This is not your average date night, not your average summer pass, not your average summer camp! If you are looking to spice up your summer family fun in Utah, you’ve got to check out Topgolf in Midvale.

Coming clean, I am NOT a golfer. My friends have been raving about Topgolf since it opened in Utah in 2016. My husband went for a company party and loved it. Then there’s me – I have to be in pretty great company if I’m going to have a golf club in my hand!

When I was invited to check out Top Golf, I had to see what the hype was all about.  Little did I know that I’d be leaving a huge fan! I had SO MUCH FUN!

Topgolf is a sports entertainment complex featuring an inclusive, high-tech golf game that literally everyone can enjoy. Add in a mouthwatering menu and climate controlled bays and this mom is a happy camper.

Here’s 8 reasons why my family will be back at Topgolf this summer.

1. The high tech! Whether you are there to practice your swing or to play a game with your kids, their technology is pretty sweet.  The technology makes it so even a beginner can have a blast while keeping the pros on their toes. Our group enjoyed a competitive target game.

Photo Courtesy of Top Golf

2. The food! Let’s be honest, I was expecting hot dogs and nachos. And then these beauties arrived …

Are you drooling yet, because I was! The flavors were off the charts. From wings to a fancy cheese plate – they’ve got you covered. I also loved the donuts that you can infuse with yummy fillings like lemon, raspberry, and chocolate! Best part – $1 from each donut sale goes to Make a Wish! The food takes your typical date night up a notch or two.

3. The atmosphere. We were there at sunset and the view was breathtaking. There are even light shows on the green. Music is typically playing, but they also bring in live music and family-friendly DJs on Friday nights.

4. The special events. The individual bays are perfect for company parties, graduation parties, birthday parties, retirement parties … you name it! They even have a New Years Eve party. Food, fireworks, swag – the works! What a way to ring in the new year!

5. The kid-friendly atmosphere. Topgolf is fun for all ages! They have areas/services that cater to a variety of age groups. I’m thinking Topgolf is going to be perfect for some father/daughter and mother/son date nights this summer.

6. The Summer Fun Pass!  Buy a Summer Fun Pass and enjoy unlimited Topgolf game play for you and up to five guests – weekdays until 5 p.m. – from now until Labor Day. They also send you Pass Perks throughout the summer with exclusive deals on food, events, retail and more! What a perfect way to get out and enjoy the sunshine!

7. The Kid Zone Summer Academy.   There’s still time to sign up for Topgolf Summer Academy. Your kids are going to love this summer camp. It is five days of non-stop entertainment and learning. It includes all of the components that make up the great game of golf. From chipping, putting and full swing, to the rules and etiquette, kids will learn everything they need to know to improve their game.

Each Academy is designed and taught by golf professionals from Topgolf Coach in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Summer Academy is staffed with a low student-to-instructor ratio to ensure each Junior Golfer receives in-depth, hands-on attention while he or she develops a winning golf swing. And it includes lunch!

8. Topgolf partners with Make a Wish. I was thrilled to learn that Topgolf helps grant two wishes perm month! In addition, $1 from every donut hole purchase goes to Make a Wish. My hat goes off to businesses in our community like Topgolf that give back!

I absolutely loved my evening at Topgolf – they made a believer out of me. I’m already planning a trip back with all of my siblings.

You are in luck because I am teaming up with Topgolf to give away a session at their Summer Academy! Enter below and make your kiddo’s summer camp dreams come true!

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Sometimes family history discoveries are even better than we can plan. At least that’s what happened last summer on our genealogy road trip!

Halfway between our home and St George is Fillmore, Utah. Home to not only Utah’s first state capital, but also to many of my Ashby, Cropper, Rogers, and Land ancestors. What was once a quick, gas station rest stop became a family history destination when I discovered our family ties to this interesting town.

I’d had my eye on the Territorial Statehouse Museum ever since seeing the billboard advertisements on  I-15.  Since we were heading South to St George/Disneyland, I thought it would be a perfect stop for us to stretch our legs and learn a little history. I checked the Family Search  Map My Ancestor feature on the app and discovered that several of my ancestors had lived and died there. Even cooler! And when we stepped inside, the museum did not disappoint!

While admiring the grand building plans for the first state capitol, I talked with the museum worker about the museum’s hall of ancestors. As I was telling him of my hope that I’d find our own ancestors there, a familiar face caught my eye.  The photos are in alphabetical order so my Ashby family was the first photo I saw.

Coming face to face with my ancestors in their home town was stirring. Did they walk these halls? Each exhibit in the museum took on added meaning as we pictured our  family in the town of Fillmore. The woman in the photo below is my 4th Great-Grandmother – Hannah Jones Rogers. She came to America from Worcestershire, England when she was 13 years old. I didn’t recall much of her story so she was moved up my list of people to research when we got home. I came across this blog through a source on Family Search. Come to find out – her spinning wheel and bake skillet are in the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers exhibit at the Museum.  I had viewed my family’s possessions without even knowing it!

Being inspired to learn more about Hannah reminded me of how grateful I am to know so much about her grand-daughter and my great-grandmother – Hannah Cropper Ashby. From an article posted on Family Search, I knew that Hannah was an accomplished woman. While being Mother of the Year for Utah in 1960, she was also a member of the Utah County Legislative Women’s Council for 10 years, precinct co-chairwoman for the Republic party in her area, chairman of the American citizenship for the Utah Federation of Women’s Republican Club, and many other literary and local positions.  

