Life + Culture

Winning Gold in Life and Love

An Exclusive with Michael and Nicole Phelps Article by Nadine Bubeck | Photography by Jen Wilbur Photos He’s the most successful Olympian of all time. She’s a former beauty queen and marketing executive. And now the dynamic duo are embarking on a new chapter: growing their nonprofit and their family by welcoming baby boy #4. Our owner/publisher Nadine Bubeck scored an exclusive sit-down with Michael and Nicole Phelps chatting about all things life, love, and living in the Valley. Congrats...

Style + Beauty

Up Your Aesthetic A-Game

5 "Love Thyself" Beauty Treatments from Look Lab Med Spa Article by Dr. Michael Seifried Skinvive Skinvive works beneath the surface to improve cheek smoothness, targeting dull skin and fine lines. The modified hyaluronic acid gel is injected into the dermis of the skin helping retain its natural moisture.  Microneedling Microneedling improves the quality and appearance of acne scars, skin texture, tone and color. It consists of controlled micro injuries which initiate the body’s...

Finance + Legal Services

Reduce Your Tax Bill: Investment Strategies

The Founder and President of Dobrusin Financial Shares Five Ways to Maximize Your Money for Tax Season Article by David J. Dobrusin, CPA, CFP® It’s not what you own, but where you own it. Investors often own the same investments in both retirement and non-retirement accounts. As an alternative, consider placing tax efficient holdings in your non-retirement accounts like tax-exempt bonds with low capital gain distributions. Investments that generate taxable interest, short-term capital gains...

Arts + Culture

Olivia's Book Club

Three Buzzworthy Books Written by Arizona Authors Article by Olivia Fierro As Arizona's birthday is February 14th, we're celebrating the occasion by celebrating books by Arizona authors.  Almost Surely Dead,  Amina Akhtar Amina Akhtar of Sedona sets her psychological thriller in NYC, where things are going badly for Dunia Ahmed. A broken engagement is just the beginning, as the story starts with her attempted murder. Dunia survives, but danger awaits her. In a Not So Perfect World, ...