Local Services

Mommy Mingle

Natalie Mallett combines motherhood, work, and community. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Jenny Kaufman Natalie Mallett is a licensed professional counselor, specializing in maternal mental health, she is also a mom of 2 little girls. Natalie felt what most mothers do, and that is often the challenge of balancing work and children. It made her wonder if there were other moms out there who wanted or even needed the kind of support and service where a mom could have a few...

Local Services

Creating A Connection

New to town? Or need some inspiration? Come to Connect Belong AZ. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Tara Dunn Walking into Tara Dunn's home there is a flurry of activity and the sound of constant chatter. Once a month, a group of women come together here to do one thing... find a connection, whether it be business or supportive in nature. Hence the name, Connect Belong AZ. Tara says, 'It all started with a few of my clients who had recently relocated to Arizona and were searching...

Food + Beverage

Lavender Lemonade

Sip and savor the flavors of Spring. Article by Breanna Vega Lemonade is a staple in Arizona. Visit Schnepf Farms for fresh lavender and shop locally for desert honey. Ingredients: 6-8 large lemons 4-6 cups of water Raw honey Ice cubes Fresh lavender (10-12 sprigs)  Directions: 1. Juice 6-8 lemons to get about 1 ½ cup of lemon juice. 2. Muddle 6-8 sprigs of farm fresh lavender in the lemon juice. 3. Let steep for the next hour, occasionally agitating the lavender lemon juice...

Life + Culture

Amazing Moms of Queen Creek

Six inspiring women making an impact inside and outside the home. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Kaeden Peterson Tammy Figueroa and Susan Johnson -  Judges When we decided to launch a search for the amazing moms in Queen Creek, we suspected we might find some special stories. What we in fact discovered were women who were quietly but heroically carrying their families and passionately pursuing community and volunteering their time and talent. We asked Tammy Figueroa of The Figz...