How deleting my Instagram account helped me let go of my social media addiction
I deleted Instagram for a month to focus on writing my first book, but I got so much more out of it than that. It took me awhile to actually delete the thing. Months, in fact. I knew a break was in order. I was getting too caught up in sharing there and spending too […]
The U.C.: Instagramming subculture uplifts scrolling, double-tapping fingers
Instagram has millions of fingers scrolling. Since its release in October 2010, the popular social media app has grown to more than 800 million users — that’s two and a half times more than the population of the United States. Of those 800 million, 77.6 million Instagrammers are from the United States, with about 870,000 […]
UV relatable: Mom parody relents social media envy in motherhood
The struggles of mothering in the social media era are real. With social media comparison being a downer, Christian singer Selah created a parody for Mother’s Day to Little Big Town’s “Girl Crush.” The parody, “Mom Crush,” tells the whoas of modern-day mommas comparing themselves to the Pinterest-perfect families they see on social media. “As a mom, […]
14 tips to feed the social media beast
Like me! Share me! Subscribe to me! Retweet me! Social media is kinda needy, right? Excuse me. Riiiiiight?! But let’s be real. We need it as much as it needs us. Businesses can live or die by their social status. It’s like high school — but with hashtags and better hair. #hairgoals Social platforms aren’t […]
5 things you didn’t know about running an Internet-based business
Written By Kortni Jeane Niccoli, founder of Kortni Jeane swimwear in Provo 1. Social media is power. My Internet-based business would be nowhere without my customers, and the best way to build that relationship is through social media. My business grew tremendously just by starting an Instagram account. But the Internet is saturated with retail […]
Out Back: Fishing in the mountains provides solitude in Utah’s crowds
How did you initially develop a passion for the outdoors ? I grew up on the east bench of Provo near Rock Canyon. Around my home there were gullies, mountains, rivers and cliffs to explore. It was a part of our lives, just to get out. I always loved fishing when I was a kid. […]
Out Back: Utah Valley Instagrammer Matt Galland shares glimpses of the great Utah outdoors
The vast interior of Australia is known as the original outback, but Utah Valley has its own remote areas of wonder and excitement. Unique to us, however is that our remote areas are literally “out back.” Utah Valley Instagram star Matt Galland shared some of his “out back” experiences with us and on Instagram. How […]
Not so Pinterest perfect: Popular Utah Valley mommy bloggers share the truth behind the pretty pictures and success
Utah Valley is home to some of the nation’s most popular bloggers, and most of them are moms. That’s no surprise. Research shows that moms are 20 percent more likely to use social media than the general population, and 1 in 3 bloggers are moms. While these women see social media as a way to […]
Someday you’ll forget: 4 memory-keeping ideas for busy parents
Will my kids need therapy when they’re older because I’ve failed to properly document their childhood? Don’t laugh — it’s a question that has honestly kept me up at night. Sure, I’ve got pictures of their childhood — maybe a thousand pictures per kid, which is approximately 998 more pictures than my parents ever took […]
7 non-traditional ways to record your family’s history
Remember your Grandma’s “Book of Remembrance”? Or your father’s detailed, daily journal? Those are great ways for recording important events, but they’re by no means the only options available anymore. If writing for several minutes every night isn’t your style, try one of these creative ways for preserving your family’s story. 1. Photo books Digital […]
Hey mom, put down the phone: 5 tips for cutting down phone time
I pull up to the curb outside my daughter’s school to drop her off at kindergarten and watch while she walks up to the door. If we’re early — and we’re usually not — I’ve got a minute or so to kill while she waits outside her classroom’s exterior door. Without putting much thought into […]
10 ways parents eat their words
We all have lofty ideals about raising our kids. And then we all eat crow about them. 1. “I will never use the TV as a babysitter.” Total meltdown. Sesame Street marathon. Netflix is your saving grace. 2. “I will never let my kid eat processed food.” Until he starves, because he refuses to […]
Social butterflies: 3 digital big-talkers weigh in on Twitter vs. Facebook vs. Instagram
A case for Twitter Greg Wrubell, Cedar Hills @gregwrubell 17,700 followers Why does Twitter work for you? Twitter is the perfect medium for the kinds of things I like to share with my audience, which is primarily composed of BYU fans. These things range from statistical tidbits, trivia and analysis, to my blog links, story […]
UV moms rule the social media roost
Moms are power users of social media — this we know. And moms with mobile devices? Well, that’s just fuel for the fire. According to BabyCenter’s 2013 Social Mom Report, moms with mobile devices and Facebook pages access Facebook on their mobiles at least weekly in significantly higher numbers than their childless counterparts. Twitter? Same story. […]