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I recently had the pleasure of hearing Joshua Becker speak at a women’s conference here in the city. Becker spoke on becoming a minimalist. It didn't happen overnight, but Becker found himself simplifying his life in order to have more time for family and those things he found more important than caring for his garage full of stuff.

If someone were to ask me I would definitely say I am a saver and I absolutely love a clean, neat and clutter-free home. It is officially spring and for our family that means Spring Cleaning is in full swing. I have enlisted the help of a good friend of mine, Danielle Accovelli, to give our home some help with an all-natural cleaning approach with safe products made with some of my favorite essential oils that smell out-of-this-world amazing.

I am consistently looking for fresh dinner ideas and what better way than to go grocery shopping at our local Farmers Markets. We recently researched the products they each offer to make simple healthy meals at home. We’ve included some recipes in this issue, so have fun shopping our amazing local farmers markets with confidence.

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Around Town SCOTTSDALE-BASED LAW FIRM ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH PARKINSON’S COMMUNITY In recognition of April being Parkinson’s Awareness month, Resnick & Louis, P.C. is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Second Annual Shake Rattle & Roll Motorcycle Ride. The annual event, which occurred this past fall, kicked off with Luis Gonzales, MVP of the Diamondbacks, signing autographs and taking photos with the riders. More than 85 people hit the streets to ride motorcycles in honor of those who can’t. Over $13,600 was raised during the ride, and after expenses, a check was presented to Banner Neuro Wellness Center for $10,500.

Resnick & Louis will continue to sponsor this event to raise money to help find a cure for Parkinson’s. The next ride will take place on November 7, 2015. Resnick & Louis plans to continue increasing community involvement with this fun and charitable event.

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Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill is excited to announce the opening of its second Arizona location at Scottsdale Fashion Square.

The pub features 8,500 square feet of interior seating, handcrafted food, 25 craft beers on tap, signature cocktails and over 1,500 square feet of prime patio space for enjoying the great weather.

Thirsty Lion’s culinary commitment is to provide an eclectic variety of cuisines, with an emphasis on local ingredients and bold flavors. A seasonal fresh sheet will focus on the changing season’s offerings, featuring unique ingredients including fresh seafood, quality meats and local vegetables and fruits.

The bar will feature 25 craft beers on tap, many of which will be local, offering a beer on hand for every plate and every palate. The gastropub also features unique craft cocktails that utilize combinations of fresh fruit purees, juices and premium liquors, as well as 25 different wines by the glass.

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The finishing touches are being applied to the new four-story 259-unit Broadstone Waterfront luxury community in the heart of downtown Scottsdale at 7025 E. Via Soleri Drive, by Phoenix-based Alliance Residential Company. The high-end apartment community is planned for completion in the first half of 2015. Fifty-two unique floor plans are currently being offered with flat, single, double and penthouse designs ranging in size from 600 square feet for a one-bedroom flat to almost 1,400 square feet for a two-bedroom, loft-style penthouse featuring 22-foot ceilings and natural oak floors.

Located south of Nordstrom, Broadstone Waterfront will offer scenic views of Camelback Mountain, city lights and waterfront open space overlooking the Arizona Canal.

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LIFESTYLE PUBLICATIONS PARTNERS WITH ANGEL HOUSE At Lifestyle Publications, we are inspired by our communities and we want to build up communities around the world. To that end, Lifestyle Publications, the parent company of Paradise Valley Lifestyle, recently made a significant donation to Angel House in India so that an orphanage in the village of Medchal could be opened and a clean water pump could be installed. The mission of the Angel House organization is to bring aban-

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Local Business Tells Employees to “Go Take a Hike” (For a Good Cause) ARTICLE ALISON BAILIN BATZ | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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or its 30 anniversary, Pioneer Title Agency is doing something different. Rather than hosting a party in the grand ballroom of a prestigious resort, this Arizona-based, family owned business has partnered with the Arizona Trail Association on its “Take a Hike” event. The Association is also celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Arizona Trail and to celebrate, created the first-ever fundraising and employee wellness challenge utilizing the Arizona National Scenic Trail.

The Arizona Trail is a continuous path across the state of Arizona and is open to all forms of non-motorized recreation, including hiking, running, backpacking, horseback riding and mountain biking (outside designated wilderness areas).

