2 Estrella Publishing - The Front Porch magazine September 2022 Published by Estrella Publishing LLC, PO Box 6962, Goodyear AZ 85338. Additional copies and article reproductions can be obtained for a fee by contacting info@EstrellaPublishing.com Catherine Uretsky, Publisher and Editor 623.398.5541 info@EstrellaPublishing.com Al Uretsky, Publisher and Sales Executive 623.398.5541 info@EstrellaPublishing.com All contents © 2010-present day Estrella Publishing LLC. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in any form, in whole or part, without written permission from Estrella Publishing LLC is prohibited. Estrella Publishing accepts freelance contributions, there is no guarantee that materials will be used or returned. Some content is provided by Brandpointe. Estrella Publishing is not responsible for the views of contributing writers and assumes no responsibility for errors appearing within. Opinions expressed are those of the writers and not necessarily those of the Publisher or Advertisers. Estrella Publishing reserves the right to restrict all advertisement to their proper classification and to edit or reject any copy at its sole discretion. Neither this publication nor Estrella Publishing is an agent of or in any way affiliated with the associated Developer nor Homeowners Association, or any of their respective affiliates. This publication has not been approved by, sponsored by, or endorsed by the associated Developer nor Homeowners Association in any way. I N V I S A L I G N B R A C E S G I N G I V A L L A S E R T O O T H C O N T O U R I N G 3 - D I M A G I N G P I T T S 2 1 ( H O L L Y W O O D S M I L E ) Our Emotional Support Dog, Vader Specializing in:
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School is in full swing, but according to the weather, it’s still very much summer in Arizona!
If outdoor adventure is not your thing, consider checking out one of the Immersive Experience shows in Scottsdale. We’ve seen Van Gogh, Klimt, and Monet and all three have been amazing and very educational. The shows are in an air-conditioned building and there are plenty of trendy restaurants and sweet shops within walking distance. My favorites are Sprinkles Cupcakes, The Gelato Spot, and See’s Candies… although I don’t recommend hitting all three in the same day!
Christie Giannetto | Assistant Editor | The Front Porch Magazine
Welcome to your September edition!
See you on The Front Porch!
If you’re looking for something more budgetfriendly, aka free, check out the Arizona Bat Cave near 40th St and Camelback. If you go right at sunset, you can see thousands of Mexican freetailed bats emerge from their daytime shelter and head off to hunt for moths. It’s a bucket-list experience for sure!
After all, in the words of Eleanor Roosevelt, “The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.”
September is a great time to check out Grasshopper Point, Badger Springs, or the last of the Salt River tubing season. We’ve done all three this year and with all the rain we had during monsoon season, conditions have been fantastic! For details about Salt River tubing, check out the article in this month’s issue. If you need details or help planning another adventure, please reach out. I’m happy to share what I’ve learned after living here for twenty-one years.
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Another difference from other states is the mental healthcare power of attorney which helps avoid costly court intervention when there is mental illness, brain injury, dementia or powers of attorney, the court must give authority and a different attorney for the petitioner. After a court investigation, a hearing is held in open court—in about 45 days after a petition is filed.
hospital, your agent can arrange that for you. Different from other states, the Arizona allows you to authorize your health care agent to follow your instructions for burial or cremation. Otherwise, when there is no surviving spouse, all of the children or other family members may have to be consulted.
Time, money and privacy is saved by appointing an agent through healthcare powers of attorney.
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2. WATER SHOES - these are really a MUST as the bottom of the river is very rocky.
4. Some type of flotation device. Black inner tubes can be purchased on Amazon or at gas stations on the way out there. Other types of inflatables can work, but there are lots of shallow spots with rocks and submerged tree branches, etc., where they can get snagged. Tubes must be inflated ahead of time as there is no electricity
8. Snacks are optional. Coolers are allowed if they aren’t Styrofoam, but you’ll need a separate tube or flotation device for them.
9. Parking passes are required. You can get them at most gas stations in the area. The Walgreens on North Power Road is the last chance before the river. The cost is $8.00. We’ve been making this trip every year for almost a decade! If you’d like to join us next time, please reach out…tubing trips really are more fun with lots of people!
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3. SUNSCREEN, HAT, and SUNGLASSES - for everyone, including kids.
once you get to the parking lot!
5. A sheet or large towel for each tube - especially the black inner tubes as they get hot in the sun. A wet sheet or towel will keep you cool and provide a bit of a “bottom” for comfort (just make sure it is big enough to cover the 6.tube).WATER - one bottle PER PERSON PER HOUR on the river at a minimum.
