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inside the

March

10

issue

Cover Features

What’s Inside

Also this month

What’s your passion

Behind the Curtain

13 celebrating moments 17 adventures in bike riding 27 The ultimate Spinach and

Interesting stories containing some fact, some fiction, but always with a mixture of boldness, courtesy and an uncanny air of familiarity.

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Finding your personal ‘ING’ in Ahwatukee igniting your passion in phoenix

15 photographing sunsets THAT ONE THING

Finding and featuring the best of the best in our community.

18 Eye opening sushi at sushi eye STEPPING IN

Step into our world where we escort you through various designing techniques and ideas, some old, some new and some yet to be named.

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MODERNIZING, PERSONALIZINg, MESMERIZING

It’s not always easy to pull the curtain back.

These are issues you don’t always find the words for, and along with ideas, you’ll want to uncover for yourself.

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FEELINGS JugglING Act

Second Glance

What makes you stop, turn around and take a Second Glance...it’s worth it!

24

avoiding shopping mistakes

Broccoli Gyoza recipe

29 giving back to Ahwatukee 30 exercising and Excuses 30 sweating and detoxifying 31 Laughter and health 32 are these the droids you’re looking for?

34 PARTING SHOT

The Deep End

Dive into a section that will surprise, educate and possibly anger you with topics you wait for “the other guy” to bring up. Throw down the gauntlet and challenge us!

28 Text Messaging And Driving: Dangers and Laws

about the cover The landscape of Ahwatukee and its cul de sac nature as seen from South Mountain.

Knowing we can walk out our door and become involved in any ING that enhances who we are. Photography by Art Holeman.

contrib utors Denise Teichert Local designer Denise Teichert, owner of Teichert Design Group and show host of Fine Wine and Design, has actively lead complete floor to ceiling design projects for over 18 years for both residential and commercial projects. Denise is an Allied Member of ASID and a regular contributor for Tukee AZ.

PUBLISHERS AZ Media Consultants, LLC Isabel & Kevin Ham publisher@tukeeaz.com CREATIVE AND ART DIRECTOR Niki Blaker | Blaker Design artdirector@tukeeaz.com

Chef Laura Slama An Ahwatukee resident since 1992, Laura Slama is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu, Scottsdale and the University of Pennsylvania. As the executive chef and owner of Celebrated Cuisine, as well as Laura’s Gourmet, the producer of four mouth-watering flavors of artisan crafted granola. Chef Laura is also a regular contributor to TukeeAZ as well as several television shows, including Sonoran Living Live and the Valley Dish.

Alexandra Evjen Alexandra Evjen is a fashion stylist and Founder of AVE Styles, a company that exists to help men and women feel confident in their appearance, and to make the sometimes overwhelming world of fashion simple. She is a graduate of Arizona State University, and has lived in the Valley for eight years.

COVER PHOTOGRAPHY Art Holeman ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTORS Lisa Ashford Melanie Beauchamp Sandra Lassiter Agnes Oblas Matthew Petro SPECIAL THANKS David Moore PRINTING The Dot Printer Robert Petri, Consultant

Marcie Edmonds In her Ahwatukee practice, Change of Heart Counseling, Marcie Edmonds, M.C., L.P.C., helps people cope with and heal from a range of issues including depression, anxiety, addictions, codependency and relationship challenges, divorce, grief and more.

©2011 by Arizona Media Consultants, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without prior written consent from TukeeAZ Magazine.

Diane Meehl

TO OUR READERS:

Longtime Ahwatukee resident Diane Meehl, owner of Your Words

by Design, is an independent journalist and editor and a mother of three. A regular contributor to several local publications, including The Arizona Republic and Raising Arizona Kids magazine, Diane can be found poring over her laptop during piano and ballet lessons.

TukeeAZ Magazine would love to hear your reactions to our magazine!

Visit www.tukeez.com or feel free to send us an e-mail: publisher@tukeeaz.com

carlos monge Carlos Monge’s fitness knowledge is the result of 25 years of personal training, competitive bodybuilding and managing gyms. He presently owns Body by Design Personal Training Studio in the Ahwatukee Foothills and is certified through the Baylor Sports Medicine Institute in Post Rehabilitative Training and Pre/Post-Natal Personal Training.

Carlos is an avid motorcyclist and a married father of two boys.

ADVERTISERS TukeeAZ is distributed to select area homes and through prime area businesses.

To hear more or to request a media kit, please contact Isabel Ham at 480.656.0626 or email publisher@tukeeaz.com

visit www.tukeeaz.com to learn more about or to contact this month’s contributors.

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wel come SPRING First, we’d like to graciously thank our advertisers for the faith they’ve had in us from the beginning and jumping into the deep end with us (even when we didn’t have a media kit or mock up) knowing it would grow, AND IT HAS. We’d also like to thank our readers for the all the positive input and support. When we were “gently nudged” by local leaders, businesses, neighbors and friends into producing TukeeAZ we decided

join the conversation!

from the start to design a magazine that would have readers looking for the next issue and local advertisers the opportunity to show off their business or product. The magazine

TukeeAZ is YOUR community

is structured to focus on all of YOU and to produce something YOU can be proud of.

magazine and we want to hear from

Some local magazines have been a hit or miss, but coupled with our new website, we

you! Please be sure to go to our

are quickly getting notice. We are getting consistent local TV coverage (Thanks to Chef

website at tukeeaz.com or join us

Laura and Sonoran Living Live), and numerous kudos from outside our community. Like

on Facebook. Get to know us a little

most of our local businesses we are small, but we have some incredibly talented people

better with behind the scenes looks,

that believe in the product and our community and we welcome your input (even if its

updates on local events, and the

yucky!)

chance for your voice to be heard.