Was it her time in this historic city that inspired her patriotic roots? Hannah was born in 1879 in Fillmore. Her mother Hannah Lucretia was also born in Fillmore in 1858 during the time that Fillmore was the capital city. I am grateful for these three generations of Hannah’s and their dedication during the early year’s of Utah’s statehood! What a treat to walk through the Statehouse Museum and get a peek into what their lives may have been like!

Visiting the Fillmore Cemetery

We also used the Map My Ancestors feature to find that several of our ancestors were buried in the Fillmore Cemetery. I downloaded the Find a Grave app to help us find a more precise location in the cemetery.

My kids are excellent at locating the grave sites based on pictures! We found them in no time. While we were at the cemetery, we fulfilled two photo requests as well. Find a Grave allows you to take pictures and upload them to their site for others to view. Easy service project to do with kids!

We loved our brief visit to Fillmore, a town we hadn’t given a second glance to from the freeway on previous trips! The Map My Ancestor feature of the Family Tree app helped us to connect to our ancestors in a new and fun way. Our visit was the perfect mix of connection and discovery. I understand and know these ancestors just that much more now!

We are eagerly planning more family history day trips in Utah – Brigham City, Price, Huntsville – to name a few! What place from your family history would you love to visit?

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Cherry Hill is a favorite family tradition that has lasted 40+ years. What’s the secret sauce to getting 100+ people together every year? Maybe it’s the delicious slices of pie on Saturday night, maybe it’s the races down Cardiac Canyon, or maybe it’s the campsite games and conversations. Whatever the reason, I am grateful to grandparents who have gathered us to together at Cherry Hill since I was a baby. And now I take my own babies!

This family-friendly place is nestled in Davis County. It’s grown from a campground with a pool to include a water park, rock wall, mini golf course, and more.

Seriously acres of activities to explore. I promise you will want to stay for more than a day. It seems to get better and better every year. I was content picking cherries there when I was a kiddo and playing tag on the playground.  Now there is so much to do, you may want a season pass to enjoy it all! 

Typically it’s tradition for us to close out our summer at Cherry Hill, but I’m thinking we need to sneak in another weekend in July! There’s brand new slides to check out and my kids are begging to go!

Cherry Hill is celebrating 50 years of being family owned and operated. To celebrate 50 years, they are giving away over $20,000 in prizes including Megaplex tickets, Lifetime products, ski passes, and much more every day of the 2017 summer season. Check out their website and follow them on Facebook for more information and to see a calendar of events.

Have you been to Cherry Hill?

What is your favorite part?

What are your favorite family traditions?

I’ve partnered with Cherry Hill and US Family Guide to let you know about their 50th Anniversary Celebration. All opinions are my own and I love sharing this fun, family tradition! 

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Even with having my baby girl earlier this month, I couldn’t miss out on Cirque du Soleil’s OVO coming to the Maverik Center February 22-27, 2017. A week before my due date I was able to attend a preview event for OVO at The Leonardo. We were treated to a sneak peek of the show as well as a live cold-blooded creatures demonstration. It’s hard to say who loved it more – myself or my kids!

These masks were a blast to create and made the kiddos excited to see the costumes in OVO. Aren’t the costume details fantastic?

In case you are new to OVO, here is what you can expect:

OVO is a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. The insects’ home is a world of biodiversity and beauty filled with noisy action and moments of quiet emotion.

When a mysterious egg appears in their midst, the insects are awestruck and intensely curious about this iconic object that represents the enigma and cycles of their lives. It’s love at first sight when a gawky, quirky insect arrives in this bustling community and a fabulous ladybug catches his eye – and the feeling is mutual.

OVO is overflowing with contrasts. The hidden, secret world at our feet is revealed as tender and torrid, noisy and quiet, peaceful and chaotic. And as the sun rises on a bright new day the vibrant cycle of insect life begins anew.

My sons are especially excited because of the insects. It will be fun to see how the insect movements are incorporated into the acrobatics and antics. At the OVO preview party, we were treated to close-up look of Kim’s Cold Blooded Creatures. My kids got much closer than I did!

And now for the fun part! I am giving away a family four pack to the Thursday, 7:30 pm, showing of OVO at the Maverik Center – enter below! Your family is going to love it!

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Tickets are available via SmithTix. 

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It’s no secret that our family are HUGE fans of The Leonardo (see blog posts here, here, here, and here . The Leonardo is one of our favorite things to do in Salt Lake City, Utah. We love it so much that our kids are getting a family membership from Santa for Christmas.

This year we are focusing more on EXPERIENCES than things. And The Leonardo is chock full of educational and fun experiences for everyone – from my preschooler up to my 4th grader.

Earlier this month we spent an entire Saturday afternoon exploring the new exhibits – Flight and Where Children Sleep. Engaging, interactive, and just plain fun are a few words I would use to describe the exhibits.

What makes The Leonardo so magical for this mama is that my kiddos are having so much fun that they don’t even realize they are learning. Math, perception, physics, empathy, geography, diversity … we touched on each of these topics during our last visit without even popping open a text book.

The Leonardo caters to all different learning styles. From hands-on and tactile to the book/fact lovers like me! The exhibits also change throughout the year so there’s always something new to discover.

