Paradise Valley Lifestyle August 2014

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Editor's Letter

Oh, the first day of school…

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t’s that time to gear up for another school year.

I especially love remembering the feeling of first-day-of-school jitters: the nervous excitement about meeting new friends and introducing yourself to your new teachers, and of course, scoping out all the boys that finally grew up over the summer. The first day of school was the best! Our family had the tradition of going out and getting new school clothes the same day we picked up our school supply list for that year. My favorite back-to-school memories are shopping for new clothes with my mom and two sisters then coming home and modeling them around the house for the rest of the family to see.

First-day-of-school traditions look different for everybody and every family. Whether it’s waking up early for a big breakfast, writing an encouraging note to put in a lunch box or even having some one-on-one time to set goals together, making special moments like these are what creates memories. We are so blessed in our country with access to excellent education and the luxury of making special moments. It was eye opening for me to learn about the different traditions and hardships boys and girls outside of our country go through just to get an education. For many children around the world, school is a privilege attained through much sacrifice by their families. This story helped reorient me to the perspective that school IS a privilege, and to teach my children to appreciate the opportunities given them.

We hope this issue inspires you to make it a great first – and every - day of school!

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August 2014

Departments

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Familiy Feature

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Giving Back

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Style Wise

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Real Wives

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Parent’s Corner

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What’s Cooking?

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Sold Properties

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12 Meet Sarah Superfon

30 Lifestyle Calendar

A family that does it all...

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18 Back to School Around the World

Parting Thoughts

Fun traditions that we can adopt for our families

20 School Fashion for Mom and Daughter

From Ivy Jane to Biscotti and Kate Mack

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Good Times

1st Annual Celebs and Steaks

Arizona Cardinals’ All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson welcomed 150 guests to Donovan’s Steak and Chop House to dish out steaks instead of hits, raising $125,000 for the Patrick Peterson Foundation for Success.

Photography Gene Lower, Official Photographer of the Arizona Cardinals

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Mighty Mud Mania at Chaparral Park

Younger children loved the mini mud course, waterslide, mud pit, sand castle building, and “Mudville.� Older kids enjoyed a mud obstacle course, sandcastle building and mud pits, and brave parents dared the Extreme Mud Course. Photography Michael Ruggiero

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Around Town Play Ball!

Take your family out to the ballgame and support our local Minor League Baseball teams. Teams are made up of players from other countries or drafted high school and college players from the MLB June Draft, and the best part is the games are FREE! Catch the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, the Phoenix Athletics at Papago Park Baseball Complex, the Scottsdale Giants at Giants Baseball Complex, or any one of the other nine area teams. Log on to MILB.com for game times and locations.

FREE Golf for Kids Junior golfers ages 17 and under can play for free at any of the three city of Phoenix nine-hole courses (Aguila Par 3, Encanto Short 9, and Palo Verde 9) this August when accompanied by a paid adult. The program is designed to encourage families to enjoy golf together and to promote junior golf in Phoenix. The special is good for one youth per adult. If only one adult is present, additional kids’ rounds are only $5 each. Junior participants will also receive a free PING hat while supplies last! More information is available by phone at 602.262.5088 or online at Phoenix.gov/Recreation.

Charity Night Help end global child illiteracy by attending Yours Humanly’s Charity Night at Indian Delhi Palace located at 5104 E. McDowell Road on Saturday, August 16 from 7:30-11 p.m. This black tie event will help raise money for the education of underprivileged children around the world. Join in on a wonderful evening and contribute to a noble cause.

Highlights will include a three-course dinner, wine, music, entertainment, performances, raffle, and a charity auction. Yours Humanly is a global charitable organization working to empower underprivileged children and instill in them a real sense of pride, confidence, and freedom. YoursHumanly.org 10 Paradise Valley Lifestyle | August 2014

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Mixology 101

Food Truck Caravan Got that summertime sadness? Wait until the scorching sun sets and head out to Old Town Scottsdale for some art, entertainment and amazing food truck cuisine! An assortment of rolling gourmet restaurants will descend upon Fifth Street and Goldwater Avenue as part of the Food Truck Caravan every Saturday evening from 7:30-11:30 p.m. Chow down and receive vouchers for discounts at surrounding merchants, restaurants and bars. There will be communal tables set up with misters, live music, street performances and various airstream retailers for shopping. For more information, visit FoodTruckCaravan.com.

