Education

Life-Saving Instruction

Gilbert Mom Provides At-Home Swim Lesson Course Article by Gretchen Pahia | Photography by Yasmine Carmen Photography & Provided In 2022, drowning was the most common cause of death in children ages one to 4 in Arizona. There were more than 140 drowning incidents reported in Maricopa County in 2022, 68 of those were young children.  That is where valley resident Mikaela Jungers comes in. Originally from Southern California, the now Gilbert resident wanted to share her love of water with her...

Home + Design

Building a Home Gym

How you can turn a room in your house into a gym! Article by Rachel Barrio | Photography by Yasmine Carmen Photographer Making a home gym can be challenging, but these tips are a great starting place Pick your space - Some people think you need an entire extra room in order to have a home gym, but you don’t have to dedicate that much space to it. You could use part of a bedroom, backyard, garage, etc. My home gym is in the garage, but I also have to use some of the space for storage...

Professional Services

Pane Perfection

Add Doors and Windows to your annual spring cleaning to do list Article by Gretchen Pahia | Photography by Kim Covert & Andria May Photography Spring has nearly sprung and for many valley residents, they are taking stock of some spring-cleaning options and maybe some items that need to be repaired around the house. Among those things that often get neglected are the condition of your windows and doors, but they are some of the most structurally important to the home. The team at Grizzly...

Food + Beverage

Making Happy Hour at Home

Cocktail 101: How to stock your home bar Article and Photography by Krista Carpenter-Beasley Creating a carefully curated home bar provides the perfect setting for hosting gatherings and honing your mixology skills. The rise of craft cocktails has undoubtedly revolutionized the home bar, turning it into a realm of experimentation and innovation. It grants individuals the chance to explore a myriad of flavors, ingredients, and techniques, allowing them to craft their own unique and personalized...

Home + Design

Affordable by Design

My Arizona Home Designs brings affordability to interior design services Article by Lynette Carrington | Photography by Yasmine Carmen Photography Interior design services can make all the difference when bringing mood, flow, character and ambiance to a small space or an entire room. It takes a keen eye with a flair for style and design to bring a home to life. In the past, interior design services may have been out of reach to some because of cost. Designer Nelly Irias is changing all of that...

Life + Culture

Mom Creates Family Fun Community

Kidizona Is a One Stop Shop for All Things Family Article by Gretchen Pahia Loving where you live and where you work is what many of us strive for daily. For local resident Lindsay Valerio, her love for all things family and being a mom led her to create a community for like-minded folks. Valerio is a mom of two and a former Marketing Director, who turned her creation into reality, creating Kidizona. “When I had my first child, I felt like I was searching Google and Yelp for hours on end...

Food + Beverage

Fabulous Finds

Local Love: 4 Enchanting Date Night Restaurants in Gilbert Article by Sydnee Wilson February is the month of love with Valentine’s Day being front and center. Show some love to your special someone and small businesses by choosing a local Arizona spot this V-day. From authentic Italian and New American food to modern Asian cuisine, there’s something for every couple to enjoy. When planning a date night with your significant other, you can never go wrong with classic Italian food. Italian food...

Life + Culture

Feeding Families Event

Local Love project to help restock the area food pantries Article and Photography by Kristy Belley Step into a world of flavors and community goodness by taking part in this special weekend event at our favorite restaurants like Spinato's Pizza and Portillo's while making a meaningful impact for families in need. With every bite, you can take part in a collective effort to give back to our food pantries.   Local restaurants are sharing a portion of their weekend sales February 23rd - 25th to...

Local Services

All Things Local

Couple Builds a Community Focused on Loving Where You Live Article by Gretchen Pahia | Photography by Yasmine Carmen Photography February is the month of love, and one local business is committed to the idea of love year-round. Why I Love Where I Live is a local spot focused on cultivating a love for all things local. According to Kristin Tovar, Co-Founder, and owner of Why I Love Where I Live, her love for Arizona is what sparked the idea for the retail boutique. “The brand was born out of an...

Food + Beverage

Gilbert has a “Pizza” my heart

Experience Love at First Bite Article and Photography by Krista Carpenter-Beasley If you haven’t heard,  Arizona is becoming quite the pizza state now. Neapolitan, New York, and Chicago-style pies are at the top of the list of best pizza around and Gilbert is not sleeping on this trend for delivering some of the best slices out there. Name your favorite kind of pizza. Yup, it’s probably featured on this drool-inducing list of pizza in Gilbert. Barros Pizza is more than just a pizzeria, it’s...