North Peoria, AZ December 2022

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December 2022 PUBLISHER

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

December— Holiday & Giving

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Susan Lanier-Graham susan.lanier-graham@citylifestyle.com ACCOUNT MANAGER S

Jen David | jen.david@citylifestyle.com Andrew Manuel | andrew.manuel@citylifestyle.com STAFF PHOTOGR APHER

Christine Andert—Picture Lady Photography LLC Christine@picture-lady.com

The holidays are here, and as the spirit of the season is among us, we often try to replicate what made the season feel so magical to us in our youth. The traditions we set for our own families often mirror some of what we experienced as a child, whether it is the smells, the sounds, the light, the holiday activities or a combination of it all that best reflects that experience.

My favorite thing about the North Peoria area is the unique ways each neighborhood celebrates and decorates. Whether you live in West Wing, Stetson Hills, Arrowhead Lakes, The Meadows, Blackstone, or anywhere else we distribute this magazine, your neighborhood has a unique holiday vibe and characteristic. In my neighborhood, many of us string lights from a point on the rooftop, cascading them down in a bright tree formation. It’s a simple yet bold statement that a yard doesn’t have to be big to express the holiday spirit. What are some of the traditions forming in your community?

This month, we wanted to highlight the season's magic and what our city has to offer that helps spread holiday cheer. We wanted to share what our area offers this holiday season for entertainment and ways to give back.

While this season can be beautiful for some, it can be painful and lonely for others, especially those who have recently lost a loved one. In the true spirit of the season, let’s take care of those in our community who need assistance or are alone. My hope for you this season is that you feel love and peace and that we all remember to take care of each other extending grace, empathy and love.

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10 Holiday Decorating Finds

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Lifestyle Letter

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Decor Trends

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Maker’s Studio

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Must See

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Financial Buzz

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Giving Back

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Inspired By

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Culinary Creations

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Events

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Our Town

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Realty Report

Where to Find Your Decorating Needs for the Holidays

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Utah’s Ultimate Winter Escape

22 End of Year Bookkeeping

Daniela Gheorghita of dA Bookkeeping Lays Out Critical End-of-Year Bookkeeping Tasks

26 Giving Back

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Photography: Janie Jones Photography LeAnn Parker, stylist and owner of SilvertoothHome.com shares her throw-back passion for salt dough art. Photographed by Janie Jones Photography (JanieJonesPhotography.com), we hope these inspire you to create nostalgic ornaments for your tree.

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Decorating WHERE TO FIND ALL YOUR DECORATING NEEDS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

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It's always fun to track decorating trends. Each year, the holiday season from November through New Year's brings fun new trends as homeowners look for creative and inspirational ways to decorate. We tracked down a few top decorating trends for 2022 and searched for the hot spots in the West Valley where you can pick up some great items for decorating your home this holiday season.

WE SEE SEVERAL MAJOR TRENDS THIS SEASON: • Neutrals and naturals • Items collected in nature • Nostalgic Christmas items • Metallics featuring gold or rose gold • Bright, traditional Christmas colors • Non-traditional colorful accents We’ll break these down for you and help you achieve these trending looks for your holiday while ensuring your home feels comfortable and embraces your own unique traditions.

NEUTRALS & NATURALS ABOUND One of the biggest trends for this holiday season is the use of natural colors. Imagine walking in the woods on a snowy Christmas morning. To decorate with this theme, you can add these elements: • Flocked trees that appear snow-laden • Pinecones and natural foliage • Greenery • Rustic ornaments • White and pale gold elements • White candles and lanterns This is also a great way to incorporate items collected in nature.

Pick up a few pinecones under the trees if you’re in Flagstaff before the holidays. Add these to a white dish and tuck in some greenery.

Alternatively, craft stores sell pinecones and greenery.

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A NOSTALGIC CHRISTMAS The holidays are a time for recreating special memories.

One way to get that feeling is to incorporate those nostalgic touches. Signatures Invitations & Gifts in Arrowhead has several Christmas trees filled with nostalgic ornaments. You might find an old Ford pickup or a Santa ornament reminiscent of the early 1900s.

Items with black and white checks are also popular and nostalgic. You can find plenty of fun, nostalgic items. A great trend you’ll see at all the local boutiques is decorating with adorable gnomes for the holidays.

LOTS OF COLOR! A big trend this holiday season is to embrace color. While this is the opposite of the neutrals and naturals, it is definitely popular. Metallics bring some fun sparkle to the 2022 holiday season. Especially gold. You can bring in colorful ornaments, decorative accents in the room, shiny ribbons and pillows.

