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10 Things to do This Weekend in Phoenix: Family Edition

From a brand-new mini bowling alley (so cool!) to a bunch of dino-themed fun, keep cool with these family-friendly events taking place the weekend of August 10-12.

Debut of “Newsies” by Valley Youth Theatre
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Meet Upcoming Valley Author, Kristin Smith

We sat down with upcoming author, the Valley’s own Kristin Smith, to talk about her new kid-friendly, anti-bullying book. “Kona and the Dog Park Bully” follows the story of an adorable pup, Kona, as she goes through the ups and downs of making new friends.
Let’s meet Kristin Smith!
AFM: Yay for an Arizona State alum--go Sun Devils! What was your major in college? What sparked your interest in writing?
KS: “I received a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from ASU (Class of 2005)
10 Things to Do This Weekend in Phoenix

School may be in session, but the summer activities are not slowing down. Come paddle board at sunset, rock out with G-Eazy or take a cooking class with master chef, Alex Stratta. Here is what’s going on in the Valley this weekend (August 3 to August 5).
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Mom's Moment: A Freebie for Mini Moguls

Ask me what I want my kids to be when they grow up and I won’t hesitate with a reply. One word: happy. And to me, happiness is doing something that you love. Following your dreams. Being fearless. And going for it.
In all honesty, I hope my kids steer clear of anything crazy corporate. I don’t want them working insanely long hours, being caught in rush hour traffic, and having limited time off. Instead, I hope they have an entrepreneurial fire- a passion to take a chance and...
Mindfulness in the Workplace
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In the workplace, a modest amount of stress can be normal. But sustained levels of stress can be harmful and may lead to numerous health issues, affect professional and family relationships, and contribute to poor work performance. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention