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his month we celebrate weddings. From the first “hello” to the moment you say “I do,” love is a journey.

And since weddings are the beginning of that life-long journey of figuring out how to love and serve one another, I also wanted this issue to celebrate marriage as well.

For all of our brides to be, Writer Kathleen Blair shows how to pull off the wedding of your dreams with the latest trends for 2014. From invitations to photography and everything in between, our wedding feature unveils some exciting and unexpected new ideas to make your wedding unique.

Can you imagine getting married on top of Camelback Mountain? Well, at the Sanctuary Resort you can. Sanctuary is known for delicious food and outstanding service, but what I found exceptionally breathtaking are the incredible views from the resort and the experience they can provide each couple. Keep reading to see for yourself.

A new restaurant in town will be opening early this month and I am excited to tell you about Steak 44. It is located on 44th Street and Camelback and will leave you wanting more. The Mastro family has done it again. Their success with Dominick’s Steakhouse and Ocean Club has extended to this fresh approach on American steakhouse dining. I hope you will love it as much as I did.

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Home Matters

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Parting Thoughts

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Mastro’s offers another luxury destination dining experience.

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Camelback Mountain offers a spectacular wedding venue.

18 The Latest in Wedding Trends

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The Rugby Bowl Calling all sports fans! Get your ticket today for the 2014 Rugby Bowl: Spikes & Spokes debuting Saturday, April 12 at 1 p.m.

Get in on the action as hundreds of motorcycles, thousands of diehard rugby fans and a dozen of the Valley’s best food trucks descend upon the polo fields at WestWorld to watch nationally ranked ASU take on the best team in the country, #1 ranked BYU. Come early for pre-game live entertainment

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Easter at El Chorro Holidays are for spending time with family and Easter Sunday is no exception. Come to El Chorro in Paradise Valley on April 20 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. for a special day for your whole family. Festivities will include an Easter egg hunt, face painting and balloon artists. A brunch feast including full breakfast, carving and dessert stations will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., followed by an exclusive Easter dinner served from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Brunch and dinner are $55+/adult and $18+/child 6-12 years old. Children 5 and younger are free. For reservations, call 480.948.5170 or visit ElChorro.com.

Now Open: The Henry Foodies rejoice! There is a new culinary hot spot in town. The Henry, the latest Fox restaurant concept, opened at 4455 E. Camelback Road in Arcadia in December and prides itself on being “The Greatest Neighborhood Restaurant.” Named after a line of hardware tools, this American brasserie is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu is a melting pot of global flavors from Matzah Ball Soup and Smoked Norwegian Salmon to Thai Peanut Black Cod and Mediterranean Branzino. Stop in this weekend for brunch and a custom-made Bloody Mary prepared tableside.

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Party for the Planet Calling all party animals! SRP EarthWise Energy presents Earth Day at the Phoenix Zoo April 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join more than 100 of the top zoos and aquariums across North America to create the largest combined Earth Day celebration in the country. Party for the Planet features activities, crafts, music, and more among some of the planet’s most intriguing and inspiring wildlife. Learn how your sustainability efforts help protect wildlife and wild places, meet with community partners featuring conservation-minded activities, and

make an “Earth Day Pledge” to protect our environment, which in turn protects our animals. Activities included with general admission price. PhoenixZoo.org

National Parks Week The weather is gorgeous in Arizona and it’s the perfect time to pack up the kiddos and go on a day trip to one of Arizona’s 22 incredible national parks. From April 19-27, parks across the country will waive their entrance fees and many will offer special programs like free ranger-led hikes and kids’ activities. Log on to NPS.gov/State/AZ for a complete list of participating Arizona national parks and event schedules.

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Steak 44 New American Steakhouse Article Jamie Leland | Photography Provided

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dd Steak 44 to the community of culinary excellence gracing the Phoenix area. This must-visit new American steakhouse opened late March on 44th Street and Camelback, in the space formerly occupied by Cork N’ Cleaver, a popular neighborhood steak spot lost in 2010 to a fire. The Mastro family are the masterminds behind Ocean Club and Dominick’s Steakhouse.