An unusual trend is the use of non-traditional colors such as pink, purple, turquoise or bright green. Fun colors signify the joviality of the season, so don’t hesitate to embrace this fun new trend.

WHERE TO FIND HOLIDAY DÉCOR We scoured the West Valley to find some of the best holiday décor. Each of these boutiques is ready to serve you with the latest trends along with those traditional, nostalgic Christmas decorative items.

• 85 Local (85LocalAZ.com), 8271 W Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Ste 104, Peoria • Robyn’s Nest (RobynsNestHome.com), 24650 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria • Signatures Invitations & Gifts (ShopSignatures.com), 20211 N 67th Avenue, Arrowhead

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Salt dough, or dough art as we refer to it in our family, is a simple yet beautiful way to adorn spaces around the holidays. Using salt dough is an old tradition, but one that has made a comeback recently. And for a good reason—it requires only three ingredients, but the festive end product will last for years.

I love that old traditions can live throughout the decades as we find ways to reinvent them with current-day trends.

That is precisely what I did here with these lovely Snowflake Salt Dough Ornaments. I hope you follow along to make some yourself this holiday season and start a new tradition with your family and friends.

SALT DOUGH RECIPE *Makes about 12 ornaments

SUPPLIES NEEDED • Rolling Pin • Cookie Cutters (optional) • Plastic or Metal Straw • Cookie Sheet • Parchment Paper • Lettered Stamps • Acrylic Sealer • Bakers Twine

INGREDIENTS • 1 cup All Purpose White Flour • ½ cup Table Salt • ½ cup Water (give or take) • 4 oz White Acrylic Paint

DIRECTIONS 1. Mix flour and salt.

2. Add ¼ cup water and paint (if you want white dough, otherwise you may leave it out). Stir to mix. If needed, slowly add more water until you reach a pizza dough consistency.

3. Remove the dough from the bowl and knead on a floured surface until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Add more flour if too sticky, and add more water if too dry.

4. To make ornaments, use a rolling pin to roll dough to ½- to ¼-inch thick. Use a cookie cutter to create snowflake shapes.

5. Use a straw to poke a hole at the top of each snowflake to allow a space to thread your twine after baking.

6. Place ornaments on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for 2 hours until dry. Flip ornaments every 30 minutes for a faster bake.

7. Once cooled, add decorative touches with lettered stamps, acrylic paint or Sharpie markers.

8. Finally, spray one side of the ornament with an acrylic seal.

Let dry, flip and spray the other side.

9. Once dried thoroughly, thread twine through the hole created before baking. Hang them from your tree or add them to your gift boxes as gift tags.

For more DIYs and seasonal styling ideas, visit me at silvertoothhome.com. Happy Holidays!

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ARTICLE BY MIMI SLAWOFF | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DEER VALLEY RESORT

Park City, a former silver mining boom town, is 32 miles southeast of downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. Nestled in Utah’s Wasatch Range, Park City is home to two world-class ski resorts—Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain.

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PARK CITY Park City, incorporated in 1884, has a population of about 8,400. It has a laid-back mountain town atmosphere but with gourmet dining and shopping at your fingertips. And while it has many outdoor activities year-round, winter brings unparalleled snow conditions for fun, on and off the slopes. It was host to the 2002 Winter Olympics.

In addition to skiing, there’s snowshoeing, snowmobiling, horse-drawn sleigh rides and many other activities to enjoy the winter wonderland. And if you’re a thrill seeker, you can ride a bobsled down the 2002 Olympic track at the Utah Olympic Park.

But the town’s beating heart is Historic Main Street, a lively gathering place. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Main Street is especially enchanting in winter when snow blankets the Victorian buildings, which house restaurants, bars, boutiques, art galleries and other establishments.

You can take a gin-making class at Alpine Distilling and bring home your bottled gin.

Main Street is also the hub for year-round festivals and events. Most notable is the annual Sundance Film Festival in January. If you’re in town over the holidays, check out the annual Snow Globe Stroll featuring nine life-sized snow globes along Historic Main Street, on display through Jan. 4, 2023.

Not surprisingly, Main Street is also popular for après-ski gatherings.

APRÈS-SKI The Spur Bar and Grill: Enjoy wings, burgers and brick oven pizza along with wine, beer and cocktails. Nightly live music makes this a fun hangout.

No Name Saloon: Choose from a wide selection of buffalo burgers, hoof-less burgers (turkey or veggie), sandwiches and beer.

Old Town Cellars: Relax at the private-label winery with a glass or two of wine.

