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THIS I S H I S I DEAL . Wi th e v e r y i m a g e , t houg h, t he r e e xi sts a c ont r a s t , a nd Jos h, de spi te hi s p e a c e ful na t ur e , ha s c r e ate d q ui t e a s t i r i n M e r i d i a n. S h ake n t he e a r t h a b i t , i f y ou wi l l . I n a g ood w a y .
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I n 20 1 5 , t he c i t y r e a c he d o u t t o t he c om m uni t y a g a i n, s ol i cit in g b i d s on t w o p r op e r t i e s l oca t ed on B r oa d w a y a nd M a i n. B y n o w , Jos h a nd L or i , a l r e a d y i nv est ed i n b uy i ng a nd r e s t or i ng ol d b ui l d i ng s i n d ow nt ow n M e rid ia n ( s uc h a s The V a ul t ) , p ut i n a n offe r . The y w e r e t he onl y o n es w ho p l a c e d a b i d . I ni t i a l l y , t he y p l a nne d t o s c r a p t ho se b ui l d i ng s a nd c ons t r uc t mix ed us e fa c i l i t i e s , w hi c h m e a nt c om b i ni ng r e s t a ur a nt s a nd r e t a i l s t or e s on t he g r ound flo o r w i t h c om m e r c i a l offi c e s i n t h e
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TH I S I S K N O W N AS A C R I TI C AL M AS S O F PEOPL E. Jos h’s p l a ns not onl y i nc l ud e r e s t a ur a nt s b ut a ft e r - hour a c t i v i t i e s , m uc h l i k e a n E s c a p e Room c onc e p t , offe r i ng v e nt ur e s p e op l e c a n i nc l ud e a l ong s i d e d i nne r or a d r i nk . H e a l s o p l a ns t o i nc or p or a t e s p e c i a l t y r e t a i l , t a r g e t i n g a ft e r noon a nd e v e ni ng c ons um e r s , s i m i l a r t o T h e V i l l a g e ( a not he r M e r i d i a n d e v e l op m e nt s uc c ess s t or y ) , honi ng i n on s m a l l e r a nd l oc a l l y - ow ned b us i ne s s e s t ha t fi t w i t h t he a l r e a d y e s t a b l i s hed ol d - t ow n s e t t i ng . The hi s t or i c a l s i d e of M e r i d i a n hol d s i m p or t a nce t o Jos h, a s he ha s he l d t he p os i t i on of v i c e p r e s id en t of M e r i d i a n’s H i s t or i c P r e s e r v a t i on C om m i s s i o n for t hr e e y e a r s . The s e t hr e e b ui l d i ng s , s c he d u led for d e m ol i t i on, ha v e no hi s t or i c a l v a l ue , t houg h a m onum e nt r e s t s on t he w e s t s i d e of t he c ons t r uc t i on s i t e . Jos h, w or k i ng w i t h M e r i d i a n P a r k s C om m i s s i on, p l a ns t o i nc l ud e t hi s m onu men t i n hi s p r oj e c t , r e l oc a t i ng a nd p r e s e r v i ng i t . The ne w r e s i d e nt i a l d e v e l op m e nt a i m s t o i nclu d e 1 0 2 a p a r t m e nt s , one a nd t w o b e d r oom s . Gr oun d b r e a k i ng i s p r oj e c t e d for A p r i l of t hi s y e a r w i t h c ons t r uc t i on c om m e nc i ng i n June . “ W e hop e t o b e c om p l e t e d b y 20 20 , ” Jos h s t a t ed . “ The c i t y ha s a s k e d for a c ha ng e s i nc e 20 1 2 a n d w e s t e p p e d up . Thi s i s not a n e a s y und e r t a k i ng . I t ’s ha r d . B ut t hi s i s m y c i t y , m y foot p r i nt t oo, a n d I c a r e a b out t he fut ur e of M e r i d i a n, not j us t a s a d e v e l op e r , b ut a s a r e s i d e nt w ho w i l l e nd h is m or t a l c oi l i n O l d Tow n.” I n b e t w e e n b ui l d i ng p l a ns , c ons t r uc t i on m e e t in g s, d e v e l op m e nt d e t a i l s , Jos h t a k e s a b r e a k i n his c i g a r s hop , The V a ul t , t e a c hi ng 1 0 1 a nd 20 1 c l a sses on t he a r t of c i g a r s , a n a l m os t l os t for m , b ut kep t a l i v e , b y i nv e s t or s s uc h a s Jos h, w hi c h i s a s to r y for a not he r d a y . FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE VAULT EVENTS AND HOURS, VISIT VAULT1905.COM.
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T OP S H OW GR E A T TH I N GS ARE H E RE SO WE CAN SL O W D O WN TH E I N FLU X IN O UR L O CAL PO PUL AT ION.
Nevertheless, people will continue to flock here, and, with that comes growth in our bustling residential and commercial economy alike. With this area being such a hot spot, you’re going to want to link up with some of the hottest movers and shakers in the business to find the perfect home, office, or both!
Jennifer Hickey, EPIC REALTY
I caught up a bit with Blake Haggett, with KZB Real Estate, Jennifer Hickey, with Epic Realty, and Tazz Weatherly, of Amherst Madison Legacy Real Estate. Sure, they are amazing at what they do with real estate, but when you scope out their presence online, you’ll recognize how much of a difference it makes to work with someone who has a personal touch, coupled with unique and aggressive strategies to help you seal your next real estate deal. When asked about embracing the constant shifts in technology as it applies to real estate, Hickey downloaded a slew of angles she and her team already have in practice. “This is right up my alley as Epic is at the forefront of technology in real estate,” she explains, “We take technology with VR tours, ‘doll house’ views, ‘sky view’ and other amazing platforms that save our clients, time, money and help make the process smoother and easier. We are thrilled to be able to provide proprietary tech to only our clients.” Hickey has been doing real estate for two decades right here in the Treasure Valley. She knows this town inside, outside, and upside-down. Plus, she’s a literal mover and shaker. In fact, she used to dance on MTV back when she lived in California. She still loves to dance and stay active to this day. ME R I D I AN
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Behold, a fearsome three who have been setting the bar high within the real estate world.