Mastro’s specializes in luxury destination dining; their locations feature lavish décor and classic upscale American dishes at a special occasion price point. Steak 44 takes its predecessor’s steakhouse niche in new direction, adapting a more comfortable, contemporary atmosphere while retaining the Mastro’s distinctive flair for luxury and fine dining. Though you will not find poolside seating at Steak 44, they have certainly created an upscale urban oasis.

Guests will enter through an impressive 3,000-bottle wine vault. The newly remodeled building features a sunken bar area and several vibrant dining rooms, each with an unique ambiance.

The dining rooms allow guests to observe the highly experienced staff hard at work behind the glass in the expo kitchen.

Executive Chef Marc Lupino of Dominick’s Steakhouse and Steak 44 Head Chef Geoff Baumberger have created a menu with a fresh take on the classic American steakhouse.

Guests choose from some of the best in prime steaks and chops in various portion sizes from Petite Filet Mignon, Delmonico, N.Y. Strip, Bone-in Filet Mignon, and Bone-in N.Y. Strip. Alongside a large assortment of side dishes and appetizers like Denver lamb ribs, braised pork belly, fresh oysters, roasted “duck” potatoes, steakhouse stuffing and potatoes with Schreiner’s sausage.

Atlantic seafood selections like delicate soft shell crab, Shetland Island salmon and a raw bar featuring an extensive shellfish selection are also available.

Guests can cap off their meal with a variety of familiar desserts like grilled banana split, hot fudge sundae, bag of warm donuts, apple pie, New York cheese cake with fresh strawberries, mom’s ice cream cake, coffee cake with cinnamon crumbles, and a local Sonoran Brewing Company root beer floats, all at a more comfortable price than Steak 44’s sister restaurants without sacrificing quality.

With their new American cuisine, fashionable ambiance and sure-to-be-impeccable service, Steak 44 will be worth visiting a place that may just become your next Steak 44 weekend haunt.

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uietly perched on Camelback Mountain sits an award-winning boutique resort with a rich history, spectacular views, great amenities, 105 beautifully decorated casitas, an infinity edge pool and an acclaimed chef.

The Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain is a AAA Four Diamond Resort that has continually received awards for being at the top of its game.

Running this outstanding property is no easy task, but everyone there strives to deliver the best and maintain the reputation they have so rightfully earned. The owners acquired the property 15 years ago and transformed it from a tennis ranch into the now remarkable resort and spa. The chang14 Paradise Valley Lifestyle | April 2014

es contributed to the wonderful amenities that are offered. From the Asian-inspired Spa to the Motion Studio and the Fitness Center, five tennis courts and mountain hikes, all the details have been made to ensure their guests have a wonderful stay.

In October of 2013 the Jade bar was remodeled, tripling the space while still capturing the amazing, paramount views. This area includes a wonderful lounge area, a community bar with a jade base, the traditional bar area and a charming outdoor lounge space overlooking the outdoor patio and lawn areas. A mixologist offers a class demonstrating various cocktails and offering tips and techniques that guests can recreate at home.

Executive Chef Beau MacMillan is a recognized personality who has been creating culinary delights since 1998 when the resort was The Ranch on Camelback. He and former Executive Chef Charles Wiley opened Elements restaurant in March of 2001 and later Chef MacMillan brought the restaurant national recognition. In 2006 he beat Iron Chef Bobby Flay in “Battle American Kobe Beef ” on the series Iron Chef

a wonderful ballroom for the reception; spacious estate homes for smaller receptions and an award winning catering team.

The private dining room, Table XII, is an intimate room perfect for the rehearsal dinner or a small welcoming dinner for destination weddings. There is a wall of wine on the north side which houses 1,000 bottles. A curtain wall with sliding glass windows can be opened to reveal the “show kitchen” where

America. This led to his being on numerous episodes of the Food Network series and participating in competitions. He also has been a chef for a number of celebrities, including a former U.S. president and many athletes. Chef MacMillan grew up in Plymouth, Mass., graduated from Johnson and Wales University in Providence, R.I. He started his culinary career at the age of 16 and worked in many prestigious restaurants.

He continues to use his creative culinary talent in the restaurant and resort which include many events offered for their guests to participate in.

guests can watch their meal being prepared. Another option available is having your bridal party participate in a Chef Experience where they enjoy a shellfish and champagne reception and then watch the chef prepare a multi course meal with paired wines. A wonderful champagne bubbles chandelier hovers above a beautiful oversize marble table that, just by chance, has in the center the same style “S” that is in the Sanctuary logo.

