The bond between canines and humans is well established. Dogs can be our best buds, faithful companions and loyal protectors. They can bring us joy, make us laugh and ease our sorrows. They may even be responsible for the increased longevity of their upright biped companions, as they are recognized for providing a whole host of mental and physical health benefits. As such, they are also often soothing friends for young children, making their worlds brighter. Road to Recovery Recently, a … [Read more...] about Kids and Pets: Comforting One Another
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How Animals Benefit Our Mental Health
For me, this time of year has always been a time for pause. This year, especially, has given me a lot to think about and reflect upon, as I am sure it has for many others as well. This year has spotlighted the need to take the upheaval of the ever-changing, confusing world and use it as an opportunity to delve into the areas of our lives we often take for granted, certainly without realizing it. As the holidays press on, some of us might not be able to attend the large gatherings with our loved … [Read more...] about How Animals Benefit Our Mental Health
Pet Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
To keep your pets safe through Christmas celebrations, check out these tips and have a happy holiday season for you and your pets! Oh, Christmas Tree: Securely anchor your Christmas tree so it doesn’t tip and fall, causing possible injury to your pet. Tree lights: The skinny cords on Christmas tree lights are not well insulated and are easy for a puppy to chew into. Electrocution can result, so safety is paramount. Avoid Mistletoe and Holly: Holly, when ingested, can cause pets to … [Read more...] about Pet Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
Exploring Programs, Services at Yavapai Humane Society
Our main campus, located at 1625 Sundog Ranch Road, is home to our Adoptions Center and our Lost and Found Department. We’ve been serving our community since 1972 and have an average of 3,000 animals come through our facility for adoption every year. Doing the math on that, more than 141,000 animals have found homes through Yavapai Humane Society. Our main priority is taking care of animals and loving them until they find forever homes. All animals go through behavior assessments and are worked … [Read more...] about Exploring Programs, Services at Yavapai Humane Society
Five Gardening Tips to End 2020 Strong
The days grow short as we move into the end of the 2020 gardening season. This is the time when gardeners like to relax, sip some tea while warming our feet by the fire, and reflect on our gardening successes and near misses of the past season. But, gardening activity doesn’t come to a complete halt, as there are a few things to do in December. Here are my five gardening tasks for closing out 2020 strong and ensuring that our plants prosper in the New Year: #1 Houseplants Watch closely for … [Read more...] about Five Gardening Tips to End 2020 Strong
Holiday and Winter Herbs
We all celebrate our individual cultures and food traditions as a major part of each holiday. Herbs are a natural and normal part of my focus, as our company includes herbs in our recipes and specifically, winter holiday cooking. Adding herbs, fresh or dry, enhances the flavor of food as well as offers health benefits. During these crazy times, we can all use as many healthy options to keep our immune systems in tip-top shape. Herbs can be consumed in teas, soups, broths, stews and … [Read more...] about Holiday and Winter Herbs
Getting to Know Jeb Johnson of JEBCO Construction Companies
Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” Sit back, relax and enjoy. Tom and I have so much fun writing our column every month for our super cool, fantastic and glorious readers. We have had great response to our introductions of community partners, our essential and valued industry partners. So, this month, we bring to you another cool cat in the community – Jeb Johnson, owner of JEBCO Construction Companies, LLC. JEBCO Construction Companies was established in 2002 and offers a wide degree … [Read more...] about Getting to Know Jeb Johnson of JEBCO Construction Companies
Coping with the Holiday Blues
Many of us may approach the holiday season with pleasure. It is, however, often a difficult and stressful time, too. The pandemic is making it necessary to miss some treasured holiday traditions. We are cautioned to avoid travel and to only gather with people in our “bubble.” Many families in our country have been affected by conflict relating to differing political opinions and differing ideas of health and safety protocols. We are grieving the loss of loved ones for any reason, but the deaths … [Read more...] about Coping with the Holiday Blues
Understanding the Importance of Circadian Lighting
As the days have grown shorter and we experience the effects of less sunlight, we are reminded how important the right light is for our overall well-being. Lighting intervention, known as circadian lighting, has been used to minimize the effects of jet lag. Here at The Landings of Prescott Valley, we are using circadian lighting to improve the lives of our residents in our Secured Assisted Living. The importance of regulating sleep patterns in residents with dementia through lighting … [Read more...] about Understanding the Importance of Circadian Lighting
Considerations for Dealing with Debt
When you consolidate your debt, there is the possibility that you could lower your interest rate. The payments may be lowered and there will be only one payment to make instead of numerous payments. When you consolidate into one loan, you most likely will be extending the time to repay. When you do that, it will take longer. If it takes longer, the lower interest rate will become irrelevant because you may end up paying more interest because the debt will be outstanding longer. So, is there a … [Read more...] about Considerations for Dealing with Debt