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Author Archives: Kristin
Go Adventure Mom
If you can’t tell, one of my passions is doing everything that sounds fun, or doing anything that is out of the ordinary especially if I can do it with my whole family. We’ve done our share of outings both … Continue reading
Posted in DAYTRIPS, THOUGHTS ON HAPPINESS, VOCAL SOKOL LOCAL
Tagged Adventure Mom, Wholesome Family Activities
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Bat Dad — Super Hero Parenting
If you read this blog you know that the TODAY Show is a big part of my life. It’s just the right combination of news and infotainment I need to start the day feeling informed. Today was a perfect example … Continue reading
Posted in INSPIRING PEOPLE, THOUGHTS ON HAPPINESS
Tagged Bat Dad, Parenting Tips, Super Hero Parenting
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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
Posted in DAYTRIPS, PLEASANT EVENTS, VOCAL SOKOL LOCAL, VOCAL TRAVELS
Tagged Discovery Gateway Children's Museum, Fun family day trips Utah, Fun things for kids to do in winter in Utah, Intermountain Healthcare Live Well, Intermountain Moms, Primary Children's Hospital, Saftey Tips for Kids Utah
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Fight For You, AND Your Dream
Have you ever had a dream? Something that you really wanted to do? Here’s a cute video if you can relate to having something you’ve always wanted to do. My sister-in-law gave me a disc with a bunch of princess … Continue reading
Posted in INSPIRING PEOPLE
Tagged Daughter of Helaman, Fight For You, How to write a novel, NaNoWriMo
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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
Posted in INSPIRING PEOPLE, PLEASANT EVENTS, VOCAL TRAVELS
Tagged Gift Bottiques, Oh Sweet Sadie, Unique Gift Ideas
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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
Posted in DAYTRIPS, FOR COUPLES, PLEASANT EVENTS, VOCAL SOKOL LOCAL, VOCAL TRAVELS
Tagged Salt Lake City Green Bike Share
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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
Posted in INSPIRING PEOPLE, PLEASANT EVENTS
Tagged Julie de Azevedo Hanks, Self Help, Self Help Books, The Burnout Cure
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The Blind Man and the Panhandler–A lesson I learned
I recently wrote an article published on KSL.com about something I saw downtown last week. It reminded me about how important it is to be aware of the people around us and help them if they are in need. I … 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
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
Posted in INSPIRING PEOPLE, PLEASANT EVENTS, VOCAL TRAVELS
Tagged Bay area weddings, how to get married in 6 months or less, lds planet, my best friends wedding
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