Prescott is one town that takes its events and recreation seriously. Beginning in April, with the Whiskey Off-Road, through the Boot Drop on New Year’s Eve, virtually every weekend is packed with events. The summer concert series on the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza alone hosts more than 30 shows from June through August. In June through July, we have a series of Prescott’s signature events: The Prescott Bluegrass Festival, the Frontier Days Parade and the Worlds’ Oldest Rodeo. The … [Read more...] about Let the Event Season Begin
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Getting Contracts in Writing
Welcome to “At Home With Tom & Sandy.” Just like Rodgers and Hammerstein said, “June is bustin’ out all over… June, June, June.” As always, Tom and I are bustin’ out all over giving you the inside scoop, what’s up, what’s down and what’s hot. Tom: Well, Sandy, the YCCA Home and Garden Show was another success. Well done! Sandy: Thank you, Tom. It is always exciting to start the show, make plans and send out advertising and think of new exciting things for our visitors. And I will … [Read more...] about Getting Contracts in Writing
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
Cleaning Ear Canals
One of the most common questions I hear is, “How should I clean my ears?” There are a few methods for keeping ears clean, but first, let’s learn a little about the ear canal. The Purpose of the Ear Canal The ear canal protects the eardrum, migrates dust and dirt out of the canal, funnels sound to the eardrum and, finally, modifies sound. The eardrum is the end point of the ear canal. The canal is shaped like a test tube and houses hair follicles and wax producing glands. The actual … [Read more...] about Cleaning Ear Canals
How to Find and Manage Podcasts
Podcasts have become more mainstream over the last few years. Whether you want some random entertainment, to learn a new skill, keep up with breaking news or even if you are trying to stay up-to-date on what's new in your chosen career, there is a podcast to help. First things first, where did the name podcast originate? It is a combination of the name of the player where you could first listen to them, the Apple iPod, and the term "broadcast." With the merging of those two words, we gained … [Read more...] about How to Find and Manage Podcasts
Do Not Ignore Letters from the IRS
Every year, around one million new tax collection cases are put in motion by the IRS on people who owe money to the IRS. If you are one of these targets, you should not ignore the letters and attempts to contact by the IRS or any other taxing authority. Most people who go into collection status by the IRS have already ignored previous attempts by them to collect the tax debt they say you owe. On the first letter the IRS sends to a taxpayer, they should either respond to it by phone call or … [Read more...] about Do Not Ignore Letters from the IRS
Does Rosé Live Up to the Hype?
Rosé season is upon us! The sun is shining, flowers are getting ready to bloom, and rosé bottles are flying off the shelves to be enjoyed in Prescott’s beautiful (if not perfect) weather. If this is the first time you’re hearing of this very special time of year, fear not! This trend is still catching on, and has been steadily on the rise in the U.S. for the last five years. While the popularity of the pink drink started mainly in New York and California, it’s been migrating inland, and Arizona … [Read more...] about Does Rosé Live Up to the Hype?
Gender Puts Women More at Risk for Stroke
In the battle of the sexes, here’s one that women – often unknowingly – take the lead in: About 55,000 more women than men have strokes every year. Strokes kill more women than men annually, making it the No. 3 leading cause of death in women. In Arizona alone, more than 6,000 women suffered a stroke in 2016. This gender misconception about strokes is common. Most people don’t realize that women suffer strokes more frequently than men. If you’re a woman, you share a lot of the same risk … [Read more...] about Gender Puts Women More at Risk for Stroke
Three Ways to Enhance Your Business Networking Skills
You are likely familiar with the saying, “it’s not what you know but who you know,” and to an extent, many would argue that it is true. As a business owner, effective networking is one of the most important things you can do to expand your business knowledge, leverage relationships and establish a strong reputation as a professional in your industry. Developing a strong business network allows you to create strong connections with industry leaders and could potentially open doors to new … [Read more...] about Three Ways to Enhance Your Business Networking Skills
Becoming a Real Estate Agent
Have you ever wondered if you could be a real estate agent? If you are looking for a new career, a real estate agent may be a viable option for you. Although there are no guarantees that you will succeed as a realtor and passing the test can be difficult and require dedication to learn the material, the overall process itself can be relatively quick. You could start a new career in just a matter of weeks. When armed with a positive attitude, dedicated work ethic and a solid business plan, … [Read more...] about Becoming a Real Estate Agent