Through the unique partnership, Pioneer’s team of more than 375 individuals – including team members from Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Anthem, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler and beyond – has set a goal to raise at least $30,000 in 2015 to support the Arizona Trail. The community-minded team will also collectively hike, bike, run or ride all 800 miles of the Arizona Trail. Families, friends, customers and associates will also be invited to participate.

In addition to the wellness benefits associated with time spent on the trail, the initiative hopes to encourage everyone to explore a segment of the Arizona Trail that they likely haven’t seen. The planning process of a point-to-point hike, overnight camping trip, or longer distance effort on the Arizona Trail will encourage collaboration, critical thinking and camaraderie, too.

“This project, which many of our offices will be undertaking together, is one of many volunteer and fundraising activities our folks will be involved in in 2015. In fact, our team has a statewide community relations program, Pioneer Title Agency in Action, which focuses on giving back both time and money to hundreds of local causes across Arizona,” says Keith Newlon. While our ‘Take

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a Hike’ Trail program is special for our 30th anniversary, giving back at the hyperlocal level is something each and every team members in all 55 branches is encouraged to do each day.”

When complete, the $30,000 raised through the project will greatly assist the Arizona Trail Association in its mission to build, maintain, promote, protect and sustain the Arizona Trail as a unique encounter with the land.

“The Trail initiative is really two-fold,” says Newlon. “While raising money for the Arizona Trail is important, we want to also raise awareness about all that the Trail offers. It’s a unique, giant playground for us all to enjoy and we want to spread the word.”

Perhaps not coincidentally, the concept of the Arizona Trail began about 30 years ago when Dale Shewalter sat atop Coronado Peak near the U.S./Mexico border and shared his dream of a cross-state trail with others. The nearest town to this historic location is Sierra Vista , where the Newlon family founded Pioneer Title Agency and still operates several branches today.

“One of our goals for this challenge is that more Arizonans will fall in love with the natural wonders that exist along the Arizona National Scenic Trail,” says Matthew Nelson, executive director of the Arizona Trail Association. “Pioneer’s commitment to covering the entire length of the trail is admirable, and means that many individuals will get to experience some of the least traveled areas in our state.”

“It seems very fitting that Pioneer Title Agency, being a local Arizona company with such a wide reach across the state, become involved with something as special as the Arizona Trail,” says Cindy Newlon. “Arizona is a place where we live and raise our families, a place where we work and serve our local communities and also a place where we play.”

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ine years ago the father and son team of Don and Tommy Plato opened Gelato Spot, and now they’ve taken their restaurant knowledge to another level... to the second story, as a matter of fact.

Yes, the Second Story is their new restaurant located in the space above Gelato Spot.

Tommy is passionate about food and enjoys the dining experience. He’s traveled extensively and has meticulously gleaned from what he liked the most to create just the right atmosphere for the Second Story. It took him over three years to build his vision, from conception to implementation. Like a theatrical director, he hand selected each person for the role they’d play to produce his plan.

Every detail was well thought out and implemented with the cuisine being the main focus.

“I have a discerning palate and a very good understanding of flavors. My culinary goal has been to build flavors in layers – a layering of textures and flavors,” explains Tommy.

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I was greeted outdoors at a hostess stand right in front of the entrance. From there I was guided up the staircase to a beautiful, softly lit dining room. A large crystal chandelier sets the mood in the room filled with wood tables and leather seats. A small bar seating six is tucked away on the right. This quaint, intimate room seats 44 and the two patios seat 32. It’s a wonderful backdrop for the presentation that’s yet to come.

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The menu is broken down into sections as if you are reading a program for play. Diners are allowed to pick which dining experience they would like – a three-course, four-course or five-course meal from the Intro, Prologue, Plot and Finale. The menu starts with the Intro, which is the beginning of your dining experience. Next, you go to the Prologue which ties in to the story and sets you up for the main plot. The Plot encourages you to go on and holds your interest as you get drawn in to the experience and, lastly, you close with the Finale, which is the concluding part of the presentation.

I tasted my way through the program. Each meal builds up to the next. For the Intro, I sampled the Inside Out Caprese and the Mushroom Flatbread. I thoroughly enjoyed both. The Mushroom Flatbread has a wonderful combination of flavors that include a cheese sauce, shitake and oyster mushrooms, caramelized onions and truffle oil. The Inside Out Caprese has burrata, charred cherry tomatoes, crispy basil, balsamic reduction and parmesan tuile.