Take Lessons From the Leader Gabriel’s Angels serves 13,000 abused, neglected and at-risk children in Arizona through the application of innovative pet therapy. The program’s goal is to increase the overall sense of well-being and happiness for children in a safe environment by building critical core behaviors, such as trust, empathy, respect, tolerance and self-esteem. Founder Pam Gaber uses her corporate background to innovate and build sustainable models that have allowed Gabriel’s Angels to flourish a statewide agency. Learn about Pam’s amazing journey, challenges and tools for achievement on Wednesday, August 20 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix. ArizonaNonprofitAcademy.org

Summer Community Market The Tempe Community Action Agency launched the Tempe Community Market as a way to bring locally grown food and products to the public. It also offers a “community exchange”, welcoming produce from those with backyard, community or market gardens and surplus produce. Sundays from 8 a.m. to noon at 620 N. Mill Avenue in Tempe.

Learn about the history of hard alcohol and the art of cocktail creation at Mixology 101 at Jade Bar in Paradise Valley. This weekly 10-person class will teach you how to make both contemporary drinks and classics, and all attendees receive handmade recipe cards detailing the day’s cocktails. Perfect your pour every Saturday at 1 p.m. at Jade Bar at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa, 5700 East McDonald Drive. $30 per person. Reservations required.

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The display includes dozens of out-of-thisworld Lego sculptures by several brick artists, including a 55,000-piece, 10- by 3.5-foot replica cover of Action Comics No.1, an Angry Birds homage, and more! Create your own sculpture out of giant Lego blocks too. 2301 North Central Avenue, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $23 for adults, $18.50 for seniors, $12.50 for students and ages 6 to 12, and $5 for ages 1 to 5. Visit Heard.org for details.

Rooftop Yoga Sweat Your Asana Off this summer at Hotel Palomar’s Rooftop Yoga Series – a weekly poolside yoga class of 150+ at the Lustre Rooftop Garden every Tuesday evening from 6-7 p.m. Strengthen your mind and body with an hour of bending, stretching and mediation. Stay for the special yogi happy hour featuring drink specials and skyline views of downtown Phoenix. 2 East Jefferson Street.

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Familiy Feature

World Traveling Wonder Family Meet the Superfons Article Becca Mulder | Photography Provided

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huck and Sarah Superfon have traveled all over the world with their 3-year-old daughter, Ella, and their 4-year-old son, Cohen.

“I had Ella flying on a plane by 3 weeks of age, and Cohen flew at just a few months old,” says mom Sarah. “The kids have been to several places in Mexico, all over the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, Germany and France a few times.” And that is just the beginning of the story.

A Jet-Setting Family

Before their kids were born, Sarah and her husband enjoyed adventures in Madagascar, South Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zanzibar, Peru, the Grenadines, Anguilla, St. Marten, Dominican Republic and nearly every island in the Caribbean. That’s not all. They have been to Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora.

They visited Rome, Venice and Florence. On another trip they went to the United Kingdom, Paris, Belgium and Germany. Too many places to count, but Sarah is trying: her personal goal is to see 100 countries by 50 years old.

The Superfons live in the heart of Pleasant Valley on Casa Blanca. They purchased their home four years ago and have been gutting and remodeling it ever since. Their incredible the home is 6,850 12 Paradise Valley Lifestyle | August 2014

square feet. Capturing their passion for travel, many features of their home highlight their world travels as a family. And travel they do.

“My 4 year old just filled up his passport,” says Sarah. The entire world map is painted on the walls with large whimsical push pins indicating the children’s travels. Their kitchen was even used for the backdrop of a cookbook. Another unique feature includes a hidden panic room in the basement that they turned into a wine cellar.

They are currently working on completing their own yoga room.

The favorite room in the house has to be the playroom with a room-size globe from floor to ceiling wrapping itself on to every wall so that when you are inside the room the world surrounds you. Huge whimsical pushpins in bright fun colors mark each country and city they have been to. After they visit a country a 2’ by 2’ image of an actual passport stamp is painted on the wall. As a family they talk about the map, the kids point places out asking the name, then they do internet research together with kids sitting atop parents’ laps. Everything is done with the kids.

