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TukeeAZ magazine is a lifestyle magazine, published locally, with a “welcome to my world” approach. We are committed to providing our readers and advertisers with a unique magazine that can be tailored monthly according to their needs and desires.
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What’s Your Passion Embracing the Old and New C's of Arizona
that one thing Getting Fired Up!
stePPing in Bring Your Style Out of Your Closet
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aprilinside the
issue
Cover FeaturesWhaT’S yOuR paSSIOnInteresting stories containing some fact, some fiction, but always with a mixture of boldness, courtesy and an uncanny air of familiarity.
12 EmBrACING OUr hIStOrY - ArIzONA'S 5 C'S
14 mOvING FOrwArd - AhwAtUkEE'S 5 C'S
ThaT OnE ThInGFinding that ONE thING that stands out, that one thing you want to be known for.
18 GEttING FIrEd Up
STEppInG InStep into our world where we escort you through various designing techniques and ideas, some old, some new and some yet to be named.
22 BrING YOUr StYlE OUt OF YOUr ClOSEt & INtO YOUr lIvING SpACE
What’s insideBEhInD ThE CuRTaInIt’s not always easy to pull the curtain back. these are issues you don’t always find the words for, and along with ideas, you’ll want to uncover for yourself.
20 CArEGIvING IN thE ClUB SANdwICh GENErAtION
28 ChUrCh lAdIES - SwEEt BUt NOt SIlENt
SECOnD GlanCEwhat makes you stop, turn around and take a Second Glance...it’s worth it!
26 BlOOm wIth COlOr
ThE DEEp EnDdive into a section that will surprise, educate and possibly anger you with topics you wait for “the other guy” to bring up. throw down the gauntlet and challenge us!
30 rUlES OF thE rOAd - whAt EvErY drIvEr NEEdS tO kNOw
also this month17 CElEBrAtING
mOthErS OF AhwAtUkEE
29 CASA GrANdE pOSSUm pIE rECIpE
31 GIvING BACk tO AhwAtUkEE
32 prOtECtING YOUrSElF IN thE ONlINE SOCIAl NEtwOrk COmmUNItY
33 C IS FOr CArdIO
34 CASh CONSErvAtION
36 tECh tAlk
37 EvENtS CAlENdAr
41 COvEr phOtO OUttAkES
42 pArtING ShOt
about the Cover
Art holeman, our photographer drove us to Casa Grande to shoot our model, morgan thomas "hanging with the cows." She is accompanied by Garrison howard who, at the last minute received surprise instruction to jump in the arena to hErd thE CAttlE, thus creating our unforgettable cover.
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contrib utors
puBlIShERSAz media Consultants, llC
Isabel & kevin ham
CREaTIVE anD aRT DIRECTORNiki Blaker | Blaker design
COVER phOTOGRaphyArt holeman
www.artholeman.com
aDDITIOnal COnTRIBuTORSlisa Ashford
melanie Beauchamp
Alan michael Blaker
Scott Gruby
Elena mathews
Susan wacker
SpECIal ThanKS Casa Grande valley Cotton
and Agriculture women
Garrison howard
morgan thomas
©2011 by Arizona media Consultants, llC.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication
may be reproduced in any form without prior
written consent from tukeeAz magazine.
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DEnISE TEIChERT local designer denise teichert, owner of teichert design Group and show host of Fine Wine and Design, has actively lead complete floor to ceiling design projects for over 18 years for both residential and commercial projects. denise is an Allied member of ASId and a regular contributor for tukee Az.
ChEF lauRa SlaMaAn Ahwatukee resident since 1992, laura Slama is a graduate of le Cordon Bleu, Scottsdale and the University of pennsylvania. As the executive chef and owner of Celebrated Cuisine, as well as laura’s Gourmet, the producer of four mouth-watering flavors of artisan crafted granola. Chef laura is also a regular contributor to tukeeAz as well as several television shows, including Sonoran living live and the Valley Dish.
alEXanDRa EVjEnAlexandra Evjen is a fashion stylist and Founder of aVE Styles, a company that exists to help men and women feel confident in their appearance, and to make the sometimes overwhelming world of fashion simple. She is a graduate of Arizona State University, and has lived in the valley for eight years.
DIanE MEEhllongtime Ahwatukee resident diane meehl, owner of your Words by Design, is an independent journalist and editor and a mother of three. A regular contributor to several local publications, including The arizona Republic and Raising arizona Kids magazine, diane can be found poring over her laptop during piano and ballet lessons.
CaRlOS MOnGECarlos monge’s fitness knowledge is the result of 25 years of personal training, competitive bodybuilding and managing gyms. he presently owns Body by Design personal Training Studio in the Ahwatukee Foothills and is certified through the Baylor Sports medicine Institute in post rehabilitative training and pre/post-Natal personal training. Carlos is an avid motorcyclist and a married father of two boys.
VISIT WWW.TuKEEaz.COM TO lEaRn MORE aBOuT OR TO COnTaCT ThIS MOnTh’S COnTRIBuTORS.
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our Dear Readers,We are fast approaching our half way mark, and the response has been overwhelmingly
positive. With our one of a kind COPPER logo, we definitely grab your attention. As you
can see, we have added more pages to accommodate new advertisers without disrupting
our really cool stories and content. We've gained the attention from other respected
publishers, who have been helpful and complementary, I won't mention names, but I
thank you!
Needless to say, I can now vouch for the new businesses that are joining us in the Deep
End, when they tell us of their hard work and sacrifices in starting up and becoming
successful. We've found there's an unspoken camaraderie that happens when comparing
the "I haven't had a vacation in years," or the "I don't remember the last time I had a
day off" and the ever present "my dishwasher broke and I can't afford a new one." At this
point, I can run for president of that club, and I've got chapped hands to prove it!