Now here’s the fun part. If you are like me, you are scrambling for last-minute gifts for Christmas right now. A family membership to The Leonardo would be perfect – you can get a year long membership for six people for only $105! Plus use the gift code TP7650 and you get an extra month free. It’s easy to order online.  I am so excited for my kids to see their membership Christmas morning!

I received a family membership to The Leonardo as part of this post. We’ve been fans for years so I’m excited to share the museum more with you in 2017! 

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Halloween time is here and our October has been jam packed with fun, fall things to do in Utah! Today I’m sharing a few of our family favorites so that you can join in on the fun!

Photo Courtesy of Living Planet Aquarium

Skeletons, Spiders, and Sea Life – Oh My! 

The Haunted Aquarium in Draper is SPOOKTACULAR! All your favorite aquarium attractions with the added fun and flair of Halloween – skeletons, tombstones, spider webs and more! From skeleton dives with the sharks to pirate alchemy to trick or treating, you don’t want to miss out. The fun starts on October 21st and continues through Halloween – be sure to check their web-site for the full schedule.  See more of our spooky favorites from our visit to the Haunted Aquarium on Facebook Live and Instagram, too.

Photo Courtesy of Springville Museum

Halloween Party at Springville Museum of Art

We are excited to be adding a new party to our list this year! This one is held at the Springville Museum of Art on Wednesday, October 26th from 5 pm to 8 pm. Believe me, I am jumping at the chance to combine Halloween fun with culture. The Museum of Art is a local treasure and I’ll take any chance I can get to expose my kiddos to it! There will be Halloween games, treats, scary stories, art projects and more for the kiddos to enjoy as they explore the haunted halls of art. Plus it’s another chance to wear fun costumes!

Little Haunts – This is the Place Heritage Park

Head to Salt Lake for some old-fashioned, non-scary Halloween fun with Little Haunts at This is the Place Heritage Park.  Trick or treat in the pioneer village, visit the Story Witch, make take-home crafts and have so much fun! Plus my kids can’t get enough of the pony rides, train rides, and panning for gold! Little Haunts is this weekend as well as October 29th.  Be sure to visit their site and print off a coloring page in advance so your kids can enter the contest as well!

Jakers Pumpkin Patch

Halloween isn’t complete without a visit to the pumpkin patch! Jakers in Springville is especially fun for the younger kiddos! Love that they open at 9 am – perfect for moms with preschoolers.  Jump in the corn pile, take a hay ride or get lost in a maze – lots to do! Plus pumpkins start at $2.

Witch Fest at Gardner Village

This one has been a family favorite for almost 10 years and it just keeps getting better. The witch scavenger hunt is a must for us and it always ends with cheese bread and hot chocolate at the bakery. It’s a fantastic mix of Halloween for adults and children. Mom gets to check out the gorgeous shops an the kids get to have fun, too! My kids love the play area and I love the atmosphere. Dressing up makes it even more fun! Check out the schedule of events here. 

Cornbelly’s at Thanksgiving Point

Cornbelly’s is another attraction that just keeps getting bigger and bigger every year.  There’s so much to do that I am not surprised that they added season passes.  Spooky shows, haunted mazes, fireworks and more! Their fun lasts all of October. You can check out their calendar of events here. 

Scarecrow Walk at Homestead Resort

If you want to experience a true October in Utah, you have to head up the canyon to Midway. I guarantee it will be the prettiest fall experience you have this year. We love the quaintness of the Scarecrow Walk at Homestead Resort and the stunning foliage everywhere you look. Stop by the Homestead gift shop for some fudge before you go out and hike one of the many gorgeous trails! Here are a few more for our Midway favorites.  Make a weekend of it and enjoy a relaxing stay at the Homestead, too! 

What are your favorite family friendly Halloween activities in Utah?

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Day two of Kyler’s 5th birthday celebration! We spent the night at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus at the Vivint Smarthome Arena. My kids remembered how fun the preshow was last year so we were scrambling to get there before it started! We made it just in time.

When you go, be sure to take some instagram pics/do some tweets with the hashtags #RinglingBros and #OutofThisWorld. You could be featured on the big screen – so fun! Be sure to check out my instagram stories to see more of the fun!

This year’s intergalatic story line completely transforms the circus experience! Adding ice skaters to the traditional big top act was a huge hit. Especially when those ice skaters are on stilts and do tricks off of trampolines. Toss some fire into the mix and it is a show that you aren’t soon to forget. My family each choose some of our favorite acts to share with you.

Here are the 5 reasons you shouldn’t miss out on the circus this year:

Photo Courtesy of Feld Entertainment

Lily’s Favorite:

Lily was entranced by the Simet Family Astronauts who launched the show! The one-of-its kind aerial “spacewalk” features three astronauts balancing zero gravity maneuvers on a spinning wheel. It definitely set the out of this world mood!

A close second for her was the act with the dogs, pigs, llamas, and goats. You can’t help but giggle when the giant pig goes down the slide!

Cort’s Favorite: 

Cort votes for the opening act as his favorite part of the show. It gives you a sneak peek into all the different performers and introduces the story line. The aerial artists in the bubbles are incredible! I held my breath more than a few times while watching them.

