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FAMILY HEALTH

The flavored e-cigarette epidemic among the youth

In 2022, 16.5% of high school students and 4.5% of middle schoolers reported currently using tobacco products, as per the National Youth Tobacco Survey. Those 16.5% and 4.5% amount to 3.08 million teenagers – the overwhelming majority being underage – currently use such substances. However, no
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Surprising facts about Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is an important holiday not only in Mexico and the United States, but in more than 100 countries around the world. Generally, this day is celebrated in March or May worldwide, Mexico celebrating it on Wednesday, May 10, and the U.S. on Sunday, May 14 this year. Here are a couple interesting facts […]
FAMILY TUCSON

Tucson Children’s Museum to expand its campus.

Hosting more than 150,000 visitors a year, the Children’s Museum in downtown Tucson has been in operation for close to thirty years now. With many exhibitions, shows, community events, and even festivals, it has become a favorite among children and adults alike. In what they called it the “biggest moment in their history,” the museum […]
EVENTS FAMILY

Do you know why Thanksgiving is celebrated?

The first things that goes through my mind when I think of Thanksgiving is turkey, mashed potatoes, corn, the mix of flavors and the fresh autumn breeze, not forgetting the extra days to rest and be with family. But why do Americans care so much about the holiday and why are they willing to cross […]
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What to do when someone passes away 

The emotional aspect of dealing with a bereavement can be devastating, but the practicalities of what to do next can become even more stressful. The steps below outline the main areas you’ll need to cover.  Step 1 – Where Do I Start? Find paperwork with funeral wishes or requests for organ/body donation. Documents, like the will, […]
EDUCATION FAMILY

US Families will spend $37B in school supplies

According to an annual survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, families with students in elementary through high school will spend about $37 billion on school supplies this year. The average expense per family is $864, which is about $15 more than last year and around $168 from 2019. 
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Happy father´s day

Jose Luis Baca Was part of the first generation of Ballet Folklorico Tapatio formed in 1997 and is still a part of the master dance level.  In 2007 he was appointed as the new director of Award winning Ballet Folklorico Tapatio by Maestro Sergio Valle Vasquez and he takes pride as his successor. Jose Luis […]
ENTERTAINMENT FAMILY TUCSON

Call for vendors: Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair

 Tucson Parks and Recreation is now accepting applications for artists for the Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair, Nov. 27-28, at Reid Park. This event has been held for more than three decades, attracting more than 140 vendors from all over the Southwest. All items must be handmade – no mass-produced, st ore-bought, resale, or imported […]