Arts + Culture

The Eye of an Artist

One artist invests in perfecting her craft. Article by Breanna Vega | Photography by Jenny Kaufman “We were born before the wind, Also younger than the sun Ere the bonnie boat was won As we sailed into the mystic”…  These lyrics spin on the soft sound of a vinyl, chosen by Bill Jean Kretschman, local artist and member of San Tan Artist Guild, as her collections soundtrack. When asked what would be played in the background of her creations, Van Morison’s: “Into the Mystic”, swiftly came to...

Food + Beverage

Easy Protein Bowls

Prep and enjoy lunch all week with this easy recipe. Article by Breanna Vega  Saving money and meal prepping goes hand in hand. To increase your health and the money in your pocket weekly, use this nourishing base recipe to meal prep for the whole week.  Ingredients: 2 cups Chicken stock  2 cans Black beans 1/2 Yellow onion  1 Bell pepper 1 cup Long grain white rice Lean beef  Shredded cheese Iceburg lettuce Directions: Use a pressure cooker to prepare rice after...

Wellness

Meal-Prepping

Save money and time by prepping ahead. Article by Breanna Vega | Photography by Jenny Kaufman Meal prepping is the ultimate money saving and health hack. To apply these tips at home, you’ll need to ensure you have the right equipment for storage. Figure how many people versus how many meals and that’s your magic storage number. Once you have chosen a storage set you’re ready to prep and divide. Meal prepping doesn’t have to be fancy or perfect but it does take time. Give yourself the allowance...

Finance + Legal Services

Mastering Money

Diana Turner gives her top financial tips. Article by Jared Orr | Photography by Jenny Kaufman The American Dream. A house with a white picket fence, financial security, and the ability to provide a better future for your children and grandchildren. This dream, however, is slipping further out of reach for many, morphing into a source of anxiety rather than aspiration. The crisis isn't simply a lack of money; it’s a pervasive problem of procrastination and a misunderstanding of how wealth...