Another area, the Praying Monk, is an indoor outdoor room that seats 65 at tables and captures the beautiful views. Each table has an outline of the Praying Monk drawn on a corner. Skylights and sliding glass doors open up the area to take advantage of the wonderful Arizona weather. This dining area is another great option for a rehearsal dinner or post wedding brunch. It has a picture perfect view of Camelback Mountain and the Praying Monk and access to the gardens below.

Sunset Space is across from the private dining room and offers floor to ceiling windows for more formal, intimate dining. It can be closed off from the restaurant area and is a perfect location for a small bridesmaid luncheon or formal brunch.

Every bride dreams of having a beautiful wedding and that is exactly what happens when couples choose to have their wedding at the Sanctuary.

Where Dream Weddings Come True

Every bride dreams of having a beautiful wedding and that is exactly what happens when couples choose to have their wedding at the Sanctuary. Everything a bride and groom could hope for on their special day is offered at one location. There are the beautiful guest casitas; a salon for manicures, pedicures, hair styling and makeup application; a fitness center; a motion studio that offers the couple dance lessons; a spa for facials and massages; outdoor ceremony location with views; numerous settings for photographs;

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The Ceremony

Two charming locations are available for an outdoor wedding ceremony and each has stunning views and beautiful sunsets. The Paradise View patio and the Wedding Lawn make beautiful locations for the exchanging of vows. The lush lower lawn area is referred to as the “love garden,” and rightfully so for the number of ceremonies performed there over the years.

And sunset weddings can be timed to capture the spectacular Arizona sunset sky.

“There are actually two Sanctuarys: the Sanctuary by day has the amazing views and is filled with colorful, bright atmosphere.

The Sanctuary by night with its low lighting creates a soft, romantic atmosphere with the glittering lights in the distance,” shares Alison Bontrager, public relations and marketing coordinator.

Catering Sales Manager Lauren Wickham meets with each couple and gives them a tour of the property, discusses the options mation for this article, I marveled at all the wonderful amefor the wedding and customizes their day with their requests. nities that were added over the last 15 years. Fortunately, the “Our goal at the Sanctuary is to surpass any and all of their views and the recognizable Praying Monk haven’t changed expectations,” Wickham shares. “One of the greatest things from when I had my wedding there 20 years ago. My return visit couples take away is the intimacy of having the property all was bittersweet, as I am now a widow, but I enjoyed seeing that to themselves.” the Center Court, tennis court, has now become the wonderful Whether you are having a small, intimate wedding or a larger Infinity Pool and the area that was used for showers and held wedding no detail is overlooked. A wide lockers under the restaurant are now ofvariety of options for meals are available fices. The lawn area where a gazebo once Sanctuary on and dinner menus are referred to by prestood, and appears in my wedding photos, Camelback Mountain cious stones – Pearl, Garnet, Sapphire, is now where the Jade Bar sits. Yes, a lot 5700 East McDonald Drive Emerald and Diamond – for formal sit has changed over the years but one thing Paradise Valley, Arizona 85253 down receptions as well as the buffet has remained: this resort is a wonderful 480.948.2100 menus and late night menus. In addition, place for a wedding and the memories of SantuaryAz.com meals plated for children are available. that day will be treasured for a lifetime.

All prepared by the award winning catering team will have your guests talking about your beautiful wedding and the delicious food.

“We try to create a destination experience for our clients and guests,” shares Wickham. “We have received numerous awards including The Knot award for Best of Weddings 2013, 2014 and the Best Indoor Reception award from Arizona Bride magazine for 2011, 2012.”

This amazing resort was been transformed from John Gardner’s Tennis Ranch. As I toured the property gathering infor-

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t’s spring and a time many brides’ dreams come true…marrying a wonderful man and having a beautiful wedding. They’ve spent countless hours looking at bridal magazines, visiting bridal websites and making countless trips to get the right wedding gown, cake, flowers, caterer, music, invitations. Unique ideas can put a personal spin on the traditional things on a bride’s list. We’ve collected some concepts for brides-to-be to consider and help make her day extra special.

