Finance + Legal Services

Investing in Future Generations

Equitable Investments offers valuable advice to families Article by Gretchen Pahia Financial literacy is one of the most powerful gifts we can give children. Teaching kids about investing lays the foundation for a lifetime of wise decision-making and financial freedom.   Nicholas Chavez, Jakob Krygier and Lucy Niskanen, a team from the Valley full-service financial firm Equitable Investments, are sharing their expertise on teaching kids important financial skills.   Q: What are some of...

Life + Culture

Daily Pep Talks with a Pooch

“Mama Sue” Higgins shares wisdom online with her beloved dog, Norbert Barkah, which in turn has helped thousands of people Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Faith Hamberg | Heartsake Photography Last fall, Sue Higgins was feeling blue. Higgins, who goes by “Mama Sue,” was disheartened by the division in the country, and the negativity that was appearing daily on social media. “I felt my own heart grow heavy,” Mama Sue says. One morning, while preparing to go out with Norbert...

Food + Beverage

A True Fairytale

Childhood friends met on the kindergarten playground and went on to build a successful gourmet business Article by Kris Ann Valdez | Photography by Stephanie Slezak and Fairytale Brownies Eileen Spitalny and David Kravetz met as kindergartners on their elementary school playground at Madison Heights in Phoenix. Unbeknownst to them, it was the beginning of a lifelong friendship. Growing up, their play dates often involved Kravetz’s mom’s delectable brownies. They affectionately joked she was...

Food + Beverage

Dining With Your Dog

Once the weather (finally!) cools it's time to sit, stay and nosh at these pet-friendly patios Article by Beth Del Ville Biscuits Start your morning bright with your canine pal at the Foothills outpost of this country-style breakfast and lunch spot. The charming eatery serves breakfast and brunch classics with an accommodating outdoor area for Fido to lounge beside you.   Wren Südhalle  Your pup is truly welcome at Wren Südhalle! The lively beer hall serves a variety of beer and wine...