“After deciding on a country we do our research as a family,” explains Sarah. “I feel this is an important part for them, they ask many questions like why does the classroom not have desks? Why are there so many students? Why are there chickens in their house and why does the house not have windows? I let them know how lucky they are to live in this great country and let them know why we put tzedakah (a financial contribution) in the box every week.

It’s our obligation to give back and if we would like to give back in the form of buying books or a desk we can.”

And, A Healthy Lifestyle

It all started with a 6’ by 6’ raised box with some herbs.

Their kids showed so much interest and were willing to eat new kinds of vegetables.

“I find that nine times out of 10, if they cook it they will eat it.

Healthy living starts at a young age and is a life long choice. My son is already screaming, ‘Does this cause cancer,’” explains Sarah.

After just a short time they decided to upgrade the garden, doing a full demolition behind their guesthouse, creating a 50’ by 40’ ft area comprising 12 garden beds and three types of citrus. They are even going to plant apple trees. The beds have a large variety of veggies and fruit, the kids each have their own bed where they will be responsible for selecting the variety, shopping for it, planting it, and then caring for it (they are putting in automatic drips) the kids will pick what they would like to eat for dinner and then pick what they want in their lunch box and for snacks.

With all the excess food that the garden will produce the Superfons have picked out four different organizations that they plan on dropping off food care packages to each week.

They feel that this is no better gift than feeding people food that comes from their heart.

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Giving Back

Fighting the Good Fight Colleen’s Dream Foundation is making a difference in the quest to increase survival rates for ovarian cancer Article Becca Mulder | Photography Cassie Triano from Memories by Cassie

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ur ultimate goal is to save lives,” says Nicole Cundiff, founder of Colleen’s Dream. Named for her mom--Colleen Drury--Colleen’s Dream Foundation is the result of a family’s long journey with ovarian cancer and a desire to make a difference in the journey of others with the disease.

Colleen was diagnosed with stage 3(c) ovarian cancer in 2007. The shocking and unexpected diagnosis turned their family’s lives upside down. They were thrust into an ugly world of invasive surgeries, harsh chemotherapy and tons of uncertainty. They soon came to discover that mortality rates hadn’t changed much in 40 years.

“We learned she was given a likely death sentence and we were terrified,” says Nicole. “As a family, we decided something had to be done, so we started fundraising for research and doing symptom awareness campaigns.”

In 2012, after the ovarian cancer metastasized to Colleen’s lungs, Nicole Cundiff and her husband, Billy, decided the time was right to use her husband’s platform as an NFL kicker to legitimize their fundraising efforts and to really make a difference in women’s lives. With Nicole’s mom and sisters’ help, she and Billy started Colleen’s Dream to raise money for early detection research for ovarian cancer.

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“My mom served on our board of directors until she passed away from the disease last year,” says Nicole. “In our first year, we gave grants to Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, MD Anderson, Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Moores Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering and Arizona Cancer Center. We have committed to making Colleen’s Dream our life’s work and believe that through our efforts, we can help find an early detection test and save lives.”

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You can help by donating at ColleensDream.org and by educating your loved ones on the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. We also encourage you to attend Colleen Dream’s Events. This September, they will have a fashion show and craft beer tasting, “Craft Beer & Couture,” at the Uhaul House, which is a beautiful and timeless Frank Lloyd Wright house in Paradise Valley.

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Style Wise

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Back To School Around the World

A global perspective of a common-or not so common-experience Article Becca Mulder | Photography Provided by the TravelChannel

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ells ring, gifts are given and trumpets are blown. The traditions surrounding the beginning of the school year vary greatly around the world. Excitement for the new school year builds, and endless lists are created. Have you ever stopped to wonder what this time of year is like for children in Asia, Africa, South America and the rest of the world? I have, and that curiosity took me into a world of the unknown. Did you know that indigenous Aetas children walk through the forest on a marked trail in Pampanga province in the Philippines to make it to their first day of school? Or that Uros children of Peru and Bolivia have to take a boat to get to their school on Uros Island of Lake Titicaca in order to have the opportunity to learn.