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Haggett, a Boise native, has stepped into the real estate space with a strong conviction on the importance of a quality personal brand, which he dubs “your resume and track
record” in your career, along with commitment to not only continuing his learning and education but to really put it to work as he builds his business. “Commercial real estate is one of the most difficult things to learn, mainly due to the fact that you are basically getting a law degree,” Haggett admits, “One of my biggest mistakes I have made was with attention to detail. I made a few mistakes on a deal that cost us and my client the entire deal. Fortunately, we had the opportunity to back out of the deal with a few minor fees.” Haggett who considers his company as a “media company first, and a real estate company second,” has made strides with his business by proving that your ability to adapt at the speed of technology, maximize your efficiency with automated tasks, and become a reliable and relatable online presence in a time where social media influencers reign supreme can, and will, increase and sustain your business.
Tazz Weatherly, AMHERST MADISON LEGACY REAL ESTATE
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And then there’s Tazz Weatherly, who specializes in residential real estate, with experience encompassing new construction, relocation, first time home buying, and luxury properties. “When it comes to showcasing homes, for my sellers, because of the HUGE social media following and platform I’ve built on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and now YouTube, the homes I list gain more national attention than if I were to put it on my local MLS,” Weatherly illustrates, “I’ve had out of state buyers see my listings before even stepping foot into Idaho for the first time and most realtors can’t do that sort of national, targeted advertising due to a lack of following or thinking outside the box for sellers.” Her energetic personality and straight-shooting industry savvy have gotten her videos streaming into the thousands of views, with a global reach. Watch any of her videos and you will not only want to do business with her, but you will also want to be super-best-friends with her and her adorable English bulldog, “Moose.” Weatherly is one of those ahead-of-the-curve business professionals who embraced the personal branding approach to business while staying highly active online with videos and engaging/inspiring posts.
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Mo u n tai n Vi ew H i gh S c h o o l i s of f eri ng the o ppo r tu n i ty f o r l ocal bu si n e sse s to take a proacti ve appr o ac h to vocati o n al edu c ati o n f o r speci al needs h i gh sc h o o l stu den ts throu gh th e i r Commu n i ty Trai n i n g pr o gr am .
tr ave l off s c hool c a m p us t o wo r k i n a d i ffe r e nt b us i ne s s e ac h s e m e s t e r a nd c om p l e t e var i o u s t a s k s a s s oc i a t e d w i t h th at i n d us t r y . The p ur p os e of th e pr o g r a m i s t o p r ov i d e a we l l - r ound e d v i e w of p os s i b l e c ar e e r s for e a c h s t ud e nt .
A t Mo u n tai n Vi e w H i gh S c h o o l i n West A da Cou n ty, stu de n ts wi th speci al needs h ave th e u n i qu e o ppo rtu n i ty to par ti c i pate i n the Co mmu n i ty T r ai n i n g Program. The pr o gr am h as be e n i n operati on f or abo u t 15 ye ar s, and partners w i th l o c al sm al l busi ness own e r s to pr o vi de wo rk experi ence o ppo r tu n i ti e s to juni or an d se n i o r h i gh schoo l students. S tu de n ts
L o r i e H e s s , a s p e c i a l e d uc a t i on te ac h er a t M ount a i n V i e w H i g h S c h o o l e x p l a i ns , “ P r e p a r i ng stu de n t s for l i fe a ft e r hi g h sc h o o l i nc l ud e s p r ov i d i ng m u l ti ple op p or t uni t i e s for stu de n t s t o e x p e r i e nc e a nd l e ar n fr om b us i ne s s e s i n o u r c o m m uni t y . A ft e r hi g h sc h o o l , s t ud e nt s m a y w or k at a pos i t i on t ha t i s ful l or par t- ti m e , p a i d or v ol unt e e r ,
d e p e nd i ng on t he s t ud e nt ’ s ne e d s a nd a b i l i t i e s . St ud e n t s i n our p r og r a m a r e no d i ffer en t t ha n a ny ot he r s t ud e nt . Th ey l i k e r out i ne , s oc i a l i za t i on, t o feel p r od uc t i v e a nd b e p a r t of t h eir c om m uni t y . ” The p r og r a m s e r v e s s t ud en t s w i t h v a r y i ng l e v e l s of a b i l it y a nd d i ffe r e nt i nt e r e s t s . Some s t ud e nt s w or k d i r e c t l y w i t h a j ob c oa c h a t e a c h b us i ne ss, w hi l e s om e g o t o t he p a r t n er b us i ne s s e s on t he i r ow n. O ne l oc a l b us i ne s s ow ne r h a s m a d e t he p r og r a m a p a r t of he r b us i ne s s p l a n. I B e n i B out i q ue ow ne r C or t ne y Gr een op e ne d he r W om e n’s A p p ar el a nd H om e De c or s t or e i n S o u t h
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“Each year, I have n o ti c e d i n credi bl e i mpr o ve m e n t f r o m th e begi nni ng o f th e se m e ste r to the en d. Whi l e th e stu de n ts’ mo to r ski l l s ma y i n i ti al l y be chal l enged, wi th i n a f e w m o n th s th ei r task achie ve m e n t, so c i al ski l l s, and co n f i de n c e ar e n i gh t and day. Th e stu de n ts’ we l l bei n g and f utur e ar e i m po r tan t to me an d i t’ s ve r y f u l f i l l i n g to see the po si ti ve i m pac t o f th i s vocati o n al progr am . Wh e n I recentl y f o u n d o u t th e r e we r e l ess th an a doz e n bu si n e sse s i n vol ved and m an y stu de n ts wh o have not be e n pl ac e d, I
m ade i t m y m i s s i on t o g e t t he wo r d o ut a nd t r y t o r e c r ui t m or e l o c al b us i ne s s e s t o p a r t i c i p a t e an d su p p or t t hi s p r og r a m .” T h e pr o g r a m a l r e a d y ha s a var i et y of i nd us t r i e s par ti c ip a t i ng – i nc l ud i ng r e t a i l bu si n es s e s , s a l ons , r e s t a ur a nt s , h o te l s, a nd m or e . H ow e v e r , th e r e is a l w a y s r oom for a m or e di ve r se r e p r e s e nt a t i on of l oc a l bu si n es s e s . M s. H e s s i nd i c a t e d , “ W e w oul d l i ke to i nc l ud e a d d i t i ona l bu si n es s e s s uc h a s p r i nt i ng sh o ps, t ha t r e q ui r e j ob s k i l l s wh i c h m a y i nc l ud e p a c k a g i ng , asse m b l i ng , p ut t i ng p a m p hl e t s to ge the r , a nd s o on.” Bu si n e s s e s w ho p a r t ne r w i t h th e M ount a i n V i e w C om m uni t y T r ai n i ng p r og r a m c a n e x p e c t to wo r k w i t h a ne w s t ud e nt o r stu d e nt s e v e r y s e m e s t e r .
