Welcome to “At Home with Tom and Sandy!” This month, we have a significant community project that is generating a lot of interest and we have called on a “lifeline” to share facts about this project with you. As Tom and I always say, we are here to give you the inside scoop on real estate, the construction industry; what’s up, what’s down, what’s hot, and what’s not. We’ll share real estate stats, home prices, building permit numbers, construction pointers and give you hints on renovations that … [Read more...] about Exploring the Community of Homestead Talking Glass
Interstate 17 Expansion Under Consideration
Tired of being stuck for hours – or even just delayed – by heavy traffic or accidents on Interstate 17 between Cordes Junction and Phoenix? Or weary of having a shipment not happen on time because a delivery truck was hung up on the freeway? That may change – if increased pressure from a variety of local, regional and state organizations and agencies has any impact on regional and Federal officials and their budgets. That is what Chris Bridges, executive director of the Central Yavapai … [Read more...] about Interstate 17 Expansion Under Consideration
When To Replace Your Printer
Deciding on the "right time" to purchase a replacement printer isn't as easy as some would hope. If your current printer seems to be still functioning reasonably reliably, then the choice becomes even more difficult. However, if you fail to replace or upgrade your printer at the proper time, it may translate into technology headaches along with potentially lost hours due to downtime caused by the printer failing when you aren't adequately prepared. Here are a few tips to help you decide if it's … [Read more...] about When To Replace Your Printer
Growing Your Business in 2018
As companies continue to plan for 2018, business owners are determining their priorities for the New Year and how to be best positioned for growth. According to a recent survey, small-mid sized business optimism remains near its highest point in a decade as many business owners report plans to invest in their businesses and add jobs. In the survey, 33 percent of small business owners said they plan to increase capital spending over the next 12 months and 32 percent plan to hire employees in the … [Read more...] about Growing Your Business in 2018
Heavy Metals
Let’s talk about heavy metals, and I don’t mean heavy metal bands. Did you know wearing deodorant and antiperspirant adds heavy metals to your body? Sure, it keeps others around you from smelling you before they see you, but it’s not good to have heavy metals in contact with your body. Antiperspirants try to stop our bodies from sweating by using aluminum. Many people may not know that antiperspirants are actually an over-the-counter (OTC) drug that is regulated by the Food and Drug … [Read more...] about Heavy Metals
Roundabout Cowboy Sculpture Nearing Completion
The-eye-catching 15-foot tall bronze sculpture, “Cowboy in a Storm” is nearing completion. It soon will be the centerpiece of the new roundabout under construction on Highway 89 at the northeast edge of Prescott. The sculpture is the creation of the late renowned Western artist George Phippen. Appropriately, it will be located due west of the historic Phippen Museum, named in recognition of Phippen. A native of rural Iowa and Kansas, Phippen later moved to Arizona where he began his career … [Read more...] about Roundabout Cowboy Sculpture Nearing Completion
Science Offering Another Reason to Exercise
If binging on Netflix sounds more appealing than going to the gym, consider this: scientists are finding that cardiovascular exercise is having positive effects on the human gut microbiome -- the community of trillions of tiny organisms that thrive inside the dark, wet, warm walls of our intestines. That is important because research is linking poor gut health to a whole host of ailments and conditions including cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, obesity, asthma and autism. “Most of the microbes … [Read more...] about Science Offering Another Reason to Exercise
Online Grocery Shopping Has Arrived in the Quad Cities
Extra busy? Too tired? Are family members or pets demanding your undivided attention? Missing a key ingredient for that favorite recipe? Just need a little longer to finish that work-at-home gig? Or, just feel like relaxing at home or doing anything besides buying groceries? Your Instacart personal shopper and home delivery person may not dress like Wonder Woman or Spiderman, but in your eyes he or she just might be forever immortalized as your favorite superhero. So blossoms hero worship … [Read more...] about Online Grocery Shopping Has Arrived in the Quad Cities
Softened, Sobered, Shaped by Red Rocks
As time and erosion have shaped and smoothed sandstone slabs and towering monuments of Sedona, the Red Rocks are also proving to be a human rock tumbler of sorts, wearing away rough, abrasive exteriors and revealing hidden beauty beneath. Such is the case of David, a smart, likeable 20-year-old blond from Louisville, Kentucky. “I started selling cocaine and Xanax when I was 16 and I actually really started selling it before I used it. I always had cocaine in front of me, so I would test it … [Read more...] about Softened, Sobered, Shaped by Red Rocks
Celebrate Life Health Expo Changing Up Activities, Location
Mark your calendars for a weekend of fitness, food and fun on Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3, courtesy of Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) in partnership with the Northern Arizona Suns and the Prescott Valley Event Center. “We were delighted when the Prescott Valley Event Center approached us about holding YRMC’s Celebrate Life Health Expo 2018 – our community’s premier health festival – at the event center,” said Ken Boush, YRMC director of marketing and communications. “It was … [Read more...] about Celebrate Life Health Expo Changing Up Activities, Location