Food + Beverage

Meaningful Meals

A flavorful favorite that reflects her passion for simple recipes, beautiful spaces, and inspired everyday living. Article and Photography by Sophia Jensen Sophia is the creator of Recipes with Sophia, a lifestyle brand centered on meaningful meals, beautiful spaces, and everyday inspiration. What began as cooking for her family grew into a trusted platform featuring her Amazon cookbook  30 Dinners for 30 Nights . As an affiliate with major retailers, she curates simple recipes, home styling...

Health + Wellness

Healing Starts Here

Dr. Liz Cruz shares how rethinking digestive wellness, addressing root causes, and returning to foundational habits can transform long-term health in a system that’s no longer keeping up. Article by Gretchen Pahia | Photography by Chaz Romero Photography For over two decades, Dr. Liz Cruz has dedicated her career to understanding the delicate relationship between digestive health and overall wellness. As a board-certified gastroenterologist in the valley, she has been practicing for more than...

Wellness

A Community of Care

Inside Benevilla’s 44-Year Legacy of Support Article by Gretchen Pahia | Photography by Chaz Romero Photography Benevilla has been a part of the West Valley for more than 44 years, founded on the idea that supportive neighbors foster compassionate communities. What started out as a community-based initiative to support senior citizens and caregivers has developed into a reputable non-profit that provides a wide range of services intended to improve lives at every stage. Today, services...

Health + Wellness

Move Better, Live Stronger

Peoria’s IM=X® studio is redefining strength with smarter movement, deeper support, and real everyday results. Article by Kylie Strawn-Badger | Photography by Nichole Eckman Opening IM=X® Pilates Peoria wasn’t just a business decision for owner and certified instructor Tiffany Stavrianos; it was a calling. She wanted a place where people could show up precisely as they are, move without judgment, and walk out feeling stronger in every part of their lives. Peoria felt like the perfect home for...