Judy's Phoenix Blog

If you have visitors for the holidays, even though Christmas is over there are a couple of great seasonal activities that you can still enjoy: Santa's Theme Park: Besides the holiday ... Read More

It's a little late, but if your New Year's Eve plans aren't solidified yet, there are still some options for you. If you are looking for something a little different, ... Read More

Whenever I pass by a swimming pool at this time of year, I look at those people in the water and think, "Ah, visitors from Nebraska, or Minnesota, or ...." ... Read More

On Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 9 a.m. bundle up the kids in their mittens and snow boots, and head over to the Phoenix Zoo. There will be tons of ... Read More

Now you've done it. It's the night before, or the actual day, that you are supposed to bring a gift, and you never went shopping. Now you are sitting at ... Read More

OK, it really isn't that hard. You can do this shopping thing. This is the last thing about holiday shopping that I'm going to write about. Maybe. In any case, ... Read More

If forking over $20 or $30 or more for a haircut just isn't possible for you, there are some places around town where you can get a cut or a ... Read More

Still trying to find the perfect gift? How about tickets to a Spring Training Baseball game? All the Cactus League schedules are out, even though there may be a few ... Read More

On December 24, 2005 the Arizona Cardinals will play their last home football game at Sun Devil Stadium at Arizona State University. In 2006, they will move to their new ... Read More

Sky Harbor International Airport has finally come into the computer age! Business travelers don't have to use their cell phones for email and Internet connectivity any longer. Phoenix Sky Harbor ... Read More

Do you want to go to the Fiesta Bowl? You don't have tickets? Good luck! The game was sold out before any tickets could go on sale to the public. ... Read More

Yesterday was a beautiful day, from a temperature perspective. It was a warm, sunny December day in the desert. My father, in his 80s, decided to forego his afternoon walk, ... Read More

We like to stay in on New Year's Eve, but I have to admit that after researching some of the activities that are going on I was tempted to say, ... Read More

Instead of going out and buying gift tags, why not just print these out and attach them to your gifts? You won't find gift tags like these out there in ... Read More

Did you know that... ...motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children two years of age and for people of every age from four to 34 years. ...80% of ... Read More

The World Baseball Classic is an unprecedented baseball event that will feature many of the best players in the world competing for their home countries and territories for the first ... Read More

It's got to be the hottest gadget right now--everyone wants to get the new iPod. You've got to really love someone to get them an iPod as a gift, since ... Read More

Get ready for one of the Valley’s most unique holiday events this Saturday evening: the APS Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade. About 45 motorized and human-powered watercraft will light up ... Read More

Enjoy Arizona’s great weather and get a workout at the same time by taking a hike up Santa’s trail. The Glendale Parks and Recreation Department is offering Jingle Bell Hike, ... Read More

The 35th Annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl will be played at Sun Devil Stadium at Arizona State University in Downtown Tempe, AZ. This will be the last time that the Fiesta ... Read More

If you are making your list of must-see places to visit during the holidays this year, don't forget to add ZooLights. Each year the Phoenix Zoo puts up an amazing holiday ... Read More

I have noticed that lots of places are still desperate for seasonal help to get through the holiday season. If you need some extra cash, or maybe you'd like to ... Read More

Have you been to Santa's Park yet? Let us know what you think by responding to this poll! Poll: What Do You Think of Santa's - A Christmas Theme Park? 1) I ... Read More

Arizona State University will take on Rutgers at the Insight Bowl later this month at Chase Field (formerly Bank One Ballpark). There's sure to be lots of maroon and gold ... Read More

Santa's - A Christmas Park has been open for a couple of weeks now, and they are tweaking the hours and charges for the holiday attraction. Now, if you don't ... Read More

The APS Electric Light Parade is one of the highlights of the holiday season. It happens this Saturday evening at 7 p.m., but I'll bet there will be people lining ... Read More

How does sunshine and temperatures in the 70s sound? As a follow-up to my previous announcement about the event, the Tempe Fall Festival of the Arts has announced that 430 ... Read More