Holiday Gift Guide
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Made in UV: Heart felt decorations and leather-bound journals
For every issue of Utah Valley Magazine, we recognize five Utah Valley grown products. Grab your wallet — these creative businesses are something you’re going to want. 1. Mark A Name For Yourself Isaac Childs traveled the world after high school and recorded his experiences in a journal along the way. But after returning to […]
Point of distraction: Former Park City outlet-er now heads to Traverse Mountain for perfect getaway
Before Traverse Mountain was the beehive of activity it is today, Kari Densley used to rely on the occasional weekend to Park City to reset her batteries. Now, a quick trip to Traverse Mountain from her home in American Fork makes any Friday a “girls night out” with her 17-year-old daughter. “I’m very visual and […]
New philanthropy-focused Halloween tradition takes hint from Elf on the Shelf
Mindy Haering was pregnant and excited for the arrival of her daughter, but that excitement turned to sadness when the Haerings lost their baby girl shortly before October in 2013. While dealing with the loss herself, she was also worried for her 4-year-old son, who had also been excited to have a baby sister. She […]
Made in UV: Shaving the way with beard oil and sweetly spun cotton candy
For every issue of Utah Valley Magazine, we recognize five Utah Valley grown products. Grab your wallet — these creative businesses are something you’re going to want. Wipeable, Washable and Stylish One Utah summer, Marilee Killpack took her family to dine outdoors to avoid their cramped, hot apartment, but that meant a lot of messy […]
Made in UV: Hot iron holsters, shoes made for (teaching) walking
For every issue of Utah Valley Magazine, we recognize five Utah Valley grown products. Grab your wallet — these creative businesses are something you’re going to want. Silicone dreams Erin Balogh’s pedestal sink created an awkward balancing act while she tried to keep her bebopping 2 year old away from the curling iron. To solve […]
Made in UV: Deliverable cookies and mission memorabilia
For every issue of Utah Valley Magazine, we recognize five Utah Valley grown products. Grab your wallet — these creative businesses are something you’re going to want. One smart cookie Provo is more than chipper about its late-night cookie delivery service. Sean and Sarah Wilson, along with her brothers Stephen and Chris Wirthlin, have brought […]
7 local last-minute Mother’s Day gifts that keep on giving
Mother’s Day is just two days away and, unfortunately, you are the world’s best procrastinator. Luckily, there are a variety of local presents available that are only a click away or a quick swing by the store. Here are seven Utah Valley gift ideas that will keep on giving even after Mother’s Day is over. 1. Tickets to […]
Made in UV: Mountain shelves and rocky necklaces
For every issue of Utah Valley Magazine, we recognize five Utah Valley grown products. Grab your wallet — these creative businesses are something you’re going to want. Shelf life The Wasatch Range always had a special place in their hearts, but now it has a special place on their wall. Mckinley and Aaron Anderson started […]
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 some of the best baby boutiques around. Whether you’re prepping to welcome your own […]
Made in UV: Insta-pies from Pleasant Grove; Child-‘hood’ clothes
For every issue of Utah Valley Magazine, we recognize five Utah Valley grown products. Grab your wallet — these creative businesses are something you’re going to want. Hoodspiration As Meredith Pickup attended showers for her friends, she would welcome babies into the world in stylish hoodies she had sewn. She started an Etsy site to […]
Chelsea’s Boutique empowers women in downtown Provo
Sponsored Story There’s a new shop in town and it is doing more than selling cute, affordable clothing — it is empowering women. Chelsea’s Boutique opened its second location in downtown Provo, Utah in September. While store owner Chelsea Tracy and her husband were hoping to find a location in the Sugar House area in […]
Made in UV: A new Christmas story; Stately attire
Just in time for the holiday season, here are five locally made items to consider putting on your wish list. Survey says Graphic designer Dave Lesué created a hand-lettered map of the United States where the name of each state was written to the shape of the state. He posted it on his personal Instagram, […]
Made in UV: Survival kit shoe laces; summer style
By Erica Palmer The talent and creativity of Utah County residents is limitless. Here are five locally founded and created businesses that brighten Utah Valley. Feet-ure Every hiker faces the dilemma of being prepared vs. packing light, and outdoor enthusiasts Tyler Nielsen, Blake McDowell and Brady Miller took a smart step in the light direction. […]
Made in UV: Suitcase shelves, ViDi People’s Action Camera and more
The talent and creativity of Utah County residents is limitless. Here are five locally founded and created businesses that brighten Utah Valley. Have shelves, will travel Mike and Nevia Wright were still designing Luggashelf when they were flown to L.A. to be on “The Real,” the daytime talk show, to pitch their product to Shark […]
Warming up winter with Ravean’s red hot heated jacket success on Kickstarter
It’s technology people have wanted for years, but no one could get the equation right. But then Ravean found a way to make a battery-operated coat both functional and fashionable, launched their campaign on Kickstarter and the rest is in the Kickstarter history book. Last week, Ravean’s Kickstarter campaign closed with 6,400 backers and $1.3 […]
