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During the crazy holiday season, in the world of a crafter each day is filled with a fun Christmas idea from VERY talented and creative women!

The many talents of a crafter is prac-tically endless. To be very honest they have the most unique gifts to be given.

The Christmas holiday is the one time a year that crafters bring out their best. Blankets, hats, scarfs, purses, belts, jewelry, picture frames, home decor, scraft books, Christmas decora-tions, bling, and so much more.

View your community calander to find crafter events. They will have their handmade unique gifts on display or for order no doubt.

You can not find many of these prod-ucts at any store, mall, or boutique. Depending on the craft most are very responable and sometimes may even walk away thinking you received a steal of a deal.

Reason being that crafters shop wisely, they either buy in bulk or actu-ally use those Hobby Lobby coupons. So to be quite honest if the crafter saves money so do you!

Unfortunately a crafter can spend hours making that blanket, scarf, or crochet hat, but at the end of the day love, creativity, and talent went into their product. No sewn on tag, or stamp of approval only customers that truly appreciate the craft itself. To many that’s all that matters.

You can find many local crafters on Facebook. A real popular Facebook group created by Maggie Lane-Baker, called Mom & Pop Crafter Bazzar (www.facebook.com/groups/Mom-NPopCrafters) reaching close to 600 members, local crafters display their products for sale.

They also don’t mind helping each other by suggestions and posting easy craft ideas.

A Crafters HolidayEsty.com and Pinterest.com have become very popular in the crafter community passing Ebay and Amazon on by. Many crafters even share Pinterest ideas on facebook.

Many of the high end store products such as frames, lamps, and even fur-niture are replicated without the fancy high price tag.

HGTV now has shows that insist on being “crafty”. Design on a Dime teaches how to re-create that 40,000 lounge chair.

Here is a quick do-it-yourself craft for the upcoming holiday.

1. Snowman Ornament What you need: Clear ornamentsFake snowPaint Pens or Permanent Markers What you do: Fill the ornaments with fake snow or white sand, or white rocks/beads then draw a face on the ornament with paint pens or permanent mark-ers.

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In 1950, the Mayo Clinic won the Nobel Prize for determining that arthritis was a hormone deficiency. In 1992, the University of North Dakota published a double blind study in the medical journals. The studies at UND agreed with the findings of the Mayo Clinic. The question your now probably asking yourself, why haven’t I heard of this? We have a major problem in medicine today. Your physicians are being compensated by the insurance companies so poorly, and must see too many patients per day. Your physicians only hear of new technology if the drug companies wish to tell them. Problem, the hormone used is cheaper than aspirin. In order to use hormones safe and effectively, the usage must be customized for each patient. Physicians do not have the time to educate, train and monitor patients utilizing this type of protocol.

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Edible Arrangements of San Tan Valley is located at 85 W. Combs Rd. Suite 112 in the Fry’s Shopping Plaza. The Manager, Desiree Castro, has been in charge of this franchise for about a year now. From the piles of paperwork stacked on her desk, waiting to be filed, to the arrangements out on the production line waiting to be created, she does it ALL. What makes this franchise stand out from others? “Teamwork, friendly employees, and a clean, uplifting atmosphere are some of the first things that you will notice upon entering our store.” says Desiree. Although she has only been working at this location for one of the three years that they have been open, many drastic changes have taken place. Organization, better customer service, and a feeling of togetherness are just few of the great changes Desiree has brought into this establishment. “Before I came, everything was pretty disorganized and the way things were being run was very insufficient.” Desiree is always bettering the business by getting their name out there, whether it is through business expos, deals on Facebook, or even postcards that are sent out to current and potential customers giving them discounts on arrangements and boxes of dipped fruit. Another awesome treat that Edible Arrangements offers are seasonal arrangements. They have many Fall and Halloween related arrangements that are available right now!

The store hours are Monday through Friday: 9am to 7pm, Saturday: 9am to 3pm, and Sunday: 10am to 2pm.They offer weekly specials on their website www.EdibleArrangements.com and EXCLUSIVE deals and discounts to their Facebook fans at www.facebook.com/EdibleArrangementsOfSanTanValleyAll in all, if you are looking for a unique gift or treat for a loved one, friend, or family member, choose Edible Arrangements of San Tan Valley where they ‘Make life a little sweeter.’

