Utah’s best summer staycations for families
When summer hits, many Utah families plan to get far away from home and their busy school-time schedules.
But instead of skipping the state, why not stay in Utah? Staycations are easier on your wallet, and Utah has some of the most beautiful, [...]
Top 10 tips for traveling with kids
Just because you have kids doesn’t mean you have to stop traveling. In fact, a U.S. Department of Education study shows that kids who travel (regardless of the destination) do better in reading, math and general education than their peers [...]
Baby shower power: Utah Valley’s best baby shops
It’s no secret that Utah County is booming with babies. In fact, Bloomberg reports that more babies are born in Orem/Provo per 1,ooo people than any other metro area in the United States. So, it’s no surprise that The UC boasts [...]
New retreat provides a place for modern Mormon women to share struggles of discipleship
Elise Curtis of North Salt Lake created SALT LDS Retreat because she saw a need. A need for modern Mormon women to come together and find strength through being open about their struggles with living the gospel.
“We go to church, but sometimes [...]
The problem with ‘How many kids do you want?’
As women, we are often judged in relation to our family status. Are you dating? If not, why not? If you are, when are you getting married? If you’re married, when are you having kids? If you’re not having kids, why not? If you have kids, [...]
7 ways to be a more present parent
Have you ever noticed a mom who was brushing off her children while staring at her phone? Or who seemed constantly overwhelmed and exhausted by the demands of her kids?
It was probably me.
One day, I realized how bad it had gotten. I was [...]
5 ways to have fun with your kids when you’re stuck inside
Sure, winter is magical. The snow, the Christmas music, the holiday treats and twinkling lights. What’s not so magical is when you’re stuck inside with a houseful of stir-crazy kids and you’re all on the verge of a catastrophic [...]
8 things your child should know by 8 years old
During a family reunion, my sisters and I (all with different family sizes) got into a discussion about what we should teach our children before they turn eight years old. What do you think is important to teach a child (or at least start a [...]
Double Purple Heart Marine vet talks about holding his dying friend, being captured by the enemy and living with PTSD
The Korean War may not be discussed much in schools, but it’s not something Marine Corps veteran William Baucom of Pleasant Grove, Utah will soon forget.
William “Bill” Baucom, now 87 years old, was starting college as a freshman [...]
10 things we’ve learned in 10 years of marriage
We’re no experts. That’s for sure. But we’re happy most of the time, and that counts for something. Here are some marriage lessons my husband and I have picked up in our 10 years together:
1. Go to the bed at the same time.
Moving [...]
Books are better: 6 ways to encourage kids to choose books over technology
With all of the fun games and apps available to kids today, its no surprise reading often takes a backseat.
But according to research by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), “Reading is the single [...]
Traveling with the Bucket List Family: A Q&A with world-traveling mom Jessica Gee
For most people, traveling the world is just something to dream about or put off until after retirement. But for Jessica (30) and Garrett Gee (25), it’s a here-and-now reality, even with their two young children (Dorothy, 3, and Manilla, [...]
Have kids, will date: 7 creative date ideas to keep your post-kids marriage alive
My husband and I were married for three and a half years before kids came into the picture. While our children have brought so much joy and fulfillment into our lives, getting out on dates takes a lot more effort and planning [...]
Giving up on mom-perfection
I wanted to be that mom. You know the one. She makes homemade fruit snacks. Her kids are always sporting the trendiest clothes and the cutest hairstyles. She sews skirts and headbands. She’s heavily involved in her kids’ classrooms. She [...]
6 delicious summer reads by local authors
With summer coming to a close (don’t hate us for saying it), there’s only a little bit of time left to squeeze in those summer reads.
With so many celebrated Utah Valley authors, you don’t need to look further than your library’s [...]
Why I don’t give my kids 100 percent
Being a mom requires a lot. By the end of the day, I feel like I’ve been tugged on, sucked from and sneezed on so many times that I just want to scream “give me some space!” Sometimes I do.
The days of working on something without [...]
7 tools to help you through postpartum depression
Approximately one in seven women in the U.S. experience some form of postpartum depression (PPD), postpartum OCD or postpartum anxiety, which may be more common than PPD. And these mood disorders don’t necessarily only come right after a [...]
Golden together: True love stories and advice from some of Utah’s oldest (and cutest) couples
There’s just something compelling about the tried and true love of an older couple. Here we highlight the love stories of a few local senior couples and share their secrets to lasting love:
SooYoung and OckJa Choi
City: Provo
Married: 42 [...]
8 New Year’s resolutions moms should never make
Maybe we’re still mesmerized by the magic of the holiday season. Maybe we’re still in that notorious Christmas sugar coma. But for some reason, many of us moms mistakenly see January 1st as a magical switch we can simply flip [...]
The 10 worst neighborhood gifts to receive
Opening the door to a plate full of holiday treats in the weeks leading up to Christmas is a highlight of the holiday for our family. Delivering our own homemade treats is a family tradition that we look forward to and that brings us closer [...]
