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One of the longest-running author events in the country, The Annual Friends of Erma Bombeck Authors Luncheon, celebrates its 38th year this Saturday, Oct. 28. The Arizona Women’s Board, who presents the highly anticipated event, looks forward to welcoming an impressive line-up of best-selling authors and almost 1,000 guests to this event at the J.W. Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa at 12 p.m. (The luncheon is preceded and followed by book sales and signing opportunities.)

Inspired by the late Erma Bombeck, the event brings together accomplished writers from across the nation to discuss their latest releases and offer special commentary on...

From aiding a musician in helping to make her artistic ambitions come true to transforming an insecure client from the outside in, these confidence-boosting Valley pros have dedicated their lives to making others look and feel their absolute best. 

Larry Smith, Motivational Performance Trainer, @larrysmithfitness

“As a young man growing up in Toledo, Ohio, I made the conscious decision to start a quest to be the best me that I can create. Today, every morning I wake up, I continue to pursue that manifestation of being the greatest...

Nancy Lewis and La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries of Arizona will receive the Heart of the House Awards at A McNight to Remember Under the Sea Gala, the annual Ronald McDonald House Charities of Phoenix (RMHC) fundraising event, Nov. 11, at the J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort.

“The simple fact is that the incredible support we receive from both individuals and corporate partners in the community literally touches hundreds of families who stay with us every year,” says RMHC Executive Director Nancy Roach in a press release. “What Nancy Lewis and La-Z-Boy...

When the seasons change, I go all out updating decor in our kitchen and living room, but often neglect our bedroom. Truth be told, I've let our bedroom slide- we've lived in this house for a few years now and our bedroom still lacks pictures on the walls and matching furniture. So this fall, I'm making it a goal to prioritize our bedroom, or at least our BED, making it reflect the changing of seasons. Surely my husband and I deserve an updated look and feel to our room, right?

And so, I turned to the experts at byourbed.com for bedding insight trending this...