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Published by Estrella Publishing LLC, PO Box 6962, Goodyear AZ 85338. Additional copies and article reproductions can be obtained for a fee by contacting info@EstrellaPublishing.com Catherine Uretsky, Publisher and Editor 623.594.9283 info@EstrellaPublishing.com Al Uretsky, Publisher and Sales Executive 623.594.9283 info@EstrellaPublishing.com All contents © 2010-present Estrella Publishing LLC. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in any form, in whole or part, without written permission from Estrella Publishing LLC is prohibited. Estrella Publishing accepts freelance contributions, there is no guarantee that materials will be used or returned. Some content is provided by Brandpointe and Family Features. Estrella Publishing is not responsible for the views of contributing writers and assumes no responsibility for errors appearing within. Opinions expressed are those of the writers and not necessarily those of the Publisher or Advertisers. Estrella Publishing reserves the right to restrict all advertisement to their proper classification and to edit or reject any copy at its sole discretion.
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From Me To You... Having many choices in life seems like a wonderful thing, but are you like me in that if I have too many choices I am paralyzed by indecision? I always say that if I can choose between three things then I am happy. Any more than that and I just can’t seem to decide. And if my decision affects others, which it most often does, then I am struck even more by the weight of my picks. Take vacations. I love to plan them and dream about the destination and the cute boutique hotel or AirBNB that I will be resting in at the end of a day well spent. I can spend hours, or even days scouring travel sites and reading recommendations looking for that perfect holiday - and mostly enjoy it. Once it gets to making an actual decision I come to a screeching halt. I love this hotel but will my son be OK with sharing a room with his parents again? Or perhaps this house rental would be a better option, again someone will be sleeping on a couch, but it’s just for a few nights...
I usually manage to narrow it down to a few options then the reviews throw me off - there are always good and bad ones. This house has the best ambience! But it is also in a shady neighborhood and we shouldn’t go out at night. This hotel has the largest rooms (very important when traveling with children)! But it doesn’t have a restaurant/ pool on site (also very important when travelling with children). This one is perfect! But it is way out of budget. Sigh. Once accommodation is set then I move on to planning our time. What will we be doing? Everything! Seriously. On our first trip to Disney World, many years ago, I was so wound up with the idea that a vacation that cost the same as a car should give you only the best memories, and that we had to see and do everything, that I almost ruined it for everyone. After 2 days of force-marching the family around the first two parks on a tight schedule, it occurred to me that there was no earthly way ‘to see and do everything’. So I took a deep breath and decided that being in the happiest place on earth meant that we should at least try to be happy ourselves. I gave up control and let the kids guide our days from then on. Did we do the Muppet 4D ride more times in a row than I care to remember? Yes. Did we blow our fast passes on It’s A Small World? Yes we did. Did the kids have the best time? I like to think so. The complaints certainly stopped, so I take that as a win. Our next vacation (the first since Covid) is coming up and I think I have everything set. As long as those darned hurricanes don’t decide to visit the same town as us, we should have a wonderful time. Even I know I can’t choose the weather!
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Summer Help Being a teacher always comes with challenges, but through the uncertainties of the pandemic, it quickly became one of the toughest jobs in the country. Tasked with keeping students calm, engaged and learning - whether in school, at home or hybrid (not to mention added safety protocols) - was a big ask. Yet, as they always do, teachers rose to the challenge and helped keep students learning while providing a muchneeded sense of normalcy. As educators attempt to rest and refuel for next school year, summer is a great time to show you care and appreciate all they do. Here are five simple ways to give a little love back to the teachers that work so hard for students: Volunteer Leverage your talents and interests to help out at local schools. Ask about what your family can do over the summer months to help the community and build school pride. Ask about maintaining the school garden or grounds, see if the library needs help sorting books, offer your time to assist teachers cleaning their rooms, or sign up
to volunteer during back-to-school days. Prevent summer learning loss During summer break, kids can lose valuable knowledge in reading and math - a phenomenon commonly referred to by educators as the “summer slide.” You can help prevent it by making learning a regular part of your child’s summer break by weaving in short activities throughout the day. Make your way through fun workbooks and try to read 20 minutes a day. Explore your local community by visiting a museum, growing a garden or visiting a park. Embrace STEAM and try building DaVinci’s Bridge with pencils or creating bookmarks from duct tape and craft supplies. Experiential learning is great for the summer months. Spread the good word During difficult times, words of encouragement and appreciation mean the world. Write a handwritten letter to the principal and share your appreciation for a specific teacher who made an impact on you this year. Go online and post positive reviews on educational websites. Encourage your child to speak positively about school by leading the way yourself - kids adopt and reflect your attitude, so show appreciation for teachers and a high value of education, and your children will do the same. Buy extra supplies According to The National Center for Education Statistics, 94% of teachers reported spending their own money on classroom supplies without reimbursement. Buy extra supplies for the classroom when school shopping and shop at Staples Stores where it benefits teachers directly: Starting July 1 through September 30, teachers earn 20% back in rewards on every purchase parents make when they sign up for Classroom Rewards. Teachers can register and parents can sign up at Staplesconnect.com/ classroomrewards. Teachers do so much for children and have been a pillar of hope and stability during the pandemic. These simple ideas will have a big impact while conveying your gratitude.