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Fr om he r e x p e r i e nc e , Gr e en r e c om m e nd s t ha t s m a l l b us i ne s s e s l ook a t t he l ong t e r m i m p a c t t he y c a n ha v e i n t he l i fe of e a c h of t he s e s t ud e nt s . “ I fe e l i t ’s s o i m p or t a nt t o t a k e t i m e t o he l p c ul t i v a t e t he s e s t ud e nt s ’ a nd p r e p ar e t he m w i t h j ob s k i l l s s o t he y c a n s e c ur e a fut ur e i nc ome. E a c h i nd us t r y c a n offe r s m a ll, m a na g e a b l e t a s k s t ha t w i ll b e m ut ua l l y b e ne fi c i a l t o th e s t ud e nt , t he c om m uni t y a n d y our b us i ne s s .” — FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
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Meri di an wi th th e de si r e to make sh o ppi n g f u n agai n . L o r i e Hess was a custo m e r an d to l d Cortn ey abo u t th e Co m m u n i ty Trai n i n g Progr am . G r e e n kn e w i n stantl y sh e wan te d to be i n vol ved.
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A veda Cherry Al m o n d S h am po o and Co n di ti on e r pr o vi de s yo u wi th a deep and ge n tl e c l e an . Thi s perf ect du o wi th c h e r r y bl osso m an d swe e t al m o n d f ragrance wh i sks yo u away i n to a spri ng w o n de r l an d th at’ s su r e to l eave yo u r hai r f e e l i n g so f t, f u l l , an d l o o ki ng be au ti f u l . A veda Hand Re l i e f i s th e perf ect w ay to c o m bat dr y ski n
Ave da Sp e e d of L i g ht i s a b l ow dr y ac c e l e r a t or w i l l g i v e y ou th e pe r fe c t b l ow out . I t ’s q ui c k , l e ave s y our ha i r s t a t i c fr e e , a nd h ai r a he a t p r ot e c t a nt a l l i n o n e . T a l k a b out t he p e r fe c t w a y to de c r e a s e y our m or ni ng g e t r e ady t i m e !
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The pro ducts hi gh l i gh te d i n th i s arti cl e are the pe r f e c t r e m e di e s f o r revi tal i zi n g yo u r se l f an d di vi n g h eadf i rs t i n to spr i n g. Each h as a u n i qu e be n e f i t an d caters to a di f f e r e n t aspe c t o f yo u r sel f -care an d be au ty.
ge n e r a t e d fr om c ol d I d a ho we ath er . Thi s r i c h ha nd c r è m e pr o vi des i nt e ns e m oi s t ur i za t i on an d your ha nd s a r e g oi ng t o be so f t e r , s m oot he r , a nd m or e n o u r i sh e d he a d i ng i nt o s p r i ng . AP R I L / M AY
Mech el e Du ke star te d R ai n S al on an d S pa i n 2 0 0 8 wi th a staf f o f 6 peo pl e . T o day sh e curren tl y has 3 2 e m pl o ye e s and pri des her se l f i n o f f e r i n g mo re th an ju st a payc h e c k. Her team i s o f f e r e d be n e f i ts, pai d vacati o n , e du c ati o n , an d mo st i mpo rtantl y a pl ac e wh e r e th ey can thri ve an d gr o w. S h e sh ared, “Rai n S al o n an d S pa i s a pl ace w h ere se r vi c e i s be f o r e sel f . We want th e se r vi c e o f th e guest to be th e be st - th e best hai r, the b e st ski n , th e be st n ai l s, th e best o r gan i c pr o du c t, don e by th e best pe o pl e wh o are real wo me n se r vi n g gu e sts!”
T u l asa r a W e d d i ng M a s q ue i s a 9 7% n a t ur a l l y d e r i v e d ov e r ni g ht m asqu e w i l l he l p y our na t ur a l r e pai r p r oc e s s l e a v i ng t he s k i n f i r m e r , l i ft e d a nd b r i g ht e ne d ! Y o u c a n p l a n on w a k i ng up w i t h l u m i n o us , w e d d i ng - s k i n e v e r y day. Ave da A i r c ont r ol w i l l b e y our f avo r i t e fl e x i b l e l ong l a s t i ng h ai r sp r a y a nd i s p e r fe c t for a ny an d al l ha i r t y p e s . Thi s p r od uc t i s th e p e r fe c t r e p r e s e nt a t i on o f wh a t A v e d a i s a l l a b out w i t h a n e t- ze r o i m p a c t . M e a ni ng th at Av e d a fund s r e ne w a b l e wi n d ene r g y t o offs e t t he C O 2 asso c i a t e d w i t h m a nufa c t ur i ng , tr an spor t a t i on, a nd us e of A i r Co n tr ol . T h e phe nom e na l t e a m a t R ai n S a l on a nd Sp a i s he r e
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t o m a k e s ur e y ou a r e fe e l i n g c om for t a b l e , t a k e n c a r e of, b e a ut i ful , a nd r e fr e s he d e v e r y t i m e y ou v i s i t . H a i r , s k i n, a nd na i l s a r e w ha t t hey d o, a nd t he y s t r i v e t o d o i t w e l l a nd w i t h he a r t . I f y ou’r e fe e l i ng a b i t d r a b a ft e r a l on g a nd c ol d w i nt e r , b e s ur e t o s c he d ul e a n a p p oi nt m e nt a t r a i ns a l ona nd s p a . or g t o g et s p r uc e d up for s p r i ng !
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“I BE LIE VE DE E P T MS T HE RA PY , A N O N -ME DIC A T E D A PPRO A C H TO DE PRE S S IO N A N D O BS E S S IVEC O MPULS IVE DIS O RDE R, IS THE F UT URE ,” DR. KE N T
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NUME TMS CLINICS A N E F F E C T I V E T RE ATM E N T F O R D E PR E S S IO N & O CD B Y R E BE C C A E V A N S
P HOTO G R A PH Y N U M E T M S C LI N I C S Almost 16.2 million adults in the US have experienced at least one majo r depressive episode. Unfortunately, that number is on the rise. Standard care for most depression, once diagnosed, involves medication and psychotherapy, but the side effects of drugs steer those suffering away from treatment instead of towards help.
