Life + Culture

Diversify Your Portfolio of Knowledge

How lifelong learning can improve your happiness, health and career Article by Emily Schlorf Do you remember the feeling from elementary school when the fog of a difficult concept finally began to lift? What about the wave of accomplishment experienced after mastering a new recipe, figuring out how to strum the chords to your favorite song or constructing an IKEA shelf sans leftover screws?   As unrelated as those experiences may seem, they share a commonality: it feels good to learn. The...

Home + Design

Crafted for a Lifetime: The Value of Quality Cookware

Your guide to choosing the best quality tools for your kitchen Article by Beth Del Ville If the kitchen is the heart of the home, a space where memories are made and culinary creations come to life, then it stands to reason that investing wisely in your cookware is a smart move. It can significantly enhance your cooking experience and elevate your meals. While Instagram-worthy and budget-friendly options may seem appealing, investing in high-quality cookware offers numerous long-term...

Life + Culture

Investing in People Pays Positive Dividends

Solari Crisis & Human Services Has an Employee-First Work Culture Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Christine Johnson Solari Crisis & Human Services, a (501c3) nonprofit that provides community-based crisis intervention services and a wide range of mental health services, opened its doors in 2007 with one key mission in mind: Inspiring hope. As Manager of Marketing Laboraex Abeita notes, the East Valley nonprofit, which also answers all calls made in Arizona to 988, the National...

Arts + Culture

Hidden Treasures

Appraising and preserving your family heirlooms Article by Kris Ann Valdez | Photography by Stephanie Slezak An oil painting that once graced a great-grandparent’s wall, an antiquated diamond ring passed down from a great aunt, a rare coin from a father’s private collection—these heirlooms and treasures are often symbols of a family’s stories, traditions and values. But, as generations pass, the sentimental significance of these objects often becomes lost or forgotten.  This potential loss of...