1. LIFEJACKETS for kids and anyone who is not a strong swimmer. This is a river and there are currents.
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7. Alcohol is allowed, but you MUST have a DD because they set up DUI stings on the way out. Keep in mind that glass is not allowed and comes with a hefty fine if you get caught.
If you’ve never been tubing on the Salt River, I highly recommend planning a trip! My favorite part is seeing the wild horses, which are doing much better this year thanks to a nice rainy season. We always opt for the longer 3–4-hour trip. We don’t go with the company that provides tubes and shuttle buses. Instead, we go with a group of friends. It’s more fun, less expensive, and we can take kids of all ages. To plan a trip, you will need:
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The exhibition, Art at The Vista, featuring Ground Floor Artists, is open to the public Aug 24 through Oct 29 during regular Box Office hours. Future exhibitions include solo artist Dennis Kleidon, WHAM Art Association and the Dysart Festival of the Arts.
• Dec 3 - PAZ by Jácome Flamenco
• Nov 5 - BYU Young Ambassadors
• Jan 15 - West Valley Symphony
Featured on the cover: PAZ by Jácome Flamenco Internationally acclaimed flamenco duo Chris & Lena Jácome team up with musicians from Arizona Philharmonic to offer a unique and unforgettable Holiday experience entitled, “PAZ”. Peace (Paz) is frequently sought after, however, it can be elusive and challenging in its pursuit. Jácome Flamenco’s “PAZ” aspires to provide priceless glimpses of this grandest of human aims. May peace be with you.
• Oct 29 - Ofrenda: A Día de los Muertos Celebration
• Mar 4 - Amy Grant
• Mar 11 - Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass
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• Nov 19 - Croce Plays Croce
The Vista Center for the Arts is the cornerstone of arts and entertainment in Surprise, AZ serving the greater West Valley. Conveniently located near Loop 303, The Vista is an unmatched regional asset, and a prestigious arts and cultural destination. The state-of-the-art facility features 1,300 plush seats, theatrical sound and lighting, and boasts an impressive and expansive lobby for artist exhibitions and community gatherings throughout the year. Now entering its second full season of programming, The Vista draws audiences of all ages, enhancing the lives of residents and visitors alike. The 2022/2023 lineup features a variety of diverse performances including symphonic, theatrical, musical, international and educational shows!
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For the Topping: 5 C flour 2 C light brown sugar ½ C granulated sugar ½ tsp kosher salt 4 sticks unsalted butter, melted 1 T + 1-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Combine all ingredients and stir to blend well ~ set aside. For the Cake: 3 C flour 1 C granulated sugar 1 T + 1-1/2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp kosher salt
Spread cake mixture evenly in the bottom of the jelly roll pan ~ it should look sparse. Sprinkle all of the crumb topping over the cake and press lightly. Bake 35-40 minutes until cake rises and topping bakes into the dough. Remove from oven and cool slightly in the pan. Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar and cut into generous Submittedsquares. by Maureen Woods
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2 large eggs 1-1/4 C whole milk ½ C canola oil 1 T + 2 tsp pure vanilla extract Confectioner’s sugar for garnish Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease and lightly flour a 12x17x1 jelly roll pan. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in large bowl. Whisk eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla in separate bowl. Blend both dry and wet ingredients until moist ~ do not overmix!
Who doesn’t love the smell of cinnamon wafting from the oven ~ especially in the Fall! For any East Coast transplants, you’ll understand why this recipe looks like it has too much topping and not enough cake!! It’s perfect with your morning coffee, as an afternoon pick-me-up with a cup of tea, or packed into a tote to enjoy on the sidelines of the kids’ sporting events!
| REALTOR® | REAL Broker Home Sweet Home R E AC H O U T T O DAY ! The consultation is always FREE and without obligation You should know what your home is worth in today’s market! April 602.740.2313 Christie Giannetto | REALTOR® Christie@AZLifestyleTeam com SurpriseMatters.com
A buyers’ market is when there are more homes for sale than buyers looking to buy. When that happens, buyers have the negotiation power because sellers are more willing to compromise so they can sell their house. In a sellers’ market, it’s just the opposite. There are too few homes available for the number of buyers in the market and that gives the seller all the leverage. In that situation, buyers will do what they can to compete for the limited number of homes for sale.
