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Category: Holidays

Mother’s Day, Arizona Style
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05.08.2015

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…

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National BBQ Month
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05.06.2015

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…

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National Prime Rib Day
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04.27.2015

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…

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National Almond Day
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02.16.2015

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…

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Valentine Gifts for the Foodie in Your Life
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02.04.2015

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…

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Four Ways to Celebrate the Holidays Affordably
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12.12.2014

Four Ways to Celebrate the Holidays Affordably

The economy may be improving but that doesn’t necessarily mean you have a ton of money to spend celebrating the season. If it seems like…

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How to Get Through the Holidays Without Gaining Weight
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12.10.2014

How to Get Through the Holidays Without Gaining Weight

If there is anything as certain as death and taxes it is that getting through the holidays without gaining weight is always a challenge. Between…

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12.08.2014

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…

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How to Celebrate the Holidays- Arizona Style
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12.04.2014

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…

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6 Easy Ways to Warm Up Your Home this Fall
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11.21.2014

6 Easy Ways to Warm Up Your Home this Fall

The nights are shorter and a little bit colder and there is Christmas music playing in all of the stores. There is no denying that…

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Creative Ways to Cook Your Turkey
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11.17.2014

Creative Ways to Cook Your Turkey

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and if you are dreading cooking your turkey maybe it’s time to try something a little different this year.  …

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Simple, Thoughtful Recipes Work Best for Holiday Feasts
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11.14.2014

Simple, Thoughtful Recipes Work Best for Holiday Feasts

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and if you are like us, you are spending your evenings searching Pinterest for the perfect recipes to make…

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3 Easy Ways to Pick the Perfect Turkey for Your Table
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11.12.2014

3 Easy Ways to Pick the Perfect Turkey for Your Table

In most American households, a full-blown turkey dinner with all the fixings is only featured a couple times a year. This means that many of…

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