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  All Things Thanksgiving All Things Thanksgiving… from the important Giving Thanks to preparing the good food, entertaining the company, to football and the Macy’s Parade. There are many ways to enjoy Thanksgiving and giving thanks for what we have, and these wonderful sites will inspire you.  

Happy Halloween! It’s scary… but according to the International Mass Retail Association, Halloween has become the second leading holiday after Christmas.  

copyright © 2011, Alice Held, All Rights Reserved Hi Ho, It’s Back to School We Go! Back to work, back to school…Now that vacation time is over, renewal time again. Here are some ideas and websites to get you back in the groove. While you or your kids have been enjoying those last few, precious days [...]

Now that’s cool! 30 ways to stay cool this summer! Arizona is a land of contrasts and only 40% is desert. That means that there is plenty of pine country for hiking; lakes for boating; scenic and cool places to explore, and visit.

Some movies and TV that had a bit of Arizona in them. Of course, since my name is Alice, I remember “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” which is what I said when I left NY for Arizona. J Here’s a few others that you might remember… A scene in “Casablanca” was filmed in Flagstaff. Kurt [...]