Even in America we have such a vast array of culture and traditions--from the Amish children heading to their newly built school in Nikel Mines, Penn., to New York City kids taking the subway 18 blocks to school for their first day. A lot of Americans have the luxury of being driven in a warm car or bus to a good school nearby. This is not the case for many children in the rest of the world, some of whom make treacherous trips 18 Paradise Valley Lifestyle | August 2014

each day to get an education. There are currently 61 million children worldwide who are not receiving an education, the majority of which are girls. For those children, the trials of the trips must seem well worth it.

United States

The American experience of school is a time for traditions, school spirit and back-to-school rallies. Girls tirelessly await homecoming, boys that can’t wait to try out for their school’s sports team. Family traditions are built around the annual first day back -- a big dinner the night before or a breakfast together in the morning. Whether private or public, schools typically run from August to May. For most of the world around us, the experience is quite different.

Germany

On the first day of school, German students receive a large paper cone called a schultuete. Filled with toys, school supplies, trinkets and candy a schultuete has been tradition since the 1800’s.

Typically a schultuete is given to a first grader on their official first day of school.

China

Traditionally, September 1 is the first day of the new school year in China. The average school day runs from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., the school year ends in mid-July. Typically even summer breaks are spent inside classrooms preparing for entrance exams for the com-

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Costa Rica

Costa Rica was one of the first nations in Central and South America to offer free public education and is one of the most literate nations in Central America with over 96 percent of students over the age of 15 being able to read. Students begin college at age 15 as well. Nearly half the federal government spending goes towards education and health care.

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Students in Iran go to school for 10 months out of the year.

Boys and girls are educated separately; girls typically have female teachers while boys are taught by men. Beginning at age 5 all students are required to pass a yearly exam in order to go on to the next grade level. Because many schools are remote, they do not have the money for things such as libraries so resourcefulness is taught early on. They do however have mobile libraries bringing books to 4,000 students in 40 different schools.

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Though our traditions and cultures may vary from country to country, state to state and house to house, one thing we all have in common is the desire to give our children the best education they can have. This year, let’s celebrate the opportunities we have and appreciate the opportunities given to us, no matter where or what they are.

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From Ivy Jane to Biscotti and Kate Mack Back to School Fashion that Mom and Daughter Can Enjoy Article Becca Mulder | Photography Provided

biscotti and kate mack Owners Bernadette Reiss and Robert Mack have created imaginative designs for girls from newborn to age 14. The timeless quality of their creations exemplifies the magical nature of childhood while reflecting the modern attitude of today. The Biscotti and Kate Mack line includes dresses, sportswear separates, baby layette, sweaters, coats, swimwear, coverups, hats and sandals.

For a special occasion, try the beautiful Biscotti dresses. For school: Kate Mack knit dresses, tunics and leggings, 20 Paradise Valley Lifestyle | August 2014

and tops and skirts. Biscotti and Kate Mack styles can be found in luxury department stores including Nordstrom, Saks, Lord & Taylor and Bloomingdale’s, as well as more than 1000 exclusive specialty boutiques across the United States and Canada. The brand has had tremendous international success, establishing a strong customer base in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Holland, Italy, Spain, Japan and the Middle East.

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have been featured in leading publications such as Women’s Wear Daily, Vogue Bambini, The Wall Street Journal, Child Magazine, Us Weekly, Teen Vogue, and now Paradise Valley Lifestyle. Young actresses have worn their looks for Hollywood red carpet events and their brand is a favorite among celebrities including Katie Holmes, Victoria Beckham and Heidi Klum. A Biscotti dress graced television sets all over the world when Malia Obama chose to wear their red taffeta dress on her father’s election night.

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ivy jane In 1986, designer Frances Malik took a deep breath, a leap of faith and a chance: She started her first fashion design firm.

The dream had been in her head seemingly forever and she felt that 1986 was right time to finally do it.

Everything about life inspires this artist.

“Just about anything and everything inspires me,” she says. “Something I saw in a movie or heard in a song. Something romantic from long ago in a vintage shop or something colorfully quirky I just saw on the street. The fun is to mix-up all that inspires me to give the clothes their own identity.”

