Resources
The Value of In-Person Learning
Tim Smith, chief academic officer, Cache County School District Relationships, Character, and Knowledge for Life. This is the mission statement for Sky View, one of our local high schools. These three words — relationships, character, and knowledge — represent the...
Celebrate New Year’s Eve With the Kids
Tiffany Guerzon, contributing writer WHETHER COVID IS keeping you home, you can’t find a sitter for New Year’s Eve, or you just prefer to stay in, you can still have a fun celebration as a family at home. The key is to keep the kids occupied as the clock counts down....
Immunity Supplements: What Should You Take?
Shaun Klomp, CPHT compounding lab manager, Spence’s North Pharmacy THE ARRIVAL OF the COVID-19, SARS-2 virus has created a major disruption in the lives of individuals everywhere. These disruptions can be extensive and can result in increased stress, decreased sleep,...
Ready or Not! Help Through the College Application Process
Tara Bone, contributing writer I RECENTLY FOUND myself on a college visit with my 17-year old senior, and all I could think was, “How is this possible?” It’s cliché, but honestly where did the time go? My oldest son’s senior year snuck up on me while I was driving...
Simple Christmas: Five Ways to Avoid Toy Overload
Sarah Lyons THE CHRISTMAS SEASON means decorations, tasty treats, family celebrations, and gift giving … and giving and giving. It seems that every year we lose some of the true meaning of Christmas because of the excess of toys that enter my home. Two years ago, when...
Instilling Vision, Belief, and Effort in Children for a Lifetime of Success
Frank Schofield, superintendent, Logan City School District IN HIS BOOK, The Spyglass, author Richard Paul Evans tells the story of a king and his kingdom who are able to overcome challenges and accomplish great success by sharing a vision of what is possible and then...
Holidays: The Melting Pot of Tradition
Kate Neeley, contributing writer FROM CARVING JACK-O-LANTERNS to driving past glittering trees, or savoring the scent of your favorite pie baking in the oven to caroling and beyond, holidays are a vehicle to express yourself in endless ways. But have you ever stopped...
Winning Big in Real Estate this Fall and Winter
Emily Merkley, chief executive officer, Cache Valley Association of Realtors WITH LOCAL REAL ESTATE markets seeing huge traffic and all-time low mortgage rates, it’s a perfect time to make the move if you’ve been considering buying or selling a home. The idea of...
Roolee Gift Guide
Emily Buckley, editor in chief CHRISTMAS IS right around the corner … which means Christmas shopping is in full force. One of our goals for shopping this year is to buy as many gifts from local shops as possible. Shopping small and local is good for everyone in our...
Savor the Holiday Season at Home
Katy Clark, contributing writer THIS YEAR THE holiday season may look different. Masks and social distancing have put a damper on the usual gatherings at schools and in our communities. My own kids are sad that their holiday concerts have been canceled. Don’t despair!...
Enjoy the Holiday Season Safely as a Family
Emily Jewkes, Bear River Health Department EVEN AS PARENTS and caregivers continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, the holidays are still one of the most exciting times of the year. This year’s festivities will look a little different and call for creative...
Holiday Meal Preparations Made Easy (and Delicious!)
Emily Buckley, editor in chief WHEN IT COMES to the holidays many of the best memories are made in the kitchen, or around the table. Maybe your family is like mine? We like to prepare lots of delicious food leading up to the big day to ensure there are plenty of...
