February is traditionally known as the month of love! If you need a little inspiration to understand and remember what unconditional love is, just take a look at your pets. We’ve all heard the saying “a dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than it loves itself.” Just look into their eyes and you can feel that love. We can learn so much about love from our pets, like pure devotion to you and you alone! They’ll cuddle up with you when you don’t feel well or have had a bad day, … [Read more...] about Feel the Love
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Helping Seniors with Transportation
The freedom to get behind the wheel and travel in our vehicles is a luxury we sometimes take for granted. That is until the aging process takes its toll and forces senior drivers to give up their car keys and rely on other resources to help them get from place to place. While they often decide to stop driving because of declining visual, physical and cognitive conditions, seniors can feel a loss of control over their lives. They view their vehicles as a lifeline – a necessary link – to the … [Read more...] about Helping Seniors with Transportation
Igniting Prosperity: How Arizona’s Minimum Wage Increase Could Spark the Real Estate Market
Arizona has taken another step in improving the financial well-being of its residents by raising the minimum wage this year to $14.35. Every year since 2017, Arizona residents have seen an increase in the minimum wage. Comparatively, the federal minimum wage is currently set at $7.25 and has remained the same for 15 years despite economic changes in the United States. This change in Arizona is not only expected to favorably impact the finances of those working in the state, but also has the … [Read more...] about Igniting Prosperity: How Arizona’s Minimum Wage Increase Could Spark the Real Estate Market
Baskin Breast Care Center Introduces Advanced Cancer-Detecting Technology
The Baskin Breast Care Center at Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center has a long-standing history of compassionate, state-of-the-art care delivered by the best team anywhere. In keeping with this tradition, I’m proud to share the news that we are now the first in Northern Arizona to introduce contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM), an advanced diagnostic imaging tool designed to detect breast cancer. We all know that early detection is key, especially when it comes to breast cancer, and … [Read more...] about Baskin Breast Care Center Introduces Advanced Cancer-Detecting Technology
Being Aware of Employment Trends
In the latest release from the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO), November 2023 employment trends showcase encouraging developments, with Yavapai County leading the way in several key indicators. The information gathered from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Current Employment Statistics (CES) and Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) programs provides insights into employment patterns through November 2023. It is essential to highlight the incorporation of not-seasonally adjusted … [Read more...] about Being Aware of Employment Trends
Best Evergreen Trees for Mountain Landscapes
This is the season when evergreens sparkle in the winter landscape. Here is a list of the top seven evergreen trees that stand up to mountain wind and winter cold and resist the naturally occurring insects and diseases found at higher elevations. You will find each at the garden center. We offer pros and cons and information for further research so customers can learn and buy directly from our farm. Colorado Spruce – When customers don’t know the name of this tree, they refer to it as “The … [Read more...] about Best Evergreen Trees for Mountain Landscapes
Six YC Students Earn All-Arizona Academic Team Honors, University Transfer Scholarships
An aspiring mechanical engineer, a future inventor, a new nursing grad, a future college professor, a traumatic brain injury survivor, and a former missionary in India – all of them learning to do more and be more at Yavapai College – have won 2023-24 All-Arizona Academic Team honors from the Arizona Board of Regents. The six students, representing three YC campuses and centers, were selected based on their academic success, leadership and community-service endeavors inside and outside of … [Read more...] about Six YC Students Earn All-Arizona Academic Team Honors, University Transfer Scholarships
Improving Brain Fitness
There are many factors that impact brain health and our ability to function well in our daily lives. The foods we eat, the amount of water we consume and the quality of our sleep have a profound impact on mood and overall health. Our cognitive abilities are also affected by our environment, life experiences and genetics. Trauma has a huge impact on cognitive function and according to the National Council for Behavioral Health, “Seventy percent of adults in the U.S. have experienced some type of … [Read more...] about Improving Brain Fitness
A Clean and Organized Space is a Gift of Love
As February ushers in the season of love, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the importance of self-care and the environment we create around us. Loving your home is a crucial step toward loving yourself, and there is no better way to show this love than with Prescott Maid to Order’s exceptional home cleaning services. This month, we explore how a clean and organized space can significantly contribute to personal well-being and why giving the gift of a tidy home with Prescott Maid to Order is a … [Read more...] about A Clean and Organized Space is a Gift of Love
How Building Codes Ensure Safety
Welcome to “At Home with Tom & Sandy!” We are here to give you the inside scoop and tips on everything A to Z for your home and we love talking about the construction industry. Settle in, enjoy and have fun reading our column. We sure do enjoy sharing our words with you. Thanks for being such loyal and great readers. Sandy: Once again, Tom, here we are back in print and landing in mailboxes. I, of course, love all the building officials in our Quad Cities area, and this month we wanted to … [Read more...] about How Building Codes Ensure Safety