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Mother’s Day, Arizona Style
In the US, the official Mother’s Day holiday came to be in the early 1900’s due to the efforts of one Anna Jarvis- the daughter…
National BBQ Month
Head outside and start up your grill, May is National BBQ Month! This popular outdoor pastime unites family and friends with delicious food that is…
National Prime Rib Day
April 27th is National Prime Rib Day! If you are anything like us, the mention of prime rib gets your mouth watering. Prime rib is…
National Almond Day
Monday, February 16, is National Almond Day. When you celebrate with a handful of sweet yet crunchy almonds, remember that southwestern Arizona grows some of…
Valentine Gifts for the Foodie in Your Life
With the seemingly endless list of foods available from local growers in Maricopa, Yuma, and Pinal Counties, choosing a Valentine’s Day gift for the foodie…
Four Ways to Celebrate the Holidays Affordably
Mind your budget and follow these tips for an affordable holiday gift exchange. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) The economy may be improving but that doesn’t necessarily…
How to Get Through the Holidays Without Gaining Weight
Follow these tips to avoid holiday weight gain (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) If there is anything as certain as death and taxes it is that getting…
Holiday Gift Ideas for the Health Conscious
There is bound to be someone on your list who is a fitness fanatic or who follows a specialty diet or who is working really…
How to Celebrate the Holidays- Arizona Style
This is the time of the year most Arizona residents love. The weather is perfect, sunny and in the 70’s and low 80’s. And we…
6 Easy Ways to Warm Up Your Home this Fall
Follow these tips to get your home decorated for the holidays. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) The nights are shorter and a little bit colder and there…
Creative Ways to Cook Your Turkey
If you want to change things up this Thanksgiving, try grilling your turkey. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Thanksgiving is right around the corner and if you…
Simple, Thoughtful Recipes Work Best for Holiday Feasts
If you’re looking to simplify the cooking complexities this Thanksgiving, try one of these recipes from Fill Your Plate (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Thanksgiving is right…
3 Easy Ways to Pick the Perfect Turkey for Your Table
Follow these 3 easy steps to pick the perfect Thanksgiving turkey. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) In most American households, a full-blown turkey dinner with all the…
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