To clean or to bike, that is the question. Life is filled to the brim. The saying, “My cup overfloweth” is an understatement. Getting caught up in all of the to-do lists and packing our lives so full often ends in disappointment. Disappointment that we missed a gorgeous day to get outdoors. Today I…
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The holidays are over, the kids are back in school, and the days are short. But while the snow has driven most of the hikers, boaters, and campers indoors until spring, there is one group that wakes up with a smile when the temperature hits single digits: Ice Climbers. Not sure what I mean? Take a…
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The twinkle of lights, the smell of freshly cut Christmas trees, homemade cookies, holiday shopping, the newest Hallmark movies, and finding the perfect gift for my loved ones are all reasons I adore Christmas time. Do you love surprises? I love surprises. My hope is to surprise my family by…
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Do you sometimes want fresh fruit, vegetables or flowers, but don’t have the garden space or green thumb to have these things right out your back door? This time of year finds me wishing I would have planted a garden. U-Pick farms are the perfect solution for what you need. Aside from gardening…
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When our family first got into rock climbing, I was under the impression that if we wanted to get to the best climbs, we would have to hike, drive, or travel hours away from where we lived in Mapleton. Then, we started climbing in Rock Canyon. One of the best places to go rock climbing in Provo is…
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Utah County has some of the best climbing destinations in the world. With so many different options, it can be hard to choose where to start. In fact, climbing here can sometimes feel like reading the menu at The Cheesecake Factory. Here are my recommendations for where to go as you learn to rock…
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It was a beautiful summer day and we knew we wanted to get outdoors to soak up some vitamin D. American Fork Canyon was calling our name. We loaded up the climbing gear and we set off on an adventure, anxious to get up on the rock. We could smell Joe’s Cafe from a mile away. I have no idea how it…
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It is that time of year! The snow has melted, the tulips have sprung and we are firmly in “third spring” here in Utah. For those who may be new to our area, it is not unusual to have winter followed by first spring, back to winter, second spring, back to winter and finally third spring. I have been…
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“A mother is a person, who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.” - Robert J. Quillen. We all have a mother or a mother figure in our life. With mother’s day coming up, I am sharing some fun ways I celebrated my mom in hope that you…
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The cool crisp mountain air was calling me. I couldn’t resist the urge to hike to our local hot pots, Fifth Water Hot Springs, with my family on this chilly day. Figuring out how to get into and out of the hot pots without freezing was going to be a bit of a challenge. I was up for a good challenge…
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