Scottsdale, AZ April 2020

APRIL 2020

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GOING GREEN

WITH KARMA

UPCYCLED DOG PALACES

NATURAL BEAUTY PRODUCTS

THE REAL ESTATE MARKET DOESN’T DICTATE YOUR RESULTS, THE REAL ESTATE TEAM YOU HIRE DOES!

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

APRIL 2020 PUBLISHER

Tammy Fellows | tammy.fellows@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Staci Hauk | staci.hauk@lifestylepubs.com

What a Wonderful World I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU, BUT SPRING IS MY FAVORITE SEASON AND I LOOK FORWARD TO IT ALL YEAR! It's when our beautiful city is in full bloom, the aroma of citrus blossoms begin to fill the air and the weather is absolutely perfect!

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We celebrate our glorious planet in April with Earth Day. What a wonderful month to embrace our world and spend some time outside. This is the perfect time to go out and explore - hike one of our beautiful mountain trails, go for a bike ride down the Scottsdale Greenbelt, take a long walk with your fur babies or sit out on your patio and enjoy the sunset.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Staci Hauk, Nadine Bubeck, Karen Stafford CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Lindsay Jenks Photography, Chris Bendet

In these difficult times, there are still many ways to enjoy our surroundings and relish in the outdoors.

While you’re out, take a moment to appreciate the gifts our world gives us each day.

How can you show your appreciation? Maybe you join a neighborhood cleanup or check out some new, sustainable brands popping up in our local boutiques. The April issue of Scottsdale Lifestyle is our "Green" issue and is filled with community stories and ideas to get you in the Earth Day spirit.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson AD MANAGER Chad Jensen

Thank you for all you do to keep Scottsdale clean and healthy. We wouldn’t be this wonderful city without each and every one of you doing your part. Happy Earth Day!

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

Be grateful, be kind and live well,

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2020 FEATURES 16 Mikel Kristi Natural and Effective Beauty Practices Tips for natural skincare that nourishes and protects.

18 Design for Dogs - an Eco-Friendly Charitable Event See the work of local architects with a passion for reusable matierials.

26 CertiStar; A Trusted Partner for Those with Food Allergies Eating out with food allergies can now be easier and safer.

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36 Habitat for Humanity Helps the Community and the Environment Community efforts and recycled materials couple for a great cause.

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Trend Setter

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Giving Back

22 DIY 30 Driver’s Notebook 34 Travel Destination 36 Inspired By 40 Healthy Lifestyle 45 Locals Only 48 Financial Buzz

GOOD TIMES

Concours in the Hills The 7th annual Gila River Hotels & Casinos Concours in the Hills, a Scuderia Southwest event, was held on Saturday, Feb. 8 for Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Disney Corporation delivered Ferrari P4 and Ford GT40 replicas for display and the event raised 1 million dollars for Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Car enthusiasts from across the Southwest showcased a record 1,052 collector and exotic vehicles.

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16th Annual Childhelp Drive the Dream Gala The 16th Annual Childhelp Drive the Dream Gala was held in February and has become a can’t miss event in the Valley. The event raises funds to support the lifesaving services provided to abused and neglected children while partaking in dinner, dancing, live auction and Fund a Need at the illustrious Phoenician Resort. GUDENSCHWAGER PHOTOGRAPHY/COURTNEY LIVELY PHOTOGRAPHY

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HonorHealth Foundation’s Honor Ball 2020 Raises $1.3 Million The 44th annual Honor Ball was held at the Camelback Inn’s Arizona Ballroom. More than 700 guests enjoyed a cocktail hour, followed by dinner and dancing. The special evening paid tribute to Jean and Curt Feuer for their relentless compassion and desire to make a difference in our community.

Local Icon Event Local Icon was an elevated shopping experience in a luxury local estate benefiting Childhelp. Hosted by Sage Aubrey, Jessica Wegner of NAKED REBELLION, Lindsay Cullum of CULLUM HOMES and Nicole Anders of NICOLE ANDERS EVENTS and in partnership with FAB FIT FUN, this event offered several high end vendors and an array of amazing products.

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AROUND TOWN complemented by additional co-productions, nine exciting and innovative local and national collaborations and partnerships and numerous new-work development programs.

ATC will partner with University of Arizona, ASU/Gammage, Herberger Institute of Design and Arts, Stray Cat Theatre, Tony Award-wining Tom Kirdahy Productions, Southwest Shakespeare Company, The Winding Road Theatre Ensemble of Tucson, Playwrights Center in Minneapolis and the fourth-largest music company in the world, BMG.