In the meantime, we've found the most AMAZING individuals to join our team
that contribute to Tukee AZ, and ones that are advertising with us. We have strong
relationships with established businesses and fast developing new ones.
When we started, we decided to add a web element that complements the print side and
affords readers and advertisers the opportunity to have a website devoted solely to them.
The beauty is, it can be changed at a moments notice and with our DIVA designer (Miss
Niki) you'll see that she "redesigns" the word CREATIVE and has done a beautiful job,
with the magazine, our web page and Facebook (which she manages), although, she won't
do my dishes!
We try to find a different approach to each month and have developed an editorial
calendar that will certainly keep you looking for more.
As we move forward, we welcome your input. Yes, even the "you're doing this wrong"
comments.
As we move into May, in honor of mothers, we will ask you to give us your story
about a special moment you share or shared with your mother. Some of our advertisers,
Michaels Creative Jewelry, Madison Avenue Spa, Carried Away handbags, and more will
be providing gift certificates to honor the stories that stand out. Check our website for
updates and look forward to a cover of beautiful mothers!
jOIN thE CONvErSAtION!
tukeeAz is YOUr community
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It's been 10 months since I made the decision to quit my job as a corporate designer and go off on my own
with no real plan other than a dream to pursue my passion. I would have never believed that less than a year
later I would be heading up the creative direction of my second issue with Tukee AZ!
The truth is I owe this opportunity, as well as all the good fortune that has come my way, to the connections
I have made in this community. Sure, I occasionally miss my east coast roots, but nothing comes close to
creativity and passion, paired with the friendliness and generosity, found with the people in Phoenix, and
particularly in Ahwatukee, where I bought my first home upon moving here five years ago.
I have not only met, but have been inspired by so many accomplished people in this area. It was from a
fellow creative in Ahwatukee that I found out about Creative Connect, a free monthly social gathering
intended to create connections within creative communities. I attended my first event downtown, new to
the area, all alone, and completely nervous. I was quickly put at ease upon meeting and chatting with all the
amazingly talented people of this area, including Tukee AZ's cover photographer, Art Holeman.
As a member of AIGA, the professional association for design, I looked for the local chapter when I moved
here and was excited to find it was thriving. Apparently I came across so enthusiastic, the chapter president
asked me to consider a board position in our first conversation. I have since been happily serving on the
board of AIGA Arizona for three years and have been fortunate to be a help organize and speak at events
such as Phoenix Design Week, a week long conference that brings visitors from all over the country and is
dedicated to showcasing local design talent and thus putting Phoenix on the map as a modern design city.
Shortly thereafter, I discovered the vast local online community on that has made Phoenix feel like a
close-knit family. Twitter introduced me to the collaborative workspace, Gangplank, where just last week
I participated on a panel sharing my experience on my transition from corporate life to freelancing. Then
there was Ignite Phoenix where I have been repeatedly blown away by the presentations made by members
of our community. I've made friends by participating in East Valley Friday Nights, a weekly social gathering
of people from across the East Valley organized primarily over Twitter. I even performed the piano,
motivated to practice after years of not playing, at the art and music event Desert Bloom. These local events
have not only led to professional opportunities but friendships I will treasure forever.
That’s not to be said that old fashioned connections aren’t important. In fact, I have my former neighbor
to thank for the chain of events that led me to the doorstep of Tukee AZ's publisher. Isabel along with her
husband Kevin, have opened a new door for me with Tukee AZ, so wide and exciting that I'm holding on
for the ride!
I'm sorry for getting so mushy, but I can’t help it! Ahwatukee and the rest of the valley is filled with
amazing people. Through the truly generous actions of others that I'm now able to pursue my dream and do
what I love. My only wish is that I try to pay it forward and share with others my enthusiasm for how great
it is to be a part of this one-of-a-kind community.
Niki Blaker
Creative Director, Tukee AZ Magazine
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Embracing our history arizona’s
c’s
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“so, what can you tell us about the history of arizona?” I wish it had been Simon Cowell sitting in the judges chair, it would
have been easier, but it wasn’t, it was a panel of five from a hit list
of “who’s who” in the land of culture, celebrity, and cachet (mark of
prestige).
So, there I sat, a contestant in the Miss Arizona Pageant. I was 17 and
had already won in my County. I wasn’t as pretty as the singers or
the piano players, or even the baton twirler who had tried twice, but
I could dance, and I knew my history of Arizona! My mother, the
teacher, coached “remember the 5 C’s, it will help you, and pluck your
eyebrows”.
So, when asked what I knew about Arizona, and having been a native,
I easily said, "Arizona’s roots are founded in Cattle, Cotton, Climate,
Citrus and Copper."
TA DA! I’d done it, smoked it, surprised them all (most of them
didn’t know it) and quickly felt that rush of satisfaction! Of course,
the question that followed, ruined the previous verbal victory, when
they asked me to describe my personality and in my naivete, I said
voluptuous, when in fact I meant vivacious. Oh well, it worked out
and I received the scholarship, a mental imprint of Arizona’s 5 C’s and
a lesson from my Mother, accompanied by the sound of laughter, on
the difference between voluptuous and vivacious. Later in life, I was
able to use the word again.
I think we should have had “H’s”, Hot, Hotter, Hottest, Really Hot,
and OMG Hot!
But the truth is, according to a poll conducted by Northern Arizona
University, only three percent of 400 Arizonans surveyed could
recite all the “five C’s” that represented the foundation of Arizona’s
economy for much of the last century, and most don’t know any.
continued →
Photography: Art Holeman
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In the early years of the state, the five C's were very important for jobs. Agriculture, ranching and mining
jobs helped bring people here to work and play. While these kinds of jobs are not as big in the Arizona
economy as they once were, but they still play a role in the state's economy and more important, lay the
foundation for the growth that we experience in our every day lives and in our community.
