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Accessorizing for fall is often neglected in the desert, especially when “winter” seems to last a mere month. There is always that awkward period of time, around late September to mid-November, when Arizonians can dress for summer heat waves one day, and for a full-blown winter monsoon the next. Shopping becomes a drag as you constantly ask yourself, “Is it still too early to buy this winter coat?” or “Will this scarf remain stylish when temperatures eventually decide to drop?” I have picked up many style skills while growing up in Arizona and dressing for its confusing weather patterns. Luckily, us desert dwellers can still...

I love October. It’s my favorite month. Everyone is over the summer heat, and the warmth of fall fills store shelves. I like orange. And gold. And anything that has to do with pumpkins. And I like that it’s the start of- to me- the best time of the year: the season of gratitude.

Doing the whole pumpkin patch thing with my boys is always a big deal. Like most families, I tend to make an event out of it, and strive for those perfect insta-pics with cliché captions such as: my little pumpkins. It’s...

The Valley is brimming with seasonal gatherings this weekend, Oct. 11 to Oct. 13. Indulge in local foods, festivals and fundraisers that are sure to bring festivity to your pre-holiday plans. 

Friday

Muscular Dystrophy Association 18th Annual Taste of the Town

The Scottsdale Quarter hosts this year’s annual Taste of the Town event in honor of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The Valley’s best...