Photo Courtesy of Feld Entertainment

Kyler’s Favorite:

Kyler’s favorite part gives away when I wasn’t paying attention. I was focusing on doing an instastory of the trapeze artists and hadn’t taken in all the details. One of the trapeze artists fell and I just about had a heart attack. I didn’t realize there was a net! Thank goodness for that net! I think the fall was a choreographed part of the show – it sure got me.

Photo Courtesy of Feld Entertainment

Johnny’s Favorite:

My husband was happy to see a story line cleverly woven into all the circus acts. You get to know the characters a lot more during the show than in years past. The set and digital effects also change to go along with the story  line.

Photo Courtesy of Feld Entertainment

Favorite for me:

I couldn’t get enough of the thrill skaters! This scene combined stilts, fire, trampoline acrobatics, and aerialists – all in one. I haven’t seen all those elements combined together. I almost didn’t know where to look there were so many fun things going on.

Can you see why we loved it? The circus will be in town through Monday evening! Don’t forget to use the special code – DADS – to get a discount Saturday evening!

Here’s all the details you need:

WHEN: Friday, September 23 – Monday, September 26
Friday, September 23 7:00 PM

Saturday, September 24 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday, September 25 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM

Monday, September 26 7:00 PM

WHERE: Vivint Smart Home Arena – 301 S Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

TICKETS: Tickets start at just $20 for Adults; Kids (age 2-12) tickets available for only $10 for select seating*
Opening Night Special Discount tickets are just $15 for select seating*
*not valid on VIP/Front Row levels

All seats are reserved; tickets available thru Smithstix.com, charge by phone at 800-888-TIXX or visit the Vivint Smart Home Arena Box Office.

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1. Ringling Bros & Barnum and Bailey circus is in town! You are in luck because I scored you a discount code for Saturday night. Use the code DADS. The circus will be at the Vivint Arena through this Monday night so don’t miss out. You can catch all the details here.  My kids are so excited to go early for all the fun before the show.

2. Chalk the Block at Riverwoods in Provo is another one of our favorite fall family traditions.  I’m crossing my fingers that the weather will be good enough! One of the years we went, Waffle Luv had their truck there. Hoping that is the case again because this preggo is craving waffles and biscotti! Saturday is the last day. My kids have a blast checking out all the chalk drawings and creating some of their own.

3. The STEM Expo at Utah Valley University will be a first for us.  It is Saturday 9/24 from 10 am to 1 pm. It doesn’t cost a penny and it is a fun way for kids to learn in an interactive environment. My kids love building and creating so this will be fun to check out.

4. Saturday is  a free day at The Leonardo thanks to the Smithsonian.  You can download tickets here. It’s hard to say who loves The Leonardo more – my husband and I or our kids! You can see some of the fun we’ve hard there here. We’re especially interested in the new flight exhibit. I promise you’ll have hours of creative fun! It’s a hands-on museum that is fun for the entire family.  This would be great to do in combination with the circus on Saturday!

5. I can’t wait for the Women’s Session of General Conference Saturday night as well! (You can totally send the boys to the circus and have a girls night!) Lily is 9 years old so we will be going together. It’s a great chance to get a new perspective and spend time together. I’m also excited to start prepping for General Conference next week. You can see some of our favorite family traditions here and here.

Can you see why I am excited for this weekend? Now to decide what to do! What are your plans for this weekend?

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It’s the first week of summer and my children are busy creating their summer bucket lists. Lists are filling up with playgrounds, splash pads, and all our favorite Utah places to visit. What is on my list? The yummiest Utah restaurants!

Have you noticed all the dessert restaurants popping up across the Wasatch front? They are calling my name! One that I am excited to try is CrEATe. CrEATe is located in my hometown Sandy, Utah, at 9305 South Village Shop Drive, across from Wal-Mart and Hobby Lobby and neighbors with Cafe Rio. 

Open for less than 6 months, they already have an average 5-star rating on Yelp! Starting in June, they are introducing their Organic Shaved Ice, different from ordinary shaved ice because all the syrups are organic with no chemical additives! I can’t wait to try them!

CrEATe is a design it yourself donut and dessert shop. After all, who knows your tasts more than you? They carry donuts, croissant donuts, crepes, brownies, cookies, cheesecake, gourmet drinking chocolate, pie, gelato, and sorbet. You choose your fresh base dessert and they will fill it, frost it, glaze it, mix it, or top it just the way you want it. If you can dream it, crEATe can build it. Are you drooling yet? 

Gelato and sorbet are made fresh in-house with organic sugar and imported Italian ingredients. They use real cream and fresh milk in their cream fillings, real organic maple in their maple glaze, and real raspberry in their raspberry glaze, and their drinking chocolate is made with real Belgium chocolate!

Are you ready to try it for yourself? I’m hooking you up with a MAJOR giveaway below and a special discount code to use on your next visit. 

Special Discount Code: Mention A GAL NEEDS… at check-out and receive a complimentary drink with your dessert purchase! (Soda, coffee, tea, milk, chocolate milk, or bottled water!)