Alpine Distilling: Savor creative gin and whiskey cocktails.

High West Distillery: Head straight from the slopes to this ski-in/ski-out distillery.

NON-SKI ACTIVITIES Experience Park City’s natural winter playground with exhilarating activities available through adventure companies.

Summit Meadows Adventures: Enjoy scenic views of the Wasatch Mountains via guided snowmobile tours on groomed trails.

All Seasons Adventures: Explore the backcountry on snowshoes or cross-country skis or go on a dogsledding adventure.

Historic Main Street. Photo courtesy Visit Park City

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Deer Valley is a ski-only resort

Deer Valley's signature turkey chili

DEER VALLEY RESORT With over 2,000 acres of skiable terrain across six mountain peaks, the upscale Deer Valley Resort (DeerValley.com) is a skier’s paradise. It’s a ski-only resort that pampers guests with first-class service from top to bottom.

Ski valets at the base loading zone help unload gear and navigate you to where you want to go. Ski lodges provide free overnight ski storage and complimentary shuttles between accommodations and the town, about a mile away.

That leaves more time to explore the mountain with 21 chairlifts, 103 ski runs and six bowls. If you’re new to the resort, and an intermediate or expert skier, consider joining one of the four free guided mountain tours.

Love tree skiing? Deer Valley has over 900 acres of glade skiing through aspen groves—and what a way to experience Utah’s signature powder. Locals favor Ontario Bowl, Sunset Glade and Triangle Trees.

Designated kids’ adventure zones have fun names like Quincy’s Cabin (an actual cabin with a stuffed animal inside), Bucky’s Backyard and Ruby’s Roost.

No doubt by now, you’re ready for a break—for food and a drink, that is. Situated atop Flagstaff Mountain, Cushing’s Cabin is a popular stop for hot chocolate and Deer Valley’s signature turkey chili. Or kick back in one of the day lodges—Snow Park, Silver Lake or Empire Canyon.

APRÈS SKI AND DINING IN DEER VALLEY Stein Eriksen Lodge’s Champions Club: This family-friendly spot has a bar and a large entertainment center.

Montage Deer Valley Veuve Yurt: Sip French bubbles that pair perfectly with caviar, charcuterie, smoked fish and other gourmet bites.

Fireside Dining: Relax over a cozy, four-course dinner. For extra fun, ride in a horse-drawn sleigh to the restaurant.

Troll Hallen: Satisfy hunger with the signature Stein’s Burger and garlic cheese fries.

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PARK CITY MOUNTAIN With more than 7,300 acres of terrain for skiing and snowboarding, 330 trails, 42 lifts and six terrain parks, Park City Mountain (ParkCityMountain.com) is the largest ski resort in the US. There are two main base lodges— Park City Mountain Village and Canyons Village. Both base areas have dedicated learning areas.

You can also access Park City Mountain via the iconic Town Lift on Historic Main Street. The Quicksilver Gondola connects Park City Mountain to Canyons, making it possible to ski or ride the entire mountain in one day. But allow yourself at least two days to enjoy the vast terrain.

In the pedestrian-friendly Canyons Village, hop on the Orange Bubble Express chairlift, which has heated seats and a plastic windshield.

PARK CITY MOUNTAIN DINING Mid Mountain Lodge & Public House: When it’s time to refuel, stop for a bite and local history at Mid Mountain Lodge, a renovated 19th-century ski-in/ski-out miner’s boarding house.

Cafeteria-Style Dining On-Mountain: Refuel at one of the quick-service cafeteria-style restaurants, including Summit House, Miners Camp, Cloud Dine, Red Pine Lodge and Sun Lodge.

Lookout Cabin: Fine dining restaurant with incredible mountain views. Serves lunch daily with a full-service bar and wine list.

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End of Year Bookkeeping ARTICLE BY SUSAN LANIER-GRAHAM | PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTINE ANDERT

Daniela Gheorghita of dA Bookkeeping Talks about Critical End-of-Year Bookkeeping Tasks

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Daniela Gheorghita

We recently sat down with Daniela Gheorghita, owner of dA Bookkeeping (dABookkeeping.com) in Peoria, to talk about critical bookkeeping tasks that small business owners need to handle during December.

NPL: BEFORE WE JUMP INTO BOOKKEEPING, CAN YOU TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF? Gheorghita: I am 27 years old. Originally from Romania, I moved to Peoria three years ago. After completing my bachelor's degree in economic studies and with more than seven years of experience in the financial industry, I decided to open dA Bookkeeping in 2021.

