Health tip: do you love chocolate but dread the calories? Use it as a daily vitamin but only consume 1 oz per day. That’s equivalent to about half of a small Hershey’s candy bar. The darker the chocolate the better. Benefits include cholesterol reduction and preventing damage to blood vessels. Beauty tip: if you haven’t been...
Dear Claire, I had this dream playing over and over in my sleep the other night. But it wasn’t really like a normal dream. Because it was like I had this television screen completely take over the inside of my head. There was no actual picture of anything in my head, no outline of anything, nothing. It was just like some television frequency took...
While all savings accounts serve the purpose of holding your money, they don’t exactly function the same way. Here’s a breakdown of the four most common savings accounts. Deposit or Regular Savings AccountsThis is probably the one that comes to mind first. A deposit savings account is usually paired with a checking account, providing the added...
By Nikki Lee Last month, I was confirmed as the new Vice Mayor for the City of Tucson through the end of 2021. I’m proud to say that my nomination marks the first time Tucson has both a female Mayor and Vice Mayor serving together. I’m honored to be part of this small slice of Tucson history. As I continue to brainstorm how to best serve my...
By Shirley Mays My mom was born on March 26, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio. Her mother was a domestic who cleaned wealthy people’s homes for a living; her father was trained as a mechanic. She was the only girl in a family of 5 boys and grew up during the depression. Mom would tell me how she and her brothers walked downtown with their red wagon to...
Dear Editor: I am a concerned Vail USD parent and send this letter in response to the letter below for the principal at Cienega High School. I really do not find the following statement to be acceptable from Cienega High School: “If you choose Brick to Click for quarter four:Teachers will be teaching larger numbers of Hybrid students so...
By Lisa Larivee Andrea was born and raised in Wisconsin. She is the mother of two adult sons and grandmother to four wonderful grandchildren. She retired in 2006 from Delphi Automotive after 30 years of service. Thirteen years ago, an employment opportunity for her husband Mike brought them to Tucson where they settled in Corona de Tucson. In...
By Liz Kanon Creation School recently chose the coatimundi for their school mascot. The parent-teacher league hosted the voting as a fund raiser for the school. Over $1,800 was raised through the generosity of the participants. Cassi Sutherland, a Creation teacher, submitted the original design. Jennifer Hook, school administrator, commented...
By WildBerry MD The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all in a variety of ways. Trying to take care of your health, household, family, and finances is always a juggling act. We can help you focus on your mind and body wellness and start your journey to a healthier you. Weight GainA lot of people have found themselves gaining weight during the...
By Kimberly Crossland, Owner of Cruisin’ + Campfires + The Focus-Driven Biz You know the expression, when you know, you know? Those 5 words sum up the whirlwind romance that brought George and Patricia Soetaert together 68 years ago. Throughout their marriage, these two lovebirds experienced quite a bit before finally settling down in Corona de...
