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August 15, 2026

Meet the Heart Behind Bloom All Things Floral: How Melissa Shaw Turned Life’s Hardest Moments Into Beautiful Floral Creations

Flowers have a unique way of saying what words sometimes can’t. Whether they’re celebrating a wedding, comforting a grieving family, or brightening someone’s day, every arrangement tells a story. For Melissa Shaw, owner of Bloom All Things Floral, that story…

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August 14, 2026

Meet Jessica Gish, the Heart Behind Hearth and Hide Tallow Co.

Sometimes the best business ideas begin with a problem you can’t seem to solve. For Jessica Gish, that problem was skincare. As a wife, mom, hospice nurse, and someone who had struggled to find skincare that worked well for her,…

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August 13, 2026

Meet Tyler Batt, the Queen Creek Local Behind Elite Pest and Termite AZ

Tyler Batt, owner of Elite Pest and Termite AZ in Queen Creek, Arizona

Starting over after more than two decades in the same career isn’t easy. For Tyler Batt, owner of Elite Pest and Termite AZ, starting his own pest control company meant leaving behind the security of a job he’d held for…

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August 11, 2026

Meet Savannah Kamp, the Queen Creek Baker Behind Bake Me Krazy

Savannah Kamp, owner of Bake Me Krazy in Queen Creek, with her custom decorated cookies

For Savannah Kamp, baking didn’t begin with a business plan. It started in the kitchen when she was around 10 years old. She can’t pinpoint the exact moment she fell in love with baking—she just remembers always wanting to do…

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July 31, 2026

Meet the Veteran-Owned Team Behind GoGo Garage Service

Bobby Dickinson and Korrwon Smith, owners of GoGo Garage Service, a veteran-owned garage door repair company serving Queen Creek and the East Valley

When most people think about garage doors, they think about convenience—press a button, the door opens, and you’re on your way. What they don’t often think about are the people behind those repairs when something goes wrong. For Bobby Dickinson…

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July 30, 2026

Meet the French Family Behind The Bistro Queen Creek

When Kevin and his family packed up their lives in France and moved halfway across the world to Queen Creek, they weren’t just opening a restaurant—they were chasing a dream. Just four months after arriving in Arizona, Kevin and his…

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I wanted something fun to decorate for the Fourth I wanted something fun to decorate for the Fourth of July, but instead of grabbing another mass-produced sign from a big box store, I came across a local mama who hand-paints custom banners from her home.

The moment I saw this one, I knew it was coming home with me.

I love that every purchase like this supports someone’s dream, helps a local family, and adds something unique to our home that you won’t find on every store shelf.

It’s one of my favorite parts of living here—there are so many talented people creating incredible things from their homes. Sometimes you just have to know where to look.

That’s exactly why I love sharing these hidden gems. The more we support our local makers, the stronger our community becomes. 💛

👇 Comment “INSIDER” if you want to discover more hidden gems, local events, and small businesses in Queen Creek & San Tan Valley before everyone else.

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Tonight’s Town of San Tan Valley Community Festiva Tonight’s Town of San Tan Valley Community Festival was such a great reminder of that.

Local vendors, food trucks, neighbors catching up, kids running around, and a drone show to end the night... it wasn’t about having the biggest attractions. It was about being together.

One of my favorite parts of living here is discovering events like this that bring our community together. They’re the kind of nights that turn into core memories without having to fight traffic, pay for parking, or spend a fortune.

If you missed it this year, don’t worry—I’ll keep sharing local events, hidden gems, and things to do so you never have to wonder what’s happening around town.

👇 Comment “INSIDER” if you want to be the first to know about local events, openings, and hidden gems in Queen Creek & San Tan Valley.
I need your help! 🧁💛 I’m creating a FREE Microbak I need your help! 🧁💛

I’m creating a FREE Microbakery Directory for Queen Creek & San Tan Valley to make it easier for our community to discover and support talented local home bakers.

I’ve already found some incredible microbakeries, but I know there are so many more out there—and I don’t want to miss anyone.

✨ If you own a microbakery, cottage bakery, or home baking business in Queen Creek or San Tan Valley, please send me a DM! I’d love to include you in the directory for free.

And if you’re someone who loves supporting local (or just loves desserts 🙋‍♀️), comment “BAKERY” below, and I’ll send you a copy of the directory as soon as it’s finished.

Let’s make it easier to shop local and give these amazing bakers the spotlight they deserve. 🤍
I kept seeing people say, “No one is hiring.” So I kept seeing people say, “No one is hiring.”

So instead of guessing, I started calling.

I picked up the phone and called 30 businesses off Gantzel & Ironwood, asking one simple question:

“Are you hiring?”

Some said no.
Some said they weren’t sure.
But 7 businesses told me they are hiring right now, and I included everything they shared in this post.

I’m not stopping there, either.

I’m putting together a FREE list of 50+ businesses currently hiring in Queen Creek & San Tan Valley—including pay (when available), age requirements, hours, and how to apply.

It’s still a work in progress because I’m continuing to call businesses every day, but if you’d like a copy as soon as it’s finished...

👇 Comment “JOBS” and I’ll send it to you for free.

And if you know of a local business that’s hiring, tag them below or send me a message so I can add them to the guide. Let’s help connect our community with local opportunities. 💛
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