TMS, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, a noninvasive and FDA-approved treatment, uses magnetic fields to stimulate brain nerve cells. It’s similar to an MRI but uses less intense magnetism. TMS coils give electromagnetic pulses, with each pulse stimulating neurons in the brain to fire, or activate, targeting specific cortex. “In cases where patients have failed on traditional treatment for depression, such as drugs, TMS can offer relief, and often full remission,” said Dr. Kent. There are at least seventeen circuits in the brain. Three or four of them are associated with depression. When depression hits, the brain, impacted, under functions. TMS creates neuroplasticity, changing these parts of the brain (proven through medical imaging postTMS treatment), restoring function
“Before Deep TMS, I was mentally numb, tired, suffering with anxiety and depression all my life,” said Kelly K. in a recent testimonial. Medication offered her short-term relief, but soon, it would become ineffec tive and she would have to switch to a new drug or another combination of prescribed medications. “I was skeptical when I first heard of TMS,” she said. “But nothing else worked for me.” Kelly had been on disability for four years when she met Dr. Kent. She had tried eight to twelve medications. Once an RN, she had missed her productive life and her struggle with depression became disabling. After TMS treatment, she ret urned to employment and, today, at 55 years old, she works full-time as a nurse, medicationfree. “The fo g is lifted. I see colors. I feel calmness,” she said. “I’m excited about my life, about my future.” Dr. Kent has spent the majority of his career in Psychiatry, which included prescribing medications for patients like Kelly. “My passion has always been to help others,” he said. “I wanted them to live, pain-free lives. To find relief.” Two years ago, Dr. Kent, already practicing TMS, was approached by Brainsway, a TMS company
with superior and patented technology. “Since then, I’ve successfully treated over 200 patients,” Dr. Kent shared. “90% have had favorable response rates with a 70% or greater rate of remis sion.” The exciting thing is that most of Dr. Kent’s patients are like Kelly, they’ve tried and failed in psychotherapy and/or medication-treatment plans. The demographics of his patients is considered the most difficult to treat, which makes these results even more significant. Dr. Kent travels the world, attending TMS conferences, reviewing leading research and meeting with industry leaders to help educate consumers about this treatment. There are more research papers, 15,000 submitted last year alone, than any other drug or treatment plan on the market to date. TMS is not new. It was discovered in 1985 in London, England, and in 1993, a first double-blind placebo trial led the explosion of the treatment. “I’ve longed to help others throughout my career,” said Dr. Kent. “TMS is the most satisf ying thing I’ve done in my entire life.” Dr. Kent practices exclusively deep TMS and has given up the other aspects of his private practice, such as prescribing medication and hospital work. Instead, he invests in creating public awareness through his website, podcast, numerous magazine articles, KTVB appearances, social media, billboard advertising, and public speaking to interested groups. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLE AS E VISIT NUME TMS.COM
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“I believe Deep TMS Therapy, a non-medicated approach to depression and ObsessiveCompulsive Disorder, is the future,” Dr. Kent said.
TMS therapy does not require hospitalization or anesthesia. There is no memory loss. TMS offers durability, meaning that 75% of patients stay or remain in remission six months later, even without medications.
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Dr. David Kent, a psychiatrist in the Treasure Valley, has practiced for over 30 years, brings new hope to those enduring, not only depression but other brain disorders, such as OCD.
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I f you ’ re l o o ki ng f o r o l d- wo r l d S o u th ern I tal i a n c u i si n e i n an i n vi ti ng setti n g, l o o k n o f u r th e r th an f ami l y-own e d G i n o ’ s I tal i an Ri sto rante & Bar . Al r e ady a f i xture i n th e M e r i di an ar e a, Gi no’ s i s con stan tl y f i n di n g n e w ways to bri n g f r e sh de l i c i o u s twi sts on cl ass i c N e apo l i tan f are. Ow n er Gi no Vuo l o m o ve d to Bo i se f ro m Nap l e s, I tal y wi th h i s w i f e Ti a – a n I dah o n ati ve - i n 1994, bri ng i n g wi th h i m h i s gran dmoth er’ s ti m e - te ste d reci pes. L on g- ti m e Bo i se resi dents wi l l r e m e m be r G i n o and Ti a o pen e d th e f i r st G i n o ’ s I tal i an Ri sto rante i n do wn to wn Bo i se i n 1996. T h e y m ai n tai n e d th e popul ar pl ac e f o r 14 ye ar s bef o re mo vi ng G i n o ’ s to Meri di an i n 200 9 . V u o l o c r e ate d th e popul ar m e n u at G i n o ’ s u si n g h i s grandm o th e r ’ s reci pes.
G i n o st a r t e d fr om t he g r ound u p i n the r e s t a ur a nt i nd us t r y . Af te r hi s fa m i l y i m m i g r a t e d f r o m Na p l e s t o t he U ni t e d S tate s, Gi no w or k e d for hi s d a d i n th e i r s uc c e s s ful r e s t a ur a nt i n N e w Y or k C i t y . H i s unc l e a l s o br an c h e d out , op e ni ng a nd o pe r at i ng a not he r s uc c e s s ful I tal i an r e s t a ur a nt i n C hi c a g o for 57 ye ar s . “ I was p r e t t y m uc h b or n i nt o t he bu si n es s . [ M y d a d ] s t a r t e d m e an d m y b r ot he r a s d i s hw a s he r s , an d sl o w l y w e ha d t o m ov e u p. H i s t hi ng w a s y ou c a n’t t e l l pe o pl e how t o c l e a n i f y ou d on’t kn o w how t o c l e a n. So, y ou s t a r t wi th th a t - t he n y ou m ov e up to pr e p p i ng , a nd t he n c ook i ng , an d tha t ’s how t ha t a l l s t a r t e d . S o , i t’ s p r e t t y m uc h b e e n m y l i f e l o n g b us i ne s s .” F o r G i no, m a i nt a i ni ng a fa m i l y bu si n es s i s k e e p i ng t he fa m i l y tr adi ti on a l i v e a nd i s t he c o r n e r s t one of hi s r e s t a ur a nt .