Invitations

The formal invitations with tissue and multiple envelopes are no longer the norm. With the scrapbooking craze still big, invitations have taken on a new, more personalized look that is custom-made to the couple’s theme and interests. It’s a great time to be creative from the “Save the Date” cards to the actual invitation and R.S.V.P cards. Have fun with color, ribbon, lace, rhinestones and print images to create that special, personal invitation.

Photography

Carla and Michael Beedy of Carmichael Studios are a husband and wife team who blend video clips with still photos to bring their photos to life. A beautiful photo of a couple’s first kiss is then put with a video of them dancing. Also something to consider is the first look session where the groom sees his bride for the first time before the ceremony. During this private time that the couple is together, the photographer is quietly behind the scene taking photos and the priceless expressions and moments are captured on film. This is also a perfect time before the ceremony to take many photos including the family before the guests arrive.

“We also recommend the bride has a hair and makeup rehearsal to make sure she loves the look and that it will last the entire day,” states Carla. “We give each couple a Wedding Photography Checklist with timeframes so nothing is overlooked and everyone knows what times to show up”.

Another idea is to have a surprise video of the bride or groom sharing why they fell in love with the other and to share some things their guests may not know about them.

Wedding Cake

Shimmer and glitz on a simple cake has made its debut. Burlap and lace are also making a comeback on the cake scene as well as the frosting look of crepe paper gathered into a flower.

“I’m finding that brides come into my bakery with photos in hand of cakes they’ve seen and love that were on Pinterest,” explains Eva Zasimovich, owner of Sweet’s Unlimited. “The majority of the brides like simple cakes with a little bling.”

An initial monogram on the cake is another personalized touch to consider that is the same color as the frosting. Also, many brides still like a small tiered cake and have stacked cupcakes or a petite cake topped with a real flower as centerpieces at each table.

Vows

Many couples still choose to stay with the traditional wedding vows where others want to be more creative and recite vows they have written or a poem they both like that reflects their love for each other.

Food

Family style servings brought to the table have become an option to the buffet and formal meals. A table then shares a variety of entrees and vegetables. Another idea growing in popularity is serving a late night snack of chocolate covered pretzels, popcorn in multiple flavors, ice cream cups or pizza. Even the latest craze of food trucks has entered the wedding scene.

“Consider having a food truck cater your rehearsal dinner or a bachelorette party. The chef can prepare a special meal for the evening and having a food truck adds to the festivities,” states Lori Baker, owner of Food Truck Caravan.

Flowers

The table centerpieces this year are unstructured, as are bridal bouquets. Jeweltone- colored flowers are being featured. And, terrarium centerpieces are being shown with only a few blooms and lots of greenery under glass in all shapes and sizes. Clustering these as a centerpiece makes a beautiful tablescape.

A touch of citrus garland is popular for decorating the bridal table or the cake table. The large bridal boutique has been replaced with a smaller version of different complimentary colors which separate it from those of the bridesmaids.

Even petite nosegays are being shown in bridal magazines.

Reception

Romance is back and Big Bands are making the scene along with crystal chandeliers and beautiful china to decorate the table. You can Google to find ideas for a playlist to listen to before handing your personalized selections to a DJ or band. Dancing has grown more and more popular and couples, parents and bridal parties are making surprise debuts on the dance floor. For ideas, you can go to YouTube.com and search wedding dances.

This year, romance has made a larger presence in weddings with the lace, ribbon, sequins and chandeliers. If your budget won’t allow it on a grand scale, then add touches of it to your venue. And, to change things up, have a combination of different seating arrangements for a softer look.

Combine round tables in the center with rectangle tables around the perimeter or make another shape with smaller tables staggered. A bridal table can be a small table for two with your bridal party sitting with their family and friends at the other tables. And soft floral patterns are making an appearance in linens.

Attire

Organization

Brides are adding a bit of color to their wedding gown. Many incorporate a touch of blue to complete the tradition from the poem “Something old, something new, something borrowed something blue and a silver sixpence in her shoe.” Before the late 19th century, blue was a popular color for wedding gowns, as evidenced in proverbs like, “Marry in blue, lover be true.” Also popular this year is hints of pink and peach in pale blushes and nudes.

“A more formal look is making the scene in men’s attire”, states Danielle Goettl, wedding planner for Outstanding Occasions.