It has been a blessing and an amazing adventure. I get to know incredible people. I particularly love working with small business owners.

NPL: WHAT DO YOU LOVE TO DO WHEN YOU'RE NOT CRUNCHING NUMBERS? Gheorghita: I love baking, hiking, running, cycling and reading. I am extremely social, love to learn new things, and am a risk taker.

NPL: NOW, LET'S TURN TO BOOKKEEPING. HOW IMPORTANT IS IT FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS TO TAKE STOCK OF THEIR BOOKS DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER? Gheorghita: Whether you work with a qualified bookkeeper or you are organizing the books by yourself, you need to make sure that you complete some essential tasks at the end of the year to ensure the accuracy of your final reports.

NPL: CAN YOU OUTLINE THOSE CRITICAL TASKS FOR US? Gheorghita: Here are the critical tasks that every small business owner needs to complete at the end of the year.

1. Update Inventory. If you are the type of business that sells products and carries inventory, make sure you are making a final end-of-year count to ensure the inventory registered in your accounting software perfectly matches the inventory you have on hand.

2. Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. It is extremely important to run an Aging AR and Aging AP report at least once a month to see exactly what your business needs to pay and receive. Since it is the end of the year, this task becomes one of the top three you must complete.

Check all the unpaid invoices. Start sending reminders or reaching out to your customers directly to collect the payments for those past the due date. Check if you have any unpaid bills from your vendors and always try to make the payments on time to avoid penalties or late fees.

3. Record Expenses Made With Personal Accounts or Cash. Every dollar you spend for your business must be part of your books. If, by mistake, you paid for a business expense with your personal card or with cash, make sure you manually record these expenses. To have accurate reports, you must record everything you purchase for your business. It doesn’t matter if it was not an expensive item— add it to your books. At the end of the year, you will realize these inexpensive items can add up to significant amounts.

4. Categorize All Transactions Properly. Many types of bookkeeping software on the market today connect to your bank and import all the transactions. Once you import the transactions, ensure you categorize each transaction correctly. It is extremely important to organize expenses properly because this will impact your financial reports and the tax deductions that you might be able to benefit from when you do your taxes.

5. Reconcile Your Bank Accounts. In my opinion, categorizing and reconciling your transactions is a task that should

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“It is extremely important to organize expenses properly because this will impact your financial reports and the tax deductions that you might be able to benefit from when you do your taxes.” be completed every month or, at the least, every quarter.

By reconciling your bank accounts, you are making sure there are no duplicates. This also helps ensure that the records in your bank account match those in your bookkeeping software.

NPL: THANKS FOR THOSE GREAT TIPS! WHAT IF SOMEONE HAS BEEN DOING THEIR OWN BOOKKEEPING FOR A WHILE AND FEELS A BIT OVERWHELMED—SHOULD THEY REACH OUT FOR ASSISTANCE, OR IS IT TOO LATE? Gheorghita: Most business owners do their bookkeeping themselves initially, and they can handle it because the volume of work isn't that high. When the business starts to take off, they start postponing the books and fall behind.

They find they need help to organize themselves. I encourage business owners to hire a bookkeeper before that happens, but we can help even when it gets to that point.

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NPL: DO YOU RECOMMEND PEOPLE THINKING OF STARTING A BUSINESS REACH OUT EVEN IN THE PLANNING STAGES? Gheorghita: Absolutely! Getting everything set up from the beginning is extremely important, especially if you are directly invoicing customers. Even if your business is not profitable initially and there are more expenses than income, you must still track everything. This helps you, as a business owner, make informed decisions based on accurate numbers.

NPL: HOW CAN OUR READERS CONTACT YOU IF THEY NEED BOOKKEEPING ASSISTANCE? Gheorghita: Readers can contact me by calling 602.739.5642 or emailing me at contact@dabookkeeping.com.

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Giving Back WAYS YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON & BEYOND ARTICLE BY SUSAN LANIER-GRAHAM PHOTOGRAPHY BY ARIZONA HELPING HANDS

December is a time often filled with laughter, family and fun. But for some people, the holidays can bring stress and worry. It is an ideal time to give back to those less fortunate.

The spirit of the holidays is togetherness...a selfless time where we forgive, take stock of what's important and become better versions of ourselves.

What better way to show that spirit than by becoming involved in local programs that benefit our community? Whether you give money, items, or your time, there are plenty of ways to get involved and help out someone who needs a helping hand.

volunteer, make a tax-deductible donation or become a sponsor.