LOCAL JUICERY A PERFECT ROADTRIP STOP Local Juicery is a vibrant organic wellness cafe concept and online shop providing impeccably sourced plant-based foods that are deeply nurturing and satisfying. Founded by husband and wife duo, Summer and Mike Sanders, and inspired by their own personal healing stories, their goal was to create a community gathering space and help people across the country take health back into their own hands.

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NOTMYKID 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

For Spring 2020, Tommy Bahama has all the right looks to give you that island attitude for every

Tickets are selling fast for the 16th annual not-

occasion, every location. Comfort and style are a

MYkid gala! Founded by Debbie and Steve Moak

top priority in timeless, of-the-moment sportswear,

and Dr. Mark Rohde, and celebrating notMYkid's

swimwear and accessories for men and women. It’s

20 years of prevention education and outreach has

all about the Paradise Picks -- basics that are any-

been rescheduled from April 3 to Sept. 25 at The

thing but with lush color, texture play and feel good

Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch.

fits that make every moment feel like paradise.

Not only do your tickets support notMYkid's vital programs, but you are also supporting opportunities for new programs and growth in our commu-

LIVING SPACES DONATES NEW BED SETS FOR FOSTER CARE

nity. The event includes a hosted cocktail hour with

Living Spaces delivered the first 100 of 449

silent auction, dinner, live auction/program and

donated twin bed sets to Arizona Helping Hands

exciting live entertainment.

(AZHH) on Wednesday, February 12. Through its

The need for notMYkid programs have done noth-

nationwide Buy One, Give One initiative, a pledge

ing but grow over the past 20 years. notMYkid reaches

to donate one mattress set for a child in foster care

thousands of youth, family and educators every year.

for every customer who purchases a qualifying bed

ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY CHARGES INTO 54TH SEASON Arizona Theatre Company will launch its

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TOMMY BAHAMA SPRING AND SUMMER LOOKS

set during the sales period, the furniture store has donated more than 1,000 new twin bed sets over the last three years to the Safe Place to Sleep program.

54th season with Artistic Director Sean Daniel’s

PRESS COFFEE'S NEW ALLOCATION LINE

first fully chosen six-play Main Stage lineup

Taking a page from the wine world's playbook,

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Press' new coffee features the best beans in the

legend Reggie Jackson and the event will be held

world that will be available first to subscribers then

on October 3, 2020 at the JW Marriott Phoenix

sold in the cafes. But more importantly and what's

Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. This is rescheduled

so interesting is that these coffees are some of the

from the original date of April 4.

rarest and highest quality beans available - in the

Flo Rida will be the featured entertainer, joining

world. Specialty coffees are graded on a 100 point

16-year Emcee Reba McEntire, with several more

scale and these beans will be 92 points and higher.

musical guests to be announced.

Individual tickets for Celebrity Fight Night start at $1,500 - $10,000. To purchase tickets or to get more information on the event, please visit www.celebrityfightnight.org.

PADDY O’ FURNITURE ECO-FRIENDLY PATRIOT COLLECTION Paddy O’ Furniture, specializing in quality and stylish outdoor furniture, has introduced a new Patriot Collection which features chairs made of recycled milk cartons.

YOGA BACHELORETTE PARTIES WITH NICOLE ANNE YOGA

This innovative and sustainable seating option is

There’s a growing trend nowadays around the

manufactured in the U.S. from milk cartons collected

U.S. - and particularly here in yoga-loving, lulu-

throughout the country reducing the use of plastic in

lemon-filled Scottsdale - where brides-to-be and

furniture production. The Collection offers an eco-

their “hens” are choosing to have calm and relax-

friendly approach to outdoor seating and is available

ing, yoga-themed bachelorette parties at private

in a loveseat, sofa or lounger made to fit any lifestyle.

homes. One local company that specializes in

The collection is available at all six Valley locations.

offering these parties is mobile yoga company, Nicole Anne Yoga. A private yoga instructor can

CELEBRITY FIGHT NIGHT

be hired to teach for 60 or 90 minutes and the

Celebrity Fight Night hosts some of the biggest

session can include beautiful sound healing

stars every year. This event focuses on helping

and/or meditation as well. For more informa-

those who have been affected with Alzheimer’s

tion, call Nicole Anne Yoga at (847) 840-7277 or

and dementia, something that has touched us all in

visit www.nicoleanneyoga.com

one way or another.