Her clothing line includes contemporary sportswear and dresses and is still going strong with Boho Chic. The most popular piece is Novelty embroidered tops and patchwork pieces. Frances is known for her ability to create different looks with a masterful combination of fabrics and prints. She drew inspiration from a few of her family members, and she shares a little bit about these unique characters and their influence on her designs:

• There’s Ivy Jane. She’s bright and colorful, quirky and fun. She seems to be everyone’s friend and if she’s usually a bit late, who cares?

I know she saw something interesting on the way and she can’t wait to tell me about it.

• There’s Uncle Frank. He’s easy going and generous. He always seems to find the good in everyone and something funny to say about everything.

• There’s Aunt Wanda. She’s has a strong soul, a generous heart, a quiet dignity and a very good sense of humor.

• And finally, there’s Cousin Earl. He’s strong, determined, honest, generous, funny, friendly and a bit mischievous. He always seems to become everyone’s best friend.

It is to the inspiration of these four people that she dedicates her company. Uncle Frank consists of dresses and tunics only. The Cousin Earl line has tops, pants, shorts and dresses that are targeted to a younger age group. Visit IvyJane.com for more information.

Fall Fashion Advice From Biscotia and Kate Mack • Stay true to who you are.

• Try the news trends such as color blocking, faux leather, jewel embellishments and mod prints, but don’t try to buy every single trend that is out there.

Pick your favorites and stay on budget. This is a good lesson to learn at any age!

• Add accessories like scarves, fun vests, colorful jewelry and cute footwear to create a look that is all your own. Dress age appropriately, especially tweens.

• Don’t try to look older than you are.

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Real Wives

introducing

Teresa Stasser real wives of Paradise Valley PVL: Who/what lives in your house?

PVL: Title of a book on your bedside?

TS: Just my husband Daniel, me, and our two

TS: I just finished The Power Of Habit, a very

boys, Nathaniel and Andrew, ages 1 and 4. I’m

compelling non-fiction look at why we do

also babysitting an avocado plant for a friend at

what we do. You will never brush your teeth

the moment. Don’t ask.

the same way. And I’m halfway though President Me, written by my former radio colleague,

PVL: Work outside the home? If so, where?

Adam Carolla. As funny as I thought it would

TS: After hosting “While You Were Out” on

be, it’s funnier.

PVL: What do your record on the DVR? TS: Game of Thrones, Mad Men, Silicon Valley,

Veep, Orange is the New Black

TLC and co-hosting The Adam Carolla show on the radio, I’m now host of “The List,” a syndicat-

PVL: How would your best friend

ed entertainment and news show airing nightly

describe you?

PVL: Favorite cocktail?

at 6:30 p.m. on ABC.

TS: As a world class second guesser.

TS: Did I mention I like martinis? Otherwise, I’m

PVL: Native to Arizona or transplanted

PVL: Organization that gets most of your vol-

to the area?

unteer time?

PVL: Where do you wish your husband would

TS: We moved here two years ago from Los An-

TS: This year, I was lucky enough to host charity

buy your next gift?

geles for my job at The List. It was July when we

events for Temple Solel (along with Derek Hall

TS: Kendra Scott Jewelry. Or the local animal

arrived, I was seven months pregnant and the

from the Diamonbacks) and Colleen’s Dream, a

shelter. I really would like a kitten. HINT HINT.

whole thing seemed like my worst idea since

foundation supporting ovarian cancer research.

a Jameson’s kind of girl.

cutting my own bangs with safety scissors.

PVL: Favorite sports team?

Within a few months, I made so many new

PVL: Best vacation ever?

TS: Obviously, the Diamondbacks, because

mom friends, fell in love with it here and now

TS: Stay-cation at the Royal Palms Resort. I

I co-hosted an event with Derek Hall and he

I can’t imagine going back to LA. I love it here,

can’t believe how beautiful and majestic that

might be the nicest guy ever. And, look, I’m

fried summer and all.

place is – and you can’t beat the travel time. It’s

from San Francisco, so I’m a huge fan of the

just right in our own backyard. The cheapskate

Golden State Warriors. Go Dubs!

PVL: What’s on the floor of your car right now?

in me loves the summer resort specials around

TS: My minivan is an emporium of wonders. At

here, and makes the fact that I stick around to

PVL: Favorite gadget or gizmo?

the moment, my backseat is like a canvas for

work much more palatable.

