As we ring in the new year, I must admit that 2022 was an incredible year. I experienced with my team many opportunities where food, teamwork, creativity and growth came as true blessings. It was also one of the hardest years for me personally and professionally; however, at the end of it, I feel stronger. For those of you who may know me, I love celebrating the culinary experience. Sharing food is a portrayal of my love language. Breaking bread is the best way to describe it. The urban … [Read more...] about Encouraging a New Year of Culinary Blessings
Looking Back and Forward
Prior to ending a year, we often look back over the year in reflection. At People Who Care, we always take the time to see what we have accomplished. This past year, 2022, we were excited to celebrate 30 years of providing services to the community! As a local non-profit in the Quad Cities, 30 years is a major milestone, and it is because of our dedicated volunteers and community donors that we are still growing. The generosity of a former client/neighbor who left her estate to People Who Care … [Read more...] about Looking Back and Forward
Treating Yourself to a Little Self-Care This Year
With the new year, we are usually motivated to do better, feel better and be better. Does it last all year? Sometimes it does. It is a good time to look at our daily lives and see what we can do to make each day better. How we can make a difference, how we can improve health and happiness for ourselves and our loved ones? Whether you have a large family or live alone, there are things we can do this new year to achieve our goals and make them last all year long. Cleaning up, clearing out and … [Read more...] about Treating Yourself to a Little Self-Care This Year
YC Positioned as a Leader in the New Educational Landscape
As president of Yavapai College, I wish all our students and communities a safe and healthy new year filled with joy. I am excited for the year to come at YC. We are continuing our mission of providing accessible, affordable education to the residents of Yavapai County. Our array of academic programs, extracurricular activities and cultural enrichment opportunities are of the highest quality. I continue to be amazed by Yavapai College’s impact on our communities. In 2020, a study was … [Read more...] about YC Positioned as a Leader in the New Educational Landscape
How to Minimize Taxes
This is not meant to be an all-in total tax guide, but rather some valuable high-level education on taxes to help you dig deeper and minimize your tax liability. As every situation is different, a tax expert should be consulted. The best place to start is to begin to educate yourself as to how may be the best way to reduce your tax liability. Do you feel that you overpay? Do you do any tax planning? What is the potential impact of taxes on retirement? Investing? Estate planning? Do you know … [Read more...] about How to Minimize Taxes
Making Human Connections as We Age
What is it we want in life? Some may say it’s the connection with others, whether that is family, friends or community. As we age, we might look back at our life and long for the connections we once had or maybe the ones we never had. Reminiscing is a normal part of aging. What can we do to help our elders feel connected? Let’s have a chit-chat: There is nothing better than a good old-fashioned “talk.” Seriously, who doesn’t like to be heard? Our elders love to be heard. It helps them feel … [Read more...] about Making Human Connections as We Age
Saving Water, Earning Rebates
Welcome to “At Home with Tom and Sandy.” This month we have a guest, Kay Sydow, the water resource project manager for the City of Prescott. So keep reading, because we are going to talk water. Sandy: Welcome to our column, Kay. Tom and I are thrilled you are joining us and we are excited to talk about water. Kay: Thank you for the invite, Tom and Sandy, and yes, we are going to talk about water and more specifically, about the city’s Water Conservation Incentive Program. Sandy: Kay, … [Read more...] about Saving Water, Earning Rebates
Top Evergreen Shrubs of Winter
Autumn colors are spectacular. The colors and textures are unique to the four seasons of the Mountain West. As we lose the last autumn leaves, the landscape can feel naked and bare. Deciduous plants, which lose their leaves through winter, often expose you to prying eyes, vehicle glare, and a yard that feels empty. Evergreens take center stage for the next few months, and you can feel when the landscape doesn’t have the right mix of evergreen trees and shrubs. Not to worry, you will find the … [Read more...] about Top Evergreen Shrubs of Winter
Have You Heard of a Cellular Alarm System?
If 2023 is the year for you to have a new security system installed, then you might want to know about the latest technology that is on the market. You probably are aware that you no longer need technicians to drill holes in your walls, string extensive wires throughout your property to a huge control panel in a closet. Today’s systems require no wires and are called just that, wireless. Most wireless systems are cellular and Wi-Fi capable. You might wonder, what is the difference? A wireless … [Read more...] about Have You Heard of a Cellular Alarm System?
Volunteering, Learning, Celebrating Opportunities at Prescott Food Forest
"A very fun, educational experience!” That’s the exact quote of a happy Trinity Christian School student who just got done volunteering in the greenhouse at B Organic Farm in Chino Valley recently. In fact, in two days, there were 40 Trinity 9th graders learning, experiencing and helping tend to the garden at our new Gardeners Of Destiny (G.O.D.) Education Center. Teaching kids and people of all ages how to grow food is at the core of our mission. In addition, we teach the importance of … [Read more...] about Volunteering, Learning, Celebrating Opportunities at Prescott Food Forest