Each month we try to find something exciting to show you. Entering into Spring is no different, so for March we wanted to focus on finding your personal ING. We were standing on the top of South Mountain preparing to take the cover shot when we were approached by some visitors (not the ones relating to the “phoenix lights” but rather from Indiana) who asked us, “what is that community below and what’s unique about it?

As our intrepid photographer, Art Holeman, who left for Africa after taking this shot,

in memory of

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answered their questions, we noticed at least every other word ended in an “ing”, and there it was…finding your own personal ING. Many of these “ings” in our lives, and as you will see throughout this issue, relate to the components of Mind, Body and Soul (along with some other stuff).

With our previous issues, we’ve presented our monochromatic covers with our oneof-a-kind logo in copper foil as it definitely makes a statement, but with the view of Ahwatukee from the top of South Mountain, we just HAD to showcase it in color. Since we embrace change, we also welcome our new Art Director who has added more splashes of color throughout the magazine. She’s really good so I didn’t have much to say!

Shhhhhhh. Don’t tell her I said anything.

So, with that said, SprING is upon us, what better time to check your status of beING, and find that your own personal garden may need some tendING. As for us, we’re going to look for some fertilizer and begin anew and discover how it relates to Mind, Body, Soul and Other Stuff. Enjoy.

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Passion

What’s Your

finding your person

ing in Ahwatukee

by Isabel Ham

nal

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n what is uniquely our ahwatukee spirit and positive attitude, each day we walk out our door and participate in our own personal ING. whether its hiking, cooking, laughing, dancing, talking or any other ING, it’s time to focus on your mind, body, soul…and remember to include the other stuff!

There are the INGs you’re good at, the ones you aren’t good at, and the INGSs you’ve never tried.

Now that it’s Spring, stop should-ing on yourself! With all that Ahwatukee has to offer, you have no excuse but to start overhauling your INGs and incorporate new ones.

Many of our imbalances come from choosing the wrong ING so by discovering and exploring what our community has to offer towards our own well-being, we can relearn to live instinctively and be connected to something more than our day-to-day existence.

The INGs in your life are the ones that make you who you are, so here’s to discovering your personal ING! (and let us know what new INGs you have tried, found and loved!)

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What’s Your

Passion

body

finding your personal ING

hiking. biking. climbing. jogging. golfing. even paragliding.

When you start itching for fresh air and open spaces, it’s time to delve into the outdoor activities of Ahwatukee. You don’t need to be a fitness guru to enjoy the natural wonders of our community, these activities come just as active or relaxed as you would like.

mind

pushing the boundaries.

We are made up of highly educated professionals with families working in finance, medical, and high-tech fields, but we still know how to let loose and

soul

have a little fun!

paying it forward.

Often surrounded by examples of neighbors taking the time from their busy schedules to reach out and lend a helping hand to their fellow neighbors, performing a random act of kindness is a wonderful way to enrich our lives (and gain a little good karma).

...and other stuff Be spontaneous and passionate about everything you do! Build your confidence or even build your wardrobe. Try smiling at yourself or heaven forbid, try dancing alone. Start evolving into who you want to be, seek out the positive people in your life, join into their INGs and begin celebrating your special moments, family, friends, neighbors and your community.

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{soul}

Celebrating Special Moments Life is comprised of moments laced within ordinary days and weeks, filled with beginnings, endings, milestones and an occasional I wish I could forget moment. With each one, you will create a time stamp in your mind that will freeze that moment. Throughout humanity, we have celebrated those moments and special dates with those we love and created a perfect sounding word for it — CELEBRATE! Time may be flying and the moments may be fleeting, so Carpe Diem, form a gathering, start sharing, kissing, laughing, reuniting, and begin celebrating. With any INGS in your life, remember to mark the birthdays, anniversaries, bar/bat mitzvah’s, weddings, holidays, your pet’s first growl, summer solstice, your first job, your last job, your girlfriend’s new pair of shoes or the day you learned to drive.

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Igniting Your Passion in Phoenix

H

ere’s a little challenge: can you guess

There’s another aspect to Ignite Phoenix

what these topics have in common?

which makes the event all the more

• Fairy tales

engaging: each presentation is only five

• Arizona wines • Saving stray dogs • Assyrian culture • Star Wars conventions Stumped? Of course you are, unless you attended the most recent installment of Ignite Phoenix. In that case, you know that these topics were just a few of the 18 presented at one of the Valley’s most unique and engaging events.

Ignite Phoenix is a recurring event featuring 18 speakers who deliver presentations on topics they are deeply passionate about. What makes Ignite Phoenix unique is the speakers are ordinary Valley residents, chosen to present because of their passion, not because they’re professional speakers.