Printing around the Christmas clock with Pro Digital Photos
The owners of Pro Digital Photos run into weeks of not-so-silent nights to prepare for the most wonderful time of the year. It’s midnight in Utah County on a December evening. Snow falls, a street light hums, a Christmas bell jingles on a store door as a weighty wind rolls down the street. All is […]
Provo Beach selling day passes for half price on Black Friday
Sponsored Story If you’re looking for a Black Friday deal that will give your family a warm day in the winter, Provo Beach has your kids’ favorite gift, stocking stuffer or holiday celebration planned. For Black Friday, Provo Beach is selling its day passport for $15, which is half the price of the normal cost. […]
Made in UV: Utah Valley Christmas goods from our backyard
Utah Valley has successful tech businesses that make national headlines, but these holiday-related gifts are just as great and made right here in Utah County. Linky Doodle Dandy Christmas tree decorations just got sweeter with Linky Doodles, manufactured at Kencraft Candy Company in American Fork. Customers use these candy cane hooks, in cherry and peppermint, […]
Made in UV: Whittled rings, teepees for toddlers and more
Versa-style Two years ago, Cedar Hills stay-at-home mom Annelise Brown agreed to help friends with a booth at a craft show. “I started making a few little pieces of jewelry, and I came up with this idea for interchangeable necklaces,” Annelise says. Soon Mialisia Jewelry was adorning women around the country at craft shows, later […]
Made in UV: Chat-worthy Instagram books, sweet clothing and more
The talent and creativity of Utah County residents is limitless. Here are five locally founded and created businesses that brighten Utah Valley. Chat Trick Nate Quigley enjoyed keeping journals, and Vanessa Quigley loved to scrapbook. After they started their family, these time-consuming hobbies weren’t picture-perfect anymore. “To solve this problem and alleviate all the mom-guilt […]
New stores prepare to open, changes at University Place
In the last few months part of University Mall has been demolished, new buildings are under construction and new businesses have or are getting ready to open — all part of the multi-year project to redevelop more than 100 acres at the site, called University Place. “We made the decision some time ago to convert […]
Made in UV: Cross-stitched family portraits, shakes for kids
From the kitchen to the campground, these five fantastic items were locally grown in Utah Valley. Lizzy & Stitch Lizzy Dabcynski-Bean was hanging by a thread in an unfulfilling job when she decided to cut ties and cross over to cross-stitching. She founded Stitch People in Orem, where she jumps through embroidery hoops to match […]
SGS and Associates, Inc., announces the grand opening of Aspen Summit in Provo
Sponsored Story Provo — SGS and Associates, Inc., a local family owned company with over 50 years experience developing in Utah Valley, today announced the grand opening of its Aspen Summit community in southeast Provo, where the builder plans to construct 180 new townhomes. Each new townhome is designed with lifestyle in mind. The community is […]
Paul Lankford Buick GMC is now AutoFarm Buick GMC
SPONSORED STORY The AutoFarm Group is excited to add Paul Lankford Buick GMC to their family of customer-focused U.S. dealerships. Along with a new name, AutoFarm Buick GMC is making a fresh start with new leadership and team members who are ready to bring a fresh take on the car buying experience. They are giving […]
6 cool products made in Utah Valley
Utah Valley is known for its entrepreneurs and creative products. Here are six Utah Valley-made products that we wouldn’t mind having in our closet or on our shelves. 1. Virtual Valentine BYU students Brayden Adams and Rodney Cox were frustrated that most dating apps allowed outdated or doctored profile photos. To get to know their […]
Made in UV: Sunglasses, suits and more
These seven items were made in Utah Valley’s own backyard. With a wide range of talent, there is no need to shop anywhere else. Brand of Brothers Whether you prefer to protect your eyes from the best snow on earth or a tropical beach, three brothers combine shade with style. Justin, Sean and Jared Bingham founded […]
SPONSORED: 22 gift ideas from the Holiday Gift Guide
Be the giver this Christmas by wrapping up one of these 22 ideas from local elves. 1. Blickenstaff’s Traditions Beautiful heirloom tins are filled with interactive traditions to help families create memories and have more fun. Traditions are designed to be used for generations – so this gift will keep on giving in your home […]
6 items ‘grown’ in Utah Valley
These six items were made in Utah Valley’s own backyard. With a wide range of talent, there is no need to shop anywhere else. Oodles of Doodles Alexa Zurcher has been doodling since childhood. When she learned to digitize her creations, printmaking became a passion. Even before opening her shop, Alexa was filling her own wall space […]
New Améo Essential Oils line launching in Lehi
Zija International, which is best known for a variety of nutritional supplements, is launching Améo Essential Oils line with a quality validation process they claim is unlike any other in the industry for the oils. “We will be able to literally show people the quality of oils that are apart of Améo in a way that is unheard […]