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“How often do you visit the Strip?” This is probably my favorite question my friends and family from around the country ask me. Honestly, not much, unless someone is visiting or it’s a very unique occasion. Our city is filled with so many hidden gems of businesses, places, and experiences that are truly eccentric. There's a spot for everyone from Southern Highlands to Red Rock to Downtown Las Vegas to Lake Las Vegas. As my brother so eloquently puts it, Vegas checks a lot of boxes. From the weather (who doesn’t love the smell of creosote bushes during a monsoon rain?) to our distinct Vegas culture, the valley is hard to beat. It’s no wonder that we’re one of the fastest-growing cities in America. What’s more incredible is that most of this growth is happening right here within the South Vegas area. Every day I drive down a road where there’s a new residential or commercial development popping up. As a publisher, I meet so many people in our area, and I have come across more and more of those born and raised right here in Las Vegas. I always ask them what they think and it’s pretty consistent. Many are happy with the growth but want to keep the small-town feel that so many of us have experienced on the local level. What’s beautiful about this growth is that it’s opening doors for local businesses and the opportunity for us to support them. That’s my mission here with this publication. It’s an opportunity for me to share stories - local personal profiles, local business owners, local charities, and more. Help me help them. Support our locals with whatever love you can. Attend local events. Get a local coffee. “Like” those posts on social media. As our state anthem so nicely puts it, “right in the heart of the golden west, home means Nevada to me.”

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kitchen and smokehouse food with a fresh, modern take on traditional dishes. 10550 Southern Highlands Parkway, #140, Las Vegas, NV KAZUKI SUSHI: Check out this hopping spot serving up sushi, teriyaki, and other Japanese standards with a welcoming vibe. 10670 Southern Highlands Parkway, #104, Las Vegas, NV SO HI BISTR O & BAR : This Southern Highlands family-owned bistro offers quality dining, a full-service bar, and a private lounge with American and Italian gourmet meals. 10670 Southern Highlands Parkway, Las Vegas, NV SALT AND SPOON: Salt and Spoon takes great pride in working with local farmers in California to bring the best seasonal ingredients to their dishes. 7625 South Rainbow Boulevard, #102, Las Vegas, NV LE CAFE DU LAS VEGAS: This French cafe is perfect for family and friends to unwind and enjoy delicious food, a great ambiance, and excellent service. 11350 Southern Highlands Parkway, #155, Las Vegas, NV

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personal favorite non-profit is The Just One Project which provides pantry items to Southern Nevada neighbors. No matter how tired or lazy she feels, she always tries to participate in fundraising efforts for programs that support teens, like the Nevada Partnership of Homeless Youth. In recognition of her outstanding dedication and ongoing contributions to the Las Vegas Women's Council of REALTORS, Crystal earned the REALTOR Member of the Year Award in 2022. She is now representing the Council as a 2023 Ambassador. For pleasure Crystal, a proud owner of season tickets, tries to go to every Las Vegas Raiders game that she can. Most of her childhood friends came from California, so she became a Raiders fan by default. Watching sports was a big thing in her house since her mother worked in the sportsbooks at both Bellagio Resort and Casino and New York New York Hotel & Casino; her father and brother also played every sport. After hearing for years that Las Vegas would never have a professional football team, Crystal was very excited to hear that we were getting a team. “I love to share my excitement with others, and I have taken family, friends, and clients to the games.” This Vegas born and raised Realtor is a true local through and through. She is looking forward to helping more locals and soon-to-be locals on their new home journey in the city she loves.

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Creative Ways to Tell Your Child ‘I Love You’ Valentine’s Day is a perfect reason to show your child just how much he or she is loved. Try these creative ideas to show how much you care on Valentine’s Day and throughout the entire year.

EDIBLE IDEAS A heart a day. Add a heart-shaped candy to your child's lunch box every day of the school year. Be sure to stock up during after-Valentine's Day clearances so you stay supplied. Heart-shaped lunch. Use a large, heartshaped cookie cutter to make heart-shaped

sandwiches, toast, and other treats. Your kids will love the shape and that you've eliminated the crust. A cupful of love. Give your child a “World’s Greatest Son/Daughter” or “I Love You” cup. Then use it whenever you serve hot cocoa or graham crackers and milk. Do lunch. Pick up your child from school for a surprise lunch date. Hit your child's favorite fast-food joint, go on a picnic, or have lunch together in the school cafeteria. (If you choose the latter, make sure your child won't mind or be embarrassed.)