Giveaway: This is a multi-winner giveaway. Prizes will be awarded in the form of vouchers, to be picked up by selected winners at CrEATe Donuts in Sandy, Utah. They are transferable, thereafter. Must be 18+ to participate. One entrant per household. US Only, and Utah specific.
Hosted by: A GAL NEEDS…
Co-Hosted by: My So-Called Chaos

1st Prize – Monthly Dessert for a family of 4 – ARV $240! Choice of Menu Items include: Design-it-yourself donut, donut sundae, croissant donut, Design-it-yourself cookie or cookie sundae, Design-it-yourself brownie or brownie sundae, topped cheesecake, Design-it-yourself cupcake or cupcake sundae, Design-it-yourself crepe, Organic Shaved Ice, & Hot Drinking Chocolate Float. Must present voucher at time of service.

2nd Prize –  Summer Organic Shaved Ice for a family of 4 – ARV $90! During the months of June, July, and August, a family of 4 will receive Organic Shaved Ice twice each month! Must present voucher at time of service!

3rd Prize – Date Night Vouchers (Dessert For 2) For 3 lucky winners – ARV $10 each! Choice of Menu Items include: Design-it-yourself donut, donut sundae, croissant donut, Design-it-yourself cookie or cookie sundae, Design-it-yourself brownie or brownie sundae, topped cheesecake, Design-it-yourself cupcake or cupcake sundae, Design-it-yourself crepe, Organic Shaved Ice, & Hot Drinking Chocolate Float. Must present voucher at time of service.

Enter to win one of these awesome prizes in the Rafflecopter below. Although all entries are optional, your chances of winning are increased by completing as many as you feel comfortable with!

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My kids are quite vocal about their love of animals. They get it from their Dad! Although I am kind to animals, my kids just can’t get enough of them. Spring is one of their favorite times of year because that means Baby Animal Days!  This year it is May 6th and 7th courtesy of Utah State University Botanical Center.

This will be our third your attending. We go – come rain or shine! My kids do not let me forget it.

Here’s a sneak peek from my friends at My Mommy Style into what is in store for you at Baby Animal Days! You can see just how excited Lily is to check out the baby animals at .24 seconds. She’s the in the red coat holding the baby chick.

This year there are TWICE the number of baby animals. Come meet baby pigs, goats, lambs, ponies, calves, baby chicks, rabbits, and maybe even a yak!

Don’t miss out on the other fun activities as well – horse rides and miniature train rides. Your first ride on both are covered with your ticket! We spent several hours at Baby Animal Days last year and my kids still talk about it.

Along with the baby animals, there will also be food vendors and craft activities for the children.  I know my children are excited for the train ride!

Here is a schedule of the events so you can make sure you don’t miss your child’s favorites!

When: Friday, May 6, 3-8 PM  &
Saturday, May 7, 10 AM-6 PM

Where: Utah State University Botanical Center
875 South 50 West, Kaysville, Utah 84037

Friday
3:00 PM Sheep Shearing Demo
3:30 PM Wild Wonders Show
4:30 PM Scales and Tales Show
5:30 PM Sheep Shearing Demo
6:30 PM Wild Wonders Show
7:30 PM Scales and Tales Show

Saturday
11:00 AM Sheep Shearing Demo
12:00 PM Scales and Tales Show
1:00 PM Wild Wonders Show
2:00 PM Sheep Shearing Demo
3:00 PM Scales and Tales Show
4:00 PM Wild Wonders Show

Here’s a link to directions from I-15 if you are unfamiliar with the area.

Avoid lines and buy tickets in advance. Use the code blog5 to get $5 off a family pass. Buy tickets here. 

See you there! Remember to enter to win below and on my instagram page! Two chances to win!

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There’s something I love about shopping and supporting local. We’ve had our share of stops on Main Street this year from checking out the soap-making demo at Sego Lily soap to dropping off donations at Tabitha’s Way. This week I am excited to head over to My Sister’s Closet Boutique for a  Girls Night Out! 

There’s going to be yummy treats, giveaways, and amazing deals. We’re talking BOGO 50 percent off! Here’s a few of their darling pieces that I have had my eyes on:

Photo Courtesy of My Sister’s Closet Boutique

And if you love this floral hoodie, you are going to be excited about this next one, too …

Photo Courtesy of My Sister’s Closet

Can you tell I am loving all things floral for Spring? Such a cute hoodie.

Photo courtesy of My Sister’s CLoset

Loving this whole ensemble – especially those lace details on the tee!

With a blog conference coming up, I am so excited to be shopping for some new Spring pieces at My Sister’s Closet.  Supporting a local business and getting all dolled up – that’s a win/win in my book.

Be sure to follow My Sister’s Closet on Instagram and Facebook so you don’t miss out on all their stellar sales! See you at the Girl’s Night Out tomorrow (April 2 2016 from 4 pm to 8 pm, 266 Main Street in Spanish Fork!) If you can’t make it, be sure to check out the sale online! Use the code GNO2016 to get 25 percent off and a free gift. S

What are you favorite Spring trends?

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It’s baby animal season at This is the Place Heritage Park. With so many baby animals to snuggle, nuzzle and pet – my kids are so excited! Add in pony rides, train rides, take home crafts and I know we are going to have fun.

For the kickoff of baby animal season on March 24 and through the weekend, Skymasters Bird Show will delight guests with their hawks, falcons, owls and eagles.

This is The Place Heritage Park contains over 50 historic homes and structures to visit and countless fun activities to help visitors learn about history and step back in time to see how things used to be. I love that they are continually adding new activities. We can’t wait to try out the splash pad.