In 1918 Arizona had as many as 1.75 million head of CATTLE providing beef to the nation. In spite of
some of the big ranches being sold, subdivided, or ruined, Cattle is still going strong as they are still
grazing this beautiful state and producing milk.
A local ranch, Casa Grande Dairy produces and distributes to small markets like Phoenix Ranch Market,
Milk n' More, as well as the larger chains.
The growing of COTTON became a "cash crop" for Arizona farmers in the 1910s. At that time a new
cotton, known as "Pima long-staple cotton" started to be grown in the state. Today, Arizona remains a
leading cotton state and as you’ll see during harvest time, its a beautiful sight. Having spent many years
along the Colorado River near Parker, I’ve seen the fields of cotton being produced by Colorado River
Indian Tribes and due to irrigation from the Colorado river, produce higher yields. There were many times
I jumped aboard a John Deere Columbine as the fields were harvested and I still have friends who are
cotton farmers.
I don’t have to tell you, how beautiful the smell of orange blossoms are, especially now. Of course allergy
sufferers don’t like it, but it reminds you that spring is here. Along with grapefruit, lemons and tangerines,
Arizona is ranked third in the country for producing CITRUS.
Ask anyone from “the other side of the Mississippi” or a golfer, and you’ll know right away why the
term “Go West Young Man" (or woman)” is still applicable. Our state doesn’t recognize the word winter.
Despite the heat, Arizona is considered to have a stable CLIMATE as there aren't a lot of changes in the
weather. Because it is so sunny in Phoenix, we have more than enough visitors and the climate contributes
to our economy through tourism.
The LOST DUTCHMAN, if you can find him and his gold, will attest to the fact that Arizonans have been
digging for precious metals since the gold rush. Native Americans have used gold, silver and copper to
paint pottery, make tools and weapons and of course, beautiful jewelry. People started to come to the state
to seek riches and settle in the 1700 and 1800s. By 1863 about one in every four people in the state was
a miner.
While many of the old COPPER mines are closed, Arizona is still one of the leading copper producing
states, and of course, here at Tukee AZ, we’re so fond of it, its in our logo — literally!
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“there will always be room for the five c’s but there’s a lot being added to the five c’s now.” - Former Governor Janet Napolitano
While we embrace our history, we don't want to
overlook the growth and movement of our very own
community here in Ahwatukee!
It is in that spirit we invite you to explore a few of our
picks of where Ahwatukee takes the lead - Community,
Charity, Children, Christmas and Coffee!
COMMUNITY (of course, that was easy)
A vibrant community remains Ahwatukee’s signature
stamp. If you’re a “joiner” who craves interaction
and socialization, ours is an ideal place to live. Our
ambitious, multi-generational population includes
active neighbors, business people, hobbyists, activists
and civic-minded folks. From scores of networking
groups, fitness clubs, service organizations, social
gatherings and political groupies, we’ve created an
exciting place to do life, together.
CHILDREN (we should have ranked that number 1)
No doubt about it, the world’s largest cul-de-sac is
home to the preschool set. From scores of generous
parks to yoga and cooking classes for wee ones,
Ahwatukee caters to our youngest citizens. Kids
here have no shortage of choices in recreation,
entertainment and opportunities in education. We value
children so much that we’ve proven it does TAKE A
VILLAGE.
CHARITY (that’s a given):
Just recently we attended an Ahwatukee Women in
Business luncheon/fashion show to benefit Connecting
to Serve and realized (noot to toot our own horns) but
Ahwatukee residents are a generous bunch. We know
we live in a little paradise on earth, and we share our
time and treasure to advance the greater good. Tough
times have hit us here, too, and at every turn you’ll find
moving forwardahwatukEE’s
fivec’s
individuals, churches, businesses and service groups raising funds, making
donations and volunteering to help those in need.
CHRISTMAS (no one has us beat!)
Since 1996, Chandler Boulevard has been aglow with holiday white
lights due to the tireless efforts of countless volunteers and a dedicated
community. From Thanksgiving until the New Year, Chandler Boulevard
from 24th Street to Desert Foothills Parkway is illuminated with more
than a million white LED lights. The desert landscape is decorated with
white lights and with clusters of white strands high amongst the treetops.
This signature event in the Ahwatukee Foothills really lights up the
community and has become known Vallywide bringing in up to 20,000
spectators a year.
COFFEE (we had to throw that one in)
It’s true; we’re obsessed with our morning buzz! You can plug into the
pulse of our community by stopping by one of our local haunts to kick off
your commute to school, work or the gym. More than just a place to grab
a delicious concoction of the bean plus your favorite poison, our coffee
houses and restaurants serve as remote offices, meet-ups for moms and
kids, hot spots for business meetings. Whether you prefer to head down
to Hillside Spot, Starbucks or Pomegranate Café (among many other
choices), we need our caffeine here; we’ve got work to do!
have some ahwatukee c's to add? Post your comment on our website! www.tukeeaz.com
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Submit Your Story toTukeeAZ Magazine!Each one of us has one, and each one of us has a GREAT STORY about our mother.
As Mother’s Day approaches, we would like to honor the mothers we KNOW and and the ones we WANT to know by asking you to tell us your favorite mom story.
TEll uS in 350 wORdS OR lESS, AbOuT A stand out STORY OR mOmEnT YOu’vE ShAREd wiTh YOuR mOThER.
We will choose a story to include in our May issue of “Mothers of Ahwatukee" and the mother and author will receive gift certificates from Michael’s Creative Jewelers, Madison Avenue Spa and various other contributors.
You and your mother may also be selected to be included in a photo shoot for the "Mothers of Ahwatukee" issue, so enter today and tell us about your mom!
if you would like to share your story, please visit our website at www.tukeeaz.com after April 15 for more details on how to submit your story.
