Peak wedding season is in the air. Efforts to save on wedding costs can be important. However, many people seem not to consider the financial or tax situation of their prospective partner as much as they probably should, and this can potentially have a larger effect on their financial picture than wedding costs. When you file a joint income tax return, the law makes both you and your spouse responsible for the entire tax liability. This is called joint and several liability. Joint and … [Read more...] about Understanding Innocent or Injured Spouse Tax Relief Possibilities
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From Bud Break to Bottle: Understanding the Lifecycle of Wine
Sometimes, when enjoying a glass of great wine, I like to think about all of the stops it made on its journey to me. From the original vine that was planted, and how long ago that may have been, to all of the people who had a hand in its making. All so I could sit here and enjoy it! The art of winemaking lies in these details and should not go unappreciated, so let’s dive into what it actually takes to make a wine. The Vineyard Great wine is made in the vineyard. Many great … [Read more...] about From Bud Break to Bottle: Understanding the Lifecycle of Wine
More than Thirty-Five Percent of Americans Suffer from Chronic Pain Syndrome
Pain has two general categories: acute and chronic. Acute pain signals injury and generally resolves itself in less than 30 days as a person heals. Chronic pain refers to pain persisting longer than three months. It can last months to years. Chronic pain can be mild to severe, annoying to debilitating, and continuous to intermittent. Chronic Pain Syndrome (CPS) is a common problem that presents a major challenge to patients and health care providers because of its complex nature. Approximately … [Read more...] about More than Thirty-Five Percent of Americans Suffer from Chronic Pain Syndrome
Ten Ways to Use Rosemary from the Garden
Rosemary is a hardy mountain evergreen shrub that's easy to grow outside and even easier to use inside. Prized in the culinary world for its flavorful leaves, rosemary also has a fragrance and early spring beauty with its show of lavender flowers. There are so many ways to use rosemary from the garden, too many to list them all in one garden column. I ran the idea past the plant ambassadors here at Watters Garden Center. Here are our 10 favorite things to do with rosemary from the crew here at … [Read more...] about Ten Ways to Use Rosemary from the Garden
Keeping Bones Healthy
Osteoporosis is a medical condition of the bone that occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both. Osteoporosis bones have lost bone density and mass and, thus, have weakened. The bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue and may result in fractures. If you’re 50 or older and have broken a bone, ask your doctor or health care provider about a bone density test. Osteoporosis is known as the silent killer because many people do not know they have a … [Read more...] about Keeping Bones Healthy
Four Ways to Develop Strong Employee Management
Responsible for the day-to-day operations, employees are one of the strongest assets of your business. However, when not managed well, they can also contribute to why a business fails. Strong employee management will not only allow you as a business owner to retain top talent, but recruit new talent and provide career growth for your employees. Every company wants to increase business productivity and employee satisfaction, but what should they be looking at to change? The following are my … [Read more...] about Four Ways to Develop Strong Employee Management
Tips for Staying Hydrated in Arizona
We're coming into the driest time of the year and Arizona (the "arid zone") is already one of the driest places on Earth. This year, it's much drier than usual, given the lack of rain and snow we've had over the winter and early spring. Our typical atmospheric humidity in Prescott in late spring runs about 9 percent. This year, I've seen some weather stations already reporting less than 3 percent, and we're just at the beginning of the dry season! Not only is this a challenging time for the … [Read more...] about Tips for Staying Hydrated in Arizona
Jumpstarting Your Active Summer
Summertime here in Northern Arizona is fast approaching, bringing long, sunny days, mild star-studded nights and the hope of an afternoon downpour, which comes as a welcome relief from the heat. Our region provides a lot of choices when it comes to enjoying an outdoor workout, and I challenge you to try something new this season, which can be invigorating and provide inspiration for your routine. Before You Start Prior to engaging in a new workout program, it is a good idea … [Read more...] about Jumpstarting Your Active Summer
Remember Your Décolleté When Getting a Massage or Facial
Pronounced “day-kōl-tay,” décolleté is derived from the French word décolletér, which means to expose the neck. It can also refer to a low-cut dress style on a woman. When referring to the body and skin care, the décolleté is simply the upper torso, including the upper chest and back and shoulders, as well as the neck and jawline. The décolleté is one of the most neglected and overlooked areas of the body, especially when it comes to protection from the elements, beauty rituals, … [Read more...] about Remember Your Décolleté When Getting a Massage or Facial
Recycling Used Hearing Aids
If you have an old pair of hearing aids or cochlear implant processors that someone used in the past, don’t waste the opportunity to help someone else. That device may open a new world of hearing to someone. There are a few options for you to recycle the hearing aids. All makes and models are of value and will be readily accepted. If you have a pair of hearing aids that you used and now have a new pair, ask your audiologist if the old aids would be a good back-up pair for you. If the … [Read more...] about Recycling Used Hearing Aids