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From the Prologue I sampled the Rogan Josh Beef Short Rib, which was extremely tender and very delicious. It’s served with Biryani rice and charred broccoli. I also tried the Bouillabaisse and I was happy it was served with bread to soak up the amazing saffron broth.

Next, from the Plot I was served the Planked Roasted Kobe Beef with fig mostarda and glazed mushrooms and I wasn’t disappointed as I savored each bite. I also enjoyed the Chilean Sea Bass, which was like butter in my mouth. The Finale was a Better Than Butter Cake Rum Cake, extremely moist and very flavorful.

THE CAST

Like any presentation the players contribute to one’s overall enjoyment. This cast is undoubtedly the cream of the crop. In the role of General Manger, we have Vincent Kelly. Playing the role of Bar Man is John Christie. Performing in the role as Executive Chef is Josh Bracher.

Kelly is well casted for his role as General Manager. He is professional, personable and wonderfully knowledge about food and beverage. His description of each dish had my mouth watering before I took a bite. His knowledge of wine was beautifully executed with his wine pairing selections that enhanced my meal. Plus, he has a million dollar smile that’s contagious.

Christie, a multi-talented author, poet and teacher, is very passionate about his trade. It is evident in his precision of mixing cocktails and sharing stories that will make your journey through the “spirits” memorable. In addition, he enjoys teaching a mixology class and a whiskey class.

“There is no bad whiskey, just some that are better than others,” states Christie.

Chef Josh is young and extremely talented. He previously worked at Posh in Scottsdale and graduated from the Arizona Culinary Institute.

His love for cooking is evident in the delicious flavors he produces.

“I have creative freedom to create amazing food together with my culinary team,” shares Chef Josh about his passion.

Our waitress Lauren was attentive and friendly, wearing a uniform that is perfect for the role.

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Since dining there, I haven’t stopped raving about the food and service. The cast is passionate about their roles and you can see that it’s truly a pleasure for them to make sure you are having a wonderful dining experience. With a menu that changes every six weeks, I look forward to returning to see what culinary presentation will be on stage next.

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Tucked in the heart of Scottsdale past the busy streets and crowded shopping centers, lays a quaint suburban farm that provides the community with a bounty of fresh flavors. The Simple Farm was a true endeavor of love for founders Lylah and Michael Ledner, who started it as a way to restore dignity to the dinner table and inspire others to cook homemade meals with all-natural, organic ingredients. Little did they know it 18

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would become an indispensible part of the local farm-to-table movement with its flourishing vegetable, herb and flower gardens, small goat dairy, caramel-making shop and, of course, the Friday Morning Farmers Market.

Every Friday morning the rustic gates of The Simple Farm open to the public, inviting them into the French-inspired farmers market. Ideal for the weekend cook, this bespoke country market delivers a plentiful harvest of seasonal and locally grown produce, along with a bounty of specialty butters, freshly baked breads and grassfed meat. As a community gathering, the Friday Morning Market also provides a wide array of artisanal foods from local, sustainable merchants. Some of the delicious products THE SIMPLE FARM you will encounter at this market include Fridays, 9 -10:30 a.m.

JH Grass Fed meats, Grano de Vida 9080 E. Cactus Rd bread, Crow’s Dairy raw goat milk and Scottsdale, AZ, 85260 cheese, and Mama’s Cold Brew coffee.

480.206.7821 The Simple Farm also brings to the TheSimpleFarm.net table their own seasonal herbs and

With new markets sprouting up across the Valley, it is now easier than ever to buy locally grown organic produce and other specialty products free of agricultural pesticides for your next meal. vegetables, eggs from their hens, farm-made jams and jellies and, of course, their world-famous goat’s milk caramels. Perfect for the sweet-lover, these delectably rich and creamy creations inspired by Lylah’s time in St. Jean de Luz France use all-natural, organic ingredients, from their own goat’s milk, organic butter and cream, and fair trade Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla.

A true epicurean experience, a morning spent at The Simple Farm’s Friday Morning Market yields a bounty of locally sourced, flavorful ingredients perfect for preparing a hearty, home-cooked meal to share with family and friends.

OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE FARMERS MARKET

Amidst the bustling streets of historic Old Town Scottsdale, this vibrant and colorful farmers market makes for a perfect Saturday morning excursion to enjoy with the family, while also picking up a bundle of top-notch, locally-grown organic produce and specialty foods. Started in 2009, this thriving farmers market has now grown to feature over 100 vendors all serving up farm fresh foods, offering both locals and visitors the chance to take home everything from exotic fruits and vegetables to homemade artisan breads and decedent desserts.

The Old Town Farmers Market also offers freshly harvested seasonal specialties such as apples and cider and local honey and jams.

For those looking to add some protein to their meals, the market also serves up locally sourced eggs and cheeses as well as free-range fish, pork and beef straight off the butcher’s block.

And the best part, all the farm-fresh products sold at the market are completely organic and pesticide free.

The Old Town Farmers Market is also very much dedicated to supporting sustainable farming and local growers and provides educational classes for the community to learn more about these practices. One such event is the Indigenous Food Series, headed this year by Mark Lewis, who presents

how to prepare everyday recipes using some of the Southwest’s oldest native crops. Another experience featured is the Edible Education Series, which teaches home cooks tried-and-true sustainable cooking techniques for creating organically inspired meals.

A trip to The Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market is truly a gathering of the community—where family, friends and even complete strangers gather together to buy local produce, share CONTINUED > recipes and create lasting memories.

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SINGH FARMS

A perfect escape from the constant stress and demands of city life, Singh Farms lies under a serene canopy of majestic mesquite trees covering lush farming grounds and verdant gardens as far as the eye can see. One of Scottsdale’s true hidden gems, Singh Farms was founded in 2009 by Ken and Lee Singh as a small farming venture, and since then has grown into a flourishing 20-acre farm that features private property tours, classes and a thriving Saturday Morning Farmers Market. In true farm-to-table style, Singh Farms offers handpicked orSINGH FARMS ganic produce straight from Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. their fields, always harvesting 8900 E. Thomas Road up new seasonal ingredients Scottsdale, AZ 85251 for buyers to bring home to 480.225.7199 their families. Currently in Facebook.com/SinghFarms season at the farm are tasty

vegetables such as beets, carrots, turnips and radishes as well as fragrant spices like lavender, rosemary, and mint—all brought to the stands on Saturday morning.

Along with their own naturally grown produce, Singh Farms also brings the best of local fare to the market, including creamy Toggenburg goat cheese, crisp English Farms Willcox apples, and sweet jams and jellies from Boho Farms. Rounding out the complete market experience, the farm also features a bounty of culinary experiences with a Juice Box serving fresh pressed juice from the garden and sustainable meals prepared by Chef Aurore from Vogue Bistro. Also, make sure to be on the lookout for some of the farm’s roaming chickens and peacocks or adopted wild mustangs grazing as you wander through the rows of organic produce. Spend a morning at Singh Farms and not only will you come away with a heap of farm fresh produce, but also a heartwarming experience that truly brings you closer to the land.

MARKET FRESH MEALS

Provided by Lylah Ledner from The Simple Farm THE SIMPLE FARM PIZZA INSTRUCTIONS:

• Take Grano de Vida pizza crust and drizzle it with your favorite olive oil • Pop the pizza crust into the oven at 375 degrees for a quick heat up - until the edge is lightly brown.

• Pull it out of the oven and top it with a nice dollop of Crow’s Dairy Chevre.

• Place it back in the oven until the cheese melts.

• Pull back out of the oven and top with arugula.

POTAGE CLACE’ A’ L’OSEILLE (ICED SORREL SOUP) INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups trimmed sorrel leaves • 1 large cucumber, seeded, peeled and chopped • 1 clove garlic • 4 1/3 cup light chicken stock or water • 2/3 cup heavy cream • Salt • A dash of Tabasco sauce • A little finely chopped chervil or parsley Instructions: • Wash and drain the sorrel and chop roughly.

• Place in a saucepan with the cucumber, the clove of garlic and stock or water. Then, bring to a boil and cook steadily until the cucumber is soft.

• Remove from the heat and pass through a food mill on it’s finest setting or reduce to a smooth puree in a food processor or blender.

• Chill the soup then whisk in the cream and season to taste the salt and a little Tabasco sauce. Serve with the chopped chervil or parsley.

