Limited, or short-term, health insurance plans are an inexpensive alternative to a traditional major medical health plan and can be kept for up to three years. These plans are ideal for people who are generally healthy but make too much money to qualify for a subsidy under Obamacare. If you do not have serious pre-existing medical conditions and you don’t qualify for a tax credit under the Affordable Care Act to help pay those high monthly premiums, these options are much cheaper than an … [Read more...] about Considering Short-Term Health Insurance Plans
Quad Cities Real Estate Market Remains Robust
Everyone wants to know when the housing market is going to crash. Prices have risen sharply in the past two years as buyer demand has increased all across Arizona. The pandemic did affect potential home sellers’ willingness to list homes during much of 2020 and into 2021, as well as increase our buyer demand. The good news is that new listings coming on the market have been rising since February. However, we only have 721 active listings on the market in the Prescott area; in September 2019, we … [Read more...] about Quad Cities Real Estate Market Remains Robust
Innovation Center Attracting High-Tech Firms, Funding
In just the few short months since it was formally opened on July 13, the fledgling Center for the Future (CFF) has taken flight and is attracting international attention from major high-tech organizations. In addition, it has received status as an official non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation from the IRS, which makes it available for tax-deductible contributions. “That also means we now have additional opportunities to work with governmental organizations and federal grant programs,” Jon C. … [Read more...] about Innovation Center Attracting High-Tech Firms, Funding
Understanding, Responding to Challenging Behaviors
The last year and a half has been difficult and stressful for everyone. Overnight, our lives were turned upside down and we were left to figure out how to navigate unknown territory. Families lost employment and income, there was uncertainty and fear, in-person contact with our support systems stopped and parents were dealing with stress and anxiety about how to take care their families. In a very short period of time, schools, daycares, community centers, sports, extracurricular activities and … [Read more...] about Understanding, Responding to Challenging Behaviors
Veterans Day Honors All Who Served
Veterans Day is approaching, and I have a singular mission in mind. I will be sure to wish my father a Happy Veterans Day and thank him for serving our country. Dad served in the Air Force as a young man, prior to his marriage and raising four children. The U.S. was not at war at the time, and his work as a nuclear weapons systems specialist was always a footnote to his life as a husband, father, softball coach and computer software engineer. Although we rarely discussed his military service, … [Read more...] about Veterans Day Honors All Who Served
Eleven Fall Tips for Better Gardens
Autumn gardening is a great time to look back on garden successes and disappointments. There’s still plenty of time to do some garden maintenance. Fall gardening takes advantage of cooler temperatures and fewer weeds and insects. Putting the garden to bed is not as hectic as waking it up in the spring. You’ll have time to really see how your plants are doing. Here are some tasks to do now, to make next year’s garden brighter and better. Enrich garden beds with Watters Barnyard Manure. … [Read more...] about Eleven Fall Tips for Better Gardens
Considering the Airport, Revitalization, Open Space and More
Winston Churchill once said, “Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential.” Certainly, that describes Prescott’s evolution from a small mining town on the frontier of our country in the 1860s to the award-winning 21st century community we are today. As my term as your mayor comes to an end, I would like to reflect on what we, as a community, have accomplished during the past four years that I’ve had the privilege to serve as your mayor. Together, we … [Read more...] about Considering the Airport, Revitalization, Open Space and More
Nutrition and Aging Gracefully
You may have heard the sayings, “Food is life,” or “You are what you eat.” Well, I believe these sayings to be true and they are especially important to our senior population. Because as we age, our body is more reactive to what we put in it. We also stop producing important vitamins and minerals that impact how we feel. So, if you are mindful about what you eat, then you will not only feel better, but your quality of life will increase and you will age gracefully. Let’s talk about aging … [Read more...] about Nutrition and Aging Gracefully
Are You a Happy Camper?
Most of us take our day-to-day experiences with a grain of salt. We don’t expect things to go too smoothly or we are disappointed, so why expect more? This article is about how to create the life you want. It takes planning, steadfast focus and self-reflection. A joyful life does not just happen, it is created! Focus on Being Your Authentic Self Take the time to sit down and look at your future goals. You could divide them into short-term and long-term goals. Now, look at the goals and see … [Read more...] about Are You a Happy Camper?
Seasonal Sipping
Winter fog hovers over the deck outside. A fire is lit and stacked logs crackle and pop as the hostess puts out a cheese, fruit and cracker tray on a side table. Four wine glasses stand ready to receive intoxicating treats from the bottle she presents. The hostess turns the distinctive gold label so her guests can read, “Carlson Creek, 2018 Rule of Three, Red Blend, Arizona,” a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre grapes that defines the style of Cotes du Rhone wine. Her hospitality sets … [Read more...] about Seasonal Sipping