When talking about a cruise vacation, there are many obvious options to consider, from the ports of call, the trip length, the size of the ship, the on-board inclusions and, of course, the levels of service you’ll experience on board. The one thing that always turns into a big point of discussion for us are the number of sea days during any given cruise itinerary. Travelers either love them or hate them. But, we have figured out that sea days can be the highlights of your next cruise vacation, … [Read more...] about Turning Sea Days into Highlights of Your Cruise
How to Support Prescott Airport
Last month’s article talked about some of the concerns around the airport regarding noise from flying aircraft. Several of our readers reached out directly to me about that article and there was a lengthy discussion of the article on the Prescott Facebook page. I’m very pleased to see that there was overwhelming positive public support for our aviation community in Prescott. This month, let’s talk in detail about how the average citizen can support the airport and airport services. The easiest … [Read more...] about How to Support Prescott Airport
Building Wealth Might Be Simpler Than You Think
Wealth building isn’t about get-rich-quick schemes or chasing the trends in the stock market. Often, it just comes down to making the right financial decisions, big and small, over an extended period of time. Recently, we came across an Investopedia.com article from May 2019 entitled, “3 Simple Steps to Building Wealth.” We thought these steps were worth sharing. Sometimes, it can seem like the secret to wealth building is a mystery, when in fact it can be simpler than you think. Don’t get … [Read more...] about Building Wealth Might Be Simpler Than You Think
How TCM Improves Women’s Weight Loss Success
I am honestly surprised by how many people come to me for weight loss treatments. In the very beginning of my acupuncture practice, the majority of conditions treated were in regards to pain and stress, in otherwise non-overweight individuals. In the past five years, that percentage of people seeking alternative medicine to assist with weight loss has grown. Partly, this is positive, since more of us have the resources and information to seek out this really great adjunctive therapy to a weight … [Read more...] about How TCM Improves Women’s Weight Loss Success
Mountain Valley Rehabilitation Hospital Recognized Among Top in Nation
Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital has been named in the top 10% of inpatient rehabilitation facilities in the United States for the 12th year in a row. The hospital’s care was cited as being patient-centered, effective, efficient and timely. We strive to deliver this higher level of care as our standard. We have graciously been recognized as a top-performing facility for many years now, but we never take it for granted. Our staff is exceptionally passionate about helping patients … [Read more...] about Mountain Valley Rehabilitation Hospital Recognized Among Top in Nation
OneAZ Partners with Local First Arizona and State Forty Eight to Support Local Businesses
OneAZ Credit Union is continuing its longstanding tradition of contributing to Arizona’s economy through new partnerships with Local First Arizona and State Forty Eight, each designed to bring more awareness to the power of keeping money local. “The more dollars staying in the state, the more prosperous our economy becomes. With member-owned credit unions like OneAZ offering both personal and business banking options, it’s possible to keep money local throughout its lifecycle,” said President … [Read more...] about OneAZ Partners with Local First Arizona and State Forty Eight to Support Local Businesses
Maximizing the Equity in the Sale of Your Residence
Selling a home can be an emotionally painful experience. Having the right strategies in place in the days, weeks and months before releasing it to the market can result in a faster sale and, of course, a higher price. Here are a few pre-sale factors to consider before putting it on the market: Market Timing Historical sales data shows which months most buyers are active. Multiple Listing Service (MLS) data shows that June typically contains the highest volume of recorded sales. These sales … [Read more...] about Maximizing the Equity in the Sale of Your Residence
Enjoying Summer Activities in Chino Valley
Happy summer to everyone! The summer months bring a lot of activity and a lot of opportunities in our area. From a recreation standpoint, the town is gearing up for its Fourth of July celebration. It is being held at the town’s community center from 4-8 p.m. There will be rides and activities for the children, along with free swimming at the Aquatics Center. We will have a live band, a beer garden and, currently, we are scheduled to have fireworks at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.). The last couple … [Read more...] about Enjoying Summer Activities in Chino Valley
Lisa Watters Lain Achieves National Recognition for Garden Center
Lisa Watters Lain and her team are credited with taking her company to new heights as Watters Garden Center made the Independent Garden Centers Top 100 list for the first time in company history. Fifteen thousand garden centers competed to make the top of the prestigious list. Watters Lain has been working in her family-owned business since she was old enough to hold a garden hose. She is reported to be “the engine that can” who powers the machine started by her parents more than 57 years … [Read more...] about Lisa Watters Lain Achieves National Recognition for Garden Center
Enjoying a Happy Summer
Our theme this month at Prescott Maid to Order is, “Enjoy every day this summer and leave the cleaning to us.” As the weather turns warmer and we come into vacation season, I automatically feel happier. People are out and about, enjoying our beautiful area. It is a time when kids are out of school, family often comes to visit or you take that much-anticipated vacation. Here at our company, we encourage our friends and community to enjoy the season and let the professionals take some of the … [Read more...] about Enjoying a Happy Summer