P a t r ons c a n fi nd Gi no hi m self a nd hi s d a ug ht e r Je s s i c a w or k i ng r e g ul a r l y a t t he e a t e r y – p r ov i d i ng t r a d i t i on a l I t a l i a n hos p i t a l i t y a nd a m a zin g c ul i na r y c r e a t i ons . O n t he m e nu, t he r e i s p l e nt y t o s a t i s fy e v e r y one . E nj oy b r i ckov e n p i zza s a nd c a l zone , h ea r t y s p a g he t t i a nd m e a t b a l l s , o r hous e - m a d e l a s a g na . For a t r ul y t r a ns c e nd e nt e x p e r i en ce, t r y fa n- fa v or i t e l a m b or s m o ked b oa r s ha nk – found onl y a t Gi no’s - b r a i s e d e i g ht hou r s w i t h Sa n M a r za no t om a t oes, fr e s h g a r l i c , oni ons a nd b a sil, fi ni s he d w i t h m ozza r e l l a a n d s e r v e d w i t h ha nd m a d e p ot a t o g noc c hi . Gi no s our c e s hi s fi ne m e a t s fr om a p e r s ona l b ut c he r a nd t a k e s g r e a t p r id e i n b r i ng i ng t he hi g he s t q ualit y l a m b , b oa r , b e e f, a nd v e a l t o hi s c us t om e r s . For G i no, hi s fa v or i t e r e c i p e i s t he v e a l p a r m i g i a na – a
caref ul l y sele c te d ve al c u tl e t bake d wi t h hous e - m a d e r a g u, mo zzarel l a, an d par m i gi an a r e ggi an o c he e s e s , s e r v e d w i t h a si de of spag h e tti pasta. L o o ki ng f or s o m e th i n g n e w? G i n o ’ s o f f e r s m out h wateri n g spec i al s e ve r y we e k to e xc i te a ny p a l a t e . Fo r the f utur e , G i n o ’ s wi l l stay tr u e to i ts I t a l i a n r oot s b ut w i l l be of f eri ng s o m e n e w se l e c ti o n s an d e v e nt s . I f y ou’r e c r a v i ng I tal i an f or l un c h , bu t do n ’ t wan t to i n dul g e i n he a v y p a s t a – Gi no’ s w i l l be o f f e r i n g l i gh te r o pti o n s. P a t r ons c a n a l s o e x p e c t a n ew spi n on H appy H o u r c o m i n g so o n t o G i no’s , fe a t ur i ng speci al ty co c ktai l s, a wi n e pr o gr am , an d I t a l i a n s m a l l p l a t e f eatu res and appe ti z e r s. -
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A f ami l y pl ayh o u se i s a gatew ay to gran d adve n tu r e s and w h i msi cal m o m e n ts th at i n spi re a ch i l d’ s i m agi n ati o n . I t’ s a backyard th e ate r o f f u n wh ere a w o rl d o f c r e ati vi ty and en dl ess p o ssi bi l i ti e s ar e entertai ned. Bo i se Val l ey Ha bi tat f o r Hu mani ty’ s Vi l l age o f Pl ayh o u ses se ts th e stage f o r yo u n g i magi n ati o n s to f l o u r i sh and gro w. Surr o u n di n g th e l aw n at Th e Vi l l age i n M e r i di an o n May 7 -11 i s a de l i gh tf u l di spl ay o f pl ay h o u se s th at ar e desi gned and bu i l t by l o c al busi nesses. I n i ts se c o n d ye ar , th e Vi l l age o f P l ayh o u se s i s f ast becomi n g a m ajo r f u n dr ai si n g event f o r Boi se H abi tat wh o se mi ssi o n i t i s to bu i l d de c e n t, af f ordabl e hou si n g i n th e Treasure Val l e y. Al l o f th e pl ayh o u ses ar e be i n g r af f l e d o f f an d th e proc e e ds wi l l go di rectl y i n to bu i l di n g o n e o r mo re h o mes f o r l o c al f am i l i e s i n need. Ci ti Cards, an o pe r ati o n s si te i n Meri di an f or th e gl o bal ban k Ci ti , h as been i n vo l ve d wi th Bo i se Habi tat f o r 16 ye ar s. As th e manager of Co m m u n i ty Devel o pmen t, I ’ m i n c r e di bl y
pr o u d of t he l a s t i ng i m p a c t th i s pa r t ne r s hi p ha s m a d e i n o u r com m uni t y for ne a r l y two de c a d e s . I t ’s t he c om m on i n te r e s t of he l p i ng ot he r s h e l p the m s e l v e s t ha t d r i v e s o u r c o m m i t m e nt a nd p a s s i on f o r su p p or t i ng H a b i t a t b ot h th r o u g h fi na nc i a l c ont r i b ut i ons an d m e a ni ng ful v ol unt e e r w or k . O u r vo l unt e e r s l ov e w or k i ng si de - b y - s i d e w i t h t he fut ur e h o m e o w ne r s s e e i ng t he i r gr ati tud e a nd p r i d e fi r s t ha nd . Wh e n B oi s e H a b i t a t a p p r oa c he d u s abo ut b e i ng a s p ons or of t he V i l l age of P l a y hous e s w e l ov e d th e i de a a nd w e r e i m m e d i a t e l y o n bo a r d ! Thi s w a s a fun ne w way to e ng a g e our v ol unt e e r s wi th Bo i s e H a b i t a t a nd b r i ng i n c r e as e d a w a r e ne s s of t he i m po r t a nt w or k t he y a r e d oi ng i n o u r Va l l e y . T h e Ci t i s p ons or e d p l a y hous e i s bu i l t o n - s i t e i n our p a r k i ng l ot , m aki n g i t e a s y for e m p l oy e e s to vo l u nt e e r a nd w a t c h t he pr o gr e s s b e i ng m a d e . W or k i ng f i ve to 1 0 hour s a w e e k , i t w i l l take bet w e e n s i x t o s e v e n we e ks b e for e t he p l a y hous e i s c o m p l e t e a nd s how r e a d y . Be f o r e a ny w or k b e g i ns , Ci ti e m p l oy e e s v ot e on t he pl ayh o us e d e s i g n t he y w a nt t o
b ui l d . Thi s y e a r ’s r us t i c Ga r d en C a b i n t he m e c a l l s for r e c l aimed b a r n w ood , c or r ug a t e d m et a l, w ood fr a m e d w i nd ow s , a nd ot he r r e p ur p os e d i t e m s . O n e o f our v ol unt e e r s d i s a s s e m b led a s he d on he r fa m i l y ’s p r op er t y a nd d ona t e d t he w ood a nd metal. L a s t y e a r , C i t i e m p l oy e e s b ui l t a c ha r m i ng M i s s i on S t yle p l a y hous e fa s hi one d a ft e r one of t he b ung a l ow s found i n B oi s e ’s N or t h E nd . I t w a s c om p l e t e w i t h a p or c h, c e d a r r oof, b a m b oo fl oor i ng , a TV, a nd g l ow i ng fa ux fi r e p l a c e. Cit i v ol unt e e r s a t t e nd e d t o e a ch d e t a i l a nd l og g e d m or e t ha n 5 0 0 hour s on t hi s p r oj e c t . “W e l e a r ne d a l ot of l e s s ons a nd w e ’v e b e e n m uc h m or e e ff icien t i n our b ui l d i ng p r oc e s s e s t h is y e a r , ” Dow ne y s ha r e d . “ A f t er a fe w d o- ov e r s , t ouc h- up s , b l i s t e r s , a nd b a nd - a i d s , i t w a s a hug e s e ns e of a c c om p l i s hmen t t o s e e t he fi na l p r od uc t c om p l e t e a nd on d i s p l a y a t T h e Village.” M i s s y H a m p t on, a v ol unt e er t h a t w or k e d on b ot h p l a y hous es, s a i d , “ Thi s i s t r ul y a t e a m c ol l a b or a t i on. E v e r y one b r in g s a d i ffe r e nt s k i l l s e t t o t he
