Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Cutting-edge OR visualization arrives: Glendale hospital now uses a robotic digital microscope giving shared 3D views in real time, already helping brain tumor surgeries and aiming to reduce fatigue and improve team communication -- see how it helps surgeons.

Public safety upgrades under review: Buckeye City Council is considering more than $1 million in safety grants to add seven police drones and create a dedicated drug enforcement team with new investigators and tools -- get all the details.

A rare retail comeback: Target will open its new Buckeye store on May 17, arriving with Apple, CVS, Disney, and Starbucks, while Casa Grande’s long-closed location will reopen the same day across the state -- get all the opening details.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you've been on the same plan for years, you're probably paying way more than you need to. It's an easy bill to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,000 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium to ~$60 a month - see how much you could save.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Open-to-the-public plug: In Avondale, M&D Distributing stocks restaurant and boba essentials: sturdy cups, to-go containers, and foodservice basics for busy weeks. It’s open to the public, straightforward and affordable, with helpful locals who know their stuff, plus solid bulk options.

Paper-crafting brain break: Scraps of Love pairs stocked shelves with a welcoming classroom that fuels cardmaking, scrapbooking, and mixed-media rabbit holes. Expect exclusive stamp sets, crop nights, and friendly pros who truly know adhesives... a nudge to print those photos and craft something you’ll actually keep.

Low-key beauty lifesaver: When your edge control taps out or you want to test a new wig without rolling the dice online, United Beauty Supply has you covered with braiding hair, extensions, lashes, makeup, and more, so you can restock fast and get on with your week.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

🍎 Sun City Festival Farmers Market @ Saguaro Recreation Center (Buckeye) | Wednesday (4/29) at 10:00 AM – Market day at Sun City Festival means the every-other-week farmers market up in north Buckeye. Fresh produce, natural meats, wild-caught fish, raw honey, and bread that actually tastes like bread. Shop a little, chat a lot, then pretend it counts as cardio.

✂ Shred-A-Thon @ Fullerton Financial Planning (Peoria) | Wednesday (4/29) at 10:00 AM – This community shred-a-thon turns that drawer of last year’s paperwork into confetti, with Fullerton Financial Planning on hand. It’s oddly satisfying, responsibly secure, and perfect for clearing space, guilt, and maybe those 2013 receipts. Bring your paper, leave lighter, feel virtuous.

🖌 Paint Night Fundraiser @ Charley's at the Lakes (Peoria) | Thursday (4/30) at 6:00 PM – Swap your Netflix routine for a brush and a cause. Our local Kiwanis is hosting a paint night where your wobbly daisies turn into real support for local kids, plus the thrill of not sipping the rinse cup. Come laugh, create, and do some good.

🎨 Unit 53 DIY Night: Mother's Day Paint @ American Legion Hazelton-Butler Post 53 (Buckeye) | Friday (5/1) at 4:00 PM – Skip the last-minute bouquet and hit a DIY Mother’s Day paint night at Unit 53. Make something mom might actually display, not just tolerate, with good company, paint-splattered aprons, and the satisfaction of saying, I made this.

🚗 De Mayo Car Show & Vendor Event @ Sonny's Boxing Gym (Goodyear) | Friday (5/1) at 5:30 PM – This family-friendly car show rolls out polished classics, local vendors, good music, and plenty of hometown charm. Bring the kids, browse small-biz booths, admire the chrome, and then pretend you only stayed for the kettle corn, while your back remembers bench seats.

🏃 Super Mom 5K/10K/Half Marathon @ Thunderbird Paseo Park (Glendale) | Saturday (5/2) at 4:30 AM – Lace up and hit Thunderbird Paseo Park for the Super Mom 5K, 10K, or Half, a feel-good excuse to sweat, celebrate Mom, and bank guilt-free brunch. Everyone gets a shiny medal, age-group bragging rights are up for grabs, and cheering totally counts as cardio.

♻ 3rd Annual Ripple Effect Earth Day Cleanup @ Lake Pleasant (Peoria) | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – Trade yardwork for an Earth Day cleanup at Lake Pleasant that tackles trash above and below the surface. Divers dive, paddlers collect, land folks tidy trails, then it all ends with a potluck, a grill, and bragging rights. The lake didn’t clutter itself.

Set in a gated community, this brand-new Everett floorplan features a private primary suite and a spacious kitchen, great room, and dining area finished with white shaker cabinets, white and gray granite, and generous tile. Silva Farms offers a pool, courts, playgrounds, trails, and a clubhouse, plus energy-efficient design and quick access to shopping and spring training.