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I also currently maintain 16 websites as a Freelancer called CarriesKreations. I love to be able to design and create.

I’ve been privileged to meet a lot of won-derful people in San Tan Valley. With me what you see is what you get. I consider myself honest, reliable, loving, outgo-ing, and I have a great personality. I do not involve myself in elementary drama or gossip. I’m here to raise my kids and hopefully build a successful business. I created a Facebook group page called the East Valley Homebased Business group on June 26, 2012 and within 24

hours the group had 258 members. I never in a million years would have imag-ined a group of close to 500 members. I just wanted to reach out to others in the same situation I am in. On July 6th I was asked to help organize a vendor mixer, was going to be 6 women showing off their products (like a Tupperware party) well it ended up being 62 vendors at the Poston Butte High School Gymnasium. We now have two events coming up: November 3, 2012 from 9-3pm called the East Valley Business & Craft Fair and December 15, 2012 from 9-3pm called the SANTA Valley Holiday Business & Craft Fair. Both events will also be held at the Poston Butte High School Gym-nasium.

This leads to the Magazine you are now viewing. As a home-based business, funds are very tight. I spend most of my

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Mother of three wonderful children, and wife of eleven years. I moved to Johnson Ranch in 2006 from Dallas, Texas. To be honest looked really close on the map to where my family in Gilbert currently reside. A work transfer and having family out here in Arizona landed me in San Tan Valley and has been my home ever since. At first it took some getting used too, HUGE city to a one-way-in, one-way-out, one gas station “town” (at the time). I eventually got used to it and I truly love it out here.

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For the cupcakes:1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour¼ tsp. baking soda½ tsp. baking powder½ tsp. salt¼ tsp. freshly ground nutmeg¼ cup dark rum or bourbon (optional)1 cup eggnog¼ cup vegetable or canola oil1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar1 tsp. vanilla extract1 cup sugarFor the frosting:20 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature2½ cups confectioners' sugar, siftedPinch of saltPinch of freshly grated nutmeg2½ tbsp. eggnog1 tbsp. dark rum (0ptional)For garnish:Ground cinnamon or grated nutmegCinnamon sticksDirections:

Directions:To make the cupcakes, preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Line cupcake pans with paper liners. in a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; whisk to combine. in the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the rum, eggnog, vegetable oil, vinegar, and sugar. Beat on medium-low speed until well blended. Add in the dry ingredients and mix on low speed just until incorporated.

Divide the batter between the prepared cupcake liners, filling the cups 2/3 full. Bake 22-24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

To make the frosting, place the butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until smooth, 20-30 seconds. Add in the powdered sugar, salt and nutmeg, and mix on medium-high speed until incorporated and smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add in the eggnog and whip on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 4 minutes. With the mixer on medium-low speed, blend in the rum.

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Stacey Tardif, who owns Sweetie Peaz Frozen Yogurt (along with her husband Dan) worked in property management previous to purchasing their business. She was inspired to open because she just wanted to work somewhere where people were happy to see them, not wanting to complain. “I have the best job in the world. People come to celebrate their birthdays, wedding proposals, graduations, first days of kindergarten. It really is good stuff, “expressed Stacey.

Stacey continues, “Our business is unique in that we really do strive to provide the highest level of customer service while having one of the cleanest frozen yogurt stores around. We also love supporting the community through fundraisers. Being locally owned and operated, this is our community too and we want to see it be the best!”

When asked what is the businesses “claim to fame?” she simply stated, “We only offer cool things, LOL! Honestly, everyone has a different love! Whether it is cake batter (my personal favorite) with Reese’s or fruit or the sorbet or plain old vanilla, we can find something for everyone!”

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According to a recent reporter by eMarketer, online shoppers will spend nearly $55 billion this holiday shopping season in the United States alone. That’s up from almost 17 percent from last year, proving that online sales during the holidays are on the rise.