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A neutral market is when supply is balanced and there are enough homes to meet buyer demand at the current sales pace. For the past two years, we’ve been in a red-hot sellers’ market because inventory has been near record lows. Conditions are still in your favor, though the market is cooling. If you work with an agent to price your house at market value, you’ll find success when you sell your house today. While buyer demand is softening due to higher mortgage rates, homes that are priced right are still selling fast. That means your window of opportunity to list your house hasn’t closed. If you’re ready to sell your house, connect with your local real estate specialist so you can start making your moves. by Christie Giannetto
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As there’s more and more talk about the real estate market cooling off from the peak frenzy it saw during the pandemic, you may be questioning what that means for your plans to sell your house. If you’re thinking of making a move, you should know the market is still anything but normal. Although the supply of homes for sale has been growing this year, there’s still a shortage of homes on the market. And that means conditions continue to favor sellers today. That’s because the level of inventory of homes for sale can help determine if buyers or sellers are in the driver’s seat.
Estrella Publishing - The Front Porch magazine September 2022 11 We tent to limit self-care to bubble baths and facemasks (and those are great) but self-care is so much more! Self-care is any way we take care of our mind, soul, body, and overall well-being. It’s a way to reconnect with ourselves meaning it can be absolutely anything you like. It also means that it can vary from person to person. In honor of September being national self-care awareness month, here are a few self-care ideas. I encourage you to try them and truly take your self-care seriously this month. • Take a nap • Get dressed up and take yourself on a date • Take a long shower with your favorite products • Go for a drive while playing your favorite songs • Watch your favorite show or try a new one • Spend time with nature • Make or buy your comfort food • Try Yoga • Go to a coffee shop and read your favorite book • Buy your favorite snacks and take yourself to the movies If these activities don’t seem ideal to you, try making your own list and saving it for later when you need it. Whatever it may be, make your self-care a priority this month! Submitted by Riley LeBlanc, Age 16 | Marley Park Resident Self Care September
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Graham was born at 8:41 a.m. on June 20th to Marley Park residents, Julia McMonigal and Lacondo Doss. He weighed in at 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19.75 inches long. Welcome to Marley Park, Graham!
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3. Encourage inventiveness in the kitchen
Fuel their creativity by putting them up to unexpected challenges with a time limit: Create a unique creature out of folding a piece of paper, see who can get through a scooter course the fastest or make up the silliest new lyrics to a favorite song.
5. Let them answer first If a problem arises that affects both of you, give your child the chance to weigh in first with a potential solution. Got turned around on a hike? Let them think through the best way out. Rip in their favorite jeans? Let them brainstorm creative fixes or research how to sew them.
Being purposeful about integrating moments of creativity can help your tween discover what gets them excited, even in the little pockets of time you have with them. Below are a few tips to help encourage your tween to think and act creatively this school year.
Tween years are typically when children become more curious and comfortable trying new things. Take advantage of this curiosity by trying new flavors and finding favorites together to help create common interests and encourage creativity in and outside the kitchen.
As your tween edges closer to their teen years, an upgrade to their room’s style may be in order as they transition from more adolescent colors and interests into more mature preferences. Let them dictate the style and work together to paint, curate and organize. With these tips, you’re providing your child opportunities to explore and learn more about themselves with you as their guide through the challenges of building a strong self-identity in the tween years. Good luck!
Tweenagers
not yet tried, just to give it a shot. Encouraging independent thinking in small ways helps build confidence and allows space for creative thinking.
6. Create challenges that get them thinking
The tween years can be incredibly tough to navigate. Between trying to figure out their passions, building friendships and keeping up with the demands of school, many selfdiscoveries happen. Help your tween explore their creative pursuits by giving them outlets and the support to try, fail, learn and discover.
4. Give them a ‘yes day’ Like the notable movie, carve out a day where your tween gets to dictate which creativefocused activities you do. A water balloon fight, a trip to a theme park, a concert that starts at 10 p.m. - it’s all fair game and can help open their world to new possibilities for their future.
7. Let them take a few risks Allow activitysignzone.theirthemrisksmoderatespacetweensyourthetotakethatgetoutofcomfortLetthemupforanthey’ve
8. Give their room a decor update
Role model the self-talk you want to see in your tween. Normalize mistakes and help them to overcome the fear of failure by instilling confidence-building mantras like “you can do hard things” into your everyday language. Share the challenges of your day and how you managed them, demonstrating how overcoming small and big tests is something we all can do.
1. Make the kitchen into a screen-free zone Every parent knows their kids’ first stop as soon as they get home from school will be the kitchen. Why not make yours a screen-free zone? That way, when your kids grab a snack, there’s greater room for open-minded thoughts, free of distraction.