“The casual dress attire of suspenders and cotton bowties are being replaced with a more sophisticated look.”

To stay organized, you can order a wedding tote with pockets and compartments for all the samples and notes you have for your big day. Monogramming with the bride and groom’s first name and wedding date is a fun addition. For more information visit Exclusively Weddings on line.

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After all the preparation, the day does finally come. Remember, the most important thing is it’s the bride and groom’s special day. Whatever they choose is perfect because it makes them happy. And, the fairy tale wedding the bride has always dreamed of has come true.

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Parent’s Corner

Our 6-year-old Daughter’s Wedding Article Casey Gibbons

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addy, I want to marry you!”

This has to be one of the sweetest statements that come from a young girl’s heart to her dad. Little did we know when one of our daughters said it, she meant it and had a plan to back it up.

Kelly Grace was the tender age of six when she shared her desire to marry her daddy, Scotty. Her plans included a full wedding ceremony with a reception. We thought she was the cutest thing so we agreed to move forward not knowing what would unfold.

What I didn’t realize was that after the ceremony (complete with a setting sun, scriptures, a ring and a daddy’s kiss), Kelly Grace truly believed she was now married! We knew this shortly after when I found every single one of her clothes in a pile in my closet.

She had moved into my room. Furthermore, as she brushed her teeth in our bathroom she exclaimed, “This is going to be great all living in here together!”

I began to wonder what all she was expecting. My thinking was interrupted by her sweet voice as she climbed up on my side of the bed.

“So where are you going to sleep now, Mama?”

Before I could let out an “Okay, this has been fun, but…” her Daddy 20 Paradise Valley Lifestyle | April 2014

said, “Oh sweet, Kelly Grace, you just come on in here with us and tell me your favorite part of our wedding today...”

I remained silent but seriously wondered where he was going with this. Much to my delight, Scotty listened to her and reminisced about the wedding. Then he gently explained why the ceremony wasn’t a real wedding but was symbolic of what would perhaps happen for her one day as he prayed the man would love her as much as he did. He also went on to explain what genuine love looks like after the wedding is over and how to live it out through the challenges of life.

As parents, we have the priceless opportunity to be with our children and teens in the tender moments of guiding their minds and hearts in the area of relationships. Those times may come after a pretend or a real wedding, after a movie or a song plays, or a crush from school is expressed. No matter when it comes up, I encourage you to be an active and productive voice in directing your children in their understanding of true love and a healthy marriage.

All of this begins at an early age as we lead in the developing years of our children so that when the time ar-

rives they have a mature perspective and can make wise choices.

Some ideas on how to take advantage of these teachable moments: • Share your life stories with them. Explain things you or others have learned or experienced so they can avoid or attain what you have lived. It may be as simple as explaining, “Looking back at having a boyfriend in early high school, I realized I missed out on some fun things with my friends as well as some freedom because I was too caught up in a relationship that seemed more important but actually ended in heartbreak that wasn’t worth what I had lost.”

Or it can be as deep as “Right now we are facing a challenge in our marriage and it is difficult but we are doing all we can to get the help we need and resolve this because this family is worth fighting for.”

Just being open and real with your child through life stories teaches volumes about how to make decisions and respond in the future.

Think through the values set before your kids in the music and shows that are apart of their lives. If what they are listening to and viewing is full of relational drama, multiple crushes and breakups, and being overly physical with someone not in a marriage then those standards are being set in their minds. On the other hand, when we see or hear things in the media that are valuable in a relationship such as a couple remaining faithful when it wasn’t easy or being respectful in how they speak of each other, we can highlight that and draw attention to

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the standard exemplified. Talk, examine, and ask questions about what is placed in front of your child and decide together if it is the value you want them to live out later.

• Show respect and honor first. How we treat our children sets a tone for their lives on how they expect to be treated. If we listen to them intentionally, encourage them in their interests, touch them with appropriate parental touch, confront with love, respect their space and items, speak with tones that honor their personhood etc. then they value themselves enough to not let others treat them any differently. Conversely, if we do not value them then anyone who comes along and does show them something they may not have received from us could be someone they decide is best for them when in fact there are other concerns being masked.

