Twinkling lights, festive treats, family gatherings…they say it’s the most wonderful time of the year. No day is easy when we are grieving the loss of a loved one, but the holidays can be especially difficult for some of us. A season that is supposed to be filled with joy can seem overwhelming when … [Read more...] about Honoring the Holidays Through Grief
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How the Gut-Brain Connection Impacts Mood
Have your ever heard the saying, ‘the gut is the second brain’? Have you ever wondered what it means when people say that? I’d like to answer that question and more today! First, the second brain is your enteric nervous system (ENS) and it consists of hundreds of millions of neurons, or nerve cells, … [Read more...] about How the Gut-Brain Connection Impacts Mood
Touch is Contagious
As we enter the last month of the year 2021 and work our way through the end of the “giving season,” many of us have already contemplated how keeping our distance has affected us, our relationships, our friends and families – heck, even our co-workers! After all, right before COVID-19, I had just … [Read more...] about Touch is Contagious
Economic Development Progress Continues on County Projects
This month, we are proud to share updates on several projects now coming to fruition. Each of these projects has potentially wide-ranging economic implications and will serve as catalysts for businesses and organizations to further define their business models and explore development opportunities. … [Read more...] about Economic Development Progress Continues on County Projects
Highest Priced Home Sale in Flagstaff History
This is a year of monumental firsts in real estate and fourth quarter thus far has been no exception. On Oct. 20, a 7,420-square-foot home with five bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths sold for $5.7 million in Pine Canyon. This is the highest priced home sold in the history of Flagstaff. Prior to … [Read more...] about Highest Priced Home Sale in Flagstaff History
Are You a Happy Camper?
Most of us take our day-to-day experiences with a grain of salt. We don’t expect things to go too smoothly or we are disappointed, so why expect more? This article is about how to create the life you want. It takes planning, steadfast focus and self-reflection. A joyful life does not just happen, it … [Read more...] about Are You a Happy Camper?
Empowering the Native American Voice at CCC
Is it any wonder that people from all over the world draw, paint and shoot photographs of the natural beauty of Northern Arizona? Iron reds and oranges of sandstone contrast wonderfully with blue skies and green pine, juniper and sage. It is land that is rich in geological stories and steeped in … [Read more...] about Empowering the Native American Voice at CCC
Considering Short-Term Health Insurance Plans
Limited, or short-term, health insurance plans are an inexpensive alternative to a traditional major medical health plan and can be kept for up to three years. These plans are ideal for people who are generally healthy but make too much money to qualify for a subsidy under Obamacare. If you do … [Read more...] about Considering Short-Term Health Insurance Plans
Highlighting the Significance of December First
Human nature dictates the things that capture – and keep – our attention. If you send a survey out to 300 random people and ask them about the significance of Dec. 1, I can guarantee you most of them will not know. Unless something affects us directly, we tend to not pay attention. Admittedly, … [Read more...] about Highlighting the Significance of December First
Exploring Choices in Care During National Hospice Month
November is National Home Care and Hospice Month, a time not only to recognize the professionals who provide care at the end of life, but also a time to discuss with your loved ones what your care at the end of life might look like. If you have never had a family member on hospice, you might not … [Read more...] about Exploring Choices in Care During National Hospice Month
