel forward our mission, honoring those who fought for freedom and justice by continuing their legacy through our actions. Let’s reflect on how we can each contribute to building a world where diversity is accepted and celebrated, every individual is valued for who they are, and every community can thrive.
Men’s Health Month: How to tailor your vitamins to your needs

Men’s Health Month: How to tailor your vitamins to your needs

There are a variety of factors, like age and lifestyle, to consider when choosing vitamins and tailoring them to your needs. Maintaining a routine can keep your life at balance and keeping these in mind can help you feel and look your best.
Mom, Interrupted: 'The Dude's Edition' for Father's Day

Mom, Interrupted: 'The Dude's Edition' for Father's Day

As we were approaching Father’s Day weekend, I started to pay particularly close attention (while at Disneyland last week) to all the guys in the park and realized you can guess a lot of what’s going on with a fellow by knowing their stage in life. 
Spotting the signs: How to prevent elder financial abuse

Spotting the signs: How to prevent elder financial abuse

Saturday, June 15 is World Elder Abuse Day. Here's some advice and how to spot elder abuse scams.
Pet Behavior Solutions: Use of ultrasonic devices in dog training

Pet Behavior Solutions: Use of ultrasonic devices in dog training

Remember, while it may be an effective deterrent for your dog based on your observations of its effect on your dog’s behavior, other animals in proximity will hear it and have their own reactions. Please be considerate of other animals when deciding where and when to use this device. There are many training devices and options available to dog owners and careful consideration should be given to each option.
Men’s Health Month: Personal growth is wealth

Men’s Health Month: Personal growth is wealth

There is so much value in learning how to identify mental and emotional barriers, foster accountability and guide oneself towards progress. These skills help unlock successful personal growth to help lead a mentally healthier life.
QCUSD celebrates successful school year

QCUSD celebrates successful school year

From graduations to awards and achievements, these are some of the district’s accomplishments for the 2023-2024 school year we're most proud of.
Aging caregivers: A looming crisis for adults with disabilities in Arizona

Aging caregivers: A looming crisis for adults with disabilities in Arizona

This fear is not unfounded. The loss of a caregiver is the leading cause of homelessness among individuals with cognitive disabilities. This stark reality underscores the urgent need for systemic changes to support these vulnerable populations.