Past presenters have included local restaurateurs, software developers, doctors, teachers, magicians and life coaches. Many have presented on topics which are simply hobbies and completely unrelated to their day jobs.

minutes long, and speakers prepare slides which automatically change every 15 seconds. That works out to just 20 slides per presentation. The restriction of five minutes and 20 slides keeps the event fast-paced and requires the speakers to distill their message down to the most fundamental core of their passion. Audience members are never bored, as the rapid-fire presentations keep everyone intrigued.

by Matthew Petro

The point of it all The goal of Ignite Phoenix is to light a fire under the Valley’s creative community.

The word “creative” doesn’t just mean artists, musicians and the like. A motif which runs through each event is the belief that all people are creative and can find inspiration from hearing other creative people speak about their passions. Ignite Phoenix doesn’t light a fire which drives massive change in the local community. Instead, it aims to light a fire in each individual, a fire which drives people to find new passions and

How did this start?

more fully explore existing passions.

Ignite Phoenix is a part of an international

A second goal of Ignite Phoenix is to

phenomenon which started with Ignite

help build community within the Valley.

Seattle in 2006. Since then, Ignite events

Phoenix and the various suburbs are

have been started in dozens of cities

spread far and wide, and Ignite Phoenix

around the world. The first Ignite Phoenix

aims to counter the sprawl. It brings

event took place in 2008 and was held

hundreds of people together for an

in front of an audience barely topping

evening of inspiration, and in doing

100 people. The format and the passion

so, creates an environment in which

of the speakers were fascinating, so a

conversations can be started and

second event was held a few months

friendships can be formed.

later and attracting more attendees.

Each subsequent Ignite Phoenix event grew larger, most recently selling out to an audience of over 800 people. Its popularity has ensured that Ignite Phoenix will be an ongoing series within the Valley community.

From the beginning, Ignite Phoenix has been a non-profit event driven entirely by volunteers and remains so today. A small team of dedicated individuals plan each event and rely on local companies for sponsorship.

The next event will be Ignite Phoenix #10 on May 20 at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Also, submissions are currently being accepted, so if you have a passion you want to speak about, now is the time to submit a proposal.

Only 18 will be chosen for presentation on stage, but all are welcome to submit.

More information about attending and speaking can be found through TukeeAZ’s website at tukeeaz.com.

Matthew is currently the social media director for Ignite Phoenix. In his day job, he does software development and social media consulting. He first came to Ignite Phoenix #2 and hasn’t missed one yet.

At Ignite Phoenix #6, he did a presentation on coffee, one of his passions and daily indulgences.

It’s never too early to find your own special ING. 11-year old McKenna Ham has been inspired to pursue her ING with passion — photographing the beautiful Ahwatukee sunsets. Her story has not been edited to maintain the nature of its youthful spirit.

Photographing Sunsets

by McKenna Ham

One of my favorite hobbies is photographing. Taking pictures is like an adventure, and you can take pictures of anything you want. My Dad gave me a camera, and along with my step mother, we love racing out the door to catch a sunset.

Sunsets are so beautiful, of course, some night there isn’t a sunset, then you’re in trouble. Sometimes, when it is really cloudy out, that is when you get the best shot.

When I take these pictures it makes me feel happy and excited just because they turned out great. I had to learn how to get the right settings, and angle, and the best lighting. If you could count how much pictures I have, it would mostly all be sunset shots. That is how much I love photographing sunsets.

Where I go for the pictures is just like an overlook that looks over Tukee. It’s a nice area for sunsets because that is where you could see it really good. If you go there for those shots, what you get is mountains, the sunset, and the overlook. It’s such a great spot.

I really like taking these photos because when I see the picture, I say to myself,” Wow I took this photo,” or “ I really took the shot?”

I love photographing and this will always be part of my life.

{soul}

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My ahwatukee ING? Riding a bike!

Makes me think of when I was a kid . the first time those training wheels came off and I was able to ride around the block on just those two wheels, Man, you were IT! You and your friends could go anywhere, challenge each other to races, and see who could ride the farthest with no hands. In the spirit of childhood and also trying to get back in shape, I decided to take up bike riding again. Bicycles have definitely changed since then but I figured the basics were the same. You know the old saying “It’s like riding a bike, you never forget!”

As I found out, some of that is true, some not so much. First off, my body has changed immensely since the last time I rode a ten speed (which they now call road bikes). I took my road bike to the local bike shop and got it tuned up for $30. To my dismay, my seat didn’t seem to fit the bike seat as well as it did many years ago. I returned to the local bike shop to buy a new seat, now realizing this might be my second trip of many. I was also informed I needed a helmet and gloves (purchased ones that matched the color of my bike, of course!) I was ready to take on the hills of my neighborhood. I made it one mile the first day before calling it quits and actually had to walk part of the way.

Realizing that I’m not in as good as shape as I thought, I decided to take it easier the next day but eventually worked up to five

{body} miles a day. I was really enjoying this and had my route mapped out until one day I decided to go do another road which led to another road, well, you get the drift. One day I clocked 10 miles because I just got lost. People are pretty good about not running over you but there have been a few close calls and numerous adventures. Like the day I was surrounded by three big dogs and two little ankle biters. I got off the bike trying to keep it between me and the teeth. It’s those little ones you gotta watch out for!