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Spring Spring Cleaning Made Simple

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ith spring in full bloom time has finally come to throw open the windows and let the warm sunshine filter into your home. Spring also brings with it the perfect time to start anew and refresh your home with a deep spring cleaning. However, the harsh smells and harmful chemicals and toxins found in many common household cleaners can make spring cleaning feel like a chore—and do more harm to your home than the messes they are meant to clean. This year, take an all-natural approach to spring-cleaning with these simple, homemade recipes that will thoroughly clean and freshen up your home, bringing joy once again to the art of household cleaning.

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Cleaning SURFACE BEAUTY

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The perfect alternative to chemical-laden cleaning sprays, this All-Purpose Lemon Basil Natural Cleaning Spray works wonders on all of life’s everyday messes. Using only natural, organic ingredients, this homemade cleaner is safe enough to drink and easy to store anywhere in the house without worry.

But don’t underestimate its mild ingredients; this cleaning spray is tough on dirt, leaving stainless steel surfaces, windows, tiles and counters spotless and streak-free.

Without a doubt, every day we will encounter at least one small spill that can’t be simply remedied with a towel and water. However, store bought wipes are usually doused in a soppy mixture of chemicals that will leave both your room and your hands smelling of antiseptic, while the disposable nature of the wipes can be harmful to the environment.

DIY Reusable and Disinfecting Cleaning Wipes provide the perfect eco-friendly solution to leave your home absolutely immaculate. Plus, these handy wipes can also double as homemade Swiffer pads.

THE INGREDIENTS:

SCRUB-A-TUB

• 2 cups of filtered water • 1 cup of organic (non-GMO) distilled white vinegar • 20 drops of organic lemon essential oil • 15 drops of organic basil essential oil

Hands-down the most dreaded area of the house to clean is the bathroom—endless hours of scrubbing soapy residue off a tub or slaving away with a toothbrush to remove grime typically come to mind. This inevitably leaves us desiring stronger, and more toxic, products to achieve a longer, faster clean. However, a homemade All-In-One Bathroom Cleaner can work just as effectively as its chemical counterparts—plus, the essential oils will leave your bathroom with a clean, natural smell. Use this spray to clean the tub toilet, sink and floor, and added bonus; this cleaner also works great on removing stains from carpets and rugs.

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER:

• Combine all ingredients in a glass spray bottle (not plastic, essential oils destroy plastic) and use as needed for household cleaning.

THE INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups of water (distilled for long-term use) • 1 tablespoon of baking soda • 3 tablespoons of liquid castile soap • 30 drops of tea tree essential oil • 30 drops of orange essential oil • 1 glass bottle PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER:

• Pour water into the bottle, followed by the baking soda, castile soap and essential oils.

• Place the top on the bottle and shake to mix the ingredients.

THE INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups of water (distilled for long-term use) • 1 cup of organic white vinegar • 15 drops of lavender essential oil • 5 drops of lemon essential oil • 5 drops of tea tree essential oil • 6 wash clothes PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER:

• Roll the washcloths and place them in a jar.

• Combine the water, vinegar and essential oils in a small bowl.

• Pour the vinegar mixture over the washcloths, while pressing the washcloths into the liquid until completely wet. Add more vinegar/ water as needed.

• Close the lid on the jar.

• Remove the washcloths as needed. Wash the dirty clothes in the washer and repeat the process.

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LOVELY LINENS

There’s nothing like the smell of fresh linens, whether it’s snuggling up between the bed sheets or curling up on the sofa with a blanket to watch a movie. Yet no one would like to think that as they delight in these simple joys, they are also breathing in toxic chemicals. One simple and safe way to enjoy the smell of fresh linens without worry is by using a Homemade Natural Linen Spray. This versatile spray easily freshens up fabrics such as bed sheets, pillows, mattresses and curtains, while the essential oils work to fight bacteria, viruses and mold—leaving linens deep- cleaned and smelling wonderful.

THE INGREDIENTS:

• 4 ounce glass bottle • 30 drops of any of the following oils: purification, lavender, thieves peppermint or lemon • 2 tablespoons of vodka (to help the oils dissolve in the solution) • 6 tablespoons of water Putting It All Together: • Mix all ingredients in a glass bottle (not plastic, essential oils destroy plastic) and shake before using.

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LAUNDRY FRESH

Along with a clean home, one of life’s simplest, and greatest, joys is having freshly laundered clothes. We’ve all taken something out of the dry, whether clothes or linens, and put it right on—snuggling up to the warm fabric. A simple, natural Homemade Laundry Detergent is a great, and inexpensive, way to get truly clean clothes without the worry of having harmful chemicals, fragrances and additives embedded in their newly washed wears—and it’s high-efficiency safe too.