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Money Matters You might think you need to have a large estate or millions of dollars to benefit from working with a trust company, but that’s not the case. And if you’re not familiar with what a trust company can do, you might be surprised at all the services it can provide, including the following: • Wealth management – Typically, when working with a trust company, it can manage retirement accounts, monitor investments and disburse funds, make changes as needed and ensure compliance with government reporting for contributions, withdrawals and rollovers. While different companies operate in different ways, you may have an arrangement in which you work with a personal financial advisor and a separate portfolio manager. • Financial management during incapacity – If you were to become incapacitated and couldn’t make financial decisions, a trust company can step in, giving you peace of mind from knowing that your financial assets will be managed by a team of professionals, helping protect you and your family from potentially dire consequences.
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The hot Arizona sun can send temperatures skyrocketing in June with daytime highs of 115 degrees or more hitting the west valley. Humidity levels crash because the sun’s energy heats the air, preventing water vapor from being released. We all look forward to the sweet relief of monsoon season when high temperatures fall about 10 degrees to the 100-105 degree range and heavy rains soak the parched desert. During the monsoon period, the dew point temperatures can rise to the 55-65 degree level across the Phoenix metro area and the relative humidity can exceed 40 percent. This increase in humidity produces thunderstorms, which are more common in higher elevations but occasionally move onto the desert floor. Sometimes these thunderstorms carry little rain but produce a haboob, or dust storm. Other times, thunderstorms across the Southwest produce torrential rain in a short period of time. In these situations, rivers, creeks or dry streams quickly fill and produce high water on roadways, even in cities like Goodyear and Buckeye. Monsoon season is a fact of life in the desert,
but you might not realize they are a catalyst for some of the most dreaded winged creatures … termites. Termites love monsoon season, which sends them swarming by the hundreds as they search for that “special someone” with which to make babies and start a new colony. The moisture eventually draws them inside where they look for wood that comes in contact with house foundations and cracks in building exteriors. A firmly established termite colony can be difficult to eradicate and if left untreated, termites can cause structural damage to your home. It’s good idea to get ahead of curve with some preventative service before the seasonal pests can cause permanent and expensive damage. Now that the summer rains are imminent, it’s time to call your pest professional to protect your most important investment – your home. Submitted by Larry Cash, of Estrella Mountain Pest and Termite Control
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Teenage Dreams Just like that, I lost everything.
I was an average seventeen year old girl. I did well in school, played sports, and attended the usual high school events. I had lots of superficial friends, you know, like those people who tell you your hair looks good and ask, “How are you?” but don’t expect a genuine response. However, my best friends were amazing. Together we gossiped an unhealthy amount, drank way too much coffee, excessively watched scary movies, ate lots of junk food, and always listened to music at the loudest volume possible. Our usual problems consisted of immature boys, perfecting our appearance and family drama. All these experiences, good or bad, I always shared with my mom. She was everyone’s mom and the best person I’ll ever know. We would talk and laugh and had an unbreakable bond. I had gotten into a rhythm, a routine with all of these components in my life, and I was comfortable. I’d become so comfortable that I had even started planning my future. I’d dreamt of playing
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in the senior night games with teammates I had grown to love. Fantasized about wild and carefree adventures with my best friends. Envisioned the day my name would be called, and as my principal handed me my diploma, I’d spot my mom in the audience looking at me with happy tears. How naive of me to think these fantasies would become reality. My mom passed away before the school year was over, and with her being a single mom, I had to move. Thankfully, I have been taken in by a family whom I grew up with and that I love greatly, but everything has changed. The life I had is now nothing but a memory. I am the same seventeen year old girl but now I have a new school, a new family, and so many lessons to learn. Follow along with my trials and tribulations as I navigate life as a teenage girl in 2021, let’s make this journey together. I’ll be back next month to share how things are going. If you have any advice, tips or experiences for me that can help me grow and learn, feel free to share! Sincerely, Ace
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Samurai Sudoku for July This samurai sudoku puzzle is a great way to engage the brain and help develop logic skills. There are 5 overlapping grids with one unique solution. Each of 4 corners are shaded. To solve this Samurai puzzle use standard sudoku rules for every 9x9 grid: each digit from 1 to 9 can only appear once in every row, column and 3x3 box. Good Luck! Solutions are on our website www.EstrellaPublishing.com
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