TS: My Vitamix. Maybe that’s why I don’t

remains of a thousand goldfish crackers and

PVL: Favorite date night restaurant?

loved blender.

the glitter that never quite fully adheres to tod-

TS: Steak 44. I love that place. I’m a vegetari-

dler art projects.

an, so it might seem incongruous, but the sides

PVL: Unique or interesting fact about yourself

and salads there are amazing and the martinis

or your college years?

PVL: Favorite ‘pamper yourself’ or

are second to none. Ice cold, dirty, and dry with

TS: I’m the absolute best parallel parker you will

splurge item?

blue-cheese stuffed olives - I’m sure, that’s how

ever meet. I wouldn’t brag if I couldn’t back it up

TS: My weekly blow-out from Lino at Park Ave-

martinis are served in heaven. Steak 44 is pret-

– back it up and cram any car into a tiny space.

nue Blow Dry. That, and Kaleidoscope Juice – I

ty close to perfect.

It’s my superpower.

Trader Joe’s stickers, Lego pieces, the crushed

go away much. Can’t be away from my be-

love that stuff – the beet juice, the grapefruit juice, even the salads are amazing. But you

PVL: Best thing about living in Paradise Valley?

PVL: Best advice about entertaining in your

know how cold-pressed juice goes, if you get

TS: The people. The friends I’ve made here are

homes for the summer?

too attached, you’ll be selling plasma for anoth-

some of the best I’ve had in my life. Having

TS: Make your own popsicles – you can buy the

er green drink. It’s pricey, but worth it.

kids gives you an instant connection, I guess.

molds at the 99 Cent Store – blend up some

The vegetation is prickly but the people are so

fruit and almond milk, freeze it, avoid red dyes

sweet and welcoming.

number 1-563 and outsmart The Man with

PVL: Guiltiest food pleasure?

TS: Cheese fries, but only with Velveeta. Don’t

get fancy with cheese fries, it’s just not right.

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Parent’s Corner • Keep It Fun! Teens are still tender at heart! While they long to be grown, there are parts that are still enjoying childhood joys. So, create a celebration of the back to school days! Make a countdown chart in the kitchen, take them for a fresh haircut, leave a note of funny things you remember from being their age and/or hopes you have them this year. Some more ideas are to visit the school before it starts just to say hello to staff for a pre-school connection, make shopping day fun by planning out what is needed and the best places to look then enjoy stopping for a treat as you chat about how your child feels about the year, or have some close friends over for a back to school hang out time or dinner out. Their tender teen hearts may or may not express how much all this means but they will enjoy, appreciate and remember all you have done.

Transitioning with Teens Back to School looks different at this age than elementary school Article Casey Gibbons

T

he excitement I had for going back to school changed dramatically after elementary. The joys of a new lunch box, meeting my teacher, discovering how much recess time was allotted and hoping friends noticed that I had lost a baby tooth were soon replaced by thoughts in the mind of a blossoming teenager.

I looked forward to the status of being in an older grade, the fun of electives, seeing friends every day, and showing the world how much I had matured through the summer. But I also had other no-so-exciting emotions. I wondered if my clothes would be cool enough, what classes to take for college preparation, how to manage the endless social dramas, and if I was going to make the JV or Varsity basketball team. Back to school had certainly changed.

Certainly, if you are in the midst of raising a teen, then you know students are the only ones feeling the change. What used to be a fun trip hand-in-hand to Wal-Mart for a pack of décor pencils has turned into a Mall trip with much discussion of what is or isn’t allowed. It’s a time of change for the parents as much as the student. So what are some insights into making the best of school preparation with your teenage child?

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• Keep It Simple! With all the changes during those teen years, simplicity is a gift that some teens aren’t sure how to acquire. Every where they go, there are options and decisions for them to be involved in something. Whether it’s more classes, afterschool clubs, sports, church activities, community events, friendships, homework, home jobs or even a workplace job, there is much to be done! If you can help them narrow down their choices and responsibilities with logical reasoning it will help them not

be overwhelmed. Think through their natural abilities, personal interest (not just because someone else wants them to do it), weekly schedule, daily schedule, cost, responsibilities and necessity to do what is offered. As you move through a time of investigation and discussion, you will both learn what will be the best for all involved. This will keep things simple which helps the teen and the whole family.

ty to discuss the realities of teen pressures, friend issues, personal struggles, and deeper emotions. Going into the school year with the support of a parent that works to stay close gives incredible stability for the developing teen and endless rewards for you as the parent!