For the 26th year, celebrities and professional athletes from all over the world will unite for an action-

ARIZONA LAW FIRM OFFERS A TEEN SAFE DRIVING SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST

packed evening filled with incredible live auction items

Every day, at least nine people die and 1,000 are

and musical performances by many of today’s hottest

injured in distracted driving crashes. For the second

stars. Proceeds raised will support the Alzheimer’s

year in a row, David Shapiro Law, PLLC, a plaintiff’s

and

Barrow

personal injury law firm in Scottsdale, is calling on high

Neurological Institute, as well as several other charities.

school students across Arizona to take a stand against

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AROUND TOWN The scholarship kicks off during Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April and encourages teens to leave their phones alone while driving to save lives. Owner and personal injury attorney, David Shapiro, has seen firsthand how distracted driving accidents have drastically altered people’s lives. He has partnered with the Motovate App to offer the Shapiro Safe Driving Scholarship to high school students who will have the chance to win a $10,000 scholarship.

David Shapiro Law services clients across Arizona who have been injured in car accidents, trucking accidents, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle collisions, and mass transit accidents.

To learn more and enter, visit shapiroscholarship.com. Contestants must be 16 to 21 years old who will attend a college, university or trade school immediately following high school graduation.

The contest runs April - November 1.

SPORTIQE OPENS DISTRIBUTION & SCREEN-PRINTING WAREHOUSE IN PHOENIX Sportiqe, the global lifestyle apparel brand known for its elevated basics and pro-athlete following, has opened its doors to an innovative, 30,000 squarefoot warehouse in Phoenix that will employ 30 new staff members.

The state-of-the-art facility enables Sportiqe to bring the brand’s decorating, labeling, finishing, distribution and fulfillment in-house (instead of outsourcing to other areas of the world).

A first-of-its-kind in Arizona, the ecofriendly environment is a rarity in the screen printing industry.

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TREND SETTER

mikel kristi natural and effective beauty practices PRODUCTS RICH IN NATURAL INGREDIENTS ASSIST IN GIVING YOUR SKIN A GENTLE GLOW AND EFFECTIVE OVERALL CARE. Founder of Mikel Kristi Skincare, Christy Hall began her line with these ideals in mind. Her focus was on restoring skin’s natural health and function, using plant-based ingredients that really work. Purity, sustainability and potency were key.

“When choosing products to recommend to clients, I became frustrated by the lack of potent, yet gentle skincare formulations. I saw a need to make professionally developed skincare available for everyone. Collaborating with industry experts, I began crafting the Mikel Kristi skincare line. A big thing I like to share is that everyone has the same skin function, so instead of focusing on a ‘skin type’ we’d be better off addressing the under-theskin changes we face with aging and our skin’s environment. At Mikel Kristi we don’t believe in “skin types” because our skin changes so frequently based on the environmental changes we put it through: sun UV damage/exposure, varying climates, stress, our diet, and pollution/toxins found in household products. We do believe in ‘skin conditions’ where our skin faces varying conditions as we undergo epidermis changes. Our mission at Mikel Kristi is to empower you to feel your most confident and beautiful. Our products are Leaping Bunny Certified, ethically sourced, clinically validated, and fragrance-free,” Hall said.

Christy Hall

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ARTICLE STACI HAUK PHOTOGRAPHY LINDSAY JENKS

THREE NATURAL SKINCARE PRACTICES PER MIKEL KRISTI SKINCARE: 1. EXFOLIATE/CLEANSE YOUR SKIN. One important thing people may not know about the skin’s natural cycle is that dry skin is caused not only by dehydration of the skin, but also by dead skin build up on the surface of the skin. Hall encourages natural exfoliation instead of Cleanser

continued moisturizing. Exfoliation will help the skin produce and retain moisture naturally.

Product of choice: Mikel Kristi Refreshing Botanical Wash was inspired by the heat of the Arizona desert. It’s a daily facial cleanser that refreshes, calms, cools, and gently exfoliates as it draws out and sweeps away impurities.

2. PROTECT YOUR SKIN. Vitamin C protects against the environmental stressors that your skin faces daily.

Stressors can be sun exposure, toxins found in everyday products, unhealthy diets, and overall mental health. We want to calm our body internally and externally to produce radiant looking skin. When Vitamin C is applied,

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the lightweight formula easily sinks into the skin, delivering visible anti-aging benefits while enhancing skin health and radiance. This defender nurtures and helps fortify the skin to be more resilient than ever.

Product of choice: Along with a sunscreen that contains Zinc Oxide, consider EltaMD UV Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 with a light tint for a bit of coverage.

3. LOOK FOR CLEAN INGREDIENTS. Make sure you’re selecting beauty products with an eye for high-quality, effective ingredients. Ingredients need to be able to penetrate, alter, and improve the function of the skin to enhance collagen production, exfoliation, hydration, and protection. These types of products are considered cosmeceuticals and not typically found over the counter at your local pharmacy or department store.

Look for product companies, like Mikel Kristi, that care about sustainability and safe ingredients that help and not harm you or the environment.