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Home Matters

Enjoy the Sleep of a Lifetime on a Vi-Spring bed Article Kory Kilmer

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ow that spring-cleaning is in full swing, people across the Valley are also taking the opportunity to organize and update the look of their homes. Residents of the Paradise Valley area are never ones to follow a trend, however, but rather they pride themselves on setting them. This then begs the question: what trail is being blazed this spring?

“Many people are moving toward contemporary or modern décor,” explains Travis of European Home, a home furnishings store that has been serving the metro area since 1996. “People are still enjoying mixing the old with the new. For example, contemporary art over a striking antique piece, or a transitional or contemporary home using an antique in a room for a conversation piece.”

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Of all the rooms receiving this season’s attention, many people are choosing to breathe new life into their bedrooms. And considering more than a third of one’s lifetime is spent sleeping, there is no better place to start than with a new bed.

More than ever before, people are aware of the value of a good night’s sleep, and a premium is being placed on the quality of what they are sleeping on. A good mattress can help ease everyday discomforts, helping owners to wake each and every morning rested, refreshed, and ready to attack the day.

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So what sets a Vi-Spring bed apart from the rest? Since their beginnings in London in 1901, Vi-Spring has been a pioneer in the sleep industry. They were the first with the idea of constructing their mattresses of individually pocketed steel springs, and have always been adamant about making their fillings of nothing but high-quality and all-natural materials, which can include British wool, long-stranded horsetail, organic cotton, cashmere, silk, and alpaca among others.

The fillings, individual springs, and venting work together to keep the bed fresh and clean on the inside, while the natural materials assist in regulating temperature and wicking away moisture to keep a sleeper from getting too hot and sweaty.

The levels of craftsmanship and quality materials combine to help make Vi-Spring a true “lifetime” bed. Handcrafted in their Plymouth factory, studies have shown mattresses as old as 74 years have been found to still be clean inside, as well as still supportive and comfortable.

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Style Wise

Mom Style Lab Article Becca Mulder | Photography Risa Kostis

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om Style Lab is an exciting new approach to personal style advice. Launched just a few short months ago, this creative story began with 5-year old Christian and her mom Angela Keller.

When they saw the opportunity arise to give fashion advice to some well deserving moms, they took it and started MomStyleLab.com.

“Mom Style Lab was created by a mom who loves fashion for moms who love fashion or simply aspire to look their best,” says Angela. “The site appeals to moms with different styles and concerns by presenting a high-low dressing approach and an open sensibility about what works and what doesn’t.”

The site also features inspirational ‘Mom Muses’ with great style, from moms such as celebrity jewelry designer Kendra Scott to local Arizona moms who they admire for all they do. Mom Style Lab is a blogzine (not a boutique), however they do recommend and link to clothing and accessories that people can purchase on other shopping sites.

When you enter the MomStyleLab.com you will see a variety of fashion categorizes by area of style interests. From Everyday, At Work and Date Night. Topics range from how to dress 10 pounds slimmer and fun dress options for date night with your significant other, to how to dress for casual Fridays at work and afterschool play dates.

• Crop Tops - There are so many ways to wear this look, from showing a sliver of skin to layering it over a longer top.

• Mini to Midi Skirts - Skirts for spring range from the super-short miniskirt to ones that hit mid-calf. Although, the most flattering length for most women is still right above the knee.

• Cropped Pants - Cropped denim and wide-leg cropped pants are both key styles this season. If you are petite, be careful – you’ll want to stick with a more fitted leg and wear heels as this look will make you appear shorter than you are.

• Pastels - Keep this trend from looking too sweet by pairing it with edgier styles like a moto jacket, metal chain jewelry or exotic-skin booties.

• White & Black - This color pairing is a favorite of pretty much everyone and oh-so-wearable.

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• Sheer - From sheer sleeves, shoulders and cutouts to skirts that are sheer on the bottom half, filmy fabrications are a great way to show, but not totally expose, your skin.

• Florals - Whether you prefer a hint of floral in an accessory or an all-over print, there are a wide variety of colors and prints to choose from this season.

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Healthy Lifestyle

Your Sleep Schedule and Hormone Balance Is the rhythm of your life helping or hurting your health goals?

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xercise and diet are often solely credited as the main vessels through which an individual reaches their goals in the gym.

