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May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, so as summer quickly approaches, start implementing steps now to protect against melanoma and skin cancer risk, and stay safe all season. Due to Arizona’s year-round warm climate and high daily UV exposure, all Arizonans are at an increased risk for all skin cancers.

According to the Melanoma Foundation, over 9,500 people will be diagnosed with skin cancer every day, in the U.S. alone.

When developing your estate plan, you might well strive for equality and fairness but above all, you want to get things right. And careful planning, open communication and appropriate guidance can help go a long way toward this goal.

Keep in mind food safety for barbecues and picnics this weekend.

Channel the dedication you’ve shown through your academic years into finding the right career that feeds your passion and aligns with your long-term goals. Seize opportunities to gain experience and turn your dreams into a reality using careful planning into a successful and fulfilling career.

The rosary hangs near my bed, because that’s where you could always find one in our house, close to my mother’s hands and her heart. This is the closest thing to a Mother’s Day gift that I can send to her this weekend and, honestly, no printed Hallmark card ever adequately covered our complicated relationship, which to this day I am still unraveling.

Registering your camper or RV in Arizona is a relatively easy process when you are prepared with the right documentation. Understanding the registration requirements for your vehicle will help you experience a hassle-free process so you can get on the road and enjoy time with your family.

Keeping these tips in mind will help you tackle your spring cleaning with ease. Creating and sticking to a cleaning schedule, decluttering old items, and paying attention to overlooked areas will help you have a sparkling clean home for the months to come.

Ultimately, you will need to weigh the various factors involved in the permanent-versus-term decision. But whether it’s term or permanent, make sure you have the coverage you need to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Queen Creek Unified School District offers tuition-free, full-day kindergarten programs across all nine of our elementary schools, with half-day options available at most of our elementary schools.