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Estrella Publishing - The Front Porch magazine September 2022 15 Samurai Sudoku This samurai sudoku puzzle is a great way to engage the brain and help develop logic skills. To solve this Samurai puzzle use standard sudoku rules for every 9x9 grid: each digit from 1 to 9 can only appear once in every row, column and 3x3 box. Good Luck! Solutions are on our website www.EstrellaPublishing.com Samurai sudoku grid, symmetric, beginner No 16 Created: https://www.sudoku-puzzles-online.com 6 1 8 7 2 9 5 9 1 6 8 4 9 1 6 5 6 9 7 3 5 2 5 1 7 9 1 5 9 3 9 1 3 8 5 7 2 9 3 2 4 7 5 1 3 9 4 8 7 3 8 4 2 8 5 4 1 6 9 5 8 2 7 3 6 5 5 1 1 4 7 8 1 4 2 6 7 3 1 9 5 6 7 7 4 1 8 7 1 2 9 5 3 2 4 2 5 6 5 1 8 3 7 4 8 9 1 5 2 7 8 4 2 9 3 6 2 4 5 8 6 1 8 2 7 4 3 7 4 8 1 3 2 9 3 4 5 2 8 9 2 3 4 2 5 6 3 9 2 9 4 5 1 3 2 7 7 5 4 2 8 5 1 3 Samurai Sudoku Puzzle #16 This samurai sudoku puzzle is a great way to engage the brain and help develop logic skills. There are 5 overlapping grids with one unique solution. Each of 4 corners are shaded. To solve this Samurai puzzle use standard sudoku rules for every 9x9 grid: each digit from 1 to 9 can only appear once in every row, column and 3x3 box.
16 Estrella Publishing - The Front Porch magazine September 2022 More homes sold in Marley Park than any other agent since 2013!* Sold for $25k Over List Sold Price $750 000 Sq Ft 3,389 Lot Sq Ft 9,100 Amenities Pool THREE car garage 12765 N 145th Ave Sold for Full Price Sold Price $600 000 Sq Ft 3,303 Lot Sq Ft 6 360 Amenities THREE car garage 14329 W Voltaire Street * Information obtained from Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service Excludes new construction As of 1/1/21 Christie Giannetto | REALTOR® 602.740.2313 Christie@AZLifestyleTeam com SurpriseMatters.com Marley Park Homeowner and Real Estate Specialist SOLD IN MARLEY PARK by Christie Giannetto You are invited to contact me today for a FREE home value analysis 602.740.2313 CHRISTIE GIANNETTO REALTOR® Sold for $5k Over List Sold Price $480,000 Sq Ft 2,022 Lot Sq Ft .............................7 898 Amenities Pool 14884 W Georgia Dr Sold Price $750,000 Sq Ft 3,946 Lot Sq Ft 9,108 Amenities Pool ...........................FOUR car garage Sold 15429 W Surrey Dr Sold Price $425,000 Sq Ft 1,766 Lot Sq Ft ..............................7 287 Amenities Pool Sold for Full Price 14916 W Georgia Dr Sold Price $710,000 Sq Ft 3,468 Lot Sq Ft ...........................10 045 Amenities Pool FOUR car garage Sold for $10k Over List 15451 W Valentine St Homestead at Marley Park Sold for $30k Over List Sold Price $535,000 Sq Ft 2,090 Lot Sq Ft ...........................10 205 Amenities Pool 15228 W Alexandria Way Sold Sold Price $500,000 Sq Ft 1,907 Lot Sq Ft 9,789 Amenities Huge Lot 15239 W Bloomfield Rd Buyer & Seller represented by Christie G annetto Sold Price ...................$475,000 Sq Ft 2,104 Lot Sq Ft 8,540 Sold for $35k Over List 12667 N 152nd Dr Across from Founders Park! Buyer & Seller represented by Christie Giannetto Buyer represented by Christ e Giannetto Sold for $15k Over List Sold Price $535,000 Sq Ft 2 090 Lot Sq Ft 8,542 Amenities Pool .........................THREE car garage 15187 W Dahlia Drive Sold for Full Price Sold Price $580,000 Sq Ft 2,990 Lot Sq Ft 6,600 Amenities THREE car garage 15431 W Windrose Dr Under Contract List Price $545,000 Sq Ft 2 575 Lot Sq Ft 5,248 Amenities Owned Solar 14292 W Pershing St Homestead at Marley Park Under Contract List Price $460,000 Sq Ft 1,660 Lot Sq Ft 6,360 Fully Landscaped Backyard 14361 W Aster Dr Sold for Full Price Sold Price $580,000 Sq Ft 2 929 Lot Sq Ft 6,600 Amenities THREE car garage 15238 W Bloomfield Rd Coming Soon List Price Call for Info Sq Ft 3,219 Lot Sq Ft 8,138 Amenities THREE car garage 14785 W Voltaire St Homestead at Marley Park