ARIZONA HELPING HANDS ANNUAL HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE FOR FOSTER FAMILIES

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There are more than 14,000 Arizona children in foster care. Arizona Helping Hands (AZHelpingHands.org) raises money and brings in gifts to help thousands of those kids. This year, AHH is hoping to serve 6,000 kids. You can host your own collection drive, donate toys or make a cash donation.

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PEORIA DIAMOND CLUB HELPING CHANGE CHILDREN'S LIVES The Peoria Diamond Club (PeoriaDiamondClub,org), established in 1993, partners with the Spring Training MLB teams to provide charitable giving to help educate and enrich kids' lives throughout western Maricopa County.

Over the years, PDC has donated almost $2 million. There are some great ways for you to get involved. You can become a PDC

HELP YOUNG PEOPLE DISCOVER AND NURTURE SAFE AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS BLOOM365 (BLOOM365.org), founded

by Peoria resident Donna Bartos, works to promote safe and healthy relationships among Gen Z youth. The group's overall goal is to uproot abuse in a generation. There are many ways to get involved in this local organization, from volunteering to donating.

Details are online.

A New Leaf (TurnANewLeaf.org) helps communities across Arizona. Whether it's a veteran transitioning to the civilian world, a family thrown into disarray due to unexpected medical expenses or a lost job, someone looking for a haven to escape abuse or counseling services to help children, teens or adults through a crisis, A New Leaf is there to help. Get involved by donating or volunteering.

HELP OUT LOCAL CITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS There are ample opportunities to get involved with the City of Peoria (PeoriaAZ. gov) or the City of Glendale (GlendaleAZ. com). In addition, there is always a need for volunteers at the local libraries and theaters, including Arizona Broadway Theatre (AZBroadway.org) and Theater Works at Peoria (TheaterWorks.org). And remember the parks! Check out volunteer clean-up days at Lake Pleasant and other municipal parks.

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The City Lifestyle

Giving Campaign Now in its third year, the City Lifestyle Giving Campaign will give away $300,000 this holiday season to help individual community members who would benefit from a helping hand during their time of need. But they need YOUR HELP to make it happen! Maybe you know of a single parent struggling to provide, an elderly person who has experienced loss, a child enduring a health issue, a co-worker suffering a sudden, unexpected tragedy or a neighbor with a financial hardship who has fallen between the cracks of getting assistance. Chances are you know someone with a specific need—even if nobody else does.

To preserve and protect the dignity of every recipient, the City Lifestyle Giving Campaign is completely confidential. No identities will be revealed or publicized in ANY way. (Even those who nominate others may remain anonymous if they choose.)

Last year, City Lifestyle was able to give to more than 70 recipients all over the country by sending checks in the mail through New Year’s Eve. (This year, the goal is to double that number with checks ranging in amounts up to $3,000 each.)

With nominations flooding in from community members and leaders such as judges, police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, mentors and readers like you, we were able to reach people who might otherwise go unnoticed.

“We believe in giving back and serving the communities where we live in a real and tangible way,” says Steven Schowengerdt, CEO and founder of City Lifestyle. “This Giving Campaign is all about personally impacting the lives of people we know with an unexpected check in the mail just to say that someone thought of them this holiday season.”

Together with Matthew Perry, Chief Sales Officer, Steven adds that the outpouring and gratitude from the recipients was overwhelming and affirmed that this is a tradition they want to continue.

“We believe God has blessed our company with continued success,” Matthew adds, “so we in turn want to be a blessing to others.”

City Lifestyle has also enacted an internal giving program whereby every employee in the company receives $100 to give away to someone in the community. “The idea is to encourage our employees to keep doing it on their own,” Steven says. “Taking care of one another and blessing others is so rewarding that it perpetuates a cycle of giving. It’s extremely important to me as a person and as a company to foster that culture of generosity.”

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“This Giving Campaign is all about personally impacting the lives of people we know with an unexpected check in the mail just to say that someone thought of them this holiday season.”

W here ha s t he c a mpa ig n g i f t e d?

Scan Code to

Nominate between Dec. 1 – 15, 2022

Follow @citylifestyle on Instagram for reminders!

To submit a nomination, follow @citylifestyle on Instagram and fill out the form found in the bio link.

All entries will be read, and because this is not a raffle, there is no need to nominate someone more than once.

The amount given to each recipient will be based on need.