These days may be different from years past but it can be a meaningful and enjoyable time in the journey of parenting as your teen goes back to school.

• Keep It Close! While these years are a time to offer more freedom and growth, this is also a critical time to stay close to their heart. They may or may not seem interested or may not be home as much but they do still need you! It will take some planning and patience on your part but keeping them close is a must. As you go into the school year, have a conversation about your love for them and desire to stay connected. Then go into the fall with plans for meals as a family, set weeknight or weekend outings, leave notes of encouragement as well as be willing to stay up for those late-night chat times, attend their activities, create time to know their friends, and do whatever it takes to get into their world. In return, having a close relationship that makes an effort to be together gives more opportuni-

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Paradise Valley

$3,500,000

$3,100,000

$434

251

5

7

Paradise Valley

$2,895,000

$2,750,000

$436

56

4

6

Paradise Valley

$2,895,000

$2,550,000

$351

254

5

6

Paradise Valley

$2,495,000

$2,400,000

land

30

3

3

Camelback Country Estates

$2,595,000

$2,305,000

$289

204

4

6.5

Paradise Valley

$2,495,000

$2,250,000

$401

82

6

5

Sandringham

$2,275,000

$2,200,000

$334

102

5

5.5

Paradise Valley

$2,180,000

$2,025,000

$343

217

4

6

La Place du Sommet

$1,995,000

$1,820,000

$329

277

5

4.5

PVCC

$2,000,000

$1,850,000

$350

426

5

5

Paradise Valley

$2,050,000

$1,803,750

$356

414

4

4.5

Folkman Ranch

$1,945,000

$1,800,000

$239

219

7

9

Paradise Valley

$1,835,000

$1,740,000

$332

74

5

7

Paradise Valley

$1,795,000

$1,695,000

$330

200

4

4.5

Paradise Valley

$1,795,000

$1,650,000

$337

113

4

3

Paradise Valley

$1,695,000

$1,600,000

$221

317

6

5.5

Cheney Estates

$1,499,000

$1,400,000

$291

108

4

3.5

Paradise Valley

$1,477,000

$1,357,000

$248

37

4

3.5

Paradise Valley

$1,475,000

$1,333,000

$248

145

5

5

Paradise Valley

$1,345,000

$1,275,000

$239

114

5

6

Information compiled from Arizona Multiple Listing Service from dates of 06/01/2014 through 06/30/2014. *DOM =Days on Market

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August AUGUST 1-22 ARIZONA CARDINALS TRAINING CAMP GLENDALE

Bring the whole family over to University of Phoenix Stadium for the Arizona Cardinals open practice sessions, held from 2-4:35 p.m. until August 22. There will be a Kids Interactive Zone featuring an inflatable obstacle course, quarterback toss, and combine-like football drills. Following practices, players will sign autographs, and a limited number of children ages 2-12 will have the opportunity to participate in a free post-practice player autograph experience. Admission and parking are both free for all open practices. Call 602. 379.0102 or log onto AZCardinals.com for more information.

THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS GARDEN FLASHLIGHT TOURS PHOENIX

Bring a flashlight and get ready for an evening of adventure! Flashlight tours are a sensory experience where you will see, hear and feel the desert night, including nighthawks, tortoises, insects and night-blooming flowers. The self-paced stroll along the Desert Botanical Garden’s trails to multiple discovery stations is perfect for families and children of all ages. Bring a flashlight and wear comfortable shoes. 7-9 p.m. DBG.org

AUGUST 1, 8 & 15 LIVE & LOCAL FRIDAYS SCOTTSDALE

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will showcase some of Arizona’s hottest bands this summer in the cool comfort of its Virginia G. Piper Theater. Upcoming concerts will feature the sultry, southern-style blues of The Sugar Thieves on August 1; the relaxed island music of the Caribbean Cruisers on August 8; and the Arizona rhythm and blues of Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns on August 15. Audiences are encouraged to arrive early at 6 p.m. to enjoy $5 happy hour drink specials and modern Mexican tacos from Distrito. Concerts start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 through ScottsdalePerformingArts.org.