A neighbor down the road heard me yelling and rescued me. He told me I was lucky as another woman had gotten bit the week before.

I ventured back to the bike shop for some pepper spray and advice. Paid for the pepper spray, the advice was free. Seems being chased by dogs is good cardio exercise!

I’ll consider that a lesson learned.

When it got too hot to ride so I put trusty “Blanca” in the back bedroom and said goodbye for now — as a fair weather rider and do not understand why people would want to ride in the rain, cold and humidity.

All in all, I do enjoy my rides, looking out for the snakes in the road, filling my lungs with fresh air and seeing just how far I can push this old girl. I’m not as fearless as I was when I was younger but I do feel younger when I ride that bike. So get your old Schwinn out of the garage, dust it off and take a spin. You might actually take a ride down memory lane!

by Lisa Ashford

I feel younger when I ride that bike.

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THING

that one

Eye Opening Sushi at Sushi Eye

As a professional chef, I am frequently asked which restaurants are my favorite in the Valley. For the last several years, Sushi Eye has been on the top of that list; its original location in Tempe was conveniently located near my businesses. Recently transplanted right here in the Tuke, my long-standing favorite is even better. On a recent Saturday night I took a good friend who had never been for his Sushi Eye indoctrination. Of course, with the help of sushi chef-owner Richard Cho’s fantastic cuisine, my rock star status was quickly secured.

by Chef Laura Slama

That finely chopped wasabi root – well, it was like playing wasabi roulette – one bite would have just a hint of heat, the next had your sinuses cleared out for a year. That’s my kind of roulette.

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{stuff} What I love about Sushi Eye is its ability to take what has

just creative, they’re creatively named: the Climax, the Second

become a ubiquitous experience (sushi restaurants on every

Climax, Booty and the tamer rice-free Atkins, among others.

corner, not to mention the grocery store) to a whole new

All conversation starters, but the talking stops when the eating

level. In this restaurant, with its sleek décor, cool lighting, and

begins.

copious comfortable seating indoors and out, you are made to feel special the moment you walk in. This restaurant has a following, “sushi eye die hards” who know it doesn’t get better than this, especially in our landlocked, ocean-starved state.

I asked what was especially good that evening. I’m sure for Richard suggesting one fish over another is like picking a favorite child, but I am so glad he did as he turned me onto escolar sashimi. Not meant to be eaten in large quantities, escolar

So how do they do that? Like everything else, it’s a trickle down

is buttery without being rich, and this sashimi offering was the

effect, starting with Richard. Having been a die hard myself over

cleanest, freshest fish to greet my mouth in ages. Served simply

the last few years, treating family, friends and coworkers to the

with finely chopped fresh wasabi root, you could honestly hear

great combination of flavors Sushi Eye has to offer, Richard has

sushi angels singing. And that finely chopped wasabi root –

quietly catalogued my life: he knows what I do professionally,

well, it was like playing wasabi roulette – one bite would have

where my daughter goes to college, the names of my coworkers

just a hint of heat, the next had your sinuses cleared out for a

and friends and continues to make the effort to stay current. The

year. That’s my kind of roulette.

staff does the same – they are not just a name (hello my name is X and I will be your waiter tonight) but also an individual who wants to make a connection at the table. Don’t believe me? Sit at the bar for an hour and watch the wait staff HUG guests as they leave – that is what a following looks like.

Of course, as a regular, I was treated to another differentiation – my own chopsticks. Yes, you read that right – once you have demonstrated your loyalty to this sushi nirvana, you are rewarded with your very own boxed chopsticks kept securely on the shelf in the sushi bar, quietly waiting for your next visit. I

Our server, Luigi (actually it was Mario Luigi for all you video game enthusiasts) had only one goal: to please. Whether making a suggestion for a cocktail to start (definitely try the Pom Drop), or following up on how we liked one of Sushi Eye’s many creative rolls, Luigi rocked. And these rolls are not

was epitome of sushi cool when mine were brought to the table.

So, if you haven’t discovered Sushi Eye yet, now is a good time – this place pops our Tukee bubble, just like tobiko* on the tongue. Sushi Eye is truly eye opening sushi. *Tobiko: Flying Fish Roe, similar in texture and shape to caviar.

The staff of Sushi Eye are just not names but individuals wants to make a connection at the table.

CURTAIN

behind the

feelings.

{mind}

Spring fever is in the air! Have you caught it yet?

The days are longer, temperatures are rising and people are out and about enjoying all the amenities in our beautiful Ahwatukee backyard! Families can be seen on the hiking trails, bike tires are rolling and runners are lacing up their shoes for early morning workouts. Spring brings a renewed commitment for many to health, fitness and overall wellbeing.

adults unless we take some time to examine them for ourselves. Many of us have very low tolerance for uncomfortable feelings (like sadness, grief, loss, pain). Becoming more emotionally fit requires increasing our tolerance for feeling uncomfortable.

It is a challenging thing to do, like a tough workout or a race. But, it is important to remember that feelings, like those workouts have a beginning, middle and end and don’t last forever.