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Offer Holiday Discounts. Draw in new customers by offering coupon codes for free shipping or discounts on products for first-time customers.

Contact your best repeat customers and present them with special return-customer discounts to remind them to shop with you for the holidays.

Everyone’s budgets are tight around the holidays with so many friends and relatives to buy presents for, so reward your loyal customers with coupons and if your online store can accept digital coupons create a coupon code so they’ll save when they come back to buy holiday gifts from you instead of from your competitors.

The holiday shopping season should mean high customer traffic to your online shop because it’s the

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We all do things for “strange” yet remarkable reasons, always with the best intentions and challenging ourselves beyond our limits. Buying, trading and / or selling yard sale “treasures” is most definitely no exception. Well, at least for those that “get it.”

As I was perusing FaceBook yard sale groups and pages my heart started palpitating and my brain lit up like a light bulb. My lips turned into an “aha!” smile and my mouth was practically frothing. While studying intently upon such amazing gems (and I’m not speaking of rocks or jewelry), I realized not only the serious money making potential – but the challenge and fun of it all! Who doesn’t like a good treasure hunt?

So, as I spread my wings and took that flight I decided to have a hand at doing this type of craziness and turn it into a business. I see people online bartering and auctioning their findings and it’s really a hoot to follow. I’ve discovered that “shabby chic & distressed” furniture is a huge hit these days, not to mention old garage doors, used mattress frames, beaten down window panes (with or without the glass) and the list goes on and on.

Given this new found “addiction” of mine, I’ve found myself pulling out my own personal treasures and snapping pictures…uploading them to my newly created FaceBook group…putting price tags on them…and then practice some patience and wait.

Since 11/20/12 (8 days ago at this time of writing), my group has 114 members and I’ve generated over $400.00 in sales. In my opinion it’s a great way to make money while my husband is working and the kid’s are at school. So the saying holds truth that, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” However, in this case it’s, “Every woman’s!”

If this endeavor takes off and leads me into where I’d love to see it go

I would be thrilled to open up a local storefront in San Tan Valley. Displaying all my “goodies” would make me feel proud and happy. I personally know what it feels like to FIND that ultimate FIND.

Beyond selling my own effects I am constantly on the lookout for the next “greatest deal.” One never knows who exactly…wants what…exactly. I am focused, professional, anxious and eager whilst continuing to support local vendors and crafters. I am also willing to meet people at more convenient locations a few times a week.

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My only caution if you think about doing something like this for yourself: BEWARE—there is a huge difference between collecting things and hoarding!

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This year has gone by so fast. One thing is at least the weather is cooler. This always helps get you in the holiday spirit. Have you begun shopping? Are you done? Have you decorated yet? Just 24 days left and it will go so fast.

Whats your plan? Ok DON’T panic, we’ve got this. You can still get great gifts, as well as save money and time with these last minute Christmas shopping tips .

grab a pen and paper make a list.

Now look at the different websites for the better deals. Most of the major retailers promise a Christmas delivery as long as you place your order in time. Typically the deadline is December 20th. So let’s not waste any time!

Online shopping is an ideal way to grab those last minute Christmas gifts without fighting the crowds. Keep your address book and credit card in front of you so you can complete your order.

There are lots of great sales right now, so shop around to get the best price for your last minute gifts. Most stores have an online site, which means you can compare prices from your couch and save money on gas. Make sure you look at the regular price to make sure you really are getting a good deal.

If you do brave the stores, take a list with you and stick to it. With so many items marked down, temptation will call. Take the store advertisement with you to help you remember the exact item you want to get from the right store. Stores and malls have free gift wrapping available, take advantage of it. This saves you time and money while getting your last minute shopping done.

Put together gift baskets for friends and family. Baskets are marked down and it’s the perfect time to grab a few.

Go to the dollar store to save even more money. You can

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ALL else fails Gift cards make great last minute gifts when you’re not sure what to get.

BUT don’t be that lazy, be creative and tuck the gift card inside a Christmas mug filled with candy, or buy a Christmas stuffed animal and secure the card around the neck or to the arm with a piece of ribbon.