To read more about skin health and treatments to prevent signs of aging, Christy Hall shares details in her new book, “Your Beauty Advocate: A No-Nonsense

Vitamin C

Guide to Age Defying SkinCare.”

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GIVING BACK

Design for Dogs - an Eco-Friendly Charitable Event ARTICLE STACI HAUK | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

TWENTY

LOCAL

ARCHITECTS

AND

BUILDERS, INTERIOR

ENGINEERS, DESIGNERS

UPCYCLED TO CREATE “HAUTE” DOG HOUSES

+ The Pawsecco from Deutsch Architecture Group and The Weitz

FOR THE SIXTH ANNUAL DESIGN FOR DOGS

Company upcycled a wine barrel for its design. It creates a beautiful

COMPETITION ON FEB. 21 AT FACINGS OF

side to their wine bar themed doghouse.

AMERICA SHOWROOM IN SCOTTSDALE.

+ The Sonoran Summerhouse by Allen + Philp Partners used mate-

The competing professionals each designed,

rials from other projects that were originally considered “waste.” The

built and donated a swanky, functional pet pal-

blue Plexiglas panels were cut off from a larger project, the wood

ace to the Design for Dogs event, where the homes

slats are repurposed fence posts, and the metal supports were rem-

were displayed and auctioned off to benefit the

nants of materials from previous projects.

Arizona Animal Welfare League (AAWL).

+ The Downtown Dogtainer by Mackenzie Collier Interiors and

The money raised at this event helps AAWL put

Structurology used the cut-off pieces from other parts of project mate-

a roof over more than 4,000 homeless pets’ heads

rials for the corrugated metal to create their “shipping container” look.

every year at the state’s oldest and largest no-kill

+ Paradigm Shift Design used poured concrete and tempered glass,

shelter. The Arizona Animal Welfare League receives

along with coated steel, for its main structure. The durability of these

no tax or government funds, relying on community

materials will ensure this doghouse will last for decades, and not create

support to continue its crucial mission. Community

more waste in a landfill every few years due to planned obsolescence.

support at Design for Dogs by Facings of America

+ The LUX Lounge from FORM180 and Yamwood Foundry is made

has raised more than $100,000 for AAWL. This helps

entirely out of powder-coated steel instead of wood. Wood will even-

the nonprofit provide above and beyond medical

tually rot, but powder-coated steel will last decades without having

care, behavioral enrichment, and a positive place to

to be replaced.

allow for families to meet their potential dog or cat.

+ The Canine Cubed by Ware Malcomb & Sharp Construction only

In keeping with eco-friendly efforts, three main concepts that were at the forefront of many designs were reusability, durability, and waste reduction.

sourced wood from a local lumberyard that participates in hardwood reforestation for sustainable logging.

“We can only keep our doors open when our community believes in our mission and supports AAWL through events like Design for Dogs and community partners like Facings of America and the design teams,” said Michael Morefield, marketing and communications director at AAWL. “Facings of America donates their time and money, and all design teams donate their projects, so all proceeds go directly back to AAWL.”

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The Pawsecco

Sonoran Summerhouse

Luxe Lounge

Canine Cubed

Paradigm Shift Design

Downtown Dogtainer

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S H A R E S E C O - F R I E N D LY O U T D O O R I N S P I R A T I O N S ARTICLE STACI HAUK PHOTOGRAPHY LINDSAY JENKS

WITH SCOTTSDALE MOVING TOWARD AN ECO FRIENDLY MINDSET, LANDSCAPE DESIGNER AND HARDSCAPE SPECIALIST JAKE PLOCHER OF DESERT FOOTHILLS LANDSCAPE SHARES INNOVATIVE PRACTICES TO ALIGN WITH ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS HOMEOWNERS. “We now employ an irrigation system that offers flow control and a water monitoring system connected through the internet. It monitors flow dependent upon rain, sunshine and temperature.”

Due to the intuitive nature of the system, it is ideal for those who call Scottsdale home for only part of the year.

“The valves are set to water for the needs of each specific plant. If the water level is reached, the valve will shut off, alerting us to a leak. This means no high water bills.”

To compliment this eco-friendly system, are outdoor vignettes that use less water.

“Most of our plant material uses minimal water -- the colors and finishes offer a lush environment with smart backing and constant beauty.”

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THREE PLANTS TO ENHANCE YOUR E C O F R I E N D LY L A N D S C A P E

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YUCCA ROSTRATA

– a solid piece in

vignettes, these offer a whispy feel without constriction. Shimmery and alive with movement, these bushy headed blue toned plants can cast breathtaking shadows when lit properly.

