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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
Posted in GREAT FAMILY GETAWAYS, PLEASANT EVENTS, RED ROCKS-SOUTHERN UTAH, VOCAL SOKOL LOCAL, VOCAL TRAVELS
Tagged AAA, Bryce Canyon, Captiol Reef, Winter in the National Parks, Zions National Park
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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
Posted in PLEASANT EVENTS, VOCAL SOKOL LOCAL
Tagged #gingerbreadfest, #iheartivory, #ivoryhomes, Christmas Traditions, Cool Gingerbread Houses, Ivory Homes, Ivory Homes Gingerbread Festival
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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
Posted in DAYTRIPS, PLEASANT EVENTS, VOCAL SOKOL LOCAL, VOCAL TRAVELS
Tagged Alta, Baptism, Sledding, Snowbird Tram
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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
Posted in PLEASANT EVENTS, THOUGHTS ON HAPPINESS
Tagged Positive Self Talk, Self Help
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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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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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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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