Be sure to read policy carefully, because some gift cards can only be used online, while others will let you use it online or in the store. Watch out for expiration dates and service fees as well.

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LaBella grand Opening

So Unique..LaBella Boutique, owned and operated by Karen Winter & her daughter Lacey Stanek opened their doors to the public in August, 2012. Located at 22240 S. Ellsworth Road, Ste. 101 in Queen Creek just South of Ocotillo (on the West side of the road just South of the old post office), this unique boutique offers quality clothing that caters to women & teens of all shapes and sizes.

We carry sizes XS to 3X in our shirts & tops; 0 to 19 in our LA Idol jeans; we have up to size 22 in one of our other brands of jeans; we carry handbags of various sizes and styles, rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and hats from various vendors. Our pricing ranges from $3.00 to $55.00. We are always looking to change up our inventory as we really like to keep things fresh and new!

Our goal is to support other local home-based businesses and home party businesses using our boutique to spotlight their products. We are not just a storefront. We are a traveling boutique, participating in a number of local events and fundraisers. We truly enjoy traveling and meeting all the wonderful shoppers out there.

We have yet to have had our official grand opening but this awesome event is officially scheduled Saturday, September 8th, 2012 from 9AM-4PM. We certainly hope to see you all there!

Our hours of operation are Wednesday through Friday, 4PM-

7PM; Saturdays 9aM-7PM and Sundays from10aM- 7PM.

We are also online at: labellaboutiqueaz.miiduu.com

or you may email us at: [email protected]

*an additional item that helps make us unique is that we are a boutique *

A little bit about the owner: “I am originally from a small town in Iowa, raising my daughter Lacey as a single mother. We moved to Arizona 21 years ago with only what would fit in my car which mostly consisted of kid’s toys and our family poodle. Lacey and I have been in Arizona ever since. We lived in Queen Creek when Queen Creek didn’t even have a grocery store.

We moved back into town but our hearts were in Queen Creek and returned here a few years ago. We love the small town feel even though it is growing.

Since moving to Arizona, I met a wonderful man that is very supportive of our dream of owning our own boutique. Lacey has been married to her husband, Frank for almost 2 years and they have a 7 month old boy named Kayden, who grandma (that’s ME!) loves to spoil daily! Rounding out their family is Frank’s 10-year old son Dominic and a 7-year old daughter

named Payton. My parents have also moved permanently to Arizona, so it is priceless to have all of my immediate family here to spend time with and to share the joy of opening our boutique.

Lacey and I love traveling, family vacations/get-togethers, going to the races, doing crafts and just trying new things and meeting new people.”

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Like fingerprints, dental imprints are unique to every person, so bite impressions serve an accurate method of identification--not even identical twins have the same bite characteristics. A Tooth impression also captures saliva, which is a powerful source of human scent, thus making the wafer effective for scent-dog tracking. The saliva also provides a DNA sample.

One of the greatest fears of parents today is that their child will get lost or, worse yet, be abducted. Indicative of this concern is the fact that to date, 34 states have implemented AMBER Alert systems that issue state-wide public alerts about missing children. Dental DNA imprints give your DNA information for your child.

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For many families, autumn events like Halloween and harvest day are fun times to dress up in costumes, go trick

or treating, attend parties, and eat yummy treats. Halloween isn’t like any other day, and all the wonderful things that make it special and exciting can also lead to problems that might be unpleasant or even dangerous. A little bit of planning ahead of time can make a huge difference in making sure that everybody has a great time. These tips will help parents ensure that their children stay protected and have a healthy holiday season:

1. Talk to your kids before a family outing or event. Make a rule that you must always be able to see them and they must always be able to see you. It may sound simple, but keep reminding them periodically; especially if you think they’re getting restless.

2. Map out your plan. Designate a route before your kids begin trick-or-treating, and make sure they stick to it. Take the long way ‘round. Have your kids trick-or-treat in areas where there are a lot of people around. They should also avoid taking short-cuts through alleys and parking lots.