ARGENTINE GIANT – A dark fleshed and meaty cactus, with the appearance of a

Yucca Rostrata

saguaro, these plants bloom throughout the spring with 12 inch flowers. They are also polished and shiny with a regal look.

PINK PENSTEMON: This plant is based with a perennial tidy and compact clump of green foliage that can skyrocket 3 feet into the air, capped with beautiful, bell-shaped pink blossoms that add mouthwatering color and a touch of magic in spring and fall. This plant is low maintenance, requiring little water or pruning and it will reseed itself each year.

“S c ot ts da l e h o m e ow n e r s as p i r e to b e u n i q u e .

T h e y’ r e a lways as k i n g f o r s o m e t h i n g b e yo n d yo u r n o r m a l l a n d s ca p e – t h e y wa n t t h at

Argentine giant

wow facto r . W e wo u l d n ’ t b e t h e m ast e r s o f m ag n i f i c e n t l a n d s ca p e j o b s a n d b e pav i n g t h e way f o r n e w d e s i g n s w i t h o u t S c ot ts da l e .”

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THE REAL ESTATE MARKET DOESN’T DICTATE YOUR RESULTS, THE REAL ESTATE TEAM YOU HIRE DOES!

Cactus Acres

10060 E Paradise Drive Scottsdale AZ 85260 4 Bedroom | 4.5 Bath | 4,059 Sqft | Offered at $1,650,000

Welcome to Paradise! Cactus Corridor Modern Farmhouse completely redesigned for today’s lifestyle! Over an acre with no HOA! Bring your horses and giddy on up to this exquisite contemporary! Phenomenal floor plan with floor to ceiling windows, exposed beams, and wood ceilings! Dramatic chef’s kitchen exposed to the greatroom all with views of the resort backyard! Inside the 4 bedroom, 4.5 baths brings privacy and flexibility with an additional office and exercise room off the master suite. The Sanctuary spa-like master bath will enlighten your every sense along with spacious his and her classy closets! A 6 stall barn, turn outs, tack room, hay storage and arena gives you all you need both for you and your horses. Tack room could also be converted into a guest casita as it has a full bath. Plenty of space to add a massive RV Garage for all your toys!

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BABS BLOOM

Senior Partner REALTOR® Andrew@BVOLuxury.com

Director of Marketing Director of Client Care Barbara@BVOLuxury.com

AUSTIN BLOOM Director of Expansion REALTOR® Austin@BVOLuxury.com

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I WANTED TO HELP MYSELF AND OTHERS LIKE ME HAVE EASIER AND SAFER DINING EXPERIENCES. —CERTISTAR FOUNDER SHANDEE CHERNOW

EATING OUT WITH FOOD ALLERGIES CAN BE A

situation and it was clear that the problem of food allergies in the

DAUNTING TASK INSTEAD OF A PLEASURABLE

culinary industry wasn’t being addressed properly.

EXPERIENCE, KEEPING THOSE WITH SEVERE FOOD

“I wanted to help myself and others like me have easier and safer

ALLERGIES AT BAY WHEN IT COMES TO EATING OUT.

dining experiences. Using my background in computer science and

Shandee Chernow understands this dilemma firsthand.

data solutions, I figured out that it was just a big data problem involv-

Her struggles with food allergies began at age 28.

ing the cross-referencing of food allergies with recipes, ingredient and

“I was selling software and part of my job involved net-

cooking instructions. I was in a unique position to develop a solution for

working with clients over food and drinks. I didn’t want the

the entire hospitality industry to be able to serve food-allergic guests in

topic of allergies to become the focus of conversations with

an easier and safer way, thus came the introduction of CertiStar in 2017.”

clients, so I would go to the restaurant early and discuss my

Most of the tools used by restaurants handle one allergy at a time

allergies with the server. I’ve had so many experiences with

and only consider the top 8 allergens in the US. Since there are over 170

how restaurants handle my food allergies and most of the

different foods that have caused food allergic reactions, and upwards

time finding safe dining options is a struggle.”

of 30% of food allergic people have multiple allergens, these tools are

With 32 million Americans living with food allergies, Chernow knew she wasn’t the only one going through this

insufficient. CertiStar aims to help restaurants easily handle any food allergy situations that they encounter.

