Top 10 Things to do in and around Phoenix

1. Hike Camelback Mountain https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/trails/locations/camelback-mountain

2. Stroll around Old Town Scottsdale http://oldtownscottsdaleaz.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlLmA6rqX5wIVLh-tBh0mHQFKEAAYASAAEgK54vD_BwE

3. Visit the Desert Botanical Garden – either during the day or even better at night, when the gardens stay open until 11 pm for desert lights! https://dbg.org

4. Tour the Heard Museum and enjoy some wonderful exhibits of Native American life over the centuries https://www.heardmuseum.org

5. Attend the Waste Management Open, the “greatest show on grass” and cheer on your favorite golfers at the 16th hole https://wmphoenixopen.com

6. Enjoy the sunset anywhere, but particularly at The Sanctuary Resort bar https://www.sanctuaryoncamelback.com

7. Eat pizza or anything at Pizzeria Bianco or any of Chris Bianco’s restaurants  http://www.pizzeriabianco.com/#about

8. Take a drive north on the AZ -101 and hike Tom’s Thumb Trail https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/venue/toms-thumb-trailhead/

9. Take a tour at Taleisin West, Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and laboratory in Arizona https://franklloydwright.org/taliesin-west/

10. Cruise around one of the Phoenix or Scottsdale Farmer’s Markets on a Saturday morning with your furry friends. One of the largest is Central Farmer’s Market http://centralfarmersmarket.com

 8 Ways to Give Back 

1. January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month - Donate gift cards to those in need. Info:

2. Take on Global Warming, small steps lead to big action - ideas for getting the whole family involved at climatekids.nasa.gov 

3. Save some of Australia’s precious natural resources and adopt an Australian animal through the World Wildlife Fund www.worldwildlife.org/gifts

4. Give Blood! There always a need - find a blood drive near you through Red Cross

5. Still want to bake after the holidays are over?  Bake and donate your goods to a local food pantry

6. Birthday Wish - Donate a birthday party to a foster child -

7. Clean out your closets and donate your unwanted clothes and household items

8. Warm up  a few tummies and hearts this winter. Go to soupsisters.com and sign up for an event near you! 

Top 10 TV Shows We Can't Wait To Binge-Watch

The Morning Show (Apple TV)
Turn (Netflix)
The Wire (HBO)
Game of Thrones (HBO)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon)
Schitt's Creek (Netflix)
The Last Kingdom (Netflix)

Bodyguard (Netflix)

Top 10 Golden Globe Winners We Can't Wait to Watch

1917 (Movie) 

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (Movie)

Fleabag. (Amazon)

Succession (HBO)

Parasite (Movie)

Judy (Movie)

Rocketman (Movie)

The Crown (Netflix)

Chernobyl (HBO)