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OK, time for true confessions. In 2009, a movie was released around the holidays that I just had to see. The trailer was hilarious, and the dialogue was so rapid-fire, I knew it was a movie made just for me. After completing a plated Christmas dinner event for one of my favorite clients, my daughters and I went to see the midnight showing, and laughed until we cried. The movie? Fired Up, about two high school males that ditch playing football to attend cheer camp and meet cheerleaders. Don’t judge me.
by Laura Slama
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A few months ago, some of my baby boomer friends and I had an on-line discussion about the
challenges of caring for our aging parents and tending to the needs of our children and grandchildren…
while simultaneously keeping our careers going and attempting to have a social life. I remarked that
those of us who find ourselves in this situation fall into a group called, “The Sandwich Generation.”
I asked if anyone could relate. Nora replied, “Not just a sandwich…I feel like a Panini!”
Well, welcome to the club, Nora! So it is for so many people
squeeeeeezed for time and sometimes, resources. We find ourselves
stretched to the limits at a time in our lives that we had earlier
imagined would be a time of gearing down, reaping the rewards
and perhaps living our own interpretation of “The Sweet Life.”
In 2006, Merriam-Webster actually added the term “Sandwich
Generation” to the dictionary. Leave it to us boomers to shed new
light and emphasis on an issue that families have dealt with since
the beginning of time.
According to the Pew Research Center, just over one of every eight
Americans aged 40 to 60 is both raising a child and caring for a
parent; in addition, between 7 to 10 million adults care for their
aging parents from long distance. My husband fits into the latter
category as his widowed mother lives in what is a four-hour drive
for us. She cannot imagine leaving her home and relocating closer
to family even though she lives in a rural area, has health issues and
finds it difficult to maintain her house and property, not to mention
operate her TV remote. So, my husband makes a monthly trip and
between visits, spends hours on the phone helping her through
dilemmas both big and small
(it’s usually that @*%# TV
remote), all the while feeling
angst that she’ll fall or endure
some other emergency when
he’s not around.
My own parents live just a
few blocks from our home.
Though my father is not
well, he still drives within the
neighborhood to get groceries
or go to the bank, but I know
the day is soon coming when he’ll have to give up driving. For now,
their needs are primarily just to be checked on and occasionally
driven to a doctor’s appointment.
Our two daughters also live in our vicinity and they have four
children between them. We spend as much
time as possible in grandparent mode.
Recently our daughter and her husband took
Caregiving in thesandWiCh generation
by Susan Wacker
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a trip and I stayed with their three girls, aged 7, 5 and 2, for five days. It was wonderful and…
exhausting. No sooner did I get home from that visit than my phone rang. It was our other
daughter, reporting that she was sick with the flu and her husband was away on business. Off
I dashed to fetch their 2-year-old, whom we kept for three days. More wonderfulness. More
exhaustion!
Caregivers often ride a roller coaster of emotions. At times feeling joyful to be needed and
to be able to spend time with the people they love, and sometimes feeling resentful and over
burdened; wishing they had more time for themselves, or feeling guilty for not doing more.
As with all challenges in life, a mere shift in attitude can make a world of difference to
caregivers. We can choose to see our situations primarily as gifts, or as burdens; to be grateful
for what we have, or resentful for what we don’t. Many people caring for elderly parents
find it’s a time to discover insights into them that they never experienced before. It can be a
time of healing, and emotional closeness. Time spent taking care of grandchildren can be an
opportunity for bonding and influence; a chance to nurture and love in a way that may not
have been possible when raising their parent.
It’s important to remember that the neediness is temporary. After all, children grow up and old
people die, so caregivers who gratefully seize the opportunity to give love and comfort and
recognize the value in these actions, reap great emotional rewards. It is the most important
work anyone can do. AND…it’s important to forgive oneself for the normal feelings that give
way to resentment. We’re human.
Sometimes, though, we need help. Thankfully, there are wonderful resources available to
caregivers. The first stop for those caring for the elderly should be the Eldercare Locator
website at www.eldercare.gov, or call 1-800-677-1116. Eldercare is a public service of the
U.S. Administration on Aging and provides a wealth of information.
The non-profit, Area Agency on Aging, is another resource and its Maricopa County office
is located at 1366 E. Thomas Road, Suite 108, Phoenix AZ, 85014; 602-264-2255. Their
website is www.aaaphx.org.
Also, check out www.familycaregiving101.org and www.caring.com for information, blogs,
tips, referrals, etc. I recommend taking a few minutes to view a powerful short film produced
by Julie Winokur and Ed Kashi about their experiences taking care of Julie’s father while
raising their two children. It’s beautiful and thought provoking. Find it at www.mediastorm.
com/publication/the-sandwich-generation.
The bottom line is that you’re not alone. If you need help, seek it out. And take care of the
caregiver(s) by engaging in your own social life. What social life, you ask? It is imperative
you make time for friends, and I don’t mean just on Facebook. Emotionally supportive friends
can be lifesavers, especially to those of us feeling overextended. As is true in each stage of
our lives, our closest friends understand our situation and are most likely dealing with at least
some of the same issues. They are flexible and not demanding. If you don’t have them, get
them. Easier said than done? Be open. You’d be surprised at how many people are looking for
the same thing, a compassionate person with whom to share their story and a smile.
So if you’re part of the Sandwich Generation, know that you’re in
good company. Seek out, reach out, and keep sharing the love.
CaREGIVInG RESOuRCES
Eldercare 800-677-1116 eldercare.gov
area agency on aging 602-264-2255 aaaphx.org
Family Caregiving 101 familycaregiving101.org
Caring Online caring.com
The Sandwich Generation Filrm mediastorm.com/publication/ the-sandwich-generation
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ring your style out of the Closet
into your living space
What is hanging in your closet can often
influence your living spaces. For example,
have you ever looked at your favorite dress
and thought, “I could design a room around
this!” Maybe you absolutely love the color or
the print. Perhaps the fabric is so luxurious
that you start thinking a sofa as soft would
be amazingly comfortable. Our fashion
style and preferences most certainly spills
over into our home furnishings selections.
