Life + Culture

She's A Local Lady

Hailey Reidhead, host of 'She's A Lady' Podcast Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Kaeden Peterson Hailey Reidhead wants to hear from other women. She says she has always been interested in the stories of everyday women. She began as a hairstylist, chatting with customers as she did their hair. For the past year, she has interviews women for her podcast called, She's A Ladyed Hailey has spoken to women from both Queen Creek and Gilbert, and some further afield, but she keeps it...

Food + Beverage

Lemony Shrimp Linguini

Make the Queen Creek Olive Mill's easy yet romantic dinner to impress your Valentine. Article by Florence Daniels Ingredients: 1 lb. package linguine pasta 2 tablespoons Queen Creek Olive Mill Delicate Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup white wine 1 lemon, juiced 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest Salt to taste 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 pats of butter 3 tablespoons chopped fresh...

Arts + Culture

What A Gem

A mother and daughter team help bring out the creative in you. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Kaeden Peterson Upon entering the space of Gem Addict Workshop , the walls are as bright as the polished stones set out like candy on a display table. Not only is it vibrant but welcoming too. This is a jewelry shop with a hands on touch, inviting you to mix both your artistic and industrious side. Brenlyn Flaherty says her addiction began when she took a silversmithing class and fell...

Education

That Sewing Place

Learning to sew one stitch at a time with Tori Spencer. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Kaeden Peterson You may have seen the white modular home, with the quilt pattern on the side, off of Riggs Road. Owner, Tori Spencer, bought the land with the unloved little house back in February 2021, with the hope of starting a sewing school. Once she and her husband had remodeled the place and built a home behind it, she began to offer classes for both children and adults.  The little...

Arts + Culture

A Western Angle

Kaeden Peterson captures the spirit of the modern Southwest. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Kaeden Peterson One of the names you may have seen recurring in the many photos taken for our publication is Kaeden Peterson. Kaeden says he considers himself a 'Western Lifestyle Photographer'. He grew up working and playing on his grandparents' cattle ranch in Utah, surrounded by the western way of life.   Rodeo photography therefore resonates with him, though he admits, it can be a...

Home Services

A Naturally Healthy Home

How clean are your cleaning products? Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Kaeden Peterson We all want our homes to be fresh and free of germs. However, when we grab the bleach or glass cleaner, do you ever wonder what we might be replacing the dust and dirt with? Gemma D'Acquisto of Natty Home Beginnings , says that ingredients in many popular cleaners can be contributing to issues like headaches, fatigue, skin reactions, and more.  Gemma has long held the belief in using products...

Fitness

Maintaining Balance

Zen Life Center for Healing shows you the benefits of Yoga. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Kaeden Peterson Utthita Parsva Hasta Padangusthasana (Standing on one leg while the other leg stretches out to the side whilst holding the foot) This pose strengthens the standing leg while stretching the inner thigh of the raised leg. By maintaining this pose it brings awareness of equilibrium as balance is sustained. Other benefits include stretching the chest on the side where the...

Health + Wellness

Taking the Plunge

Rest Recovery Wellness runs hot and cold. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Kaeden Peterson Laryssa and Ryan Sonberg are Queen Creek residents who have been running their Rest Recovery Wellness location since October of 2023. Originally their business sold saunas, cold plunge tubs, and other therapeutic equipment before providing a one stop clinic for anyone wanting to experience these wellness therapies. Ryan has a history in fitness, and Laryssa comes from a nursing background...

Beauty

Skin Deep

Krystal Lynn Carey gives her top tips for beautiful skin. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Kaeden Peterson Your face is the very first thing everyone sees. Taking care of this delicate skin begins with some sage advice from Krystal Lynn Carey, owner of Bowtox Junky . Here are her tops tips and recommended treatments to keep you glowing into the new year.   Sun Protection 1. Aside from hydration, Krystal says the one thing she stresses to all her clients is SPF. EVERY. SINGLE...

Food + Beverage

A Warming Sip

The benefits of home made Bone Broth are just delicious. Article by Florence Daniels In these winter months, there is nothing better than a warming broth. Bone broth has long been used as a remedy against the common cold, but can also help the joints, heal the gut, and more. Ingredients: 4 lbs of beef bones 2 onions quartered with the skin left on 2 carrots, thickly sliced 2 celery sticks, thickly sliced 1 turnip, diced 2 bay leaves rosemary sage 6 pints of water 2 tbsp...