Activities include:

• Train rides (there are three)
• Pony rides
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• Petting farm animals
• Panning for gold
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• Playing in the splash pad
• Shopping in the gift shop
• and much more!

All the activities are included with your admission ticket so you can enjoy and entire day of fun without breaking the bank! Right now is baby animal season which makes it the perfect time to visit!

In addition to all the fun activities, you and your family can grab a bite to eat at the Huntsman Grill and you can also find other tasty treats like Brigham’s Donuts at the Social Hall and soft serve ice cream at the Ice Cream Parlor.

With so much to do, there is no reason you won’t want to take the kids there several times with summer. Why not have a little bit of fun learning as a family, right?

Now you can get $2 off each admission at the park! Just click here to get your coupon.  You can check out the hours and all the fun details of the park here. 

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The Midway Ice Castles are back and my children are begging to go! It will be our third year visiting and it is a family tradition that we cannot miss. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway for four tickets at the end of this post so you can surprise your children, too!

With over 25,000,000 pounds of beautifully sculpted ice making up the castle, we are always excited to see what the designers will come up with next.  This year features giant archways, tunnels, slot canyons, an ice slide, caverns, glacial waterfalls, and even a frozen throne!

I’m not the only one that LOVES them. Check out these kid reviews! My personal favorite line … “Make sure you visit it once in your life … or twice … or three times!” You got it kid! We’ll see you there.

Before you go to the ice castles – check out these tips!

• Dress your children in warm layers. Snow pants, gloves, and hats are a must for little buns sliding on the amazing ice slide!
• Wear snow boots with traction. We were all in boots and had no trouble with slipping.
• Bring hand warmers if your gloves aren’t water proof. You can get a value pack at Costco or on Amazon.com. We like these – HotHands Hand Warmers 10 Pair Value Pack.
• Make a day or a weekend of it! This year we are planning a trip to the Homestead Resort as part of our visit to the Ice Castles. Excited for our day time adventure in the ice and snow and then our relaxing evening in the Homestead hot tubs! Check out a few of our family’s favorite things to in Midway! 
• Come on a week day if you can, especially if you have small children. Weekends are popular in Utah! We went on a Thursday and my children were able to roam and explore to their hearts’ content!
• Visit soon! The ice castles are open weather permitting.
• Bring all ages – even my two year old loved it when we took him for the first time!
• Make sure to have your camera as it is a breathtaking place for pictures! When we visit on snowy days, I opt to take pics with my phone camera since it has a waterproof case. 
• Get tickets online in advance! They are available at a discounted rate and reserve your time. Times are already selling out so reserve yours soon!

Here are the details!

I am so excited to be giving away 4 tickets to the Ice Castles! Enter on the Rafflecopter below. Be sure to follow Midway Ice Castles on Facebook to keep up to date!

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Earlier this year, my husband and I were shopping at the outlets in St. George, Utah. We came across Del Sol Color Change accessories and tees and we knew that we had to have them for our next Disney vacation. Whether you are in Anaheim or Orlando – you know it is going to be sunny and hot! Take advantage of the heat and sun and make a little extra Disney magic for your kiddos. How does it work? Just take a look at this video!

This demo is in the store, but the same thing will happen when your kiddo steps into the sunlight. Imagine how fun that is going to be coming out of all the rides at Disneyland!

Here’s a another fun one for the Big Hero 6 fans!

And you can’t forget the accessories! Loving these hair ties!

I love that Del Sol is a based in Utah. Supporting local is important to me! Now on to the fun!

2 Lucky winners will each receive these 2 great prizes from Del Sol!

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Staying at the Zermatt in Midway has been on my bucket list for ages! I’ve been through Midway and Heber dozens of times for the ice castles, Swiss Days, and on my way to Park City. Last fall we decided to staycation on a budget and found some incredible and inexpensive things to do in Midway, Utah. We even snuck in a stay at the Zermatt!

When I plan a vacation for my family, I like to pack as much fun and adventure into a weekend as I can. We love exploring the outdoors and Midway is the perfect place to do that. Here are some of our favorite things to do in Midway, Utah.

1. Family fun at the Zermatt Resort

We loved staying at the Zermatt Resort (and highly recommend it). The grounds and activities are open to visitors passing through as well. When you stay at the resort, a carousel ride for the children comes with your accommodations. If you are just visiting the grounds, you can purchase tokens for a small amount at the front desk. Be sure to pick up the goat food for only a $1 as well. My kids loved visiting and feeding the pygmy goats at Zermatt Resort. Stop at their gift shop and bakery for yummy pastries and the perfect little lunch packs for picnics and hikes!

2. The Fairy Forest on Mirror Lake Byway

The Fairy Forest was my daughter’s favorite part of our weekend trip to Midway. Every little girl’s dream! I was amazed at how much land it actually covered! The Fairy Forest is near a campground and is hundreds of little fairy vignettes made by individuals and families. From painted rocks to fairy birdhouses, it’s magical for little ones! Be sure to bring in art supplies for your little one to make their addition! Utah’s Adventure Family has great directions for how to get there. One piece of advice, wear shoes that can get wet. There is water in the creek bed that you have to cross to get there during certain times of the year.

3. Dairy Keen

Dairy Keen has to be one of the top recommended places to eat in Midway! You know, the train place! We eat at Dairy Keen anytime we are in Midway. Most peaceful meals my husband and I ever get because our kids love the train tables. During the warmer months, kids can eat outside on the train. Check out how much fun we had during our February visit!