Once you start looking at your design style,
whether it’s fashion or home, you will begin
to see the similarities. wby Denise Teichert
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WWhen I meet with my clients I like
to take in their “lifestyle”. What I
mean by that is I can get an overall
feeling about a person and their style by what they
wear, drive, cook with, live in, sit on, accessorize
with. Your style is an extension of yourself. It’s your
personality. Look inside of your closet. Look at how
you dress and accessorize. Now, look around your
home. Can you see your personality? Some of you
may have multiple or split personalities that for this
article we’ll just call a mixture of design preferences.
If you’re I’m a less-is-more kind of person, you may
not wear a lot of jewelry and stick to the basics. Your
home may reflect that with a simply stated, clutter-
free look. Although this rule applies to most, there
are circumstances where our personality plus shines
through our fashion choices yet we keep our living
spaces conservative, and, vice versa. You may be a
composite of a few different personality types so one
may happen to show through your home style, the
other through fashion.
In both our home and fashion design choices we do
tend to gravitate towards our favorite colors, fabrics
and accessories. If your closet is full of neutrals with
just a few colorful accent pieces chances are your
homes color palette is the same. And those of you
that are wearing and loving red, orange, chartreuse
and turquoise, I’ll bet you have these beautiful brights
incorporated in your living spaces as well. Anyone
wearing animal prints, leather and fur are probably
resting their feet on it too. And if you’re waking up
daily looking forward to wearing one of Arizona’s
five C’s….Cotton…I suspect I would find high thread
count cotton sheets on your bed. You silk, satin and
lace gals, you know who you are; those fine fabrics
always seem to jump out of your wardrobes and into
your furnishings.
What are some of your favorite accessories? Is your
jewelry armoire full of bold, geometric, oversized
pieces? Do you prefer silver, gold or burnished
metals? Crystals, diamonds or pearls? Is there a
hand-tooled leather belt hanging in your closet?
Maybe a cowboy hat or 2? Compare those items to
your existing home jewelry or what you would like
to have adorning your home. Your personality, or
multiple personalities, may be shining bright. You
may suddenly start to notice just how similar your
favorite crystal necklace and the chandelier hanging
over your bathtub are. How blue really makes your
eyes pop and how great you really look sitting back
on your new Meander Blue sofa, even when your
eyes are closed.
I can’t end this article without addressing the “His and
Her” closet influences in the home. Two personalities,
perhaps very different fashion tastes, both coming
out of the closet and in to the living spaces. How
do you create a synergetic home design where both
personalities and sense of style are shining through?
Call a professional!
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about the PhotoOur featured model is not just any model. She is one of Arizona’s very own up and coming, Ms. Maggy Day! Part of why I love my career so much is I have the opportunity to share with many my passion for Design, both Fashion and Home. I also get the opportunity to participate in some very cool activities and events. Recently I was asked by Cindy Christi, owner of Get Image Ready, to judge and choose the winner of one of Get Image Ready’s Model Search. In this photo is our winner Maggy. I would like to thank her, photographer Paul Beard of Love Hate Photography and Get Image Ready for a beautiful visual showing us how our Wardrobes can very much influence our whereabouts!
Bringing Your Style out of the Closet & Into Your Living Space
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I look forward every month to bringing
you an innovative and unique product
that is a must see, must have. this
month I am featuring a little home
“Bling” Elica hoods have magically
created a collection of range hoods
that have every bit of personality, style,
elegance, quality and performance.
my personal favorite reminds me of
one of my necklaces. this stainless
steel and glass sphere is truly a piece
of functional home jewelry delivering
kitchen ventilation, mood setting
halogen lighting, an efficient filter
system and you guessed it…magic
wand controlling!
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The smell of orange blossoms is in the air, and the bright colors of lemons and grapefruits fill the trees. Doesn’t it make you want to pull out your bright yellow dress and your coral shorts?
what did you say? You don’t own clothes in those colors?
In fashion, this spring and summer is all about color. Not just colorful jewelry, purses, and shoes, but
bright shirts, pants and dresses. this trend can be intimidating, and truth be told, I haven’t owned pants
that were bright pink since I was three years old. most of us stick to black, khaki, and blue denim, with
white as the occasional fashion risk.
this winter, I bought a pair of red pants. Yes, bright tomato red pants. And, you know what? I get loads of
compliments each time I wear them. Not only do I stand out in the sea of denim, but I’ve drawn attention
to my favorite physical feature--my legs. I have learned that color can be used to draw the eye where
you want it to focus.
Assuming you agree, you are probably wondering what colors to wear. trends can provide inspiration.
For example, citrus-inspired colors and coral are popular this season, but that doesn’t mean you have
to wear orange, yellow, and green. Always choose colors that make you look and feel your best. For
example, I wouldn’t touch lime green with a ten foot pole, even if it were the “it” color, because it makes
my skin look like putty.
So how do you know what colors work for you? this is what I tell my clients. Begin by digging through
your makeup drawers for your most-reached-for lipsticks, nail polishes and eye shadows. Nine
times out of ten, you’ll find inspiration from the colors in that drawer. this is because you
tend to wear hues that flatter your skin tone. If the color looks good on your face,
chances are it will be fabulous as a clothing color.
Once you’ve identified your colors, begin accenting your wardrobe with
a few pieces in your new hues — a scarf, t-shirt, or jacket, for
example. monitor your mood while wearing the colors, and be
ready for compliments. In just a bit of time, you’ll wonder
why you hadn’t embraced color sooner and you’ll
be ready to sport a coral pencil skirt.
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ChurCh Ladies Sweet, yeS. Silent: not alwayS…
Growing up, I thought the “Church Lady” on Saturday Night Live was a riot. A brilliant caricature, to be sure, but the women I knew at church didn’t much resemble her. Since then, popular culture has managed to depict us as either meek, puritan earth mothers or zealous firebrands, brandishing babies and shotguns with matching prowess. But neither describes me, nor most of my friends wrangling their broods in the pews of churches nestled in the world’s largest cul-de-sac.