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THE WRITTEN WORD A poet and didn't know it. You don't have to be a poet to write a poem for your child. If poetry isn't your thing, look up simple children's rhymes. Then make revisions, especially for your child. Poems can be serious or fun, but either way, your child will love them. A valentine's welcome. Welcome your child home from school with a valentine's banner across your front porch or entryway. Add cute sayings that remind your child why he’s the greatest son. Create fun sentences by clipping words from magazine ads and adding some valentine's doodles. Snail mail surprise. Kids love to get mail, so why not send your child a card, letter, or postcard? Don’t forget to let your child check the mail to discover the greeting. Say it with email. Send your child an email with a link to a fun website or a funny animated e-greeting. With the abundance of entertaining websites and free e-greetings, you can send your child something new every day of the year. Scrabble greetings. Wish your child a “Happy Valentine’s Day,” congratulate him on a great report card, or show how much you appreciate your child's help with a scrabble message. For younger readers, spell out a simple phrase leaving a space between words. For older kids, make them figure out your greeting. Intersect the words as you would in playing Scrabble, and see if they can solve the message. C is for…. Make a poster portraying your child’s characteristics. Put your child's name at the top. Then list as many positive descriptive words as you can that begin with your child's initial. Use a thesaurus to find oodles of words. (Example: Cassandra, cute, caring, creative, crafty, curious.) When you finish, laminate or frame it, and hang it in your child's room. Poetry praise. Give your child a poetry book written especially for sons or daughters, such as To My Son with Love or To My Daughter with Love

on the Important Things in Life, written by Susan Polis Schultz. These books offer encouragement and a new understanding of your love for and commitment to your child. Don’t forget to add your personal inscription inside.

DO IT TOGETHER Love is silly. One thing kids love and do best is act silly, so loosen up and join in the fun. If being silly isn’t your style, take a few lessons from your child, and practice up. Letting loose is a great way to reduce stress and to let your children know they're fun to be around. A gift of time. For today’s busy parents, finding time to read to or play with your child isn’t always easy. Fortunately, quality, rather than quantity, is what matters most. Show your child you care by setting aside a few minutes each day to talk, read, or play together. You’ll both reap the rewards. A class connection. As kids grow, together time becomes increasingly rare. Decide with your adolescent on an activity or hobby the two of you would enjoy together. Sign up for a class or set a regular schedule for the activity. Then mark it on your calendar. Treat it as you would any other commitment, not letting daily life interfere. A trip down memory lane. Flip through photo albums or watch family videos together, and reminisce about favorite holidays, vacations, and family times you’ve had together. Eventful gifts. Buy tickets to a concert, ice show, or sporting event your kids have been dying to see. But keep it a surprise. On the day of the event, just say you're all going out for dinner or some other concoction. Then catch your kids by surprise when you arrive at your actual destination. Make a date. Plan a regular date with your child for one-on-one time. This works exceptionally well for families with more than one child. Each parent should take a turn with each child. You can go out for lunch or supper, play putt-putt golf, watch a

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movie, go roller-skating, or spend an afternoon at the park. Set a regular schedule so your child can look forward to your dates together.

GIFTS FROM THE HEART Flowers for her. Cut fresh flowers for your daughter to brighten her room and her day. Race cars for him. Clip sports cars from magazines for your son and post them on a bulletin board in his room. Engrave your thoughts. Have a necklace or bracelet engraved for your child. Be sure to include his name, your sentiments, and who it’s from. Van Gogh in the making. Sift through your child’s art collection and select a piece to display. Then matte, frame, and hang it in a room [other than your child’s] for everyone to see. Photos say a thousand words. Choose several pictures of your child from infancy through the present. Then use paper

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edger scissors to trim them into different sizes and shapes. Overlap and tape them to the backing of a frame using double-sided tape. Then add matting and frame the collage. It’s in the wrapping. Don't wait for a special occasion to give your child a gift. Kids love presents, so the next time you pick up something for your child, wrap it as a surprise. Don't forget the ribbon (so it takes longer to unwrap), and include a small gift card that says how much you appreciate her. Scrapbookin’ fun. Put together a memory scrapbook of your child. Use photos, locks of hair, vacation postcards, and ticket stubs. Dedicate each page to a special holiday, event, or theme. Include dates and any details you remember, along with cute sayings and stickers to fit the themes. Kimberly Blaker is a freelance writer. She also owns an online store, Sage Rare & Collectible Books, specializing in out-of-print, scarce, signed, and first editions; fine bindings; ephemera and more at sagerarebooks.com

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