THE INGREDIENTS:

• 1 bar of grated bar soap (homemade or natural store bought, try Dr. Bronners) • 1 cup of washing soda • 1 cup of borax • 20 drops of lemon or lime essential oils Putting It All Together: • Grate the soap using a hand grater or food processor. Grate into fine particles to dissolve easily.

• Carefully mix the soap with the washing soda and borax (use gloves or a spoon as they can be drying to the skin).

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Parent's Corner

DIY Made Simple ARTICLE AMY KASTNER

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o It Yourself. It is something that most of us are familiar with-at least those of use that have watched HGTV or visited Pinterest. The concept of DIY is in my blood. I grew up watching my mom create amazing decor items for our home out of fabric that she found in the clearance aisle, or using different things that she already owned to create something better than what we could have found in the store. I would like to think that some of her creativity was passed on to me, and hopefully I can pass it on to my own children.

For some it is a chance to relieve stress and let their creative juices flow. For others, it is a necessity, either for financial reasons, or because they feel that it is better to reuse something that is already owned instead of adding to their growing collection of household items.

As a person that needs that creative release, and a new small business owner, I happen to fall into both categories. I am excited to share a couple of my own projects with you just to give an idea of what DIY possibilities might be in your own home.

My first project involves an existing piece of furniture. My aunt gavem me this this dining room table not long after I moved out of my parents’ house. It was in great shape, until multiple craft projects took their toll on its finish. I decided that something needed to be done, but I also wanted to have a place where my children could express their creativity, as well. I kept going back to using chalkboard paint, but was nervous since I had never seen it used on such a large piece of furniture before.

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A lot of elbow grease, a little help from a very special little girl, and a couple of coats of paint later, and this little gem emerged complete with a chalkboard top. I now have a place for the kids to play while I cook dinner, and it also has great possibilities for creating unique place settings, writing the names of dishes when we have friends and family over for dinner… the sky’s the limit.

The second project was cheaper, and much more fun (or so it seemed to me). We had a wall in the nursery that needed to be repainted, and I could not decide what I wanted to do with it. I knew that I wanted something different, but it took a bit of online searching before I found a suggestion for using scrapbook paper instead of traditional wallpaper.

I visited the nearest craft store, used my handy 50 percent off coupon, and bought a book of scrapbook paper that had the colors that I needed for $9 (plus a package of glue dots). In about an hour, I had “papered” the entire wall in the nursery, and still had additional paper to use for other room decor. The best part is that when I get tired of it, I can pull the paper off easily, without the mess of traditional wallpaper, and take the glue dots off of the wall with a paint scraper.

Both of these projects can easily be done over a weekend, and result in great new spaces that you and your family will enjoy.

Don’t be afraid to do something out of the ordinary with your next DIY project. You may end up creating something you love.

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Recently SOLD Paradise Valley Properties neighborhood

original list

sold $$

price/sqft

dom

bdrm

bath

Paradise Valley

$4,900,000

$3,992,108

$306

317

8

10

Arcadia

$3,395,000

$3,300,000

$483

19

6

8

Paradise Valley

$3,750,000

$2,750,000

$373

200

5

5.5

Paradise Valley

$2,950,000

$2,690,000

$438

125

5

5.5

Arcadia

$2,800,000

$2,775,000

$548

0

4

5

Paradise Valley

$2,650,000

$2,400,000

$532

136

5

4

Arcadia

$2,400,000

$2,237,500

$412

47

7

6

Paradise Valley

$2,395,000

$2,058,000

$341

127

4

4.5

Paradise Valley

$2,295,000

$2,100,000

$417

18

5

5.5

Paradise Valley

$2,295,000

$1,970,000

$485

64

4

2.5

Arcadia

$2,295,000

$1,900,000

$452

62

4

3.5

Arcadia

$1,895,000

$1,697,500

$353

6

5

5

Paradise Valley

$1,867,000

$1,800,000

$391

311

4

5

Paradise Valley

$1,790,000

$1,675,000

$277

172

4

4.5

Arcadia

$1,750,000

$1,600,000

$405

129

4

4

Arcadia

$1,695,000

$1,560,000

$419

137

5

3.5

Arcadia

$1,690,000

$1,590,000

$381

0

5

4

Paradise Valley

$1,650,000

$1,519,000

$278

313

4

3.5

Paradise Valley

$1,626,000

$1,600,000

$369

273

4

5

Arcadia

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$433

0

5

3.5

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Lifestyle Calendar

April

fabulous food, fun and festivities! For more information, including a complete listing of events, visit ScottsdaleFest.org.