Ahwatukee is brimming with us. You’ll find Church Ladies at Starbucks and soup kitchens, in Bible studies and board meetings. Scores of Ahwatukee women are redefining what it means to practice our faith in the 21st century, and I’m hanging on for the ride. The world’s hurting, and we’ve got our work cut out for us.
The Church Ladies I know are as diverse as the rest of the population, with one primary exception. We’re trying hard to keep faith at the center of our lives. We’re professionals, home-schoolers and mompreneurs, following the footsteps of those trailblazing women outlined in the Bible (and other faith traditions, I’m certain). We’ve always served as leaders in our families and communities; and we’re finding new ways to navigate the terrain in today’s culture. You just can’t paint us with a broad stroke. And what fun would that be?
I once heard someone describe the most devout women at her church as “sweet, silent, and serving.” I know plenty of those women too, and I deeply admire their tireless humility. But for years I struggled to measure up as a proper Church Lady, because I just didn’t quite fit that mold. “Silent” isn’t exactly my game; and I admit my gifts lend themselves more toward leadership than flying under the radar. I like getting my hands dirty, just not while cleaning the Baptismal font. My sweet spot is mixing with others, inspiring volunteerism, teaching, raising funds and asking tough questions. I’m a bit of a rebel. But then, we need those too, right?
There’s room for all of us Church Ladies - quiet and reverent, vocal and ambitious, funny and relatable. We have no shortage of role models from the old days. Deborah, the prophet and judge; Hannah, who prayed ceaselessly; Mary, mother of our savior; Miriam, who saved her brother and inspired the Israelites to make a joyful noise. Even in the context of a culture that marginalized women, God empowered plenty of them to advance His will.
Here in Ahwatukee, legions of inspiring women have been called to spread some serious “salt and light” with pizzazz and passion. There’s Heather Sanders, a home stylist. An entrepreneur at heart, she launched a ministry at Cornerstone Church to meet the needs of working women juggling it all. Or Christian author, Kathe Wunnenberg of Mountain Park Community Church, who lost a baby on the day of his birth, then used her pain to help others coping with grief. And one of my own bestie’s, Krista Kayser, a mother of 3 who makes time to facilitate Bible studies at my own home church, Mountain View Lutheran. Each in her own way is, as author and Church Lady Elizabeth George penned, “a woman after God’s own heart.” I wouldn’t exactly call them silent. But sweet and serving? You betcha.
Diane Meehl is an independent writer and can be spotted at scores of Ahwatukee venues, laughing with Church Ladies.
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casa grande valley possum pie recipeCrUSt:
1 cup flour 1 cup pecans, chopped 1/2 cup butter or margarine mix and press into two pie pans or a 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
FIllING:
1 eight ounce package cream cheese, softened 1-2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup Cool whip 1 cup powered sugar
Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Blend in Cool whip. Spread over cooled crust.
tOppING:
1 small package chocolate instant pudding 1 small package vanilla instant pudding 3 cups milk Cool whip Nuts (for garnish) Chocolate (for garnish)
mix puddings with milk, adding 1 tablespoon Cool whip. top with Cool whip and sprinkle with nuts and grated semi-sweet chocolate or shavings made from a hershey bar.
vArIAtION:
For a thicker crust, increase flour and pecans to 1 3/4 cups and butter to 7/8 cup.
Any flavor pudding can be substituted for the chocolate and vanilla puddings. try banana or lemon!
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Can I GO TO TRaFFIC SChOOl anD KEEp ThE
pOInTS OFF OF My RECORD?
defensive driving School (ddS) is available only
once every 24 months and only if you have less
than 13 points on your record. the Good News:
You can go to defensive driving School Online.
WhaT IS ThE DIFFEREnCE BETWEEn
DEFEnSIVE DRIVInG SChOOl anD TRaFFIC
SuRVIVal SChOOl?
defensive driving School (ddS) is a four hour
course that may be taken online. ddS is mostly
used and approved by the court for those who
commit minor traffic violations such as speeding
or red light running. the cost varies and you can
only take it once every 24 months.
traffic Survival School (tSS) is an eight hour
course and is mandated by mvd if you get 8-12
points. You cannot take tSS online. It costs about
$60 and you must attend in person. You can only
take it once every 24 months.
yOu MuST TaKE TSS IF yOu:
GEt A rEd lIGht vIOlAtION. mvd will require
you take tSS even if you have already taken tSS
within the last 24 months. A red light violation
requires tSS but the points do not purge. Yes,
you have to attend traffic survival school and the
points are still on your record.
hAvE ACCUmUlAtEd EIGht tO twElvE pOINtS
on your driving record.
ArE UNdEr AGE EIGhtEEN ANd GEt A tICkEt
FOr A mOvING vIOlAtION. mvd mandates tSS
for each ticket received by a driver under the age
of eighteen.
Once tSS is ordered by the motor vehicle
division, it must be completed within 60 days
from the notice date on the Corrective Action
or Notice letter. If it is not completed within the
60 days, mvd will suspend your driver's license
until the class is completed and all fines are paid.
aRE TEEn DRIVERS TREaTED
DIFFEREnTly By MVD?
Yes. teen drivers are required to attend a tSS
on their first moving violation conviction or their
license will be suspended. Young drivers need to
be extra cautious because a driver under the age
of 18 will have their license suspended for three
months by mvd if they have accumulated two or
more moving violations before their eighteenth
birthday. If they commit three or more moving
violations before their 18th birthday their license
will be suspended for six months pursuant to
A.r.S. § 28-3320.
alWayS KEEp yOuR aDDRESS CuRREnT WITh
aRIzOna MOTOR VEhIClES DEpaRTMEnT!