4. Provo River Falls

This easy hike was about 23.5 miles outside of Kamas on Highway 150. Just look for the signs to Provo River Falls! I took my two oldest on the quick hike with me. The trail was less than a mile with various overlooks to the falls. Simply beautiful!

5. Midway Ice Castles

The Midway Ice Castles were easily our favorite winter activity of last year. My daughter went down the ice slide at least a dozen times and was enamored with meeting the Frozen princesses. You can check out my review here for our favorite tips of how to get the most from your ice castle experience. The ice castles will open in February, but advance tickets are on sale now for 45 percent off! Do yourself a favor and avoid the lines by buying online! These would be a great stocking stuffer.

6. Fall Foliage Drives

There are several beautiful drives in the Midway, Utah, area. Just remember to bring some cash for the National Forest fees. It was $6 for the weekend. There are dozens of picturesque pull offs on the side of the road just like this one. The Mirror Lake Scenic Byway

From Midway, you can also access the Alpine Loop and Cascade Springs – two of our family’s favorites as well! You can see some of our hiking tips for Cascade Springs here.

7. The Crater

The Crater at Homestead Resort has been on my bucket list ever since I saw it on a television episode. It is a geothermal spring in a 55-foot limestone rock beehive-shaped enclosure. You can swim, scuba dive, and even do a paddle-board yoga class in the crater. Reservations are required for the activities, but you can peek in and do a tour of the crater every hour on the half hour for free. Keep small children by the hand. We all loved seeing such a unique natural phenomenon and I can’t wait to go back with my husband to swim!

Also free, is the hike to the top of the crater. The view of Midway is absolutely incredible! We hiked the stairs with the kids and were able to peek down in to the crater (it is safely covered, of course!)

8. Homestead Resort

After you check out the crater, be sure to stop in the gift shop at Homestead Resort for some homemade fudge. The resort has seasonal events all year round that are family friendly. My kids had fun checking out the scarecrows during our visit. In December, you can take a sleigh ride to visit Santa or do a breakfast with Santa – so much fun. Check out the web-site for more details!

We enjoyed walking the grounds and reading the historical markers – some of the buildings are beautiful! Like a step back in time.

I hope you get to visit some of these beautiful places near Midway, Utah! It truly is a beautiful area to visit! If you would like to follow more of my travel adventures (including some uber-helpful Disney tips!) please be sure to follow me on social media!

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Playing at the  EnergySolutions Arena from September 24th – 28th. Circus XTREME pushes the limits of excitement to features artists who redefine the word extreme in everything they do, The performers magnify beloved traditional elements of the circus and combine them with never-before-seen contemporary spectacles, original fast-paced performances and incredibly hilarious moments. Featuring an international assembly of over 100 performers spanning 13 countries around the world, the Ringling Bros. 145th Edition is highlighted by several unique acts including:

• Xtreme Sports display featuring BMX freestyle riders, energetic parkour performers, trampoline acrobats and slack line gymnastics tricks
• Caravan of Camels – the only act of it’s kind in the world featuring 6 twin-humped Bactrian camels
• Bungee Skydivers aerial acro-ballet
• World’s youngest human cannonball Gemma “The Jet” Kirby has been shot from the cannon nearly 500 times
• Mongolian Marvels strongmen create a human pyramid with a combined weight of over 880 pounds
• Additional circus elements highlighted in the show including Bengal tiger presenter Taba; daredevil whirling Pendulum of Steel performance; edge-of-your-seat high wire stunts, hilarious poodle tricks; of course no show would be complete without the Ringling Bros. Clown Alley and treasured performing pachyderms!

Be sure to arrive early to experience several fun-filled interactive elements before the show starts included with the ticket price – visit the Animal Open House to get up-close with the amazing animal stars and the All Access Pre-Show where families can step onto the arena floor to meet our performers, learn circus skills, try on costumes and much more!

New this year, ticketholders can purchase an upgrade experience at their show and go backstage with a VIP Behind The Scenes Tour of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. To take advantage of this incredible interactive experience, just log on to www.ringlingbros.expapp.com from your iPhone or Android smartphone, and provide your name, email and phone number to become a VIP Circus Insider.

WHEN: Thursday, September 24 – Monday, September 28

Thursday, September 24 7:00 PM

Friday, September 25 3:30 PM & 7:00 PM

Saturday, September 26 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday, September 27 1:00 PM & 4:30 PM

Monday, September 28 7:00 PM

WHERE: EnergySolutions Arena – 301 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

TICKETS: Ticket prices range from $20, $35 (VIP) and $65-70 (Front Row)*

Kids (ages 2-12) tickets available for only $10 each for select seating on weekday shows
Save 50% on Opening Night discount tickets (select seating only; not valid on VIP/Front Row levels)
All seats are reserved; tickets available thru Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or visit the Energy Solutions Arena Box Office.

Now for the fun part! I am giving away a family four pass of tickets! Enter in the rafflecopter below!

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Raise your hand if you are excited for Salt Lake Comic Con this year! It’s been amazing in years past and this year will be no exception.

Over the years Utah has proven to have one of the largest pop culture fan bases in the country. In just a few short years Salt Lake Comic Con has grown into a large event bringing in celebrities and people from all over the country. That is why this year you do not want to miss it!

