Life + Culture

Women Who Inspire

Hailey Reidhead talks about the Queen Creek women she most admires. Article by Hailey Reidhead | Photography by Kaeden Peterson Hailey Reidhead, host of ' She's A Lady ' podcast, has chosen three local women to highlight for their generosity, commitment and passion for helping others. Having interviewed each one in depth, you can listen to their stories, as well as many others, on 'She's A Lady' on Spotify or Apple. Alida Brock   A Queen Creek native,  Allida is the owner of Flourish...

April 2024

Event Planning + Services

Just My Cup of Tea

Try a traditional tea just for Mom. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Kaeden Peterson Sitting with a view of the English garden at the Queen Creek Botanical Gardens is especially suited to hold a traditional tea party courtesy of Desert Tea Party Rentals . Owner, Rebekah, puts together a stunning display with careful attention to coordinating napkins folded into bows, delicate china on gold chargers, alongside roses and tempting treats. It is a scene plucked out of a Jane Austen...

April 2024

Home + Design

Candle Creations

This woman owned business smells sweet. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Kaeden Peterson Jennifer Bunkers started making candles as a hobby and a passion. She quickly saw a chance to create a business and began to research ingredients and perfecting her methods. Today, Jennifer makes various candle sizes and scents as well as reed diffusers and candle melts. Some of her most popular candles have included Clean Cotton and Pumpkin in the Fall. In May, she plans to release Spring...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

Sweet Mama's Cookies

Tehani Toalei's cookies offer up something sweet for Mother's Day. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Kaeden Peterson Tehani Toalei is a mom to four adorable girls, and if that wasn't enough to fill her time, she also owns Sweet Mama's Cookies . Busy in her kitchen, Tehani whips up iced sugar cookies, gourmet drop cookies, and lactation cookies. She also makes cake pops, dipped pretzel rods,  and Rice Krispie treats upon request. Tehani opened up her lovely home to us to show her...

April 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Ways To Save

Tips and resources to help you save more. Article by Florence Daniels Things start to add up, and in this economy every penny needs to stretch that much farther. Here are just a few ways to help you be kinder to your wallet. Get A Library Card. Did you know the library not only is a place to borrow books and movies but there are free art culture passes to many nearby attractions and parks around the valley. There are also free workshops, kids activities, internet and tutoring resources...

March 2024

Education

Dollars and Sense

Chance Howard has some ideas on how to teach your kids financial literacy. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Kaeden Peterson Our children are so important to us, and we invest both of our time and our money in them. Yet, how do our kids see themselves in relation to the bank of mom and dad, and how do we make sure they don't assume it grows on trees? Mortgage broker and owner of Howard Funding LLC , Chance Howard, is the father of two with ten years of experience in finance, and...

March 2024

Entertainment

Spending Family Time

Pecan Lake Entertainment is the perfect place for family fun. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Kaeden Peterson Queen Creek has been known for 'agritainment' attractions, yet the recent addition of Pecan Lake Entertainment has brought another place for family fun that is unlike anything else in the East Valley. Owners, Audra and Tim Campbell and Jason and Tiffany Check, wanted to give the residents of Queen Creek something unique for all ages. Brother in laws, Tim and Jason, both...

March 2024

Life + Culture

Queen Creek's Future Parks

Queen Creek invests in an exciting parks system that residents will love. Article by Florence Daniels The future of Queen Creek's parks system is just getting started. If you have lived here for a few years you may be familiar with Mansel Carter Oasis Park and Founders' Park, among others. Deputy Director of Community Services, Adam Robinson, says that the growth of Queen Creek requires the parks and trails to grow with it too. Therefore, exciting new projects are just on the horizon. ...

March 2024

Food + Beverage

Blueberry Balsamic Lemon Ricotta Bruschetta

Try your hand at this light and bright Spring appetizer. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Queen Creek Olive Mill As the desert warms up this Spring and fruits are back in season, so is eating outside. The Queen Creek Olive Mill has the perfect appetizer or addition to your table with a delicious marriage of flavors in blueberry and lemon. The Italian bruschetta is a versatile dish and a real crowd pleaser. In this version, the Olive Mill puts together a light lemon infused ricotta...

March 2024

Home + Design

The Bee's Knees

Make beeswax candles at home in a few simple steps. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Kaeden Peterson Candles bring light and atmosphere to any space. Heidi Koch, owner of CHLL Home Creations , specializes in the art of hand-poured, 100% Pure USA Beeswax candles. Each of her candles is not only about aromas and charm, but of the purity and quality of every ingredient. Beeswax candles actually clean the air inside your home by emitting negative ions that bind to toxins and removing...

February 2024