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Mom's Moment: Stress-Free Holidays

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Holidays can be stressful. Let me rephrase- they are stressful. There's really no flawless holiday season- perfection is a facade. With that being said, it's the happiest time of the year, right? So why not jump on the jolly bandwagon and treat yourself to holiday cheer.

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AZ Health: 3 Woman's Doctor Visits Not to be Missed

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A well-woman visit is a critical part of healthcare for women of all ages. Such an appointment is recommended once a year, and it encompasses screening and treatment appropriate to each patient’s age and needs. 

Women who have not started menstruating and are under age 18 are probably best seen by a pediatrician. It is important, however, to be sure that gynecologic care is available for young women because they may not be comfortable discussing their sexual health with their parents.  

From the time a woman has her first period, to 30 years old, a well-woman visit focuses on birth...

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AZ Giving: Saks Fifth Avenue and Coomi Fine Jewelry Team Up to Aid The Cora Blue Fund

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Saks Fifth Avenue at Biltmore Fashion Park has partnered with Coomi Fine Jewelry for an evening of shopping on Nov. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. to benefit The Cora Blue Fund, a nonprofit organization based in Kenya and focused on improving conditions for girls of the Maasai Tribe. 

Guests will enjoy Champagne, hors d’oeuvres, live music and informal modeling featuring Coomi Jewelry and fine furs. Greg Boyd, of Coomi, will be showcasing a unique assortment from the gold and silver collections.  

Coomi and Saks Fifth Avenue will be donating a portion of the evening’s sales to the Cora Blue Fund. Abigail “Cora” Preston, who has been living in Kenya full-time...

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Seeking: Most Eligible Phoenicians 2017

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Arizona Foothills Magazine seeks the Valley’s most eligible ladies and gents for its February 2017 issue. Are you or someone you know 25-plus years old, single, successful, attractive and a Valley resident? We want to know!

In the February 2017 issue, AFM spotlights its fourth-annual Most Eligible Phoenicians feature—just in time for Valentine’s Day. Who knows? Mr. or Mrs. Right might be a reader.

To nominate yourself or a friend as one of the Most Eligible Phoenicians, e-mail  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please include the...

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A New Leaf: Telling Untold Stories, A Simple Pair of Shoes

 

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by Candy Thompson

It was a heart wrenching moment when Bella looked up with tears in her eyes and a shy little smile. She was holding a Converse shoebox on her lap. “This is the first new pair of shoes I have ever had,” she said quietly.

Bella is a 15-years-old star basketball player on her high school team. None of her teammates know that recently Bella and family were homeless. She had been living in a small house with her step-dad, mom, and 2 younger brothers, but when the landlord informed them that he had sold the house and they had two...

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