When we hear the word fitness, most of us associate that word with our physical state and we assess whether we are ‘in’ or ‘out’ of shape. While many of us have spent countless hours getting into physical shape, there is another type of fitness to pay attention to; I like to call it our “emotional fitness.” What? I have to be emotionally fit too?

Feelings are not right or wrong, they just are.

Oftentimes we have feelings about our feelings.

We might feel angry and then feel guilty because we feel angry. We are left ‘sitting’ with our anger rather than the dealing with the guilt that lies below.

Many of us are what I call “emotionally out of shape.” We struggle with identifying, accessing and expressing our emotions/feelings directly.

For some, their emotions come from every which way but straight. They can be masked in sarcasm, humor, thoughts and often times can be ‘stuffed’ for years, never to see the light of day. Stuffed feelings are like having a clogged filter or broken oil pump and with a lack of ‘circulation’, you can get ‘emotionally overheated’…doing harm to yourself and to those you love.

Emotions. We all have them…they are ‘hard wired’ into us. They are a natural part of who we are. The families we grew up in and their attitudes and beliefs about feelings are what we carry around as

Some of us grew up with the message to ignore “bad” feelings. A caregiver may have said things to us like “don’t feel that way” or “pull yourself up by your bootstraps and get over it” or “big boys don’t cry.” All of these messages keep us away from a significant part of ourselves.

Feelings can be one of our most important personal possessions; and identifying, accessing and expressing them directly is a wonderful road to creating long lasting intimate relationships with important people who we put in our lives. How we deal with our emotions on a daily basis with can make a significant difference in the quality of our lives. So EMBRACE all of you…and start your training program today!

by Marcie Edmonds

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by Denise Teichert

in

stepping

MODERNIZING PERSONALIZINg MESMERIZING

ften times I get calls from those who need a little guidance and support with bringing their design vision to fruition. They know what it is they like, know what they want, yet just aren’t certain how to bring it all together.

Part of designing a home involves bringing out personality.

Figuring out that personality is the important first phase of a design interview. Sometimes this can take several hours and a great bottle of Pinot Noir. Okay, that’s not the truth, just an excuse. When a client already has that sense of style, feel and personality that they want to incorporate into their project, my job is simply to help them achieve it. It’s interesting for me to work with someone who absolutely knows what they want. Their vision is expressed to me passionately and they are excited to put a personal stamp on their transformation.

Always makes me smile. Walking them through that vision with professional guidance is where the inspiration and fun begins.

A style that has become more sought after is Modern Design. This look can be truly transformational and realistically economical.

Modern design themes came about as a rejection of other more ornate design styles and offered something new for those wanting the simple, minimalist look. Modern can be edgy, clean and sleek, yet

The use of bold color is especially important when modernizing.

Color can be introduced through the form of accent walls and accessories. A simple splash may be all you need.

Flooring selections such as dark wood, low pile carpet and cool contemporary porcelain tiles can be used alone or in combination to create dramatic flooring affects.

White sinks and chrome fixtures are striking against dark counters and cabinets.

Lighting will always take center stage in the world of Modern Design as contemporary lighting is full of artistic flair.

Furniture and accessories are clean, solid and chic. One of my favorites…the wall mounted electric fireplace! It’s insanely conversational and functional.

remain comfortable and inviting. Bold, strong and sexy, some love it, some do not. But it’s a style that can be intimidating to create.

Personalizing while modernizing…it’s inviting, inspirational and

Modern Design is truly an artistic statement. For those looking to

fun! Perhaps a bit challenging and for some a total transformation

introduce this personality into their living spaces, here are a few

however if you are looking to bring out personality this is a creative

basic tips to keep in mind, although applications can vary greatly.

way to let yours shine. It’s a look you will want to come home to!

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MODERN FLAMES This contemporary home accessory is sure to be one of the most eye catching features in your home.

I absolutely love this! It’s instant ambiance! And yes, it’s easy to use, which is just one of the reasons I recommend it. You simply plug in the “picture frame with a burning flame” and enjoy the look of realistic flames and even some warmth. Perfect if you want the look and feel of a real fireplace but have limited space and not wanting to invest in the expense of putting a real fireplace in. You don’t need a chimney or outside vent. There are many sizes and options to choose from. This mesmerizing picture flame is a great choice for a modern look.

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How to avoid shopping mistakes

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by Alexandra Evjen

You sit down to read a fashion magazine, the latest J.Crew catalog or scroll through blog posts stored in your Google Reader, and you spot the outfit – the style that makes your brain say,

“That’s me!

That is my look!” and then you turn the page without another thought.

The epiphany that many of us hope to see in magazines stays folded up in the stack of pages, and we find ourselves aimlessly perusing the aisles of our goto, easy fashion fix stores hoping that something will catch our eye and will fill a hole in our wardrobe.

So, what if 2011 was the year that you finally built the wardrobe that is your style, and 8.5 times out of 10 every purchase you made hit the nail on the head? Ten out of ten is perfection, and not even stylists are perfect. So, how do you build an 8.5?