You can do this online and free of charge by
going to servicearizona.com. If you fail to keep
your address current and mvd takes action
against you, your failure to receive Notice at the
new address will not be a defense to the ticket or
criminal charge.
Rulesof the
road What every driver needs to know
Each time you are held responsible for
a moving violation, the arizona Motor Vehicle Division
imposes points against your driving record.
are you prepared to handle it?
8 points | dUI
8 points | reckless driving
8 points | Aggressive driving
6 points | leaving the scene of an accident
6 points | running a traffic signal or stop sign or failing to yield, resulting in death:
4 points | running a traffic signal or stop sign or failing to yield, resulting in serious injury
3 points | Speeding
3 points | driving over the gore area (defined as an area where one or more of the lanes diverge to go in a different direction)
3 points | All other driving violations
ArIzONA mOtOr vEhIClEdIvISION (mvd) vIOlAtION pOINt SYStEm
Email [email protected]
or visit www.arizonaaccidentinjury.com for
more information.
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giving back to ahwatukee
today’s businesses are more than about making money. It’s about making a difference. here are a few examples of the many in Ahwatukee who are setting examples for our community through their personal commitment and actions.
Communities throughout Arizona experience a range of problems, and many people in need just aren’t aware of the help available to them.
Within those communities we find people, programs, businesses, faith-based organizations and non-profits that want to lend a “hand up.” It’s the reason Connecting to Serve was founded, to build bridges between them.
Connecting to Serve identifies, connects and mobilizes passionate, skilled individuals, and organizations, to deliver practical solutions in their communities related to health, education, finances and housing.
Executive Director Sheila Coonen strives to empower people to dream big and helps them to make the necessary connections to turn their passion and energy to help others into action. In the process, many people redefine life’s purpose, and communities in need enjoy a hand up.
“The most untapped resource in the United States is the desire of the individual to do good for others,” says Coonen. “There is no place for people to turn with their ideas, no place for them to strategize the processes necessary to fulfill their vision. That’s what we do at Connecting to Serve. We invite people to bring their ideas, and we help them to make intentional connections to resources, programs and people who can benefit from their skills.”
know someone who should be recognized
for giving back to Ahwatukee?
Email [email protected]
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Protecting yourself in the online social network community
by Kevin Ham
Facebook alone has more than 500 million users. If you’re social site is compromised, you’ve got more to lose than your “friends”!
In addition, wide usage of mobile devices increases the possibility of virus infection and provides a new gateway to hackers and malicious codes in spam mails and websites around the Internet. Introduction to voice messaging services also provides a new medium for virus infection and hacking of personal data.
Cell phones, PDA’s, and laptops are the way we communicate in today's society. You MUST protect your personal information when taking advantage of this wonderful, innovative technology.
Here are some top recommendations to help protect yourself and ensure a secure online experience in the world of social networking:
Don't accept pop-ups or prompts for software for example “its time to update, click here”, unless you're armed with Web scanner software which checks each site for infections prior to access.
Don't provide, post, or submit any confidential personal data like banking details, social security number or medical records. Social networking sites don't require this sort of information to join.
Do change your password at least once a month. Make the password something easy for you to remember, and use a combination of letters and numbers. Don’t use your name, address, license plate or any other “easy” identifier. Don't change it if you're prompted to. This could be a malicious link.
Avoid letting friends, peers, co-workers or staff access their social networks on your computer, and don't sign into your networks on their machines. Others could introduce infections to your computer through unsafe practices, or your login security could be compromised via cookies saved on your computer.
Don't auto save your password information and clear your history once a week.
Don't accept friend requests from people you don't personally know.
Wait until you've returned home to talk about your vacation. Otherwise, it can be an invitation to thieves to stop by your house while you are away.
Frequently check your privacy settings. Some sites delete your settings without you knowing. Understand and maintain your desired level of privacy.
Take the time to learn how to use social network sites effectively. Many sites help you with details on things such as setting up a variety of friends lists with varying privacy settings and avoiding relationship pitfalls such as www.allfacebook.com.
Be mindful of what you say when responding or posting on your Facebook Wall. Anything you say will be seen by all friends and those out of your control when commenting on a friends wall.
Don't share files on your laptop or mobile device. When you connect at a wireless hotspot, anything that you are sharing on your computer or device may be shared with anyone else connected to that network. Disable the file and printer sharing feature or pick the correct network type on your laptop or mobile device.
Secure sites are best. Always look for the https:// and/or padlock symbol on your browser. Most browsers also allow you to hover over the site name to be sure that it is a verified web service.
Make sure you carefully select whether checking or unchecking a box means you are accepting something.
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When I was asked to write about a “C” for Ahwatukee, I quickly said, “that’s easy, wait, no
it’s actually hard, its CARDIO." Waking up at 2:40 AM, I prepare for a 25 min. treadmill
adventure. The first 2 minutes, I stroll through my wake up, then bump the pace to a fast
walk, heart rate increases, now I’m feeling good! Cardiovascular endurance is the single
most important link to long-term health.
Here are my steps to good Cardio:
Strap it On. A Heart Monitor, that is! This is a MUST, Pay attention to intensity. If your
breathing is not labored, your not working your heart.
Know the Numbers. 3 - 5 sessions per week for 20 -60 minutes at 55% - 90% of your
maximum heart rate. An easy way to calculate your maximum heart rate is to subtract your
age from 220.
Stay in the Zone. Treadmills, spinning, biking or hiking knowing your maximum heart
rate can determine how you want to train. For heart health, calorie/fat burning, or athletic
endurance, all are based on your heart rate zone.
The Skinny 'Genes'. If you want the other jeans to slip on easier, you have to push yourself
harder and establish your cardio commitment to keep your heart and body in shape.
Benefits Outweigh Boredom. I’m always asked, what is the best cardio to lose weight
and get healthier. My answer, "Whichever one you like and stay with as a routine”.