p r oj e c t a nd t ha t ’s a b l a s t ! I l e a r n a l ot not onl y a b out b ui l d i ng b ut a l s o a b out m y c ow or k e r s . I l ov e c om i ng t og e t he r for a c om m on p ur p os e a nd m a k i ng a d i ffe r e nc e . ” “ E a c h p l a y hous e t he m e a nd a r c hi t e c t ur al e l e m e nt s a r e d e t e r m i ne d b y t he s p ons or , ” B r uc e W a l t e r , De v e l op m e nt M a na g e r a t B oi s e H a b i t a t s t a t e d . “ I a m a l w a y s i m p r e s s e d b y t he c r a ft s m a ns hi p , c r e a t i v i t y a nd t i m e t he t e a m s p ut i nt o c ons t r uc t i ng a nd d e c or a t i ng t he s e p l a y hous e s . The y a r e t r ul y one - of- a - k i nd a nd w oul d b e a w ond e r ful a d d i t i on for a fa m i l y t o ha v e i n t he i r b a c k y a r d . ”
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“ W e w e l c om e a l l k i nd s o f v e nd or s , b e c a us e a l l s t o r ies s houl d b e s ha r e d , a nd all c onne c t i ons s houl d b e m a d e. W e l ov e t o fe a t ur e l oc a l a r t w o r k a nd a r t i s t s . Som e w i l l e v en b e c r e a t i ng on- s i t e ! W e a lso w a nt t o i nv i t e t he c om m u n it y t o c om e a nd w or k on a ny o f t he i r p e r s ona l p r oj e c t s d u r in g t he e v e nt . W e w i l l fe a t ur e liv e m us i c , p ow e r ful g ue s t s p ea ker s, food t r uc k s , k i d s a c t i v i t i es, a nd s hop p i ng w i t h a v a r iet y o f v e nd or s a nd a r t w or k . This ev en t i s fa m i l y fr i e nd l y a nd fr ee t o a t t e nd .”
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“I t was compl ete l y o n a wh i m . We abso l u tel y l o ve gi f t- gi vi n g o u rsel ves, and we l o ve c o m i n g u p wi th uni qu e gi f t i de as an d maki n g o n e-of - a- ki n d gi f t baskets. We al so bo th h ave a passi o n f or hom e dé c o r an d creati ng space s th at br i n g peo pl e joy,” says Kayl o n i . “ I t’ s been so awesom e si n c e we o pen ed – w e’ v e r e al l y e n jo ye d th e jo u rn ey.” Now, af ter a ye ar i n bu si n e ss, Perry an d Jo n e s ar e c e l e br ati n g th ei r n ew l oca ti o n o n M ai n S treet i n Meri d i an . T h e y wi l l be h o sti n g a gran d o pe n i n g/ o n e year an n i versar y e ve n t, o pe n to the co mmu n i ty o n Apr i l 10 th f ro m 11am to 6 pm .
F o r th e g i ft i ng - c ha l l e ng e d , 4 4 E ast o ffe r s a w i d e s e l e c t i on o f we d d i ng s a nd b a b y s how e r gi f ts, h a nd c r a ft e d c a r d s , a nd e ve n id e a s for t he m a n i n y our l i f e . Y ou c a n s t op i nt o t he s t or e an d h a v e P e r r y a nd Jone s he l p yo u f i nd t he p e r fe c t i t e m . The se l e c t i on i s up d a t e d fr e q ue nt l y , so th er e a r e a l w a y s ne w op t i ons avai l a b l e . U nl i k e l a r g e r c ha i n sto r e s , t he c o- ow ne r s of 4 4 E a s t ar e ab l e t o i nt e r a c t one - on- one wi th th e i r c l i e nt e l e - g i v i ng t he i r c u sto m e r s t he op p or t uni t y t o h ave a s t or e t ha t c a r r i e s i t e m s wi th th e i r i np ut i n m i nd . Cu stom e r s c a n a l s o r e s t a s s ur e d th at the i r p ur c ha s e s w on’t b e e asi l y d up l i c a t e d .
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“ O ne t hi ng t ha t w e r e a l l y t r y t o foc us on w he n s hop p i ng for i nv e nt or y i s t o not hol d a ny t hi ng t ha t ot he r s t or es c a r r y . The r e i s s om e c r os sov e r w i t h ot he r b out i q ue s fo r items like small jewelry, but our g oa l i s t o c a r r y t hi ng s t h a t y ou c a n’t fi nd a ny w he r e else i n t he Tr e a s ur e V a l l e y , ” K a ylo n i e x p l a i ne d . A s for t he fut ur e of 4 4 E a s t , P e r r y a nd Jone s w a n t t o c ont i nue t o g r ow on t he found a t i on of t he i r fa m i l y - ow ne d b us i ne s s b y p r ov i d i ng t he b e s t s e l e c t io n a nd e nv i r onm e nt for t he i r c us t om e r s . “ The r e l a t i ons hi p s w e ’v e bu ilt w i t h our c us t om e r s ha v e b r oug ht us s o m uc h j oy an d it ’s b e e n s o fun t o m e e t ne w p eo p le t hr oug h t he b us i ne s s , a nd w e l ov e t o m a k e our c us t om er s feel l i k e fa m i l y w he n t he y c ome in t o t he s t or e . — 4 4 E AST BOUTIQUE IS OPE N
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I n si de t he s t or e , y ou’l l fi nd a n e c l e c t i c m i x of l oc a l l y - m a d e i te m s. P a t r ons c a n e x p e c t t o f i n d se l e c t i t e m s l i k e M y r a b a g s , c an va s b a g s , a nd c r os s ov e r pu r se s i n v a r i ous p r i nt s , i nd oor si gn ag e , s e a s ona l i t e m s , ac c e s s or i e s , k i t c he n, a nd b a t h i te m s. The m ot he r - d a ug ht e r d uo h as ta k e n g r e a t c a r e t o b ui l d an i n v e nt or y of one - of- a - k i nd m u gs, r ol l i ng p i ns , b a t h s oa p s , an d m or e . The y ha v e e v e r y t hi ng yo u n e e d t o b r i ng y our p e r s ona l styl e t o y our hom e .