Chances are on a good day, the blouse you purchased out of your desire for something new and trendy sees daylight for a month and then becomes a top that sits in your closet and doesn’t even come close to whispering, “That’s me! That’s my look!” As a stylist, a professional who is never supposed to make fashion mistakes, I confess I also have a handful of clothes that have only been worn once because I’m guilty of shopping without purpose. However, I can also say that 85% of the clothes I do own are worn plenty within a year and I confidently know my style.

Flip through a fashion magazine, when you see an outfit that you crave, save the page. Once you have five pages of style inspiration, tuck them in your purse.

You will then be prepared for your shopping trips to Nordstrom, detours to the clothing section in Target and tempting shoe sales where you might otherwise come home with another pair of black flats. You will promptly be able to remind yourself that you are need of some round toe, nude pumps, which by the way, every woman really should have, and you will have the measuring stick to say no to the flats.

Keep an archive of these magazine clippings, and you will come to understand your personal style. You’ll recognize common threads, such as colors you are drawn to, stripes are your favorite pattern or you may really love sun dresses even though you always wear jeans.

In the long run, you will save time, money and look fashionably you!

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CURTAIN

behind the

{mind} “Diane - [heavy sigh] - do one thing; do it well, and move on.”

Ha! That was my husband’s advice to me, early in our marriage. Living with a whirling dervish made him dizzy, it seemed. Even before our kids arrived on the scene, it was nearly impossible to truly dedicate myself to completing just one task at a time. How boring! I am woman; watch me multi-task.

I can’t say much has changed over the years for Venus and Mars, navigating endless demands of the domestic landscape. My husband attacks a task at hand with the visceral focus of a surgeon’s initial incision. Neither inquisitive preschoolers nor ringing doorbells nor barking dogs will break his concentration. Not me. I juggle two things at once at the very least, thinking about the 4 others I’ve got ahead… all while doling out bones to the 3 needy “pups” nipping at my heels.

My endless observation of social behavior leads me to believe my penchant for multi-tasking must be imprinted into the DNA of most women. Mornings, as soon as my lids fly open, I pick up all the balls and hit the ground running. With a ticking clock hastening my pace, I simultaneously juggle the morning round… coordinate breakfast, negotiate sibling warfare, sign papers, toss a load in the washing machine, strategize schedules with my other half (who is busy doing one thing at a time, doing it well, and then moving on), slapping on some lip-gloss, emerge victorious in the debate over wearing mismatched clothes with my littlest one; tabulate what deadline I simply must meet that day, and shepherd 3 kids to the car. Even when we’re driving, I review spelling words, ask about the latest on the social scene and lead a quick prayer for their safety. Whew. Take a breath; get ready for the next round.

I’m curious about the origination of this pattern I see in so many women. Was it a necessary adaptation to the demands of raising children even as women worked alongside men-folk in the fields? Or, are our brains simply wired to manage multiple tasks in preparation for tending to that for which we seem naturally suited… nurturing relationships, managing employees, tending to children with different developmental needs at once? Note to self: add, “read up on the history of multi-tasking” to the to-do list. Yeah; I can squeeze that in!

My own propensity for juggling skyrocketed with the birth of my third baby. I spent many afternoons nursing my infant while helping another with homework and keeping a trained eye on my ambitious middle child, practicing handstands around the house. I remember smiling to myself at times, liking this new version of myself, juggling so many balls at once. True, sometimes I did, and often still do, drop one of those balls. (Not the baby, of course!) I’d forget to return a client’s call; neglect to sign a permission slip for a field trip, place my husband last on the list, again.

But in all, I manage to keep my head above water meeting the demands of my numbered roles… mother, wife, professional, friend, volunteer, church leader, chauffeur, nurse, counselor, neighbor, family member.

Where would the world be without women?

So sorry, honey. I never was able to take your well — intentioned advice to “do one thing, do it well, and move on.” But it’s all right; that’s your job. Two whirling dervishes would just collide. And I appreciate that every now and again, you convince me to put down all those balls and just relax. Even if I do insist on cutting coupons while we watch TV.

Juggling

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Act

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Chef Laura’s Spinach and Broccoli Gyoza Yield 18-24 pieces

1 cup Broccoli, trimmed, blanched and shocked 3 oz. Spinach, baby 3T Water chestnuts, canned, drained 2 Chives, chopped 2T Asian sesame oil 2t Ginger, fresh, peeled 1t Sugar 1t Sherry, dry 1/2t Sea salt 24 Gyoza, round, about 2 ½ inches in diameter 2T Soy sauce 2T Water 1t Sugar Ginger, finely grated to taste Asian chile paste to taste Sherry, dry to taste Chives for garnish 1. Make dipping sauce: Combine soy sauce, water, sugar, ginger, sherry and chile paste in small bowl. Adjust seasonings to taste.

2. Place broccoli, spinach, water chestnuts, chives, and ginger in food processor and pulse lightly until all ingredients are finely chopped. Add sesame oil, sugar, Sherry and sea salt. Blend together, taste and adjust seasonings.

3. Mound 1 slightly rounded teaspoon filling onto each gyoza round. Bring up edge of each round, squeezing gently to close.

4. Heat about 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add dumplings and cook about 1-2 minutes or until bottoms are browned. Add ½ cup water and cover tightly. Steam an additional 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through.

