Sports + Recreation

Kicking Through Change and Legacy

Inside Matt Prater’s journey of grit, gratitude, and lasting impact. Article by Kylie Strawn-Badger | Photography by Kati Prater After nearly two decades in the NFL, kicker Matt Prater continues to prove that resilience, discipline, and heart are just as essential as talent. This season, he’s stepping into a new chapter with the Buffalo Bills, a move that’s challenged him to adjust not only as an athlete but as a father and husband. The transition has been anything but simple. “The biggest...

Food + Beverage

A Twist on Tradition

Warm up this season with a creamy, dreamy twist on classic hot chocolate, crafted with white chocolate, vanilla, and indulgent boozy marshmallows. Article by Liquid Caterers | Photography by Ethan Beazley White Hot Chocolate Recipe: Combine 2 cups milk (whole or alternative) and ½ cup heavy cream (optional) in a saucepan. Warm over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until hot but not boiling. Reduce heat and add ½ cup white chocolate chips (or chopped bar), stirring until smooth. Stir...

Shopping

Light the World - Giving Machine Season

Transform lives locally and globally through one extraordinary vending machine Article by Kristy Belley Imagine walking up to what looks like a vending machine, but instead of selecting chips or candy, you're choosing to send a goat to a family in need, provide clean water to a village, or put school supplies in a child's hands. That's the magic happening in Gilbert from November 17th through December 31st, when the Giving Machine arrives to turn ordinary shopping into extraordinary giving. ...

Life + Culture

Finding My Purpose

Military values guide how I serve my community today Article by Jeremy Fierstein The Marine Corps taught me integrity, discipline, and service matter I grew up in North Phoenix with supportive parents and a promising future ahead. College was always the plan, but while I enjoyed classes and friendships, I couldn't shake the feeling something was missing. I wanted purpose—something bigger than myself. Gilbert & Phoenix Metro Veterans Events - November 2025: Veterans Day Parade ...

Shopping

Holiday Markets Around Town

We have rounded up the go-to holiday markets this year Article by Kylie Strawn-Badger Holiday Kick-Off & Merry and Bright Night Experience the magic at two Made With Love holiday markets: November 28–29 from 9am–2pm and December 5–6 from 5–9pm, featuring 170 vendors, food trucks, festive surprises, and plenty of holiday cheer. Peppermint Lane Holiday Market Mark your calendar for December 4–6, 9am–5pm, for a festive outdoor market filled with holiday cheer, local vendors, unique gifts, and...

Life + Culture

Farm & Family

How the Johnston Family turned farmland into legacy and a family motto Article by Kristy Belley | Photography by Katie Levine Sit down with Joe Johnston and his sons William and James at any of their Gilbert establishments, and you'll quickly discover something: This family doesn't just build restaurants and developments, they build community, one family dinner at a time, one field trip for local students, one act of radical generosity at a time. Their story isn't what you'd expect. It's...

Professional Services

Guiding Families Through Senior Living

Helping Valley families find trusted, personalized senior care solutions with heart Article by Gretchen Pahia | Photography by Katie Levine Photography When valley families are looking for the right senior living arrangement, Lauren Miller is a go-to expert. A mother of three sons and new grandmother, Lauren, has called Gilbert home for 25 years. "I love everything Gilbert has to offer, the hometown feel, the parks, events, and the great downtown," she says.  Even when Lauren was younger, she...

Food + Beverage

Homemade Goodness

How one mom turned nap hours into delicious meals. Article by Gretchen Pahia | Photography by Katie Levine Photography If Jamielyn Nye recalls anything from her early mom years, it is the clock. With a baby safely asleep, she had just one hour of peace before nap time was over. She could nap, fold laundry, or get in a few minutes of creative juice. Most often, she headed to the kitchen. "I knew I only had an hour or so, so I attempted to get the most out of it," she laughs. "Sometimes that...

Food + Beverage

Scoops of Tradition

From Chicago roots to Gilbert’s heart, Petersen’s serves ice cream, family, and community memories that last a lifetime Article by Kylie Strawn-Badger | Photography by Katie Levine Photography Family owned and operated in Chicago since 1919, Petersen’s has always been about more than ice cream, it’s about tradition, family, and community. After being passed down through generations, the story took a new chapter when I moved to Gilbert, Arizona over a decade ago and opened our first location...

Food + Beverage

Fall in a Glass

A refreshing autumn blend of chai, cider, maple, and spice. Article by Liquid Caters | Photography by Ethan Beazley Cold Apple Cider Chai Serves: 4–6 3 cups cold apple cider (fresh-pressed if possible) 2 cups strong brewed chai tea or high quality premade(cooled) 2–3 tbsp maple syrup  Apple slices, cinnamon sticks, and caramel drizzle (optional) for garnish Instructions Brew chai tea (use 4–6 bags or 4 tbsp loose leaf) and let it cool completely. In...