AP R I L / M AY
I f you ’ re l o o ki ng f o r a r e f r e sh i n g chan ge f rom ch ai n sto r e h o me décor opti o n s – l o o k n o f u rth er th an 44 E ast Bo u ti qu e i n Meri di an. Of f er i n g u n i qu e , h an d sel ected h o me de si gn an d gi f t o pti on s, there’s so m e th i n g f o r every taste.
PH O T O G R A PH Y K I M BE R LE E M I LLE R
V I L L AG E
DIN IN G B ACKSTA GE BISTRO
W ith a d a i l y h a p p y hour fr om 4 p m – 6 p m , th e re i s n o r ea s on not t o st o p i n to th i s w i n e b a r / r es t a ur a nt . C on v e n i e n tl y l o c a ted up s t a ir s in t he V ill a g e Ci n e m a , i t’s a g r ea t p la ce t o g ra b a c o c k ta i l or a s na c k b efor e y o u r fa v o ri te fi l m s .
B LAZE PIZZA
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B ODOVIN O
W in e l o v e rs re jo i c e! F ina lly , a p la ce w h e re w i n e fl o w s f r eely fr om m or e h an d l e s th a n y o u ca n c ount ! C ha r g e u p y o u r w i n e c a rd a nd g et t o t a s t ing ! A n d g ra b a d e l i c i ous s m a ll p la t e while you sip.
B OISE CO-OP
T h e Co - Op ’s s e c o nd loc a t ion offer s a h u g e v a ri e ty o f fr es h, hea lt hy , o r g a n i c fo o d . S n a g s om et hing t a s t y f r o m th e h o t b a r or s p end t he d a y pu rs u i n g th e a i s l e s. T inc t ur es , wine, sn a c k s , g ro c e ri e s , a nd m or e.
CA FÉ ZUPAS
T h e re i s re a l l y n o need t o s a c r ifice f r e s h fo r a ffo rd a b l e. Zup a s ha s a la rg e m e n u , fi l l e d wit h hea lt hy o pti o n s a t a p ri c e y ou ca n a ffor d !
CA LLE 7 5 STREET T A C OS
W e a l l k n o w th a t a d elicious t a c o c an tu rn a b a d d a y int o a g r ea t one! K e e p th e g o o d n e s s com ing a nd t r y C a l l e 7 5 , a ta c o jo int q uickly m a k ing a h u g e n a m e fo r them s elves .
CA SA DEL MATADOR
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CHICK-FIL-A
Y o u k n o w y o u w a nt one of t heir c h i c k e n s a n d w i c h es . S a t is fy your c r a v i n g s . G u a ra n teed d elicious . E ve ry . Si n g l e . T i m e.
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN G RI L L
C h i p o tl e i s o n e o f t hos e p la c es t ha t w ill ta n ta l i z e y o u r t a s t e b ud s , no ma tte r w h a t y o u decid e on.
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A t r ue b u ild- you r- own - burger joint wit h over a million possible c om b ination s. Start with h igh q ua lit y, fresh in gredien ts, an d end wit h a happy belly an d a satisf ied p a la t e.
G RI MA L D I’ S C O A L B R IC K O V E N PI Z ZA
T his a wa rd- win ning pizza will make y our m outh water! Serving pizzas wit h only the f reshest, high estq ua lit y in gredien ts, Grimaldi’s isn’t c ut t ing any co rn ers, o nly cu tting p iz z a s .
T H E H A BIT B U R G E R G R IL L
C r a ving a burger? How abou t tri- tip? Ha nd -filleted albacore tu na seared over a n open f lame? Th eir reputatio n p r ec ed es them, f in d ou t j ust h ow g r ea t t hey are to day.
K ON A G R ILL
Bec om e a Kon avo re today! Fo od, c oc kt a ils, and mo re! P olyn esian fus ion cuisine th at you can’t f ind a nywher e else in to wn.
N OODL ES & C O M P A NY
Mor e t han j ust n oo dles, althou gh th e nood les are deliciou s! Sou p, salads, s a nd wich es, an d mo re all in o ne r es t a ur a nt.
REV I T A L I Z E J U IC E B A R
C r a ving so meth ing delicio us th at is a ls o g r eat f o r you r bo dy? R evitalize ha s a la r ge selectio n o f j uices, acai b owls , coco nut bowls, and mo re.
RI C E W O R K S
A s ia n-fusion cu isine. Whether you a r e c r a vi n g a perf ectly crisp egg roll, a t a s t y t aco , or so meth ing new to t r y, Ric e W orks has a ro tatin g men u g ua r a nt eed to satisf y.
T W I G S BIST R O A ND M A R T INI B A R
A d is t inc tly uniqu e dining experien ce. T wig s ha s an amazin g atmosphere a nd inc r edible menu o ptio ns th at will m a ke y our mo uth water.
VILLAGE COFFEE
S up p or t local! Family- o wned an d op er a t ed bu siness specializing in es p r es s o- based cof f ee beverages, us ing only o rgan ic co f f ee bean s. Let Villa g e Co f f ee h elp you get goin g.
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YA R D HO U SE
Over 1 40 tap h an dles an d a large men u o f award- winning American f usion cu isine. A great atmo sph er e an d tasty meals. “ Sto p in and ra i se you r glass!”
W HIC H W IC H SU P E R IO R SA ND W IC HE S
Which Wich takes pride in making t he best san dwich es th at will leave t hei r customers f eeling bo th satisf ied and wan ting mo re. More th an 50 o pt i ons f or cu stomizin g san dwich es. Cr eat e you rs today!
S H O PPIN G / RE T A I L A M E R IC A N E A G LE
Tried an d tru e clo thing, accessor i es, an d mo re at an af f ordable price under a label that you can trust .
A NT HR O P O L O G IE
Whether you are loo kin g f or décor , cloth ing, perf u me, o r j u st so me t hi ng uniqu e f o r you o r you r home, Anthro po logie h as an in credible selection in sto ck year- rou nd.
A T HL E T A
Athletic clo thing f or girls an d wom en. Get o ut and get active! Active-wear f or any sport! Hiking, bikin g, j og gi ng, yoga, and mo re.