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APRIL 9 CAREER CONNECTORS SCOTTSDALE

Are you in career transition? Come and discover Career Connectors, a nonprofit organization connecting professionals to high quality resources and hiring companies. Events are held three times a month; all available at no cost.

Each event includes professional career speakers with presentations on relevant job search topics, three to four featured hiring companies, networking, resume help, career coaches, LinkedIn coaches and business portraits. This event is from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Scottsdale – Highlands Church – 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road. For more information, visit CareerConnectors. org or call 480.442.5806.

APRIL 12 BOLSHOI BALLET: ROMEO AND JULIET PHOENIX

APRIL 7-12 SCOTTSDALE CULINARY FESTIVAL SCOTTSDALE/PHOENIX

If you love great food, fine wine and boutique brews, the Scottsdale Culinary Festival is a priority on your itinerary. This six-day celebration of the culinary arts has something for everyone, from exquisite multi-course meals and wine-and-chocolate pairings to the Great Arizona Picnic. This festival draws more than 40,000 visitors looking to enjoy 30

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YOGA IN THE RAINFOREST WITH RHIANNON RITCHEY SCOTTSDALE

APRIL 7

One of 28 events in cities across the country where teams and individuals rappel down the side of a building to end the unjust stigma and increase funding for the prevention, treatment and recovery of the disease of addiction. Every participant commits to raise a minimum of $1,000 to be able to rappel and invites their friends, family and co-workers to cheer them on the day of the event. Our viewing parties are open to the public and often attract hundreds of people to watch the excitement. This event will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Phoenix. For more information, visit Shatterproof.org.

APRIL 14

William Shakespeare’s timeless story is brought to the stage through breathtaking choreography and Sergei Prokofiev’s much loved score. With its famous melodies, rhythmic variety and universal theme, this story of impossible love remains an all-time favorite, and is one of the world’s most popular ballets. Performances by Alexander Volchkov and Anna Nikulina illuminate this masterpiece, making the immortal tale of the lovers of Verona an unforgettable experience. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit PhxArt.org.

Butterfly Wonderland invites guests to a Yoga in the Rainforest experience, featuring all levels of Vinyasa based yoga geared toward connecting breath with movement.

After taking a few moments to settle in and enjoy the scenery, students will be guided through a series of yoga postures that will build strength and flexibility. Modifications and adjustments will be offered so any level of student will feel supported. Students will be invited to enjoy the beauty of butterflies while connecting to the beauty within. This class is recommended for ages 18 years and older. Each class is $20, with proceeds benefiting the Butterfly Wonderland Foundation. Pre-registration is required. For more information, ButterflyWonderland.com

APRIL 18 MERCEDEZ-BENZ OF SCOTTSDALE RUGBY BOWL SCOTTSDALE

Four of the hottest collegiate teams and the Valley’s high school champs will be hitting the pitch at Scottsdale Stadium! The action starts at 11 a.m. with Arizona’s High School Rugby Championship, followed by the USC Trojans taking on the NAU Lumberjacks at 1pm. Then the party really gets going as the nationally ranked ASU Sun Devils battle it out with the former Big Ten champion The Ohio State Buckeyes in the best scrum of the day at 3 p.m. For more information, visit TheRugbyBowl.com.

APRIL 18-19 4TH ANNUAL SOUTHEAST ARIZONA WINE GROWERS MUSIC ELGIN

Kief-Joshua Vineyards will host the fourth annual Southeast Arizona Wine Growers Festival, featuring 20 of the finest Arizona Wineries from every region of the state.

The day will be filled with new wine releases, fabulous winemakers, great wine, food vendors, a professional two-day chili cookoff and live music. More information can be found by visiting KJ-Vineyards.com.

