Home Services

Why Early AC Repair Matters in Las Vegas

Date: September 1, 2026When your home starts feeling warmer than it should, your AC is telling you something. The good news? Catching small issues early keeps your system running right and saves you real money down the road. This guide walks you through what to watch for, what you can check yourself, and when it's time to bring in the pros.Why Early AC Repair Matters in Las VegasVegas summers are intense—heat waves regularly hit 110+ degrees, and desert dust clogs coils fast. A small repair...

Style + Beauty

Boneyard Star

The Las Vegas couturier keeping clients and the planet looking their best Article by Demi Guillory | Photography by MacMo Photo & Co. As a board-certified physician, Nina Vallejo is no stranger to approaching her work with care and intention. When she founded the fashion design house Boneyard Star ( boneyardstar.com ), she brought the same meticulous, sustainability-focused mindset from her patient-centric medical practice to a longtime creative aspiration, turning it into a reality. “What...

Health + Wellness

Style Your Smile

Radiant Smiles reimagines dental care as an elevated luxury experience, blending spa-like comfort with personalized, proactive wellness Article by Demi Guillory | Photography by Photos By Alex S If there is one thing Tina Ruiz, owner of Radiant Smiles, is not in her line of work, it’s naive. She knows that for many, a visit to the dentist ranks high on their list of least favorite things to do. In fact, it is why she and her team are passionate about transformative dental care.  “At Radiant...

Home + Design

Style Starts in the Closet

Storage solutions that elevate daily routines into effortless, boutique-inspired environments Article by Heather Whitsitt | Photography by Jose Ontiveros Velv The first room many people visit each morning isn't the kitchen or the living room. It's the closet, setting the tone for everything that follows. Led by Owner and Lead Designer Alfredo Arguelles, Custom Closet Systems is a family-owned and operated Las Vegas company that has earned a reputation for creating sophisticated storage...

Life + Culture

Style That Gives Back

A look inside the award-winning Assisting Lives in Las Vegas Thrift Shop Article and Photography by Kathy Topp In a city known for luxury shopping and designer labels, a popular Las Vegas thrift shop offers fashion lovers the thrill of the find while making a meaningful impact in the community.   Located at 6446 W. Charleston Blvd., the Assisting Lives in Las Vegas Thrift Shop (www.ALLV.org) is a destination for savvy shoppers seeking everything from everyday essentials to high-end designer...

Health + Wellness

A Clear Start To A New School Year

As your child gets ready for a new school year, don't forget one of the most important school supplies—healthy vision.Clear vision plays a vital role in learning, yet many children don't realize their eyesight has changed. Even if your child passed a school vision screening, these screenings can miss prescription changes and eye health conditions that a comprehensive eye exam can detect.Starting the school year with an updated prescription and healthy eyes helps your child feel confident and...

Home Services

Back-to-School Plumbing

Back-to-School Plumbing: Essential Checks to Handle Increased Household DemandDate: July 28, 2025Estimated Read Time: 4 minutesWhen school starts, your home's water usage spikes dramatically. Early morning showers, multiple loads of laundry, and busier schedules put serious stress on your plumbing system. Before the chaos begins, here's what you need to know to keep your plumbing running smoothly—and what issues to watch for.How Your Plumbing Works Under PressureDuring the school year, daily...

Life + Culture

Positively Adoptable

Tips for finding a pet ready for a forever home Article by Helen D. Bather  Looking for a pet? Consider adopting one from a rescue or shelter. So many animals are in need of a second chance, and in return, you’ll gain a best friend that you keep for their whole life.  After rescuing six pets over the years, I’ve found that the pet usually chooses me rather than the other way around. In the end, they ultimately rescued me every time. Before you begin looking, consider the size, age, gender...

Life + Culture

Building Healthy Teen Relationships 

Positive signs, boundaries, and confidence teens can learn early Article by Beth Flory | Photography by S.A.F.E. House Teens today are surrounded by relationships at every turn, from family dynamics at home and situationships amongst friends to stories in romance novels. With so many different examples, how do they know which are true relationship goals? Because that part isn’t always clear, many teens end up finding themselves in an unhealthy situation. In fact, one in 10 high school students...

Food + Beverage

Lunchbox Wins

Easy boxed lunches and fresh breakfast favorites make school mornings simpler Article by Sienna Sinclair | Photography by Photos By Alex S As back-to-school season ramps up, families are looking for quick, reliable ways to make mornings smoother and lunches easier to manage. Great Harvest Bread Co. in Henderson offers exactly that kind of help with fresh, customizable options designed to take some of the stress out of the daily routine. Owner Kim Jacobs says, “Bread being the center of all...