Of all clients we see on a daily basis, 99 percent have two basic goals: fat loss and muscle gain. While diet and exercise are largely important in obtaining these goals, there is one often-overlooked factor that may be hindering you from reaching your goals: sleep.

Sleep is the body’s natural reset button. It allows us to regroup, recharge and recover from the physical, social, and psychological pressure we put on it daily. Sleeping affects the levels of many different hormones that can affect weight loss or muscle gain.

Leptin and ghrelin are two hormones that can have a huge impact on your weight loss. Leptin acts as a long-term regulator of the body’s energy supply. This hormone suppresses hunger, and therefore induces weight loss. Ghrelin is produced in the lining of the stomach and the pancreas and on the other hand is a very fast acting hormone that plays a role in hunger and meal initiation. Ghrelin levels are highest right before a meal, and lowest right after a meal. A reduced sleep duration does not allow the body to reset these hormones and

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regulate them to normal, balanced levels, and therefore may lead to more ghrelin secretion, more eating and hunger, lower leptin levels and satiation, and therefore more weight gain.

Another important hormone that is significantly affected by sleep is somatotropin, or human growth hormone.

The importance of this hormone is dual-faceted. Growth hormone is produced and secreted by the pituitary gland. It is responsible for cell growth, reproduction and regeneration. During restful sleep, the pituitary gland secretes more somatotropin than it does during your wakeful hours.

This means two things for your body. Adequate sleep and somatotropin levels help to repair muscles, which break down during exercise. This is important for those who want to gain muscle mass, but it is also important for those who want to lose weight. Muscle cells burns on average 5x more calories per hour than fat cells do. More muscle mass means more calories burned at rest, and a higher metabolism. Additionally, somatotropin directly affects your metabolism. A higher base metabolic rate

means that you burn off the calories you eat at a higher rate, which translates into easier weight loss.

The last hormone that is affected by your sleep schedule is cortisol. Cortisol levels begin to rise approximately 2-3 hours after the onset of sleep, and continue to rise into early morning and early waking hours. Cortisol follows a wavelike pattern in conjunction with your sleep pattern. When your sleep cycle gets thrown off, your cortisol secretion cycle gets thrown off as well. For example, nighttime awakening is followed by a temporary inhibition in cortisol secretion. Cortisol is one of the many hormones that help to regulate the levels of glucose in the blood. It acts as the antagonist to insulin. Insulin stimulates muscle and fat tissue cells to absorb glucose out of the blood stream, while cortisol stimulates the body to conserve glucose in the bloodstream for potential use by vital organs like the brain and heart in stressful situations.

Weight loss and gain is a very precarious balance between these two hormones.

Prolonged levels of cortisol in the blood can lead to weight gain as unused glucose in the blood stream gets stored in fat cells.

If the cortisol-insulin balance in your blood becomes irregular due to an irregular sleep cycle, it can make for a difficult time shedding fat and gaining muscle.

In conclusion, there are many different factors that could be affecting your ability to reach your fitness goals. While exercise and diet are the main and obvious contributors, it is important to realize the whole picture. Taking good care of your body through diet, exercise, proper hydration, and a solid 8 hours of sleep per night is the best way to keep your body healthy and achieve your goals in the gym.

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April APRIL 3-10 PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL PHOENIX

Phoenix Film Festival was named one of The 25 Coolest Film Festivals by MovieMaker Magazine. The event was started in 2000 by independent filmmakers as an opportunity to showcase independent filmmaking and has quickly become Arizona’s largest film festival. Over 25,000 attendees enjoy the 8-day festival, which takes place at Harkins Scottsdale 101 at 7000 E. Mayo Blvd. Feature length and short films from local, national and international filmmakers are showcased. For schedule and ticket pricing, visit PhoenixFilmFestival.com.

APRIL 3 AZ WINE & DINE SCOTTSDALE

Head to the Scottsdale Quarter from 5-8 p.m. for a magical evening of food and wine. Top chefs from renowned restaurants and resorts will offer culinary delights while rocking jazz beats fill the Arizona night sky. Boutique wines and craft beers will be paired with each dish to ensure a palate-pleasing experience in a fun, festive atmosphere. Tickets are $55 and can be purchased online at AZWineAndDine.com.