APRIL 19 DINNER WITH WOLVES PARADISE VALLEY

There were fewer than 90 wild Mexican gray wolves in the entire world and about half of them live in Arizona. Experience the mystique of this endangered animal at this event to be held at the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center. The evening includes a cocktail hour followed by a silent auction and a sit-down dinner and presentation by Don Barry, senior vice president of conservation programs for Defenders of Wildlife.

Guests attending Dinner with Wolves will be up close and personal with several Mexican gray wolves now living at the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, along with other animals including bears, mountain lions and leopards. More information and tickets can be found at DinnerWithWolves.com.

APRIL 25 LISA LOEB SCOTTSDALE

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb began her career with the

Platinum-selling No. 1 hit song Stay (I Missed You) from the 1994 film Reality Bites. Loeb has successfully parlayed her talents into a multi-dimensional career encompassing music, film and television, and her fans include kids and adults.

Known for her wit, wacky humor and creativity, Loeb performs a family-friendly concert under the stars at the Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater. For tickets or more information, visit ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

APRIL 25 11TH ANNUAL PAT’S RUN TEMPE

The 4.2 mile Run/Walk to honor Pat winds through the streets of Tempe to Sun Devil Stadium, ending at the 42-yard line of Frank Kush Field, symbolic of the #42 jersey Pat wore as an ASU Sun Devil.

The event raises scholarship funds for Tillman Scholars who, in Pat’s name, strive to make a significant impact for our country and communities. More information and registration can be found by visiting PatTillmanFoundation.org.

APRIL 30 – MAY 17 A WEEKEND WITH PABLO PICASSO PHOENIX

The work of Pablo Picasso forever changed the way that the world looks at art. This one-man show, written by and starring the astonishing actor and artist Herbert Siguenza, will forever change the way that you think about Picasso. In a performance that explodes with color, Picasso’s most intimate thoughts rip through the air with each thundering brushstroke as Siguenza creates six new masterpieces live on stage in this Arizona premiere. He rages, dances, takes a bath, admonishes, philosophizes, scolds – and paints, right in front of you. More information can be found at one Arizona Theater Company’s website at ArizonaTheater.org.

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Parting Thoughts

Finding Life in the Dried Up Leftovers WORDS JIM COSGROVE

I

made some corn bread for a family gathering last year and nobody ate it. Only two pieces were cut from the dish, and they were left abandoned on plates.

The bread was whipped up from one of those mixes that come in a bag. “From Wisconsin,” it said on the package. “Organic.

Whole grain.” And it tasted about as dry and organic as a ground up Wisconsin barn door.

I couldn’t bring myself to throw it out, so I wrapped up the remainder to feed to the birds.

Then I remembered a clever baking trick I learned from a bunch of nuns I worked with long ago at a soup kitchen in Gallup, N.M. It was a lesson in recycling, renewal and revival — a lesson in breathing life back into things destined for the dump. These nuns would drive all over town to supermarkets and restaurants to pick up any edible discards they could salvage to feed the hungry.

On this day they had a huge box of very ripe, bruised bananas and loads of bready things — semi-stale sweet rolls, cinnamon buns, dinner rolls and croissants.

On the floor of the kitchen they placed the biggest mixing bowl I had ever seen — big enough for me to sit in. They had us peel all of the mushy bananas and drop them into the bowl. Then they dumped in all of the dried-up sweet breads and rolls and poured in a couple gallons of milk. Nothing was measured or weighed.

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They were winging it. And my guess is that these women had spent years winging a lot of things, which is part of what made them so awesome.

One of the nuns handed me a potato masher, and four of us churned up the concoction in the bowl until it was a velvety batter. Then they poured it into about 20 greased bread pans and slid them into their cavernous ovens. The result was delicious, moist banana bread they served to their guests that evening. It was a modern-day loaves and fishes story — turning scraps into a feast.

So, taking a page from the sisters’ wing-and-a-prayer cookbook, I crumbled up the dry corn bread into a mixing bowl. I added some milk, a few scoops of applesauce, and several shakes of cinnamon and poured it into a couple of baking pans. It was not only moist, but also really tasty. I was instantly inspired by how this little baking lesson can apply to my life and to my family.

I don’t necessarily need to throw out things, situations or relationships in my life just because they get a little dried and crumbly. Maybe I just need to add a little of this and some of that — like a pinch of patience or a dash of a different perspective — and remix it. Or maybe I could mash it all up with something sweet and bake it for a while, and then see what comes out.

Sometimes it’s best to ignore the recipe and just wing it.

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