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HOLIDAY punch

bowls

CREATING A FAMILY HOLIDAY PUNCH TRADITION WITH CORDIAL CRAFT

THE HOLIDAYS GRANT US WITH A UNIQUE OPPOR-

Once you have added your ingre-

TUNITY TO BRING FRIENDS AND FAMILY TOGETHER.

dients, stir with a few chunks of

If your family is anything like mine, gathering around the

ice vigorously to chill and mix all of

dinner table to share a meal and a few cocktails is a revered

your ingredients.

tradition. Being the only person in my family with a cocktail background, I am constantly playing barkeeper when

Use large ice to keep your punch

I would much rather be relaxing and enjoying one of my

cold longer and minimize dilu-

uncle Mark's ridiculous stories. A few years back I intro-

tion. You can purchase expensive molds

duced my family to the wonderful world of punch, and it has

or just use whatever medium sized

quickly blossomed into a tradition of its own.

Tupperware you have lying around the

Punch, although commonly thought of as non-alcoholic, was one of the first iterations of what would become the

house. Bonus points if you freeze fruit or herbs into the cubes.

modern cocktail. British sailors created punch to make strong spirits more potable, but they quickly became an aristocratic luxury. The recipes almost always combine four main components: strong, sweet, sour and spice.

Garnishes can add spice, aromatics and aesthetics. Get creative with them and personalize each bowl.

What started as a ploy to avoid bartending at all of my family gatherings has now become something that every-

For small or large gatherings Cordial

one looks forward to. We try different punch recipes every

Craft Cocktail Co. is always willing to

year and sometimes have three or four different punches

lend a helping hand. We can help with

on the table at a time. I haven’t always been able to make

eight-person cocktail classes as well

it home for the holidays. Luckily, FaceTime and the ease of

as 500-person corporate events. Our

the recipes keeps our tradition alive.

extensive seasonal cocktail menu and

Starting a punch tradition of your own is easier than you think, and you don't need to be a cocktail expert by any

affordable pricing will ensure your holiday parties are never forgotten.

means. It's easy to find really ornate bowls these days at thrift stores. If you can't find one, you can easily put your concoctions in a large pitcher or beverage dispenser. I like to keep the recipes as simple as possible, but I do have a few hints that seem to make a huge difference.

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ROSEMARY PALOMA INGREDIENTS + 10 oz. Repasado tequila + 4 oz. lime juice + 4 oz. grapefruit juice + 4 oz. rosemary agave nectar + 1 pinch of salt + top with club soda + garnish with rosemary and grapefruit For rosemary agave nectar: + 1 cup water + 1 cup agave nectar + 4-5 rosemary sprigs DIRECTIONS + simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes

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FIG & THYME GIN & TONIC INGREDIENTS + 10 oz. fig & thyme infused gin + 20 oz. high quality tonic water (we like Fever Tree) + 10 dashes of aromatic bitters + 1/2 lime, squeezed and discarded + garnish with thyme sprig and mulling spices For fig & thyme gin infusion: + 1 bottle dry gin + 2 cups fresh sliced figs + 6 thyme sprigs DIRECTIONS + place ingredients in a glass jar and let sit for 3-4 days + remove fig and thyme

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POMEGR ANATE MOSCOW MULE INGREDIENTS + 10 oz. vodka + 3 oz. cranberry juice + 3 oz. pomegranate juice + 14 oz. ginger beer + juice from one large lime + 10 dashes of citrus bitters DIRECTIONS + garnish with cranberries and mint bouquets

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DECEMBER 2022

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• Prescription Drug Side Effects: Long-term use of Prilosec, Nexium, and Prevacid may lead to poor digestion, vit 812 deficiency, gut infections, kidney damage, and even bone fractures. Continued use of Pepcid may lead to muscle weakness, liver problems, and decreased sex drive.

• Chiropractic Approach: Check for subluxations at T4, TS, or T6 that may cause spasmodic movement of the stomach valve that is designed to keep acid in the stomach and not in the esophagus.

Specifically, adjust the subluxated segment.

A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

NOW-JANUARY 7TH

Glendale Glitters

DOWNTOWN GLENDALE | 5:00 PM The excitement of Glendale Glitters is back with a dazzling light display in Murphy Park. Lights, displays, performances, vendors. Each evening from 5 to 10 p.m.

NOW-JANUARY 8TH

Desert Farm Lights

WA DDE L L J UST E AST O F T HE 30 3 | 5 :30 P M The new Desert Farm Lights experience lights up the West Valley now through January 8, 2023.

