Judy's Phoenix Blog December 2007 Archive

I don't make New Year's resolutions for any major life changes. Thankfully, I have very few of those that I want to address anyway! The more manageable objectives are easier ... Read More

I received an email that I thought I'd share, because I get similar ones on various topics throughout the year. In this case, Belle wrote: I want to know when any ... Read More

Now that Christmas is over, don't assume that you can just take that Christmas tree down and put it out on the street. Christmas trees (cut trees, not the artificial ... Read More

I have received several emails very similar to this one. Marching bands from all over the country come to participate in the Fort McDowell Fiesta Bowl Parade, and I'm sure ... Read More

The Insight Fiesta Bowl Block Party held each year in downtown Tempe is one of the biggest New Year's events in the country. This year it just so happens that ... Read More

I give up! I've been trying to help you with gift ideas for weeks now, and here we are, on Christmas day, and you just realized you are missing a ... Read More

Walgreens is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (although their hours may vary from their regular schedule, so call first). It used to be that you could only get ... Read More

© Judy Hedding Here it is. The Last Minute. Well, the last 24 hours anyway. For whatever reason you find yourself on Christmas Eve without a gift for someone that you'll ... Read More

© Judy Hedding Gift cards are everywhere. Before you buy a gift card for someone, make sure you read these warnings and take steps to protect the gift card. If a ... Read More

I realize that many of us are wearing sweaters and coats, and clearing frost from our plants and trees in the mornings. How can Spring Training baseball be right around ... Read More

If you are going to take advantage of the Arizona tax credit for either charitable or school donations in 2007, you must receive a receipt from the organization dated on ... Read More

I need your help, because I don't have the answer! Here's an email I received. I realize you have an article out regarding New Years Eve this year, but I have ... Read More

Flamingos and baby white alligators, deer and goats, tarantulas and pythons, bats and parrots, laughing dogs and sleeping sloths. © Judy Hedding Those are just some of the wild critters that I ... Read More

Well, we finally made it. Here's my last entry in the countdown of 25 ideas for gifts that say "Arizona." One of the easiest gifts to give, and yet one that ... Read More

We continue our countdown of 25 ideas for gifts that say "Arizona." If you have little ones that you'd like to get gifts for, there's nothing better than getting them started ... Read More

I received the following email: I can not find any information on the new theater in The Promanade, Casa Grande. The listings are not found in our local newspaper The Dispatch, ... Read More

We continue our countdown of 25 ideas for gifts that say "Arizona." Now is the time to start planning and building that new pool if you want to be swimming in ... Read More

I recently learned about some more community holiday happenings. Here they are. Phoenix - December 15, 2007 You are invited to join Packages From Home, The Salvation Army and KTAR at KTAR's ... Read More

I recently learned about some more community holiday happenings. Here they are. Chandler - December 22, 2007 The Kids Seasonal Classes at the Chandler Museum continue this month with “A Pioneer Winter” ... Read More

We continue our countdown of 25 ideas for gifts that say "Arizona." It might not seem like it right now, but people who live in Arizona need protection. From the sun, ... Read More

Former Arizona Diamondbacks star first baseman and current Major League Baseball commentator Mark Grace will serve as the Grand Marshal for the 37th Annual Fort McDowell Fiesta Bowl Parade presented ... Read More

People who live on the coast are accustomed to foggy days. This morning, many people in the Phoenix area suffered through rush hour in that thick, soupy stuff. © Judy ... Read More

We continue our countdown of 25 ideas for gifts that say "Arizona." Who doesn't love jewelry? Here are some jewelry items for both men and women. All of your favorite Arizona ... Read More

I recently learned about some more community holiday happenings. Here they are. Scottsdale - December 19, 2007 Celebrate With Cowboy Claus. Celebrate the holidays Scottsdale style! Cowboy Claus (Gary Sprague) and his ... Read More

We continue our countdown of 25 ideas for gifts that say "Arizona." Entertainment Books (Buy Direct)make great gifts for almost everyone. If you eat at restaurants (from fast food to fine ... Read More

We continue our countdown of 25 ideas for gifts that say "Arizona." Newcomers to the Valley of the Sun are often surprised at the variety of plants and trees that we ... Read More

© Judy Hedding Apathetic, one of the candidates for 2007 Word of the Year, certainly gets a vote from restaurant-goers in the Phoenix area when the word is applied to some ... Read More

We continue our countdown of 25 ideas for gifts that say "Arizona." The gift of laughter is always a welcome one. Combine that with some knowledge about Arizona, and you've got ... Read More

We continue our countdown of 25 ideas for gifts that say "Arizona." The 2007 was a stellar one for Arizona State University Sun Devils football. They finished the regular season 10-2, ... Read More

I recently learned about some more community holiday happenings. Here they are. Chandler - December 15, 2007 Holiday Art Affair. Over 60 artists will display original works of art -- paintings, jewelry, ... Read More

We continue our countdown of 25 ideas for gifts that say "Arizona." The Internet has so much information that can be obtained for free, that I am constantly amazed at how ... Read More

We continue our countdown of 25 ideas for gifts that say "Arizona." There are lots of good deals on DVDs around town. I hear that some retailers are discounting some pretty ... Read More

You might remember that last year we had quite a winter frost that killed plants and trees all over the Valley. I received many emails from people wanting to know ... Read More

We continue our countdown of 25 ideas for gifts that say "Arizona." Rattlesnakes. You gotta love 'em, hate 'em, or just leave 'em alone! If you have friends or relatives moving ... Read More

I recently learned about some more community holiday happenings. Here they are. Scottsdale - December 13 through 15, 2007 Scottsdale Bible Church to Perform Annual Christmas Concerts. The Worship Ministry at Scottsdale ... Read More

We continue our countdown of 25 ideas for gifts that say "Arizona." No, I'm not suggesting you get your own mechanical bull, but boots are hot again this year. For the ... Read More

We continue our countdown of 25 ideas for gifts that say "Arizona." One of these might be an appropriate gift for someone who lives here only part of the time, or ... Read More

Quarterback Patrick White / West Virginia Mountaineers. Photo credit: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The teams that will compete in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and the Insight Bowl were announced today. ... Read More

We continue our countdown of 25 ideas for gifts that say "Arizona." Arizona's flag is beautiful and colorful. There are several gift items you can get for your favorite Arizona lover, ... Read More

We continue our countdown of 25 ideas for gifts that say "Arizona." Frank Lloyd Wright left a distinct mark on Phoenix, his winter home and the location of his School of ... Read More