Salt Lake City is known for its towering mountain ranges, freshly fallen snow, and family friendly environment. Throughout the city, there are many hidden gems (some free!) where children are not only welcome, but celebrated. From basketball games to high tea, there is something for everyone, teenagers and toddlers alike. 1. Afternoon Tea at the Grand America Every Monday- Saturday, afternoon…
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Vacations sometimes get out of hand. We spend time getting there, more time driving from one sightseeing destination to the next, and then time feeling frustrated that the kids are tired or cranky at the third or fourth or fifth historical re-enactment or look/don’t touch museum. This summer, while we’re all planning epic family memories, let’s also fit in a…
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Good news: you are on vacation. Bad news: you still need to get your workout in and your hotel doesn’t have a gym. Or the kids wont let you leave to go to the gym. Or the baby has a fever and your husband is giving you the “you better not leave me” look. So there are three excuses right…
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It's amazing how you can go your whole life without knowing that you have a virtual kindred spirit until you have a digital run-in on the world wide web. That's exactly what happened when I e-met, Leah from Yoder Toter Blog. Like me, she married her high school sweetheart, has a bunch of little kids who she homeschools, and she stills find…
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Oh, glamping! You with your gauzy curtains, glowing candles, and rich, woven rugs. You are such a tease. While I am happy to camp in any way, glamping (that’s glamour + camping for anyone who has actually been living off the grid) has always had an unavoidable appeal. While our camping thus far has been far more utilitarian, a recent…
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