Stroll through the 5-acre grounds experiencing almost one million lights. Get lost in the candy cane maze. Take to the walking trail with its immersive fun. Plenty of food, games and photo ops! 14629 W Peoria Avenue, Waddell (just east of the 303). DesertFarmLights.com NOW-DECEMBER 29 TH

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A Christmas Carol Returns to Glendale & Peoria

A R I ZO NA B R OA DWAY T HE AT RE + P E O R I A C E NT E R F O R T HE P E R F O R MI NG A RTS | 5 : 3 0 P M A Christmas Carol is back for the holiday season. December 2 to 24 in the Gyder Theater at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, Theater Works brings its adaptation of Ebenezer Scrooge's Haunting Tale. Tickets are $40-$48. TheaterWorks.org Arizona Broadway Theatre features A Christmas Carol The Musical from now through December 29.

Enjoy dinner and watch the Broadway adaptation. AZBoadway.org

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Yoga & Stretch Workshops

DESERT SAGE BODYWOR K | 6: 0 0 PM Desert Sage Bodywork (DesertSageBodywork.com) in Peoria offers stretching and yoga workshops in addition to massage therapies. Stretch workshops are Dec 1 at 6 p.m. and Dec 14 at 11 a.m. Beginners yoga flow is 10 to 10:45 a.m. on Dec 7, 11 and 22. Kids ABC yoga is Dec 3 (4 p.m.) and Dec 18 (2:15 p.m.) $10/class EVERY SATURDAY UNTIL CHRISTMAS

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WIGWAM ARIZON A | 6:00 PM Every Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m., The Wigwam (WigwamArizona.com) transforms into an adult-only winter wonderland. Start your evening at Wigwam Lawn & Patio. Purchase four spirit tastings for $15. Then, order a cozy adult beverage and make your way through the magical lights. Back at Wigwam Bar, order food, nibble on holiday treats and listen to live music.

FRIDAY NIGHTS DECEMBER 2ND-23RD

Holiday Nights in Lights

TH E WIGWAM | 6:00 PM The entire family will love Friday evening strolls at The Wigwam. While walking the lighted paths, you'll be greeted by holiday princesses and carolers. End the stroll at Litchfield Lawn with s'mores and hot chocolate around the fire pits. Donate a toy to United Goodyear Firefighter Charities and receive a free hot chocolate.

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DESERT SAGE BODYWORK | 9:00 AM Join the health and wellness experts at Desert Sage Bodywork (DesertSageBodywork.com) for a full day of Reiki Level 1 training. Training runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the studio, 8506 W Deer Valley Road, Ste 105, Peoria. Call 602.481.1272 to register or for more information. Full-day training is $125.

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DECEMBER 3 R D

Santa Visit & Holiday Gift Drive

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL | 9:00 AM Affirm Wealth Advisors is hosting a Santa Visit and holiday gift drive benefitting Hope Community Services from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec 3rd. Mustache Pretzels and Johnnies Java's food trucks will be onsite. Looking for toys for kids ages 6 and up and items for teens. 7992 W Thunderbird Road, Suite 110, Peoria. 623.972.3133 for questions.

DECEMBER 3 R D

Holiday Market

PA R K WE ST | 9 :0 0 A M Head to Park West at 9744 W Northern Ave, Peoria, for the annual Holiday Market. Park West Market (TheParkWestMarket.com) features all of your local vendors plus extra ones this day only to help you with your holiday shopping. Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with food trucks and live entertainment.

DECEMBER 10 TH

Old Town Holiday Festival

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J O H NNY E . O S UNA ME MO R I A L PA R K I N O LD TOWN P E O R I A | 5 :0 0 P M The City of Peoria invites you to enjoy the annual Old Town Holiday Festival. Take a stroll through Old Town Peoria and enjoy the festive and fun holiday activities.

Live entertainment, carriage and wagon rides, vendors, gingerbread house display, food trucks, roaming choirs and Santa Claus. Peoria & Grand Avenues, 5 to 9 p.m. Tree lighting at 7:15 p.m.

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DECEMBER 16TH

Movies by Moonlight Presents The Grinch

MUR P H Y PA R K | 5 :0 0 PM Head to Murphy Park for the return of Glendale's Movies by Moonlight the third Friday of each month through April. For this month, enjoy Dr. Seuss' The Grinch. All activities begin at 5 p.m. with activities and food trucks before the show. Details at GlendaleAZ.com/Events or on Facebook @GlendaleParksandRec.

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T H E V I STA C E NT E R F O R T HE A RTS | 3:0 0 P M Head to Surprise on December 18 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. for sounds of the season at The Vista Center for the Arts (TheVistaAZ.com). The West Valley Symphony will share holiday favorites, including the Nutcracker Suite and Festive Sounds of Hanukkah in the first half of the evening. For the second half, the West Valley Youth Orchestra shares yuletide favorites.

