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Month: July 2015
5 Herbs to Grow Indoors
One of the easiest and most useful gardens to grow is the kitchen herb garden. Herbs are easy to maintain and can grow well in…
Arizona’s Five C’s
Anyone who attended school in Arizona as a child has heard of the five C’s: Copper, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, and Climate. The five C’s have…
The Incredible, Edible Flower?
When people think flowers they think weddings, romance, and decoration. But, did you know some flowers can go far beyond that? There are some flowers…
Feeding Picky Toddlers
Parents of toddlers know that meal time can be a huge stress. Getting your child to eat more than just their chicken nuggets or macaroni…
Monsoon Safety
Monsoon season officially began on June 15th and will run through September 30th. Though the monsoons bring welcome rains and some relief from the heat,…
Get the Scoop on Ice Cream While Celebrating National Ice Cream Day
According to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) in 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of…
9 Tips for a Better Shopping Experience with Your Children
By Katherine Cook Every parent knows that taking your kids to the grocery store can be quite the hassle. Grocery shopping with young kids can…
16 Remarkable Facts about Cows for National Cow Appreciation Day
July 14th is National Cow Appreciation Day. This is a day set aside to serve as a reminder of how special cows are. In recent…
15 Tips For Grilling Safely This Summer
Grilling is an extremely popular pastime over the summer months, so it comes as no wonder that July is National Grilling Month. Many Arizonans will…
Arizona Food Prices are Up Slightly in the Second Quarter of 2015
Arizona, July 2015 – Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket are up in the second quarter of 2015, according to the latest Arizona Farm…
The Hohokam People, Ancient Arizona Farmers
The Hohokam were one of the United States’ first great Native American civilizations. They inhabited parts of southern and central Arizona near the Salt, Gila,…
My Child Has Food Allergies: Part 2
By Katherine Cook [caption id="attachment_12567" align="alignnone" width="500"] photo: sunbutter.com[/caption] Having a child that has food allergies changes everything. Not only does the child have to…
National Eat Beans Day: Fascinating Bean Facts
Beans, beans the magical fruit, the more you eat the more you… well… you know. July 3rd is National Eat Beans Day. This is a…
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