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the

by Melanie Beauchamp

Arizona Text Messaging and Driving: Dangers and Laws Technological advances continue to increase work productivity and save time. That same technology can also lead to auto accidents and/or fines when used while driving.

As a result of people talking, texting, and e-mailing while driving, approximately 500,000 individuals are hurt and 6,000 killed annually.

drive while texting or talking on their cell-phones. This makes it essential for all drivers to familiarize themselves with Arizona’s texting laws.

According to the American Automobile Association’s Director of Traffic Safety, distracted drivers cause approximately 24% to 50% of vehicular accidents. For example, a Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and Virginia Commonwealth University study concluded that texting or videotaping while slowing to observe other accidents caused 16% of distracted driver accidents. Based on survey results cited in Oprah’s no texting campaign, it would seem most of us are tempted to use cell-phones while driving. The survey cited by Oprah’s campaign revealed that 71% of individuals 18 to 49 years of age

Phoenix City Code Section 36-76.01 provides: E. If a person violates this section and the person is not involved in a motor vehicle accident, the person is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $100 plus any other penalty assessments authorized by law.

F. If a person violates this section and the person is involved in a motor vehicle accident, the person is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $250 plus any other penalty assessments authorized by law.

500,000 hurt

6,000 killed

The following City Laws in Arizona are currently in place regarding texting while driving:

City

Texting Ban

Gilbert No Glendale No* Mesa No Phoenix

$100 fine plus surcharges without accident $250 fine plus surcharges if accident occurred

Scottsdale No Tempe No

* Draft laws modeled after the Phoenix Law are expected to be considered in spring 2011.

G. If a person is cited for violating this section, the person is involved in a motor vehicle accident and a written accident report is required by law, the law enforcement officer investigating the accident shall indicate on the written accident form the use of a personal digital assistant to send or receive a written message at the time of the accident.

Although currently only the City of Phoenix has texting while driving laws in place, the Arizona State Legislature is seriously considering two pieces of legislation that could make texting while driving an offense statewide. Arizona House Bill (HB) 2426 seeks to prevent drivers less than 18 years of age holding Class G licenses from using cell phones or texting while driving. The proposed penalty for violating HB 2426 would be an extension of their restricted driver’s license for six months. Arizona Senate Bill (SB) 1111 seeks to prohibit driving while using all wireless devices in the State. The proposed penalty is $100 for a first offense, $250 and community service for a second offense, and $500 and community service for a third offense. SB 1111 would also double the fines proposed if automobile accidents were involved.

Please refrain from texting while driving and drive defensively because so many people continue to drive while texting.

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giving back to ahwatukee Today’s businesses are more than about making money. It’s about making a difference.

Here are a few examples of the many in Ahwatukee who are setting examples for our community through their personal commitment and actions.

Ahwatukee’s top litigator, Melanie Beauchamp will defend the concept of charity through deeds rather than words. A longtime resident and business owner, she has been involved with numerous charitable events and mentoring. Of her most rewarding experiences as a guest lecturer at Mountain Pointe High School she says, “I think

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I benefited more than the students!” Melanie has also helped raise money for the Sandra Day O’Connor House and various youth athletic programs. She is currently working with the Chamber to promote Women in Business through a fashion show benefiting Connecting to Serve’s scholarship fund.

Doozy of a Deal is the locally based deal of the day

“TukeeAZ is a fantastic looking magazine, the publishers are doing an amazing job.”

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website, which in addition to delivering dining, pampering and entertaining deals, is giving back to our community.

Through its Doozy “Gives Back” fund-raising program Doozy donates 7.5% of every deal sold to local schools, charities, and non-profits. Since its launch in March of 2010, has raised over $17,000 for our community.

As the child of a single mother, Connie Nelson spent much of her youth at the YMCA where she discovered the

“Finally, a magazine worthy of Ahwatukee!”

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joys of volunteering. Her many years of helping others led her to continue to do so, and she now serves as Ahwatukee Foothills YMCA’s Executive Director. In addition to her work with the YMCA, Connie meets monthly with the Ahwatukee Chamber Coalition where other area non-profit groups, associations and community leaders come together to discuss local issues and concerns.

Is there something you would like to see in TukeeAZ? Have a story or community event to share?

Visit TukeeAZ.com today to join the conversation!

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INGs to live by exercising

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by Carlos Monge

Excuses… I’ve heard them all in my 25 years training clients. You know

1. Commitment

the if ‘I had a nickle’ bit? Well, let’s just say, I should be a rich man. A

Make your commitment known. A private promise is rarely as effective

very rich man. I’ll give you a few of my favorites EXCUSES but will

as one you make before others. Understand the motivation behind your

forgo the names, to protect ‘the lazy’.

commitment and be prepared for the mental fight that will ensue when your days are long and your patience for results is short.

1. My house is too messy. What does this even mean?

What does a dirty house have to do with working out?

2. Set realistic goals

2. I’m too tired.

The magazine covers seduce us with claims of “Diets That Work”

3. I don’t want to eat rabbit food.

and ways to “Get Think Fast”. But, if they worked, the Centers for

4. I’ll get too sweaty or stinky.

Disease Control’s recent findings wouldn’t show that roughly 25% of

You do realize you will have to sweat at some

adult Americans have Type 2 diabetes. There isn’t a magic pill, it’s not

point in order to lose weight right?

coming off fast and your goals are just that, YOUR goals.