3. Remain visible. Dress your kids in a bright costume so others can see

them. Be sure to remember what they are wearing If their costume is dark, have your kids wear reflective strips or carry a glow stick or flashlight. Don’t cover the face. Instead of masks, have your kids wear make-up so they can see well.

4. If visiting the shopping malls, consider using a cute harness for toddlers who are prone to running off. There are lots of fun ones out there that look like a lion’s tail or an elephant’s trunk. Your child’s safety is most important, so don’t worry about what others think.

5. Teach your kids that if they ever become separated from you, they should look for a “safe stranger” for help. Some examples include

a mom with kids or a cash register person. With older children, agree on a “meeting place” ahead of time, in case you become separated. Teach them if stranger approaches says,” I know your parent come with me”, Ask for the code word while standing a safe distance away from them. It is best to have the child find help, than to have a stranger approach them. Parents should make a code word that only your family uses. Tell your child never to leave the mall or store to go looking for you, no matter what anyone tells them. Remind your child that you would never leave until you are reunited.

6. Try tick-or-treat-friendly homes. Ensure your kids only visit houses with lights on. And, you might also suggest the houses they visit have some sort of Halloween decoration on the porch. Stay outside. Make sure your kids don’t go inside someone’s house. They can get their candy from the porch.

7. Discuss age-appropriate safety issues with your child in a calm, non-fearful manner. Replace the word “strangers” with “tricky people.” Let your child know that it isn’t what people look like that makes them unsafe; it’s what they ask a child to do that makes someone “thumbs down.” Kids have been known to leave with a stranger because “he seemed nice” or “she didn’t look like a stranger.”

8. Make sure that your child knows your cell phone #

9. Quality-check treats. Check your kids’ candy before they eat it. Throw out any candy that is not in its original wrapper or looks like it has been tampered with. Always feed children a big meal before they go trick-or-treating, so they won’t be tempted to eat any candy before bringing it home for inspection. As if being full has ever stopped any kid from eating free candy!

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After buying 6 different magazines that featured articles about organizers, I found and came to learn that these are the most popular and USED organizers out there!

Rubbermaid Bento Box

Target.com seems to be the cheapest retail store to individually purchase these “boxes”. You can also purchase as a set at www.rubbermaid.com. These can be mighty expensive and some require the lid purchased separately. What is name brand? If you can find these cheaper please save the name brand money and purchase them.

Fellowes Bankers Box Stackable Storage

I placed this on purpose directly under the Rubbermaid Bento Box, well because I have read that many use these as well or instead. They come in a variety of designs, however the picture you see above is the most popular.

The best deal found on Fellowes banker boxes and storage containers would be Walmart.com. Prices start from 6.99 and up.

ARC Notebook by Staples

Customize yours only on Staples.com prices vary depending on your requirements. You can buy ready made ARC Notebooks starting at 6.99 and up.

How many ways can you organize your Arc? The choices are endless, and so are the combinations. Its ultra-flexible design allows you to add, remove and rearrange your favorite pages and accessories again and again. Because when it comes to your busy life, you need a notebook system that can keep up.

Thirty-One GiftsYes they made the list of best organizers. Many crafters, business woman, stay-at-home moms, and teachers give Thirty-One Gifts two thumbs up.

Prices vary depending on your needs. These can only be purchased by visiting www.thirtyonegifts.com or through a Thirty-One Independent Consultant (Please see page 5).

Alvin EarlyChildhood Mobile

Organizers

This colorful and practical organizer holds just about everything from arts and crafts to office supplies or even hand tools! Its perfect for the home, craft room, office, garage, and classroom to sort projects and store items.

Polypropylene drawers easily slide in and out on the chrome plated steel frame rails. This multi-purpose organizer rolls effortlessly into narrow spaces on 4-swivel casters (2-locking).

Don’t really understand why they named them “Childhood” Mobile Organizers they are only intended for adult use. Best price found was www.costco.com starting at 39.99 and up.

