Education

Self-Advocacy and Benefits to Your Child

I have observed a generational problem. Children seem to think others are looking out for their best interest; they believe their parents, teachers, or other adults are looking out for them. So, they drown out their inner voices. Self-advocacy is the ability to speak up for yourself and the things necessary to you. The first step is a deep understanding of oneself. Self-advocacy means knowing and choosing what you want for YOU! It does not mean you cannot get help or support. But, you take...

Style + Beauty

Fashion Forward

d’Vine Gourmet Owner Denise McCreery Brings Style, Pride to Downtown Article by Rebecca L. Rhoades | Photography by Lindsay Borg For the past two years, Denise McCreery, owner of local epicurean institution d’Vine Gourmet, had been subletting half of a storefront, where she held regular wine classes, from a paleta business on Boston Street. When the sweet treat shop closed its doors earlier this year, McCreery saw an unmet opportunity. “We were able to take over the space,” she says. “We just...

Arts + Culture

Pony Puff Beads

Mariah Abeita Was Inspired to Open Her Own Jewelry Business to Honor her Indigenous Heritage and Share Its Hozho—or Beauty—With Others Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Provided For as long as she can remember, Mariah Abeita has loved anything to do with creativity and craftsmanship. When she was about 8 years old, Abeita, who is from the Navajo Tribe Diné, began creating jewelry inspired by her Indigenous heritage and the stories behind the traditional designs. In 2020, Abeita, who...

Arts + Culture

Holiday Giving

Looking for Gift Ideas? We Have Plenty! Article by Gretchen Pahia | Photography by Lindsay Borg For The Home If you are looking for a perfect gift for someone who loves to entertain, this is it! Bloomingville Acacia Wood Domed Pedestal Server, $125; TomKat Shoppe, Downtown Ocotillo   Nothing makes a house a home or brightens a day like fresh flowers! UrbanStems, assorted arrangements, subscriptions from $55; UrbanStems.com   Turn a favorite photo into a memorable hand created work...