Holidays

I feel so very lucky that occasionally I have some spare moments in the day! While my life is busy, I do love to give back whenever I can through volunteering.  I am putting this list together for you and...

Some people are extremely hard to shop for gifts. Either because they are overly opinionated, private, because they have everything a person could need or what have you. Me, I'm a minimalist and I'm very vocal (re: obnoxious). Honestly, when...

With the holidays just around the corner, local families and visitors alike are starting to plan fun holiday activities. And luckily, Flagstaff offers a lot of original local holiday events. I have compiled a list below of some of...

Sweet baby girl, Your great-grandfather died today. We were rushing around the house this morning trying to get a few things sorted out and quickly packed so that we could take you and the dogs and drive to Tucson. The...

Years ago I was asked to come up with a tag-line for Rainbow’s End.  I took some time to really look at who my customer was and what our “Flagstaff Fashion” truly looked like.  Didn't take me long to...

Finding fun indoor activities can be a challenge in the middle of the winter. Besides decorating a Christmas tree and making a gingerbread house, what can you do with your preschoolers / kindergarteners this December at home? Get an...

It's a well-known fact that the Flagstaff Fourth of July Parade is a BIG deal. Families travel from all over the state of Arizona to enjoy our quaint small-town charm and beautiful weather. Independence Day is like a big...

  A few years ago, we had a change of heart regarding Halloween. As a family in church leadership, it had been our personal conviction that we steered clear of the holiday. So we turned off the lights, left the house...

When I think of the word tradition, I can't help but think of the song from "Fiddler On the Roof."  My ancestors on my maternal side came from that very same region that the Jews in the musical were...

You may be seeing a lot of posts recently about intentional gift giving and making the holiday season more authentic and less materialistic. Many families are overwhelmed with the busyness of the holidays. Between gift buying and giving, decorating,...

If you ask me about my mom, I'll tell you she died in 2012. If you are interested, I'll tell you she was diagnosed with a brain tumor out of the blue when she was still in her late...

Joyous Kwanza to all! 2020 has shown such a light on the black experience in America. Highlighting injustices, with the murders of many African Americans, showcasing triumphs with the Black actors having the most wins at the Emmys, and enlightening...

It's the 4th of July! And you're feeling all patriotic and happy...and that's when you realize..."It's the 4th of July, and I need to bring _________ to today's BBQ." Or maybe you ran into so-and-so at the parade and in...