Sterilite Drawer Cart

Guarantee each family has one or even multiple carts. These are great for just

about everything. This product needs no description or marketing campaign . They come in many different sizes and colors. Best place to purchase these is www.walmart.com. Price range $16.97 and up.

NeatDesk

NeatDesk is a high-speed, duplex desktop scanner and Digital Filing System. Scan receipts, business cards and documents in one batch while the software identifies, extracts and organizes key information.

The NeatDesk is a bit pricey, so is ones time. $399.95 at www.neat.com. Great reviews and companies actually utilize this filing system. The Neat Company offers every customer a 30-day money back guarantee.

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The next one is absolutely creative. Great for any craft room. Can also be used for practically anything.

Organize your craft studio by repurposing an old TV armoire. Recycle it by creating extra shelves and put racks on the doors to hold all your scrapbooking and craft supplies. This could even work for a sewing cabinet.

Perfect for makeup accessories such as eye blending sponges, Q-tips, cotton balls, and so much more. Great for screws, nails, tacks, washers, and so much more!!

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3/4 cup butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 pkg. JELL-O Butterscotch Instant Pudding 1 egg 2 cups flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 Tbsp. ground ginger 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Beat butter, sugar, dry pudding mix and egg in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Mix remaining ingredients. Gradually add to pudding mixture, beating well after each addition. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.

2. Heat oven to 350Â°F. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into gingerbread shapes with 4-inch cookie cutter. Place, 2 inches apart, on greased baking sheets. Use straw to make hole near top of each cutout.

3. Bake 10 to 12 min. or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand on baking sheets 3 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Decorate as desired. Insert ribbon through holes to hang cookies on tree.

Sugar Cookies

ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened (1 1/2 sticks butter is

3/4 cup) 3/4 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla Equipment: 3- to 4-inch holiday cookie cutters several small heavy-duty sealable plastic bags (not pleated) if icing cookies Garnish: Ornamental icing*

Directions

Whisk together flour and salt in a small bowl.

Beat together butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes in a stand mixer or 6 minutes with a handheld. Beat in egg and vanilla. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture, mixing until just combined.

Form dough into 2 balls and flatten each into a 6-inch disk. Chill disks, wrapped in plastic wrap, until firm, at least 1 hour. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350F.

Roll out 1 disk of dough (keep remaining dough chilled) into an 8 1/2-inch round (1/4 inch thick) on a well-floured surface with a well-floured rolling pin.

(If dough becomes too soft to roll out, rewrap in plastic and chill until firm.) Cut out as many cookies as possible from dough with cutters and transfer to 2 ungreased large baking sheets, arranging cookies about 1 inch apart.

Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, until edges are golden, 10 to 12 minutes, then transfer to racks to cool completely.

Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, until edges are golden, 10 to 12

minutes, then transfer to racks to cool completely.

If using icing and coloring it, transfer 1/4 cup icing to a small bowl for each color and tint with food coloring.

Spoon each color icing into a sealable bag, pressing out excess air, and snip a 1/8-inch opening in 1 bottom corner of bag. Twisting bag firmly just above icing, decoratively pipe icing onto cookies. Let icing dry completely (about 1 hour) before storing cookies.

Make ahead: Dough can be chilled up to 3 days. Cookies keep, layered between sheets of wax paper or parchment, in an airtight container at room temperature 1 week.

Shortbread Ornament Cookies

ingredients

Dough 3 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups cold butter, cubed 2 tablespoons cold water 1/2 teaspoon rum extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Icing 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons 2% milk Food coloring of your choice, optional Colored edible glitter and nonpareils

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water and extracts until mixture forms a ball.

On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured cookie cutters. Place

1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Bake at 325° for 15-18 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. For icing, in a bowl, whisk confectioners’ sugar and milk.

Divide into small bowls; tint with food coloring if desired. Gently spread over cookies. Decorate as desired.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Original recipe makes 4 dozen

3/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup white sugar3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt2 3/4 cups rolled oats1 cup raisins

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

In large bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs and vanilla until fluffy. Stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually beat into butter mixture. Stir in oats and raisins. Drop by tea spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Cool slightly; remove from sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.

