Posts by "Melissa"

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West just welcomed their baby girl into the world in time for Father’s Day. So far they’ve remained uncharacteristically mum about the details, including the baby’s name. I have to admit, I’m curious. Will it start with a K? Will it be, in typical celebrity fashion, a unique name or one [...]

Ever wonder why June is the most popular month for weddings? In medieval times, a person usually had their annual bath in May or June. Also, a June wedding meant their first child would be due in springtime. Today brides often choose a June date because of better weather and honeymoon packages. If you’ve been invited [...]

Can’t get enough of Christmas? You can celebrate 25 days of Christmas in Phoenix with lots of fun events like Santa sightings, snow days, holiday light displays, live performances and much more. Many of these events are held on multiple occasions so if you can’t make it on the date below, check their website for [...]

You can’t miss the iconic pink building of the Sugar Bowl in Old Town Scottsdale. The décor of this old-fashioned ice cream parlor pays homage to cartoonist Bil Keane, who immortalized the Sugar Bowl in his Family Circus comic strips. You can find Keane’s artwork on the walls and available for purchase in the gift shop. With [...]

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree! How lovely are thy branches!  Who doesn’t love to celebrate the holidays with a real tree? If your family is like mine and an artificial tree simply won’t do, you can find lots of fresh Noble Firs and more around the Valley. Follow these tips for a safer season: [...]

Justin Bieber isn’t coming to Arizona Mills Mall but his wax figure is! The first 200 Belie-bers to RSVP to Debra (480-491-7300) can enjoy a VIP Breakfast at the Rainforest Café at 8:00 am on December 1, 2012. Sing along to his music and try his favorite breakfast foods. From 10:00 am to 9:00 pm [...]

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. While we reflect on the many things we are thankful for we also remember those who are in need in our communities. You can help this holiday season, as well as throughout the year, by volunteering, donating items or making a cash donation. The following is a list of [...]

Did you miss seeing any of the Twilight movies in the theater? Are you looking forward to the premiere of Breaking Dawn Part 2? Can you not get enough of the Edward and Bella love story? Harkins Theatres has you covered. On Thursday, November 15, 2012 the Ultimate Twilight Marathon begins at 10:45 AM with [...]

Has it been on your to-do list every holiday to see The Nutcracker? Despite your best intentions do shopping and the season’s festivities get in the way? Make this the year you take the kids to the ballet and catch one of Ballet Arizona’s nineteen performances of The Nutcracker at Symphony Hall. If the ballet is [...]

Halloween kicks off the holiday season with lots of fun things to do. From buying a costume to trick-or-treating and pumpkin patches, this is your guide to Halloween in Phoenix. HALLOWEEN COSTUMES If you’re not going to make a costume, you have several convenient options for purchasing them. Party City is always reliable for all [...]