In light of recent events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and the movements and protests taking place all over the world, the usual sentiments of the July 4 holiday mean something a little more. As we take time to reflect and celebrate the freedoms we are all so fortunate to have and gather with family to take part in barbecues, special events and firework spectaculars, we are even more aware of how special they are. Now, more than ever, it is clear how grateful we must all be for our freedom, … [Read more...] about July Fourth Means Something More This Year
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Getting Your Home Ready for Your Vacation
Ironically, getting ready to go on vacation can be really stressful. Aside from figuring out how not to over-pack, Prescott Maid to Order offers these suggestions to help Prescott homeowners leave the house relaxed, worry-free and ready to have some fun. Clean No one ever wants to come home from a beautiful, relaxing and fun vacation to a mess. A dirty house is no one’s idea of “welcome home.” It’s not necessary to perform a spring cleaning ritual before you leave, but every room should be … [Read more...] about Getting Your Home Ready for Your Vacation
Your Best Fitness Program Ever
What do you want from a fitness program? A healthy heart … an amazing core … some fun … and a routine that keeps you motivated? That’s a lot to expect from one fitness program. But, it is possible, especially if you follow the advice of Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse Jill Potter, RN, ACSM-CEP, AACVPR, CRP, at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC). Goodbye Old Exercise Ideas Creating your best fitness program means shaking off old ideas you may have about exercise. “No pain, no … [Read more...] about Your Best Fitness Program Ever
Basic Cleaning Tips for Floor and Upholstery
Oriental Rugs There are easy, basic steps you can take to care for and protect an Oriental rug. Rotation To ensure even wear, your rug should be rotated regularly. Depending on the traffic, the rotation may vary from six months to two years. Vacuuming Oriental rugs, like most carpeting, should be vacuumed on a regular basis to remove dirt and restore life to the fibers. Vacuum side to side to avoid catching the fringe with your beater bar! Use the end of a vacuum hose if using a … [Read more...] about Basic Cleaning Tips for Floor and Upholstery
Funding Chino Valley Services, Expenses
The Town of Chino Valley, like other communities in our area, has been working on our budget for fiscal year 2020-2021. The town, as an organization, is an always-evolving entity adjusting to its environment. We continue to work toward a strong foundation for our community, with sustainable programs, policies and revenue sources. This year’s budget will appear fairly similar to last year’s budget, as revenues have been optimistic; but we retain our conservative and cautious approach to … [Read more...] about Funding Chino Valley Services, Expenses
Choosing Healthy Summer Beverages
The flavors of summertime are abundant and, at times, decadent, so it is essential to be mindful of your consumption. This is especially true when choosing your beverages, as many are packed with much more sugar than you may realize. Whatever your summer fitness goals – increasing stamina, maintaining or losing weight, building muscle, etc. – you’ll need to know just what’s actually inside your glass. The following tips can help you sip smarter all season long! Water is your best friend. It’s … [Read more...] about Choosing Healthy Summer Beverages
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 to Prepare for a Possible Recession
Arizona’s economy has taken a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurants, retailers and more shut their doors or dramatically altered operations. Workers were let go or furloughed, bringing Arizona’s unemployment rate up to 12.9% in April (compared to just 4.4% in February) according to the University of Arizona’s Economic and Business Research Center. With such massive changes, a recession may be coming our way. Here’s how to prepare. Build up emergency savings. If your emergency … [Read more...] about How to Prepare for a Possible Recession
NAU’s Top Priority: Reopening Safely
With the start of fall semester fast approaching, I am reminded every day of the importance of remaining committed to our mission and our role in the lives of our students, communities and local economies. I am sure I am not alone in having missed our students, our in-person traditions and celebrations, the rhythm of campus life, and the businesses in Northern Arizona that count on the patronage and the support of students, faculty and staff. Opening our campuses is a priority for us. It’s … [Read more...] about NAU’s Top Priority: Reopening Safely
Considering Daily Practice During COVID-19
What a crazy time it is! Some days, I feel emotionally stable, and other days, I feel a little panicked. I also realized the more I watch TV or read the news, the more stressed I become. I am now limiting the amount of TV/news exposure I get and have much less physical tension and emotional stress. We are all trying to navigate staying healthy with staying sane as we take care of our basic needs. It seems that day to day, things ebb and flow, but try to remember this has happened to society … [Read more...] about Considering Daily Practice During COVID-19