Posts by "Michelle"

In April we ran the Pony Express Fun Run at Camp Floyd, and had so much fun learning about the history of the Pony Express, that we decided to experience history by retracing the steps of the Pony Express riders. We did this adventure all in one day, without hurrying. From our home in the [...]

It’s going to be a hot weekend, and spending Memorial Day cooling off in a splash pad is the perfect weekend activity. Many are opening this weekend. Here is our list of Splash Pads around the state. If you know of one we have missed, leave us a comment below. What is a “Splash Pad”? [...]

The animals have arrived at Hogle Zoo!…….LEGO animals, that is! Now through September, you can see LEGO pieces formed into the shape of animals, and scattered around various locations at the Hogle Zoo. Sean Kenny is the sculpture of the “Creatures of Habitat: A Gazillion-Piece Animal Adventure” exhibit. He was the first person in the [...]

If you haven’t shopped at a Smith’s Food and Drug store lately, there are a lot of new and exciting things going on! Shorter checkout lines: Since Smith’s launched their infrared technology “QueVision” 18 months ago, the average wait time at checkout has gone down from about four minutes to 28 seconds. QueVision is a [...]

The regional premiere of Mel Brook’s Young Frankenstein (pronounced Fronk-en-steen) debuted last Friday night at The Empress Theatre, and we were lucky enough to be able to attend the opening night performance. As with all other productions at The Empress, we absolutely loved it and want to tell all of our family and friends to [...]

It’s not too early to start planning your summer fun! Have you heard about the kids’ summer movie programs? The Summer Movie Programs all around the state are the perfect opportunity to take your kids to the movies without paying a lot. Most of these movies are rated PG or G, and are the perfect [...]

Put on your grooviest threads, and head to Friday Night Fever at Gardner Village on Friday, April 19th 2013 from 6pm to 10pm to party with “the Village people”. Get ready to boogie down, and strut your stuff in the costume parade to show off your funkiness! Admission is FREE, which gives you more money to [...]

This Saturday, April 13, 2013, a free conference for women will be coming to St. George. Inspire My Life is a day full of motivational speakers, music and personal education. The theme for this year’s conference is “Begin Within,” and encourages women to focus on the inward change necessary to change the world and inspire [...]

The American exhibition debut of one of the most famous Latino painters of Christian paintings, John Zamudio, is now open to the general public. I had the privilege of attending the opening reception last week, and got to visit with John Zamudio. His paintings are emotional and inspirational, and depict a side of Christ that [...]

Spring and warm weather is on its way, and it’s the perfect time to plan a “treasure hunt” with your family! Geocaching in Utah is the perfect low-cost Spring day activity for the entire family. Camp Floyd Geocache Treasure Hunt On Saturday, March 23 from 10am to 4pm, Camp Floyd in Utah County is hosting [...]