Resources
Dig, Drop, Done
Mark Anderson, owner, Anderson's Seed and Garden Every year I have want-to-be-better gardeners that ask me what is the easiest plant to grow in our area. While there are a lot of great answers, one stands out above all the others: fall bulbs. There...
Five Ways to Stay Safe this Halloween
Wendy Larson, contributing writer Autumn is here and the real fun begins as we enter into the holiday season! From decorating to making yummy treats, to lighting our favorite candles and watching all the movies … it is magical to create memories with...
Add Kindness to Your List of School Supplies
Emily Buckley, editor in chief As I prepare my family for school each fall, one of my kids' favorite tasks is gathering fresh school supplies for the year. There is just something about a fresh box of crayons, a clean notebook, and a fun backpack that...
Summer and Screens: Ideas for More IRL Adventures
Jentrie Hales, community advocate, @techhealthyfamily Summer equals swimming, fun in the sun, snowcones, and SCREENS. It’s fair to say that there are lots of good intentions when summer starts to make meaningful memories and spend time outside. However,...
Tips for a Successful Wildflower Garden
Mark Anderson owner, Anderson's Seed and Garden Planting wildflower seed is a relatively simple task, but it is not completely easy or effortless. Like any worthwhile gardening project, the more time and effort that you are willing to invest into proper...
Are You Seeing in 3D?
Michael Cole, OD, Child and Family Eye Care Center Depth perception is one aspect of vision that is tested on nearly every patient in our clinic. You might find it surprising to hear that most patients who are found to be unable to see in 3D are not...
It’s All Right to Wonder
Frank Schofield, superintendent, Logan City School District Did You Know? Did You Know? Did You Know That it’s All Right to Wonder? These first lines from a song debuted by Fred Rogers in 1979 pose a question that might seem unnecessary. Do we really...
Do Dangerous Things … Carefully
Phil Cowley, @philsmypharmacist, Cache Valley Pharmacy When I was 17, I built a water balloon launcher in the back of my truck using two-inch wood dowels to mount into the truck bed. It could shoot a good block and a half, with each shot the dowels...
Interest Rates Going UP
Leticia Shifflet, executive officer, Cache Valley Association of REALTORS® Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, real estate markets, both globally and nationally, have experienced dramatic change. Home values continue to increase as the demand for...
To Get Fit You Can Just Run Your Butt Off, Right!? Wrong.
Kate Neeley, contributing writer Read on for the skinny on how to (actually) get lean and sculpted. Spoiler alert. It means eating A LOT of good food. You know that hitting the gym, getting outside, or hopping on your stationary bike can play a big part...
Five Easy Ways to Keep Your Child Engaged in the Learning Process Over the Summer
Madison Okumura, public information office intern, Cache County School District Summer is here! It is an exciting time when students take a break from their hard work in the classroom, but just because the days are longer and nights are warmer doesn’t...
2022 High School Grad Spotlights
Tara Bone, contributing writer This year's graduating seniors were sophomores when COVID-19 shut down schools and upended "normal." They pushed through online school and canceled activities. When schools reopened, they juggled mask-wearing, COVID-19...
