Life + Culture

Dining With Your Dog

Best Pet Friendly Patios in Queen Creek Article by Gretchen Pahia | Photography by Jayleen York For many Valley pet owners, dining out with their four-legged friends brings them joy. Fortunately, Queen Creek is home to several restaurants and destinations welcoming dogs to their outdoor patios while serving everything from brunch favorites to craft beer and Italian-inspired food. Whatever experience you are looking for, these pet-friendly patio spots are well worth a visit. Uncle Bear’s...

Arts + Culture

Unplugging Through Family Creative Time

For 30 years, the community has gathered here making memories. Photography by Timeless Vision Media Long before Jared Neff became the chief operating officer for As You Wish, he was a young boy painting a picture frame for his father at one of the company's studios. Across the top and bottom, in bold red letters, he wrote: "I Love You Daddy." More than 25 years later, the frame still sits on his father's desk. Michaela "MJ" Jaskowiak, As You Wish's social media and PR director, has a...

Home + Design

Safe Spaces, Fewer Pests

Family-friendly pest control helps protect homes, children and pets throughout the summer season. Article by Michelle Talsma Everson For many Queen Creek families, pest control comes down to a simple question: Can it protect the home without disrupting everyday life? Parents want children to play freely in the backyard. Pet owners want dogs and cats to roam their favorite spaces. And few people want to spend the day wondering what was sprayed around the people and animals they love most. ...

Life + Culture

Raising Children, Not Report Cards

Mother of seven and registered nurse Julie Matheson shares wisdom for parents this school year Article by Camilla Richardson As another academic year looms, parents are feeling the pressure to set their children up for success and pick the perfect school. We spoke with Julie Matheson, co-owner of Matheson Dentistry & Implant Center, mother of seven and a registered nurse, about choosing what’s best for your child’s education. Matheson, who can relate to the strain, says to lift the weight...