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Tips for Traveling with Children This Holiday Season
'Tis the season for traveling--with children. To help ease the sometimes-difficult task, here are some tips from Joseph Leaman, D.O., is a family medicine physician.
1. Are there ideal times of day to travel with children?
As far as ideal times of the day to travel, it depends on the children. If your children are early risers, it might be easier to...
Seeking: 2017 Women Who Move the Valley
Arizona Foothills Magazine is dedicated to bringing its readers the stories of people who are making a difference in the Valley and making our home an even better place to live, work and play. Each year, AFM dedicates an issue to Women Who Move the Valley, several women who are making great strides in their fields but still take the time to give back to the community. In past years, AFM has featured some of the Valley’s top businesswomen, chefs, arts and cultural advocates, philanthropic heavy-hitters and many more highly respected women.
Now is the time to get your nominations in...
Mom's Moment: Gifting Time
This post is one of the toughest I've ever committed to writing. In fact, I've put it off, but I can no longer postpone sharing this with anyone who will take the time to read it.
A friend of mine contacted me over Facebook, asking to help spread her message. Thankfully, this is a message I cannot talk about first-hand, as I have never experienced the loss of a child, and I pray to any and every God I never do.
According to the CDC, over 23,000 infants die in the United States every year; of those,11,300 die on the day they were...
Holiday Tea at The Phoenician
Tis the season to make memories in Phoenix and beyond! A terrific time to take children for a high tea experience is during the holidays, when everyone is feeling especially festive. You may even begin a new family tradition! If you’re in the Scottsdale / Phoenix area, the Holiday High Tea at The Phoenician is the perfect event to kickoff or compliment the season.
From November 25 through December 30, 2016, the Holiday Tea at The Phoenician is a...
9th Annual Carefree Christmas Festival - And it's Free!
Each December, Arizona’s high Sonoran Desert comes alive with sugarplums, elves and Santa at the Carefree Christmas Festival (#CCF2016.) The annual event, an iconic celebration, offers merriment, entertainment, and free holiday fun for the entire family, including beloved pets.
The 9th Annual Carefree Christmas Festival will take place December 9 - December 11, in downtown Carefree, Arizona. The entirely free event runs from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday. For information and an event schedule visit
