Using living trees instead of fresh-cut trees to decorate for the holidays has increased in popularity. More than half of my local Christmas tree sales are for living trees that will be planted in January. Because of their waxy needles and high internal pitch, most conifers need surprisingly little water. This is true for the high- country natives like pine, cypress, cedar and juniper. Once these trees reach their mature sizes, they thrive in our arid climate, dry soil and extreme mountain … [Read more...] about Planting Your Christmas Tree After the Holidays
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Getting a Good Night’s Rest Begins with a Great Foundation
Hello, December! Winter is around the corner and if you’re like me, then you’re keenly aware of this fact with each frosty morning. I am reminded of the change in seasons as I wake from my slumber with creaking joints and sore muscles. I have scoliosis and suffer from chronic back and neck pain. I’ve spent countless hours with orthopedic surgeons, chiropractors, physical therapists and the like to try to make me feel normal, but my relief came in the form of an adjustable bed base! Comfort … [Read more...] about Getting a Good Night’s Rest Begins with a Great Foundation
How to Avoid Feeling Overstressed, Overworked
I sit here chuckling as I consider to how to: be a better wife, mother, daughter; run our two businesses; balance my volunteer hours; plan time for exercising, meal preparation, playing with my grandsons, praying and honoring God, staying on top of social media, writing out Christmas cards, shopping locally for gifts, recognizing and praise my staff and spreading holiday cheer. That list doesn’t even include time for my own reflection and well-being. I became overwhelmed with exhaustion and … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Feeling Overstressed, Overworked
Looking Back at 2019 in Prescott
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Arizona’s Christmas City. The holiday season here in Prescott is truly one of the greatest times of the year and provides an excellent opportunity to appreciate all that we have to be thankful for. 2019 has been an outstanding year for our community and we have much to be proud of. Throughout the year, city staff and our partners in the community have worked diligently on revitalizations in and around downtown, including enhancements to the Granite … [Read more...] about Looking Back at 2019 in Prescott
Developing a Workforce for the New Economy; Spurring Economic Development in Arizona
As the holiday season approaches, we look forward to spending time with family and friends. The Northern Arizona University community also looks forward to starting a new calendar year, filled with hopes, dreams and aspirations. A brand-new semester provides an opportunity to meet new people and reunite with others on our campuses. Along with our partners from the other state universities, we also look forward to hearing how higher education funding will fare with the governor and … [Read more...] about Developing a Workforce for the New Economy; Spurring Economic Development in Arizona
Rodeo Champion Dances to Raise Money for Kids
James Charles “J.C.” Trujillo is a native-born Arizonan who has lived in his hometown of Prescott virtually all of his 70 years. As a youngster growing up on a ranch, he decided he wanted to be a rodeo cowboy — and more than that, a world-champion “bareback rider.” He achieved that ambition when he was a member of the Arizona State University intercollegiate rodeo team, and in 1968, won the intercollegiate bareback riding championship. Since 1967, Trujillo has been a member of the … [Read more...] about Rodeo Champion Dances to Raise Money for Kids
Understanding the Benefits of Managed IT Services
If there is one certainty in IT, it’s that things are uncertain. Computers crash, software doesn’t work as it should, and problems occur. And when they do, the way that you respond can be the difference between a minor hiccup and a full-blown business interruption. That is where Managed IT Services offered by a Managed Service Provider (MSP) comes in. In short, managed services is a term that refers to the practice of outsourcing your company’s IT. What does this mean for the small … [Read more...] about Understanding the Benefits of Managed IT Services
Understanding Diabetes
Maybe you’re newly diagnosed with diabetes, or maybe you’ve had the disease for several years but are having difficulty with management. What really is diabetes? What has changed in therapy for the past several years? You might even be curious to find out if diabetes can be reversed! Simply put, diabetes means your body cannot use sugar (glucose) in a normal way. Glucose is energy the body needs and is controlled by insulin, a hormone the pancreas makes. Insulin helps glucose get out of your … [Read more...] about Understanding Diabetes
Treating Diabetes through Rehabilitation
For many, a healthy diet and regular exercise are self-prescribed ways to feel better. But for people with diabetes, diet and exercise often are medically recommended to help treat the disease. Diabetes is a disorder where either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells in the body do not recognize the insulin. To understand diabetes, you first need to understand the role of insulin in your body. When you eat, your body turns your food into sugar, also called glucose. At that … [Read more...] about Treating Diabetes through Rehabilitation
Prescott Basks in the Glow of Patriotic, Holiday Spirit
As the colors of the leaves change and fall all around Prescott, we begin to feel the holiday season coming on quickly. The holiday and patriotic spirit of this beautiful community are strong and are show-cased with the tributes paid to Prescott’s veterans each year on Nov. 11. Annually, we have the opportunity to pause and reflect on the freedoms and privileges we have been afforded by the brave men and women who have served our country through the years. Originally named Armistice Day, … [Read more...] about Prescott Basks in the Glow of Patriotic, Holiday Spirit