Family Fun
Navigating Vintage Market Days: FIVE TIPS TO GET THE BEST OUT OF EACH MARKET
courtesy of Northern Utah Vintage Market Days It's that time of year we all start dreaming of warmer days ahead and sunny strolls down the long aisles of fabulous vintage, handmade, and one-of-a-kind finds. If you are planning to visit Vintage Market Days for the...
Experience the Spirit of Aloha on Hawaii’s North Shore
Emily Buckley, editor in chief It’s about this time of winter that Utah families start to dream of trading the inversion for sunshine and the snow for sand. This year we checked a big dream off our family bucket list and took the kids to Hawaii. When deciding where...
Explore Cache Valley: Where We Do Winter Right
Julie Hollist Terrill, director, Cache Valley Visitor's Bureau Hello Cache Valley! Now that we’ve had time to recover from our fruitcake and fudge-induced holiday comas, it’s time to start the new year right by exploring great opportunities for family...
Gingerbread Cookie Dough Bites
Megan Ostler, MS, RDN, @meganjanesplate These little bites make the perfect, packable snack or satisfying dessert. They taste just like gingerbread cookie dough, but thanks to the fiber and healthy fats from the nuts and oats, they are super filling....
A Sweet Tradition: Downtown Logan’s Parade of Gingerbread Homes
Kaela Hanks, contributing writer Downtown Logan rings in the holiday season with a Christmas Parade the Saturday after Thanksgiving, where old and young alike are delighted by the arrival of Santa Claus and the unveiling of the candy windows at Bluebird...
Entertain Kids on the Go with Podcasts and Audiobooks
Rachel Cottrell, contributing writer Preparing for a big family trip is something I simultaneously look forward to and dread. The opportunity to spend quality family time together is a good one, but the idea of entertaining my kids for long periods of...
Eat, Pray, and Bring a Change of Clothes
Cheryl Maguire, contributing writer I love to travel. Before becoming a proud parent of three darling cherubs everyone said to me, “Enjoy traveling now because once you have kids you won’t be able to do it anymore.” Well, I proved all the naysayers...
Fall Family Fun Adventures
Kimberly Blaker, contributing writer Summer may be seen as the outdoor season, but autumn also offers lots of opportunities for outdoor fun. Try some of these close-to-home family activities and fill you and your kids' senses with delight. ENJOY A COLOR...
Tips for Efficient Packing
Sarah Lyons, contributing writer Family vacations are a great way to enjoy time away from the daily routine and create lasting memories. But if you are anything like me, packing for a family trip can be overwhelming, especially if you have multiple kids...
Six Favorite Cache Valley Hiking Trails
Mike McKnight, professional Ultra Runner and coach, lowcarb-runner.com When I was a student at Utah State University, I once hiked the Wind Caves trail three times in one day, once by myself, once for a date, and once with my roommates. I only knew of...
Mother’s Day Chocolate Truffles
Makes 48 servings | Serving size: 1 truffle PREP TIME: 4 hr COOK TIME: 10 min TOTAL TIME: 4 hr 10 min If you are looking for a DIY Mother’s Day present that will impress all of the ladies in your life, you have to give these truffles a try. Don’t be alarmed by the...
Simple Easter Toast
Makes 1 serving | Serving size: 2 slices toast PREP TIME: 5 min COOK TIME: 0 min TOTAL TIME: 5 min I love hard-boiled eggs, but I’m always at a loss of what to do with them all after Easter. This year I decided that they deserved to be themselves in all their glory....