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CERTISTAR (CONTINUED)

THE RESOURCES WE PROVIDE RESTAURANTS ARE IMPACTING THE FOOD ALLERGIC COMMUNITY EVERY DAY. CertiStar Founder, Shandee Chernow with Brian Becker from Chompie's + Oscar's Pier 83 Owner, Ron Shekan

CertiStar is user friendly; the guest can simply enter their individual

ingredient, and possible areas of cross-contamination. We also

allergy or combination of allergies into the platform at any partnered

minimize loose ends in the kitchen as accurately as possible and

restaurant. The platform then has a process of complex logic that

help the restaurant team’s to streamline their operations, allowing

happens in the background to determine an individualized menu

them to ultimately turn tables faster, which puts more money in

specifically for that guest. The items on the restaurant’s menu are

their pockets. Our mission is to give both the food allergic guests

separated stoplight style into green, yellow and red. The green items

as well as restaurant owners greater peace of mind in the overall

are considered to be allergen friendly choices while the yellow require

dining out experience.”

some modification and the red options should be avoided. A complete

CertiStar has partnered with several restaurants in the Valley

and accurate list of approved options for the guest is provided and that

including Chompies, Oscar’s Pier 83 and Joe’s Real BBQ. All

person can even order items in multiple categories, like appetizers and

have seen amazing results with revenue, operations, and cus-

desserts. Once a customer has a positive experience dining out, they

tomer experience.

will be inclined to share the experience amongst the community and create additional loyal fans for the restaurant.

Chernow says she has lofty goals in this new year to bring CertiStar to a variety of industries, “We’ve worked with schools and have plans

“The resources we provide restaurants are impacting the food

to partner with national and global organizations in the hospitality

allergic community every day. CertiStar’s data-based software

and cruise line industry. I want those with food allergies, wherever

creates an additional layer of safety as we examine every recipe,

they are based, to have more options and safer places to dine.”

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Besides a more modern look, weight has been reduced by more

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+ FINE DINE One of the most enjoyable parts about staying at an all-inclusive is eating. Le Blanc takes your taste buds on quite a dance, offering a variety of dining options: seafood, French, Italian, Asian, and more. (In fact, it features the only Lebanese restaurant in the entire Baja Coast.) Choose between an array of ceviche at The Ocean, the property’s ocean front eatery, or opt for a multi-course tasting menu at the fancy French restaurant. + SWIM + SIP The property itself is an oasis of relaxation, draped in plenty of pools, hot tubs, lounge beds, and more. Spend your mornings walking the beach, and your days resting poolside and downing daquiris via the swim-up bars.

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AFFORDABILITY ISSUES CAN SEEM UNLIKELY IN THE THRIVING COMMUNITY OF SCOTTSDALE, BUT THE TRUTH IS THAT AFFORDABILITY ISSUES ARE HITTING ALL MAJOR AMERICAN CITIES. Arizona, once known for cheaper land and affordable living, is now closer to places like Los Angeles and Seattle in terms of rising rents and skyrocketing home sale prices. Middle income earners and working class families are being squeezed out of areas where they live and work. So in addition to helping Arizona families that might not qualify for traditional home loans, Habitat for Humanity is committed to affecting affordable home repairs in three Valley locations: The Canyon Corridor (homes around GCU’s main campus), Victory Acres in Tempe, and Central City South which is directly south of Downtown Phoenix.

This year, Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona is celebrating 35 years of building homes, communities and hope in the Valley of the Sun. Like a seedling, the idea that became Habitat for Humanity first grew from the fertile soil of a community in Georgia. It was on the farm that Clarence Jordan and Millard and Linda Fuller developed the concept of “partnership housing.” The concept centered on those in need of adequate shelter working side by side with volunteers to build decent, affordable houses. Since then, the Habitat model of community building and reinvestment has reached into other areas as well, including Arizona.

“With the help of generous donors, sponsors and thousands of volunteers, we’ve been privileged to build more than 1,150 homes, affect more than 2,500 repairs and improve the shelter situation for more than 3,500 Arizona families.” says President and CEO, Jason Barlow.

Barlow shares that Habitat is known for simply building houses to give away. However that is far from the truth. “We partner with Arizona families who put in hundreds of hours of sweat equity helping build their homes and their neighbors’ homes and then they pay back an affordable mortgage. We then direct those funds back into the community.”

Commitment to the community does not stop at providing affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity is heavily focused on environmental assistance as well.

Habitat ReStores can be found in five Valley locations, and are open to the public. These facilities serve as a new front door for those who want to support Habitat by donating or purchasing gently used homes goods. Once known as more of a home-improvement thrift store, Habitat ReStores now carry furniture, flooring and discounted appliances – many scratch and dent, but still under factory warranty.

As part of this charter, Habitat ReStores also greatly reduce the amount of unwanted items that are simply thrown away. Donated couches, sinks, cabinets, office furniture, lighting and even paint, can all be salvaged and recycled through the Habitat ReStores and sold to home improvement enthusiasts at a discount. To date Valley Habitat ReStores have kept more than 30 million pounds out of local landfills and all proceeds go to support Habitat’s ongoing mission of building homes, communities and hope.

