Category Archives: PLEASANT EVENTS

Winter Trips — Taking the Road Less Traveled (it’s okay, we have AAA)

I’ll just say it.  We like year-round school.  We like it a lot. The benefits of mini-breaks outweigh the pain of the year round calendar (three week summer break). One of our favorite parts is vacationing in the off-season.  We’ve … Continue reading

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Gingerbread Festival in Daybreak — A New Christmas Tradition

I love the second half of December.  By the second half of the month, most of the shopping and holiday obligations are over and the fun, magical events happen. We started a new magical tradition last year attending the Ivory … Continue reading

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The Perfect Day

So my baby, who I swear was just born about three months ago, just reached the age of accountability.  So, she got baptized.  AND, by coincident, I think we just had the happiest day in our lives. Most the joy … Continue reading

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It’s Okay To Be Shallow — Five ways to improve self image

Having a positive self image is very important to your mental wellness. There are certain things you’re doing that contribute to your positive or negative self image. The easy thing to do is let negative thoughts take control.  If you’re … Continue reading

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Giveaway–Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum

Something BIG is landing at the Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum in Salt Lake this weekend. YOU could get a free family pass for six to see the new exhibit. I was invited (and in an effort to provide full disclosure, … Continue reading

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What to Buy Your Mother-in-Law for Christmas–Oh Sweet Sadie!

My “can do anything” friend Dani Lassiter who organizes the Triathamom race and Goldilocks ride is hosting another Oh Sweet Sadie Art and Gift Show starting TODAY in Daybreak on Soda Row.  I got a sneak preview last night of … Continue reading

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Downtown Date Night On the Cheap

I’m so excited to be working again AdventureMOM.tv. If you haven’t seen the site before, go check it out!  It’s a super fun site for moms and a great resource for families looking for action and adventure. Last week I … Continue reading

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What To Do If You’re So Overwhelmed You Think You Might Die

The first thing I’d tell you is that you need to lower your expectations a little.  Maybe a lot. Even though I’ve had down times in my life, I’ve generally been a happy person.  I feel very lucky about that.  … Continue reading

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Heather and Kristin Do San Fransico (in one day)

(If you haven’t read about my trip to  Bonnie’s wedding in San Francisco you might want to read that before you read this post.) After the wedding we headed off into the sunset to let the bride and groom be married and … Continue reading

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Attend a Wedding #91

I am so blessed to have so many good friends.  I really don’t know what I have done to be so richly blessed with good people around me. My good friend Bonnie, whom I lived with during college at least … Continue reading

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