And I still laugh out loud when I think about this one:

3.. Find the right fitness program for your needs

I need to diet before I start working-out.

Start with what you enjoy. Hiking in our Tukee Foothills or maybe biking in your neighborhood. But, then change it up to avoid boredom.

I understand we would all be better off with 30 hours in our day, that

Just keep the momentum going!

jobs are demanding, and kids suck the energy out of us. But the reality is, life isn’t handing us an extra 6 hours on a silver tray and while we try

4. Make a date and don’t stand yourself up

to ‘find the time to workout’ our waistlines get wider, our skin starts to

You schedule your dentist appointment, dinner with your friends and all

sag and our health is hitting and all-time low.

your meetings for work and kids. Make a date for fitness!

So, aside from stepping away from the cheeseburger and fries, how do

You can continue with the excuses and watch your overall wellness

we take control of our health; in mind, body and spirit?

slip away or you can consider these numbers: We all get 168 hours in the week. But, you only need 3 to 4 hours to begin making exciting

It’s as easy as 1-2-3-4.

Sweating

improvements in your health. What are you waiting for?

by Sandra Lassiter

Toxins are in the water, air, food, soaps, shampoos and even clothes and have been directly linked with a host of diseases: cancer, lowered immune function, arthritis, autism, fibromyalgia, Alzheimer’s, neurological as well as cardiovascular disorders. So, its TIME TO SWEAT and detoxify.

Sherry Rogers MD, in Detox or Die, says toxicity is a one-way street leading to disease; the key to healing the impossible is to reverse the toxicity.

Therapeutic sweating is one of the most natural ways to assist your body’s natural detoxification. Now, I’m not saying you should sit in a sweat lodge all day, but perspiring is a natural way to eliminate waste from your body. Skin has been called your “third kidney” due to its incredible waste removal capabilities. Yoga is a healing lifestyle, and if you sweat in the process, so begins the elimination of toxins.

So, lets do some sweating and a little yoga with it!

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laughing

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by Agnes Oblas

Patient: Doctor, what does the X-ray of my head show?

Doctor: Absolutely nothing!

Medical studies show laughter boosts levels

One researcher in the 1980’s, Dr. Lee Berk,

months the laughter group had lower levels of

of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers,

also found that laughter increases the activity of

stress hormones, improved cholesterol levels,

and suppresses levels of epinephrine, the

cells that destroy viruses and tumors, increases

and lower levels of harmful inflammatory

stress hormone. When Norman Cousins, a

disease destroying antibodies and increases

proteins. The study concluded that “there is

columnist for Saturday Review and perhaps

cells which help cellular immune responses.

an intrinsic physiological intervention brought

most

well-known

proponent

of

laughter

therapy was diagnosed in 1964 with a painful and potentially lethal auto-immune condition.

Faced with the prospect of his impending death, he realized if negative emotions contribute to poor health and tend to make symptoms worse and positive emotions should have the opposite effect. So he decided to put his theory to a test.

With his doctor’s permission, he rented a hotel room and watched Marx Brothers movies and Candid Camera episodes for hours on end. He

Another study took a look at 20 high-risk diabetic patients with high blood pressure

about by positive emotions such as mirthful laughter, optimism and hope.”

and high cholesterol levels. These patients

No one wants to be given a life-altering medical

were managed according to standard medical

diagnosis. But when faced with such a situation,

guidelines but half watched funny videos for 30

following the standard prescribed therapies along

minutes a day. Researchers found was after two

with a healthy dose of optimism and laughter just might improve your odds for recovery.

Doctor: I have some bad news and some very bad news.

Patient: Well, might as well give me the bad news first.

discovered his pain levels decreased and the

Doctor: The lab called with your test results. you have 24 hours to live.

quality of his sleep improved. He even went into

Patient: That’s terrible! What could be worse? What’s the very bad news?

remission surprising the medical community.

Doctor: I’ve been trying to reach you since yesterday.

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Comparing features isn’t always helpful. They all perform the same high level tasks; Download and run applications, create, edit and view contacts, make calls, use GPS and browse the internet. All three of these phones do these things but it's all in how they do it that make them what they are. It comes down to personal preference and how you want your superphone to do things.

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The iPhone varies from the other devices as it actually features less variety. This isn't necessarily a bad thing as it means that it's a lot easier to pick out which model since all you have to do is decide how much internal memory you need. If you want to pick up a Windows Phone 7 or an Android device there are an overwhelming number of options since multiple manufactures make multiple models.

Then you have apps. Lots and lots of apps. The iPhone's app store has been around the longest and has more high-quality apps than the Android market, but are generally more expensive. The Android market is quickly catching up and a lot of iPhone developers have started doing Android apps as well. The Windows Phone 7 app store has the least number of apps available, but their selection is growing steadily. Exploring apps and figuring which device has the apps what you need is definitely one of the most important features in determining which will be the best device for you.

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upcoming events Fashion Independent: The Original Style of Ann Bonfoey Taylor Opens February 28 An impressive and personal collection of works by the most masterful fashion designers of the 1950s and 60s

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