B R IG HT O N
Detail, design, f ash ion —B righ ton has created a huge name f o r thems el v es based solely on th e prin ciples of design. Fin d you r treasure today.
B U C K LE
Th ere is almo st n oth ing in th is w or l d mo re satisf yin g than a pair o f j eans that f it j ust righ t. B uckle has you covered!
C A R HA R T T
So me bran ds need no intro du ct i on. Carhartt speaks f o r itself . Qu ali t y apparel that lasts. Time- tested, satisf action guaran teed.
C HA R M ING C HA R LIE
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E y e - c a tc h i n g d es ig ns a nd fa b ulous s ty l e s . Ch i c o ’s a m a z ing cus t om er s e rv i c e s ta ff c a n help y ou find jus t th e i te m y o u a re look ing for .
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S u p p o rt l o c a l ! E l le M is a fa m ilyo w n e d a n d o p e r a t ed b out iq ue wit h a n i n c re d i b l e s elec t ion of m id t o h i g h - e n d d e s i g ner s .
EVEREVE
S ty l e s c h a n g e a nd s o d o we! E ver eve is ta i l o re d to fi t t he c ons t a nt ly e v o l v i n g s ty l e s of t he fa s hiona b le mom.
FLEET FEET SPORT S
Mo re th a n ju s t a t hlet ic foot wea r , a nd a p p a re l ! F i n d th e p er fec t fit , whet her y o u a re a ru n n e r , a wa lk er , or jus t n e e d s o m e g o o d foot s up p or t , check o u t F l e e t F e e t. In s p i re d b y tra v eler s , t r ekking t he g l o b e to fi n d u n iq ue s t yles t o s ha r e w i th th e w o rl d . F ind s om et hing d i ffe re n t a t F ra nc es ca ’ s .
GA P FA CTORY
THE GOOD FEET S TORE
W e s o ra re l y th i nk a b out our feet , b ut th e y c a rry u s e v er y wher e we g o. Be g o o d to y o u r to es !
GORDMAN ’ S
If y o u h a v e n ’t b een t o G or d m a n’ s y e t, y o u ’re m i s s i ng out ! Hom e, d écor , c l o th i n g , a c c e s s or ies . You could s p e n d h o u rs h e r e!
GYMBOREE
L OFT
Y o u sh ou ld never have to sacri f i ce style f or co mf o rt. Soma has m ast er ed th e art of providing high - qual i t y clo thing that f its like a dream.
L UL UL E M O N A T HLE T IC A
SU R L A T A B L E
S om e bran ds j u st speak f o r t hem selves, an d lululemo n h as t a k en the wo rld by sto rm with th eir incr edible athletic apparel.
L US H
Lus h h as a vast selection o f ha nd made co smetics that will lea ve yo ur skin f eelin g ren ewed an d invig o rated. Treat yo ur skin well.
MA C
Look goo d, f eel go od. MAC of f ers only t he best, high - quality c os m etics. B ecause yo u deserve it.
MA RS HA LLS
Keep up with th e f ashion trends wit hou t breakin g the ban k. Y o u will b e b oth sh ocked an d delighted by t he s election and the price.
MI C H AE L ’ S
Mic hael’s has everyth ing you n eed t o g et th at next proj ect don e. Whet her yo u’re lo oking f or pain ting s up p li es or so meth ing to deco rate hom e f o r th e holidays, Mich ael’s has it a ll. I t’s time to get creative.
NIKE
T op -o f - th e- lin e train ing an d a t hletic products f o r men and wom en. “ No matter wh at you ’re r unning to ward, th e time to start is now.”
PI ER 1 IM P O R T S
Look ing f o r that perf ectly u niqu e p iece to make yo ur home pop? Dis cov er you r inner interio r designer a t Pier 1 .
H&M
V I C T O R IA SE C R E T ’ S P INK
HOPE A VE.
In v o k e th e s tre ng t h of t he fem inine s p i ri t. Co u ra g e , b ea ut y , a d vent ur e— s ty l e .
SO M A
F ind yo urself at the Lof t, truly. C r ea t e the style that f its yo u, bo th p hys ically an d men tally.
Ce l e b ra te th e joy of child hood ! H ig hq u a l i ty k i d ’s a p pa r el for your g r owing li ttl e o n e s . R e m e m b e r th a t p er fect s wea t er t ha t y o u n e v e r to o k off? H& M ha s a hug e s e l e c ti o n o f fa s hiona b le c oncep t s th a t w i l l b ri n g b ac k t he m em or y of th a t p e rfe c t s w ea t er .
to h elpin g you decorate you r i nner spirit. Let yo urself shine!
Br a s , apparel, and mo re! Lo ok goo d, feel g oo d, f rom h ead to to e.
“Th e art an d sou l o f co oking.” Food sh ou ld be celebrated, an d Su r La Table has an in credible retai l selectio n f o r all of you r coo kin g n eeds.
T R IC K E D O U T A C C E SSO R IE S
Mobile phon e accessories and phone repairs. With o ver 26 lo catio ns acr oss th e U.S., Tricked Ou t Accesso ri es’ su ccess co mes f ro m their ded i cat i on to positive customer experien ce.
U R B A N O U T F IT T E R S
Eclectic an d uniqu e styles, accessories, an d déco r. There i s t r ul y so meth ing f or everyon e at Urban Ou tf itters. Discover wh at you d esi r e at Urban.
V IC T O R IA ’ S SE C R E T
Tru ly th e wo rld’s best bras. Vic t or i a’s Secret has a vast selection o f br as, pan ties, lingerie, sleepwear, and swi m wear.
W A LLA W A LLA C L O T HING C O.
“It is ou r missio n to create a war m and inviting atmosphere an d bui l d relatio nships with o ur customer s, h elpin g them f eel goo d abou t th emselves.” An d Walla Walla def initely su cceeds in th at!
W HIT E HO U SE | B L A C K M A R K ET
Design er styles at an af f ordabl e price. Find something beautif ul and lu xu rio us at Wh ite Ho use | B lack Market today.
Z G A L LE R IE
Z Gallerie makes it easy to f ind t he perf ect piece f or yo ur home. W i t h u niqu e varieties of chic h ome décor and f urn iture, th ere is so meth i ng f or every style.
PRO I M A G E SP O R T S
T he largest sports apparel gif t sh op in t he U.A. Su pport yo ur f avo rite t ea m s in style!
RURA L HA Z E
Incr edible cu stomer service. At Rur a l Haze, they truly are dedicated
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