‘Wreck-It Ralph’

It’s just the beginning of October, but for some it’s not too soon to think about what the kiddies will want for the holidays.

Summer is officially here and you know what that means? Lots of traveling. The airplanes are full of families traveling to visit grandparents, family reunions, vacations, etc. Fun for everyone, right?

Nintendo is relying on a famous plumber, zombies and a virtual theme park to build buzz for the Wii U.

It's official.

Last year Mackenzie Saunders, with the help of her friends and family, played the role of Santa Claus to 50 kids stuck in the hospital during the holidays. She hopes to re-create, and possibly grow, that number this season.

Last year Mackenzie Saunders, with the help of her friends and family, played the role of Santa Claus to 50 kids stuck in the hospital during the holidays. She hopes to re-create, and possibly grow, that number this season.

In last month's column, I made the mistake of calling out my favorite appliance in my house: You may recall I said my Crock Pot was my "best friend forever."

Members of the Pecos Senior Center in Ahwatukee Foothills aren't your typical seniors.

Members of the Pecos Senior Center in Ahwatukee Foothills aren't your typical seniors.

Here: Teen night at Ahwatukee Foothills YMCA

Here: Youth Night at YMCA

Here: Teen Night at Ahwatukee Foothills YMCA

When Hope Doyle walked out of Mackenzie Saunders' hospital room more than a year ago she thought she would never see her again.

When Hope Doyle walked out of Mackenzie Saunders' hospital room more than a year ago she thought she would never see her again.

Xbox Kinect

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