DECEMBER 3 1ST

New Year's Eve at The Wigwam

T H E WI GWA M | 5 :0 0 P M Book dinner for two at Litchfield's at The Wigwam to say goodbye to 2022. Start with a 4-course prix fixe menu and a glass of sparkling wine.

Dinner is $99 plus tax and gratuity, from 5 to 10 p.m. After dinner, Wigwam Bar offers live music by Fabulous Keen Brothers until midnight.

Dinner reservations are required.

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THE WICKENBURG ROUNDUP Head to Nearby Wickenburg for Great Old West Fun Close to Home ARTICLE BY SUSAN LANIER-GRAHAM

Wickenburg—the oldest Arizona town north of Tucson—embraces the Old West. Located 40 miles northwest of North Peoria, Wickenburg has plenty of family-friendly events all year. Here is our round-up of Wickenburg happenings for December 2022.

33RD ANNUAL COWBOY CHRISTMAS POETRY GATHERING December 2nd & 3rd | Desert Caballeros Western Museum and Wickenburg Community Center Join Wickenburg in celebrating its cowboy heritage. Learn more about the ranching lifestyle through poems, stories and songs from featured performers.

Friday evening, head to Desert Caballeros Western Museum Cultural Crossroads Learning Center at 17 N. Tegner Street for The Cowboy Reception at 6 p.m. Enjoy beer, wine and appetizers and get a sneak peek of Saturday's performance.

The Main Performance takes place on Saturday at the Flying E Ranch, 2801 W Wickenburg Way, at 5:30 p.m.

See the full lineup and details online at WickenburgChamber.com.

WICKENBURG WONDERLAND December 5th through 11th | Throughout Wickenburg The Wickenburg Wonderland Holiday Lights Competition begins on Monday, December 5th. The city invites everyone out to take a drive and enjoy the Christmas light displays. Use the map online to find participating houses and businesses. Mark your favorites.

When you get home, use the Google Form to vote for your favorite displays. WickenburgChamber.com

28TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHTS December 9th at 6:30 p.m. | Downtown Wickenburg The annual Christmas Parade of Lights is back in downtown Wickenburg! The free, family-fun event is sponsored by the Town of Wickenburg and produced by the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce. Shop and eat at local businesses before the parade.

Take time to drive through local neighborhoods to see the lights.

Get more details online at WickenburgChamber.com.

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Realty Report

A sample of recently sold properties in North Peoria.

NEIGHBORHOOD

LIST PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

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BDRMS

BATHS

5430 W. Creedance Blvd, Saddleback Hills Listing Agent: Jana Ingram Listing Broker: HomeSmart

$2,490,000

$2,325,000

93%

82

4

7

8707 W. Bent Tree Dr, Westwing Mountain Listing Agent: Peter Foreste Listing Broker: HomeSmart

$1,399,999

$1,250,000

89%

128

5

4.5

16366 W. Serenity Ln, Enclave Quintero Listing Agent: George Laughton & Kyle Zimmer Listing Broker: My Home Group Real Estate

$1,225,000

$1,035,000

84%

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4

4.5

21682 N. 53rd Dr, Arrowhead Lakes Listing Agent: Bruce Woods Listing Broker: Coldwell Banker Realty

$1,174,500

$1,150,000

98%

59

5

3.5

6268 W. Louise Dr, Top Of The Ranch Two Listing Agent: Kelly Ryan Listing Broker: Delex Realty

$1,150,000

$920,000

80%

84

4

3

28246 N. 128th Dr, Trilogy at Vistancia Listing Agent: Andrew Johnson & Evelyn Saracco Listing Broker: Realty Arizona Elite Group, LLC

$1,135,000

$1,125,000

99%

52

3

3.5

8240 W. Camino De Oro, Clearview Estates Listing Agent: Terry & Mary Swartz Listing Broker: My Home Group Real Estate

$1,049,000

$1,045,000

99%

93

5

3.5

26895 N. 88th Dr, Westwing Mountain Listing Agent: Sylvia Hamilton & Michelle Barnard Listing Broker: eXp Realty

$995,000

$1,000,000

100%

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6

4.5

7289 W. Spur Dr, Aloravita Phase 1 Listing Agent: Diana Gewargis Listing Broker: Realty ONE Group

$915,000

$910,000

99%

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5

4.5

9414 W. Via Del Sol, The Meadows Listing Agent: Vivian Freitas Listing Broker: eXp Realty

$859,000

$875,000

101%

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2.5

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