Travel Bag Organization Makes Travel More Fun!

Kim Kubsch After you research the weather forecast and main attractions, it’s time to make a vacation packing list. The list is the best way to write everything down on paper or in your phone. Organize the list into clothing, shoes, documents/electronics, and hygiene products/cosmetics. Itemize by bag: personal carry-on bag (purse), carry-on suitcase, backpack,…

Spotlight on Advertiser: Why Redo When You Can Re-New?

Why redo when you can Re-New? Re-New Cabinets, LLC, a 5-star, family-owned and operated kitchen refacing company, has the only showroom in all the Valley. Don’t visit tomorrow; visit TODAY! In the heart of Phoenix, Re-New Cabinets, LLC, stands as a premier name in kitchen cabinet refacing, blending passion, precision, and personal service into every…

Word of the Month: Corrival

David Zapatka Longtime friend, wordsmith, and fellow verbivore Bill Lewis recently sent me a summary of the Missouri State Games table tennis results where he presides as the grand master tournament director. He writes, “In a Johnny Quest race for first place in the Under 2100 division, there were 12 hardy corrivals.” Corrival—cor·ri·val noun 1:…

Sweet Alyssum for September

Dannette Hunnel While the temps are still high in September (75-degree mornings, low 100s in the afternoons), we can still occupy our green thumbs with a few neat projects. September is a good time to plant agave, cacti, and yuccas in full sun and, also, herbs such as cilantro, parsley, dill, fennel, and chives (either…

A Message from the IronOaks President

Pat Horning, IronOaks President A Fond Farewell and a Warm Welcome! Thank You to Our General Manager, John Reyhons Please join me in congratulating John Reyhons on his well-earned promotion to BlueStar Regional Manager! In his new role, John will serve as the General Manager at Trilogy at Encanterra while also overseeing the general managers…