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I had a bad dream that night, and I rushed Dakota to the hospital immediately.

ONE iN A MiLLiOND a k o t a s D e s t i n y. c o mHi, my name is Dakota, I’m a fun-lov-ing 7-year-old girl, with the heart of gold. I really love HELLO KITTY, swim-ming, Super Mario, crafting, coloring, and painting.

On May 8, 2012, I came home from school and complained that my tummy hurt. Mommy and Daddy took me to the emergency room. It was later revealed that there was a tumor in my tummy.

The doctors have since diagnosed me with a rare type of cancer, Burkitt’s Lymphoma (Stage 3).

I heard them tell my mommy and daddy that the tumor was the size of a baby’s’ head and one on my lung and one on my lymph nodes (the body part that stores the cells that fights infections).

Mommy and daddy say I have been brave as I have already finished three (3) rounds of chemotherapy since May 8th. Each time I undergo a round of chemo, I have to stay at the hospital for at least a week. Despite intense nausea, mouth sores, and losing my hair, I am on my way to beating cancer!

And this is why my mommy and daddy are asking for your support. My mommy and daddy need to stay near me at the hospital each time I go in for chemotherapy.

What They Need Is Your support! Although they are insured, their insur-ance plan will not cover everything. Co-payments and deductibles will have to be paid in relation to Dakota’s medication, physician visits, hospital stays, chemotherapy treatments and time away from work so Jason and Kim can be at the hospital together supporting their daughter. In addi-tion to medical expenses, there are other major costs associated with caring for a child with cancer.

As Dakota battles cancer, our hope is that financial burdens are the last thing on this family’s mind, so that they can completely focus on help-ing Dakota beat cancer. Many of you know the Clark family and many of you may not, but know this.....no matter how you can help, your con-tribution will help ease the burden for this wonderful family.

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A great big thank you goes to MrsStephanie Lynn Keefe for all the research and help she provided to the busi-nesses and to EVB Magazine with articles. Your help has been greatly appreciated.

Stephanie Lynn Keefe Moved to Arizona from Cape Cod, Massachusetts to be married in 2010. Together Steph and her husband have 8 children. She’s a contributing writer, editor and photographer for online endeavors. She’s also a Marketing Director for Send Out Cards. In her spare time she enjoys horseback riding, hiking, nature and anything physical.

Welcome Adam Fisher Newest teen writer for EVB. We look forward to receiving your articles and welcome your youth and creativity!

Our goal is to have this magazine 100% REAL for the people by the people.

Special thank you to Simply Unique Studio, NexLevel Media, Scrubs N More Boutique for providng the acces-sories, AZjeanqueen for all the denim provided, Makemeup for the hair and makeup, and The show host from The Storm KQCX.com on the 10/29 KQCX photoshoot.

Marla Durrett and Frani Snider for their help prior and during the Nov3 East Valley Business & Craft Fair!

Personal Thank you goes to the following:

Jennifer (my sister) who always supports what I do. The encouraging words and the plain blunt truth.

Crystal A, who has been my bestie since the beginning, and has been an amazing person in my life and will someday be my family dentist!

Marisol, always telling me to just do it! Life brings us ups and downs but we always pull through!

Jeri, who says “No matter what, do what you do best, and that’s help people.”

Netty, for viewing my ideas and giving me hers... even though we would spent countless minutes on the phone.

Samantha, Carlos Jr., and Christina (my babies) for not bugging mommy while I have my face at the computer for hours. I love you very much!

Carlos, for understanding all that I do, and being very-supportive, and for the NEW computer that will allow me to CREATE.....I love you!

Stephanie, that always reminds me I carry the “Carrie Magic”. LOL!!

Last but never least to everyone that believes in me, and attends my events and participates in my “projects”. You’ll never know how awesome that makes me feel!

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Cut two strips of white felt, about 1/4-inch wide and glue them around the outside of the red felt, overlapping the edge a little. Cut a 3-inch piece of gold chenille and bend it into a square for the buckle. Glue the buckle to the black felt, be sure that the seam is on the opposite side. Let everything dry com-pletely. (See photo.)

