Holiday

Phoenix city services affected by MLK Day

In The News

Local blogger and social media whiz Yuri Artibase writes about how the Phoenix city services will be affected by the Martin Luther King holiday today. Basically, buses are running a Sunday schedule, libraries are closed and downtown parking is largely free. Heather Barr is a Realtor and a happy workaholic. She eats more than someone [...]

17 January 2011 Read the full article →

Happy Thanksgiving America!

Op Ed

picture credit stock exchange user davidlat, image id 667872 . It’s been a darn hard year for lots of Americans, and people around the world. Find something to be thankful about and if it’s a person, tell them how you feel. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Chris & Heather, The Phoenix Agents at Thompson’s Realty, a.k.a. the Phoenix [...]

25 November 2010 Read the full article →

Happy Labor Day!

In The News

Wishing all our readers a wonderful Labor Day 2010. Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our [...]

6 September 2010 Read the full article →

Weekend fire restrictions in Tonto Nat’l Forest

In The News

Getting out of the unbearable heat town this weekend? If you’re heading to the Tonto National Forest, take note: there are fire restrictions starting Friday (June 11, 2010) at 8:00 pm local time. The restrictions begin at 8 a.m. Friday. Campfires and most types of fire-causing activities will be banned across the entire forest. Charcoal-burning [...]

8 June 2010 Read the full article →

Happy Memorial Day

Lifestyle

Enjoy your picnics and get-togethers. Spend a moment to remember our fallen heroes, the service they rendered, and the sacrifice they made for all of us. photo credit to StockExchange user linder6580 Heather Barr is a Realtor and a happy workaholic. She eats more than someone her size ought to be able, and is a [...]

31 May 2010 Read the full article →

Happy Thanksgiving Day

Lifestyle

When this turns in to this turn off the oven and chow down. By the way, if you’re in metro Phoenix, this is the dress code: Jealous yet? Search for a Phoenix vacation condo here. photo credits: turkey the bird by StockExchange user taniasha turkey the meal by StockExchange user davidlat beachy shorts by StockExchange [...]

26 November 2009 Read the full article →

Thanksgiving Help

Homeowner Help

Butterball Turkey-Talk Line: 800-288-8372 A team of home economists is there to answer bird -related questions from November 3 to December 25. Or text the word “Turkey” to 36888 to receive weekly tips and thawing reminders. The Crisco Pie Hotline: 877-367-7438 Get advice from two National Pie Championship winners, among other pie pros through December. [...]

23 November 2009 Read the full article →

Happy Halloween

Lifestyle

Go easy on the candy. The Centers for Disease Control offers Halloween safety tips and Good Housekeeping online offers a Halloween Candy Calorie Quiz. Way to take the fun out of it, GH. Photo credit to Stock Exchange user petscribe Heather Barr is a Realtor and a happy workaholic. She eats more than someone her [...]

31 October 2009 Read the full article →

In Memoriam

Op Ed

In memory of those who lost their lives and those who volunteered & served from that day to this. The President announced that September 11 is a federally recognized National Day of Service and Remembrance. We invite you to leave a comment noting what you did today to help another. No act is too small, [...]

11 September 2009 Read the full article →

Happy Independence Day

Op Ed

If you need a break from today’s picnics, pools, hotdogs and beer, this is the post for you. photo credit to davidlat on StockExchange Did You Know? The Declaration of Independence was signed inside the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall) on July 4th, 1776. The Declaration was first read aloud in public four days [...]

4 July 2009 Read the full article →

Happy Independence Day

Op Ed

Sometimes we look around and see things that hurt, and it can be easy to get ‘down’. Friends or family members losing their homes in this tough economy. A news story about child abuse, or murder & violence. An uneasy feeling about the long-term price we’re all going to have to pay from the financial [...]

3 July 2009 Read the full article →