AUGUST 2 DOG DAYS OF SUMMER GLENDALE

Downtown Glendale’s annual canine celebration at Murphy Park from 7-10 a.m. Get outside and spend some time with your fourlegged friends. The Sun Valley Animal Shelter will be on site with shelter information and animals for adoption. There will be a mobile veterinary unit offering immunizations, educational seminars by various pet professionals, dog massage, pet related products of all kinds, a prize wheel and raffles, a photo station, petting zoo area, doggy wash and free Frosty Paw treats.

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MONDAYS BIRDS IN THE GARDEN PHOENIX

If you can’t beat the heat, at least get up early and try! Join expert birders for a morning bird walk along the Desert Botanical Garden trails. Everyone is welcome, including first-time birders. Wear a hat, sunscreen and comfortable shoes, and bring binoculars if available.

7 a.m. Regular admission fee applies. DBG.org

AUGUST 8-9 PROWL & PLAY PHOENIX

The Phoenix Zoo’s summer evening event lets you experience the zoo in a whole new light… or dark! This event offers unique and exciting activities, allowing you to explore, see and hear the zoo differently than during a daytime visit. Let the kids cool off at Leapin’ Lagoon or Yakulla Caverns and slip and slide down the ever-popular inflatable water slide!

Throughout the evening you’ll also enjoy animal encounters, train rides, activities, music and more. Tickets $8. PhoenixZoo.org

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The Cardinals will get some national TV exposure in the 2014 preseason, and you might too! The Cincinnati Bengals, who have never visited University of Phoenix Stadium, will make it out to Arizona for “Sunday Night Football” on NBC August 24, the third week of the preseason slate and Fannually the most important of all the preseason games. Kickoff for the game will be at 5 p.m. Get your tickets at AZCardinals.com.

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he sun greeted me as I started the walk into the building. The birds were singing in the trees. Everything was new. I could feel it all around me. There was an excitement in the air. People were talking to new friends. I made my way to a classroom, nervous and excited at the same time. As I walked into the room, I took a deep breath, hoping for the best. The day had new written all over it.

The first day of a new adventure can leave us breathless. We don’t know where the journey will lead us. So, we simply have to take the first step. The first day of college couldn’t have been better – full of nervous moments and meeting new friends. After sitting through classes and meeting professors, I had a sense of what that season would resemble. It would be an adventure; however, I couldn’t see all that it would become. I just knew that it would challenge and change me. In order to start, I had to embrace the new things coming into my life.

The new school year comes every August, as the fun moments of summer are tucked away until next year. The passing of summer is bittersweet. It represents a season of fun, vacation, picnics, and family time. Every year when August rolls around, the backto-school signs decorate the stores and the bouquets of freshly sharpened pencils can make even the saddest heart excited for school. When we are students, we associate August with the start of a new school year, but then we eventually graduate from high school. We might pursue additional education by going to college, but that season will eventually come to an end as well. We start working, have a family, and eventually take kids back-to-school shopping. The signs of the changing season are still recognizable.

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year can be a start of a new season for you as well. You might not be carrying a backpack and school supplies, but you can use it as a new starting point in your year.

January tends to receive all the hype for making new resolutions and goals. It’s the time when the calendar has turned the page to a fresh year. We remember that anything is possible, and it holds so much promise. January might seem like the best time to make resolutions and start something new. But, as the season begins to change in other people’s lives around you, right now is a great time to start, too. As we grow older, we still need markers to remind us of where one thing begins and something else ends. Starting a new school year tends to mark that summer is coming to an end, but the end of one season is only the beginning of something new. If we are going to begin a new season in life, we have to be willing to embrace new challenges and opportunities. Instead of waiting until the next calendar year to start pursuing your dream, embrace a healthy lifestyle, or accomplish something on your bucket list, why not start now? Whatever you need to begin or end, let this season be a marker in your life to start right where you are today. May the welcome of August usher in a new season of possibilities.

Hona Amer, a MBA graduate, is a business owner, professor, writer, and lover of life. She inspires people to reach their full potential. Find out more about how her book, SMART WORK U, can help students navigate college and save money, as well as an inspirational blog at HonaAmer.com.

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