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“WITH THE HELP OF GENEROUS DONORS, SPONSORS AND THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS, WE’VE BEEN PRIVILEGED TO BUILD MORE THAN 1,150 HOMES, AFFECT MORE THAN 2,500 REPAIRS AND IMPROVE THE SHELTER SITUATION FOR MORE THAN 3,500 ARIZONA FAMILIES.”

BLUEPRINTS & BLUE JEANS GALA Celebrate 35 years of giving a ‘hand up’ at the ‘Blueprints & Blue Jeans Gala’ which is currently being rescheduled, given recent health events. Your volunteer support and sponsorship are greatly appreciated and will be utilized as intended when the event is rescheduled. The event benefits the aging-in-place program, providing home repairs and renovations for seniors.

The event will consist of a social hour, silent auction, dinner, live auction and special guests.

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UNDERSTAND WHAT’S IN YOUR FOOD FOR MINDFUL EATING

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T H I N K O U T S I D E T H E S C A L E . T R Y TA K I N G N O T E OF HOW YOUR FOOD MAKES YOU FEEL AFTER Y O U E AT I T. I T ’ S E A S I E R T O M A K E H E A LT H Y CHOICES WHEN YOU CAN FEEL THE DIFFERENCE!

nutrition MINDFUL EATING MEANS KNOWING WHAT IS IN YOUR FOOD, HOW IT IS AFFECTING YOUR BODY AND TAKING THE TIME TO FULLY APPRECIATE THE NUTRIENTS AND FLAVORS YOU ARE TAKING IN. Whether or not you are trying to lose, gain or maintain weight, reading labels and understanding nutrition facts will help you make better choices for your body and ultimately feel better in your day-to-day.

PROTEINS Protein makes you feel full longer. If you eat a meal with little protein, you’ll feel hungry again pretty quickly, and it can be discouraging. But you don’t have to eat a huge steak to get enough protein. You can find it in cheese, nuts, seeds, spinach, eggs, avocados, broccoli, hummus, lentils—the list goes on and on! Mindful eating means taking note of how hungry you feel and eating enough protein to satisfy that hunger in a way that will last.

C A R B O H Y D R AT E S Carbohydrates are not your enemy. But, it is important to pay attention to how you feel when you eat them. If you eat a lot of carbs in one sitting, it can cause your blood sugar to spike, and when it drops back down, you can feel lethargic and maybe even irritable.

By spreading your carbohydrate intake throughout your day and always pairing it with a protein, you can help your body regulate your blood sugar more effectively and feel more alert all day long.

F AT S Fats also help slow carbohydrates down so they don’t instantly turn into sugar in your bloodstream. Fats are important for energy, and it’s especially important to eat the right kinds of fats for your brain. For better concentration and memory, try to incorporate foods like salmon, avocados, nuts, seeds and olive oil.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE (CONTINUED) While nutritionists can recommend average nutrient intake percentages for a population, those might not be entirely accurate for your body and what you need. If you don’t enjoy calculating and counting

read

labels

every single gram you eat, you can just start with the recommended guidelines and make adjustments based on how you feel each day. If you are groggy and sluggish mid-day, look at how many carbohydrates you had in your lunch and see if you want to change anything about your lunch tomorrow. Here’s how to read nutrition labels so you can better keep track and know what you are eating.

Serving sizes can be confusing if you don’t know what an ounce of that food looks like. Look at “Servings Per

The number of calories per

Container” and divide that

serving doesn’t mean that’s

container into however many

how many calories you should

portions it says. Now you know

eat at a time. It’s just telling you

that the nutrition facts on the

how many are in that particular

label will be accurate for every portion you separated out.

food. If you are eating a package of nuts as a snack, and you are not eating anything else with it, you may need a couple of packages to eat as many calories as you want for that snack. It’s not wrong to eat multiple servings! Focus on what your body needs.

You need a variety of vitamins in your day, so check the percentages and make sure you are getting lots of different nutrients. Vitamin C is great, but it is possible to have too much Vitamin C and neglect Vitamin A. Calcium and iron are important for strength and to avoid injuries, so make sure you get enough of those each day as well. An easy trick is to try eating a vegetable of every color each day.

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Carbohydrates are broken down by dietary fiber and sugar. To feel fuller longer and to have a clear mind and avoid getting foggy, choose carbohydrates, such as wild rice, that have more dietary fiber and less sugar.

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BEING THE LIGHT IN DARK TIMES ARTICLE STACI HAUK With the recent onset of the Coronavirus becoming a part of our everyday lives, sparks the hope that our community can band together

Home-field advantage.

and create a safe haven filled with kindness and patience.

