Many people will never need the services of Ricki Light, M.Ed., but if you have a child who is struggling in school, she is a valuable ally to have on your side. Ricki is an educational advocate and strategist based out of the Melmed Center where she is the director of education. She has been…
Usually, I would have started this column by sharing a healthy recipe encouraging good food choices and nutritional tips, but this year I’m attempting something slightly different. For the New Year (and in life in general) I believe in a ratio of 80/20 in everything we do, and everything that we eat. One must be…
BASIS Charter Schools 20 schools in Arizona 480-289-2088 • enrollbasis.com Come tour one of our campuses to learn more about the BASIS Curriculum. BASIS charter schools feature a critically-acclaimed liberal arts curriculum that inspires students to love learning, to develop a fascination for critical inquiry, to be independent and formulate their own goals, and to…
Truth be known, I’m not really sure if the business name of this shop is Jerusalem Bakery or Lior the Baker. Both monikers are proudly displayed and are equally descriptive of who and what you will find inside. It’s a cozy little place, family run, with glass cases and tables of goodies beckoning you to…
In 2017’s movie “Wonder,” a little boy named Auggie with a rare medical facial deformity endures relentless bullying at school. Mr. Browne, his fifth-grade teacher, introduces the class to precepts. The first one is “When given the chance to be right or be kind, choose kind.” Unfortunately, Auggie’s classmates do not make kindness their first…
When Beth Benowich first began making jewelry nearly 14 years ago, her goal was simple – to fill up her jewelry box. Today, she is an acclaimed jeweler and successful entrepreneur who helps others fill their jewelry boxes with her contemporary necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings and pendants. Beth is one of nearly 100 artists who…
The Maricopa County Home & Garden Show returns to the Arizona State Fairgrounds Friday, January 12 through Sunday, January 14. This year, returning for the third time is the Tiny Homes Street of Dreams, featuring five tiny homes ranging from 81.6 square feet up to 370 square feet. There will also be four homes fashioned…
In Phoenix, we don’t see the snowy white weather our favorite holiday movies are made of, but that shouldn’t stop us from making bold fashion choices like the big screen beauties in our favorite romantic comedies. Cooler weather calls for staples such as chunky sweaters, beautiful coats and boots. But this season, I challenge you…
Not only are Barbara Zemel and Jay Bycer fast friends – but they are also the formidable duo responsible in good part for the local success of Arizona Friends of Magen David Adom, (Israel’s Red Cross), the Jewish state’s emergency response, ambulance and blood center. The back story: Jay, along with his wife, Karen, volunteered…
Glaucoma is a condition that causes damage to your eye’s optic nerve and is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States, affecting more than 3 million people. It can occur at any age but is more common in older adults. The most common form of glaucoma has few symptoms or warning…