APRIL 3-6 ARTS & FLOWERS PHOENIX

In its tenth year, Arts & Flowers brings together creative floral arrangers to share their talent and inspiration interpreting artwork from the Phoenix Art Museum’s permanent collection in fresh flowers. For one weekend each year, fresh floral arrangements fill the Museum’s galleries and thrill the senses with a fabulous array of beauty. This year, don’t miss “Savage Botanicals” a show of dresses adorned with botanicals inspired by the avant work of late fashion designer Alexander McQueen. PhxArtMuseumLeague.org

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APRIL 5 ARIZONA BBQ FESTIVAL SCOTTSDALE

You don’t want to miss the 5th Annual Arizona BBQ Festival at Salt River Fields. This year’s fest will include an expanded redneck Games Arena, an exciting lineup of bands to keep everyone

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APRIL 8-13 SCOTTSDALE CULINARY FESTIVAL SCOTTSDALE

2014 marks the 36th anniversary of the Scottsdale Culinary Festival, the longest running event of its type in the nation. The Festival has grown to a community favorite hosting over 35,000 guests, 20 events, 100 restaurants, dozens of top chefs and countless fine wine and spirit selections. The 6-day festival offers a diverse menu of luxurious dinners, themed cocktail parties and signature event, the Great Arizona Picnic, featuring 50 restaurants, chef demonstrations, live bands and specialty tasting venues. ScottsdaleFest.org

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Are you ready for Country Thunder to roll into town? Don’t miss your chance to see country greats Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, The Band Perry, Thompson Square, Cassadee Pope and more hit the stage during this 4-day concert and camping extravaganza. Arts and crafts and food and drink vendors will also be on-site. Purchase a 4-day pass or individual tickets at Arizona.

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Come out to Fireman’s Cove at Lake Pleasant from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to try paddling different watercraft and join in on the fun. Bring the family and your swimsuit for a day filled with games, contests, demonstrations and free instruction. Learn new skills, explore great areas of the lake, meet new friends, and enjoy a festive camping atmosphere. Admission is covered by regular park entry fees. Go 30 Paradise Valley Lifestyle | April 2014

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Come down to the beautiful Herberger Theater Center for the 13th Annual Phoenix Improv Festival! As one of the longest-running improv festivals in the United States, the Phoenix Improv Festival celebrates and showcases the art of improvisation and unscripted theater. The 3-day festival features professional improvisational troupes from Phoenix, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Boston, Minneapolis and more!

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veryone sits and waits with anticipation. The door opens and everyone stands to get the first look at the bride walking ever so slowly down the aisle. While the people sitting around me try to see the bride, I steal a quick glance toward the altar.

There stands a man who is about to commit his life to his bride.

The emotions are written on his face--excitement, fear, joy. His eyes peer through the crowd to get a glimpse. Then, he sees her.

Down the long aisle, the one he is waiting for comes closer and closer. His smile tells a story of its own, drawing my attention back to his bride, reminding me that this is their moment, a moment worth celebrating.

Somewhere between a beautiful love song and the lighting of the unity candle, the bride and groom say their vows. Some parts are unscripted and from the heart, while other words have been repeated for decades. Through these words that hold so much weight and meaning, they commit to love one another “for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health.” In a beautiful instant, they have joined their lives together.

They walk back down the aisle jubilantly. That aisle is just the beginning of their path that will keep moving together as they navigate through days, weeks and months ahead. Those months will turn into years, and every year, there will be one day on the calendar that reminds them of this time.

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celebrated, because in the midst of the years, life happens. For some, the loss of a family member brings life into full view. For others, a sickness may threaten to tear your marriage apart. In those times when life seems dim and cloudy, we need rays of hope that will spill into the darkest seasons. Anniversaries remind us of commitments that were made through smiles and tears. They give us strength to keep going when the vow of “through sickness and health” finds us in the former instead of the latter. Some anniversaries might consist of a sigh, followed by a declaration that “we made it.” Other years will be full of celebrations of new babies, new jobs, new homes and new grandchildren.

It would be wonderful to know the value of love as you live life. Yet, many times, the memories are most cherished when we look through the rearview mirror. Young love is beautiful, but there is something special about love that endures through decades. When two people walk hand in hand through life’s tragedies and triumphs, it’s worth celebrating. It’s worth pressing pause and remembering how one person has so drastically changed another’s life.

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