Remembering first and foremost that this situation is temporary is key. Let’s all look ahead to brighter days, filled with the events and social gatherings that Scottsdale is known for. Whether it be an art show or a day at the theater, we can all focus on the future and how Scottsdale will

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healthy lifestyle options and other positive news we enjoy bringing to the community each month.

Let’s use this time to find ways to be the light. Take a hike with your family on one of our many gorgeous trails, order takeout or delivery from the abundance of delicious restaurants we have right in our own backyards, set up an art studio in a local park and let your kids be creative, or simply reach out to those struggling and bring the ideals of charity to your neighborhood.

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pages of online material, make it a priority to keep everything digital. Whether it is sending out information via email or taking notes online, there are plenty of ways to use less paper. Not only is this great for our planet, but electronically stored documents can be more easily searched which helps with organization.

WITH EARTH DAY COMING UP, MANY OF US THINK OF WAYS TO MAKE OUR

USE ECO-FRIENDLY OFFICE SUPPLIES

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it, include a set of glassware to replace plastic bottles and consider ditching those plastic straws.

REUSE MATERIALS Make it a goal to save and reuse materials from large meetings or conferences. Rather than using disposable sticker name tags, consider refillable name badges on lanyards or clips that can be turned in at the end of a session. This is better for the environment and your bottom line as well.

UTILIZE WORKING FROM HOME AND VIRTUAL MEETINGS Commuting to and from work takes a heavy toll on our environment. Talk with your boss about working from home at least one day a week to cut down on fuel emissions or look for a carpooling partner. Additionally, rather than flying everyone in for that next strategy meeting, explore using videoconferencing to loop in those who work virtually. This saves time, expense and reduces your carbon footprint.

These are just a few easy changes you can make to create a “green” movement in the office that can have a positive impact on the environment.

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Mike’s contacts and long-time relationships are invaluable in selling luxury homes and his marketing budget dwarfs that of his competitors. Mike, combined with Walt Danley’s experience in selling over $3 billion worth of the Valley’s luxury homes and Christie’s international network, provides an unrivaled formula for success. Mike Domer is the distinguishable choice for those considering buying or selling a luxury home. Contact Mike for a free consultation or market evaluation.

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FEBRUARY 2020 TOP 15 SCOTTSDALE HOME SALES ADDRESS

SALE PRICE

BD

BA

SF

$/SF

10625 E WINGSPAN WAY

$8,000,000

6

7.5

9,648

829.19

41943 N STONE CUTTER DR

$3,850,000

4

4.5

5,447

706.81

20084 N 103RD ST

$3,770,000

5

6.5

7,012

537.64

9701 E HAPPY VALLEY RD 9

$3,550,000

6

7.5

11,654

304.62

9138 E ANDORA HILLS DR

$3,550,000

4

4.5

5,750

617.39

10500 E LOST CANYON DR 21

$3,500,000

4

5.5

7,120

491.57

9290 E THOMPSON PEAK PKWY 467 $3,400,000

4

4.5

5,739

592.44

11386 E HEDGEHOG PL

$3,325,000

5

8

8,918

372.84

22060 N 89TH ST

$3,000,000

5

5.5

5,745

522.19

9745 E BAJADA RD

$2,900,000

4

4.5

7,274

398.68

10182 E PHANTOM WAY

$2,750,000

6

6.5

6,067

453.27

10963 E WINTER SUN DR

$2,650,000

3

3.5

4,358

608.07

9820 E THOMPSON PEAK PKWY 601 $2,470,000

6

5.5

6,215

397.42

10040 E HAPPY VALLEY RD 304

$2,455,000

5

5.5

5,639

435.36

9290 E THOMPSON PEAK PKWY 408 $2,417,500

5

5.5

5,845

413.60

FEATURED LISTINGS

Merit Crossing • 4 Acres • 9,377/sf • 5 Car • $3,995,000

Estancia Golf Club • Near New • 7,538/sf • $3,995,000

Desert Highlands • 5 Acres • 9,346/sf • 6 Car • $2,999,900

Silverleaf • 4 BD • 4.5 BA • 4,649/sf • $1,995,000

Merit Crossing • 15,534/sf • 3.4 Acres • 12 Car • $5,900,000

Troon Windy Walk • 6 Acres • 8,800/sf • $5,400,000

Silverleaf • 9,174/sf • Guest House • Views • $5,499,000

Silverleaf • Country French • 13,413/sf • $9,750,000

Silverleaf • 9,300/sf • Inner Courtyard • $5,495,000

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Silverleaf • New • 7,700/sf • Forever Views • $6,495,000

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