Tips:These can also be made with construction paper or craft foam. Instead of gold chenille, you can use gold glitter glue, but you will need to take into account the drying time needed.

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Priceprotectr.com helps you get money back if items you bought have dropped in price. Register your purchases, and e-mails will arrive when the prices have fallen. Claim the cash with an e-mail, phone call, or store visit. gasbuddy.com and gaspricewatch.com track the cheapest gas stations by area. Plug in your destination to find the best places for filling up. Retailmenot.com amasses coupon codes for discounts at 15,000 online merchants. After you enter the e-tailer’s Web address, you will get a code to receive your price break. Go mobile with cellfire.com, a site that lets you access coupons on your cell phone. Then you show the code on your tiny screen when you are at checkout. Thegrocerygame.com (cost: $10 for two months) provides a weekly list of the lowest-priced products at your favorite supermarket, matched up with manufacturers’ coupons and specials to save even more. You can pay extra to sign up for multiple grocery stores. Honesty.com lets you know how much things usually go for on eBay and

what’s currently for sale there, so you don’t overpay when you buy. Type in an item name for price comparisons on current and recent eBay listings.

Pricespider.com and wishradar.com hunt online for the items you want at the most you’re willing to pay. Create a wish list and the most you’d spend for each purchase. Then the sites search for the products, e-mailing you when they turn up your desired price — or less.

Bookingbuddy.com consolidates many travel sites to get you low airfares, hotels, car rentals, and vacation packages with a targeted search. Enter details of your trip once, and then click on the names of the Websites you want Bookingbuddy to search — from Expedia to Priceline.

ShopSavvy (Free: iPhone, iPad, Android). Use your smartphone camera to scan a product’s barcode and ShopSavvy will find the lowest price for it on the Internet as well as show you the prices at local brick-and-mortar stores. The “Deals” feature will update you on shipping promotions, coupon codes, and other

ways to nab what you want for less, while “Price Alerts” lets you set your buying price and receive an alert when the product dips below your threshold.

gasBuddy (Free: Android, iPhone, BlackBerry). If you want help finding the cheapest gasoline in your neighborhood, GasBuddy taps into a community of users who update prices for other users. (In major cities, updates often are current within an hour.)

The app also doles out reward points for sending in reports. These can be applied toward tickets for a weekly drawing for a $250 prepaid gas card at the station of your choice. Compare it (99 cents: iPhone, iPad). Shopping at the grocery store can be a challenge when comparing various brands that have different unit sizes and prices.

Compare It can level the playing field by plugging in all the numbers (even converting metric to imperial) to let you see, in a graph, which product is the better deal.

Square (Free: iPhone, iPad, Android). As we move toward a cashless society, the need for people to be able to accept credit cards has spurred a growing niche. Does a friend owe you $40 but can never pay because he “forgets” to carry cash? Are you running a garage sale? This groundbreaking free app, with its no-charge plug-in hardware, turns your device into a credit card machine, thanks to the quarter-size square reader

that you attach. (Sign up at squareup.com, and the company mails you one.)

You’ll be charged a flat fee of 2.75 percent for swiped transactions. If you enter card numbers manually, your costs rise to 3.5 percent of the takings plus 15 cents per transaction because of the higher risk of fraud. P.S. i hear that MyBizNow.com has something simular and a cheaper percentage.

SavingStar This relatively new app helps you redeem paperless coupons – and earn rewards and cash. You enter your loyalty cards into the SavingStar app, and then you can look for ecoupons specific to your shopping habits. You get to add up your savings, and they appear in your account.

Your accrued funds can be deposited into your bank account, redeemed for gift cards, or donated to charity. This is an interesting app that not only helps you save money when you shop, but also helps you put that money to good use.

grocery iQ You can coordinate your grocery list, and check for the best prices with this app. Grocery IQ comes with barcode scanning, and allows you to sync your online list with what’s on your phone. The app also works with Coupons.com and CouponBug.com to help you find even more savings. One of the best ways to save money on groceries is to stick to a list, and this app helps you do just that.

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