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Governor Rose Mofford was a treasure.

I’m so ready for fall.

Truth be told- I’m over the hot, sweaty summer days. I want fresh air. I want to go outside. And I want to wear cozy clothes, boots and zippies.

I’ve chosen to surrender the cliché back to school post, and instead, talk about new stuff I’m digging for fall. Included- a little something for everyone.

Let’s start with a cool company I came across called Janiebee. These custom nap mats are perfect for school, slumber parties, or chilling in front of the TV. Made...

I spent four years as a TV traffic anchor. There were mornings that I simply talked about a back-up on I-10 or “smooth sailing” on the Loop 202. Those were the good days.

The bad days consisted of bad news: reporting on fatal crashes. On the very bad days, these crashes involved children, some of which died. I don’t miss reporting bad news.

Child Passenger Safety Week is September 18th-24th. It’s when news outlets remind you to securely fasten your children in properly installed car seats. And I’m no exception. I’m writing this post to...

The American Heart Association recently released a science advisory warning people against the comfortable couch-potato life. We all know sitting for long periods of time isn’t great for your health, but when most of us are working at a desk eight or more hours per day, how can we combat the plague of the sedentary lifestyle on a daily basis? Adam Maielua, lead fitness instructor at The Body Lab AZ, gives a few tips on how to stay active, keep your body healthy, and reduce the risk of heart disease.

AFM: How does sitting for long periods of time negatively affect the body?

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