So, join me in embracing the MIGHTY “C”, and Train Smart.
C is for
Cardioby Carlos Monge
As you near retirement quit putting your life savings at risk. Retirees move billion of dollars annually from stocks, bonds and mutual funds into safe, low risk accounts such as CDs, fixed and index annuities. These investments offer protection from market risk and can provide a lifetime of income. If there is a down market how long will it take for your equity account to recover? If your equity account goes down 30% it must increase 43% for you to break even. Imagine that you are over 70 and are required to make a distribution from your IRA. In a down market the last thing you to want to do is withdraw from your equity account. What a mess! If you withdraw from your equity account that is suffering a loss, you lose. If you fail to make a required distribution, you lose. The penalty for failing to take a required minimum distribution is 50% of what the distribution was supposed to be.
the solution is simple. You have entrusted the insurance industry to protect your home, your car, your health, and your life. This same industry is equally capable of securing your life savings and a lifetime of income. Considering that one of the top concerns of retirees is out living their money this idea provides a welcome relief in an economy rife with uncertainty.
If you are married, I urge you to consider the economic impact of surviving your spouse. Chances are if you are a female over the age of 65, you may outlive your husband. The average widow loses the smaller of the two social security checks and more often than not 50% of their deceased spouses pension. Thousands a month can be at risk. Hundreds of thousands over the balance of the widow’s lifetime. The simple solution is to insure the income by insuring the spouse. The economic value of the spouse can be determined and an appropriate insurance plan can be implemented. My mother became a widow two years ago. The emotional adjustment of becoming a widow after 56 years of marriage was almost more than she could bear. The economy of her situation was no doubt improved by my father’s life insurance as well as their shared, insured investments. Imagine losing a spouse, in a down market owning equities. It really can add insult to injury.
You may want to consider balancing your portfolio with some precious metals. Despite living in Arizona, I can assure you I'm not talking about copper! Gold has increased over 300% in the past 10 years. Gold is money and is the one “world currency.” You may also use precious metals in your IRA and even take required distributions in gold or silver bullion or coins.
In remembering the great quote from Will Rogers,“I am not so much concerned about the RETURN on my money as I am the return OF my money,” your retirement years should be full of confidence and peace of mind. To achieve this peace of mind, insure your money, insure your income and diversify into the beauty and safety of precious metals. Peace of mind is just around the corner waiting for your arrival.
Alan Michael Blaker is the Founder and President of the nationally known and family-run financial planning firm, Senior Consultants. Michael has been a financial consultant for 25 years and has assisted many with his specialized financial planning techniques.
CASh CONServATION
by Alan Michael Blaker
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GOAlS TO PreServe
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AND MAINTAINING
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TechTalkCUTTing The Cable Tv
The fad or hereTo sTay?over
by Scott Gruby
by Jeremy Blaker
i t wasn't long ago that a single desktop computer was all you needed. The laptop
soon followed, then the PDA, followed by the smart phone, and then the netbook. Now we have tablets! With so many options to do what you want it can be daunting to decide if all these devices are here to stay.
We moved from our desks to our couches when we got our laptops and it was a great and novel idea. Laptops have allowed us to take our computers with us wherever we go: on airplanes, on the train, to our favorite coffee shops — but we don't always need the power and functionality a laptop can provide (along with the weight, clunkiness and heat it generates). Enter the tablet; a lightweight, easy to use laptop alternative.
Apple's tablet, the iPad is a tremendously successful and popular device and for good reason; it does what it does very well just like it's iPhone sibling. Google, RIM and HP are all releasing their own tablets as well so in the near future you will have a much larger selection of tablets to choose from.
With the rise of the tablet though there are those who claim the tablet is a passing fad, that it has no real lasting importance, but I simply don't see how that is true. If you want to check your email, watch videos, reference Wikipedia or check the latest on Facebook, it is easier (and generally more fun) to do it on a tablet. A tablet is much easier to use in bed, it's easier to pass around a room to show people a video or picture, and with apps built
to utilize a tablet's touch screen so many things feel so much more natural and fun than when doing the same task on a laptop. The PDA may gave retired because it evolved into the smart phone, and surely the tablet will also evolve, but it's usefulness ensures that the table is more than a fad and instead of going away, it will only get better.
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W ith the ubiquity of broadband access in the home and more ways to stream video online, many people are
considering disconnecting their cable TV subscription to save more than $120 per month. Companies such as Google, Roku, and
Apple are offering devices and services to stream movies and shows right to your television
without paying for cable.
If you are an avid sports fan, cutting the cord now is definitely not feasible as very few, if any, sporting events are legally streamed live over the Internet. If you're not a sports fan, the decision may not be as cut and
dry. Many people like watching movies and are willing to rent them as well as rent
TV show episodes. For these people, an Apple TV or a device from Roku could help replace cable. However,
renting movies and TV shows can add up quickly especially if you watch every night thereby reducing if not eliminating the cost savings of dropping cable TV.
For those that aren't avid sports fans and aren't keen on paying for movies, many TV shows are available on the Internet from the networks' websites. Unfortunately, the websites are designed to work with a computer web browser and are quite hard to navigate with a television remote control. Google TV, which is built into some televisons as well as DVD players, aims to make it easier to use websites from your couch. The remote controls for these devices appear to bs far too complex for most users.
While video streaming is widely used on the Internet and there is a lot of content such as movies and TV shows available, it's too early for this technology to replace cable TV for most consumers. Viewers looking to control their TV from their simple remote will be very disappointed with any offerings currently on the market. Within a few years, television as we know it could be radically changed. For instance, instead of watching random ads that don't interest you, with Internet video streaming and some demographic information about you, targeted ads can be shown in the spots that normal commercials would be shown. If you're looking to drop cable television now, I'd sit back and wait to see what comes next.
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