Janet Cook Each year at the International Builders Show, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) honors standout products that push the industry forward. These innovations are recognized for their exceptional blend of design, functionality, and consumer-focused usability. Now in its 12th year, a panel of expert judges reviewed more than 300 submissions to determine…
January 2026, Features
Spotlight on Advertiser: Desert King Windows Listens to Your Needs
Jayson Shortt has carried Desert King Windows into homes across Arizona, Las Vegas, and San Antonio, Texas, continuing the same dedication to care and quality he shared while running the company alongside his father, Ron Shortt. Originally founded in Phoenix by Bill and Susan Burns, the business quickly became known for honesty, personal service, and…
January 2026, Features
IOTC Shines at 2025 Bradshaw-Neu Charity Tennis Classic!
DD Kullman The annual Bradshaw-Neu Charity Tennis Classic, held Nov. 16-22 and hosted by the Cottonwood Palo Verde Tennis Club, drew an impressive field of more than 115 players from across the Valley, including 44 talented competitors from IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC). We’re proud to celebrate several IOTC members who brought home victories in their…
January 2026, Features
Protecting Yourself from Bitcoin ATM Scams
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Arizona recently passed a law regulating Bitcoin ATMs to protect consumers—especially older adults—from fraud. Scammers have leveraged these machines for years, tricking people into sending cash into crypto wallets, with funds often disappearing permanently. The new law introduces clear transaction limits, mandatory warnings, and receipts that show where money…
January 2026, Features
Why Is Gas So Darn Expensive in Arizona?
Robert Kittle My wife and I crossed nine state lines from Michigan to Arizona this fall and were shocked when we found fuel prices were almost $1 per gallon higher in Arizona than we were paying on the road. I wondered why that was, so I started to dig. According to AAA’s latest fuel price…
January 2026, Features
Move Beyond Fear
Judith Kopp Understanding fear is key to moving beyond it. It is a distortion, a product of the ego mind’s misperception. The ego, the aspect of mind focused on survival, perceives danger even where there is none. It doesn’t see the larger truth that you are eternally safe because you are an immortal Soul intimately…
January 2026, Features
Brain Health and the Glymphatic System: A New Frontier for Seniors and Caregivers
Caring for brain health is essential at every age, but especially for seniors. Recent discoveries have revealed a hidden system in the brain that plays a vital role in maintaining cognitive function: the glymphatic system. This system, along with specialized therapies like Craniocervical Manual Lymphatic Drainage (CMLD), offers new hope for supporting brain wellness in…
January 2026, Features
Exceptional Value Comes Standard at Robson Ranch Arizona
Imagine a life that feels truly fulfilling: Enjoy your morning coffee on the patio, spend your afternoons pursuing hobbies at the resort amenities, and unwind each evening in a home designed for your enjoyment. That’s exactly what the new Oasis Series at Robson Ranch Arizona delivers. Built exclusively for active adults, these homes combine well-planned…
January 2026, Features
Jacquie’s Corner: Let There Be Within These Walls
Jacqueline M. Ruffino Platt Let there be within these walls Beauty where each shadow falls Lovely pictures, books, and chairs Music every silence shares Windows letting in the light Sun and moon and stars at night Shelves and cupboards filled with food A place for love’s sweet interlude Little things of sentiment Photos showing some…
January 2026, Generals
Living Retired: Need Tuna Recipes ASAP. The ‘Steaks’ Are High.
Gary Chalk You can decide if there is something fishy about today’s Living Retired story. I have been hooked on tuna casserole since I was a kid. These days I also enjoy tuna steaks cooked rare, tuna sandwiches for lunch, and tuna pasta salad during summer. So, a couple of weeks ago, it was to…