September 24th – September 26th is when you can visit vendors showcasing everything geek, listen to panels, and even take photos with your favorite celebrities. Captain America himself (Chris Evans), Ian Somerhalder, Felicia Day, and many more are expected to attended. You can see the master guest list here. New guests will be added up until the event. I’m excited to see John Barrowman (Torchwood, Dr Who) on the guest list!

If you haven’t attended the event in previous years, you are missing out. Each year gets better and better with more stars then you can handle! So what are you waiting for? You can purchase your tickets here. Hurry because previous years have sold out!

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Giveaway Time!

You know I couldn’t leave you all without having an awesome giveaway! So I am partnering with Salt Lake Comic Con to giveaway away (2) Multipasses valid for 3-day General Admission to 1 lucky winner! This is a $120 value!

Entering is simple. Just use the Rafflecopter widget below. The winner will be chosen September 19, 2015! Good luck everyone!

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When I was a college student, a massage at an honest to goodness spa (scented candles, heated tables, the works!) was the ultimate luxury. As soon as we were married, I let John know that massage gift certificates were welcome on any occasion.

It wasn’t until I had our second baby that I had an epiphany. Massage was no longer simply a luxury, it was a necessity that I needed to work into our budget! Here are some of the real reasons that I try to get a massage several times a year even on a tight budget.

1. I’m a Mom and a blogger. I’ve nursed three babies for a combined total of five years. Sadly, my shoulders are stuck in the nursing hunch even though I am no longer nursing. Typing for hours a day on my lap top does not help that. Add in car pool and rush hour stop and go traffic – my neck and shoulders are a hot mess. The result – I’ve got problems with pinched nerves and subsequently problems with numbness in my hand. No good! Regular massage helps to work out those tight spots!
2. I’m exercising and weight-lifting. My trainer has been telling me for years that massage will help my weight loss. Massage directly impacts the circulatory system. Getting a monthly massage (I wish! I’m working towards it!) helps to rest and relax those hard-working muscles that are working over time.
3. I have a hard time sleeping. I’d attribute this to 8 years of waking up with children during the night, but I was a terrible sleeper before that anyway. There’s a reason you practically fall asleep on the massage table! Massage gives your mind and body permission to move into that meditative and restorative space.
4. It’s cold and flu season and I have two children in school. Did you know that massage can increase your disease-fighting white blood cells? Talk about an immune boost! Not to mention that it helps decrease stress, too!
5. I want to my body to last the next 70 years! I am turning 34 on Friday (gasp!) and my body sadly isn’t want it used to be. Three pregnancies and a busy mom lifestyle has taken its toll. I’m proud of what this ole’ body has accomplished and it’s time to say thanks by taking better care of it. That means treating it to the pampering AND restorative maintenance of a massage!                 

Do any of those reasons apply to you? If so, you need to come to the Mountainside Spa Grand Opening Event on September 10th.  They will spoil you silly with free mini facials as well as seated massages. I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek of the brand new spa and experience the Mountainside Retreat – a massage with a facial. It was 75 minutes of pure heaven. My masseuse, Ezralea, had me in a state of complete relaxation. It was the perfect combination of firm and soft touch. I had been at the hospital all week helping my mom after surgery for her broken leg. Needless to say, I melted into that heated massage table. It was my first time on a heated massage table and I must say that I am hooked!

If you’ve never had a facial in combination with a massage, you need to treat yourself! My favorite part of the facial was the Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant and the heated towels. My skin is still feeling silky smooth a week later! So important to me that they use an organic skincare line like Eminence.

One of the things that I love most about Mountainside Spa is that there is something for everyone in every price range. Whether you just need a 25 minute chair massage on your lunch break or if you would like to indulge in the 2.5 hour Nordic retreat, these ladies have just what your body needs. Their online booking system is easy to use and you’ll be set up with what you need in no time.

The location is perfect! Mountainside Spa is nestled in Old Mill in Cottonwood Heights (6556 South Big Cottonwood Canyon Road Suite 700) with some of my favorite restaurants – Happy Sumo, Thai Basil, and Cafe Zupas to name a few. Hello date night! Mountainside Spa has other locations up the canyon in Alta. I love that they’ve brought some of that spa on the slopes charm down to the valley for us to enjoy year round.

Be sure to spoil yourself at their grand opening on Thursday September 10th from 11-7 pm. Your body will thank you! More info about the grand opening here. Stay in touch with them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter so you don’t miss out on any pampering news!

Thrilled to be part of a blog campaign for this local Utah business. To facilitate this review, I received a spa package as well as product to use at home. All love of massages and opinions are my own. 

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Getting my family outside playing together and enjoying the sunshine is a top priority this summer. Our day at the Get Messy Get Clean Festival at Thanksgiving Point fit the bill perfectly.

Whether my children were creating and popping massive bubbles (you’ve got to see the video HERE) or planting an herb garden in pots they decorated themselves, they loved every minute and begged to stay longer. I had Annie’s cheddar bunnies and Justin’s almond butter packets to snack on, so I was happy to oblige!

What I loved most about the festival was the message that as a family you can get messy and get clean in a way that is healthy for your body, the planet, and even your pets!

Target brought together so many of my favorite brands – Mrs. Meyers, Justin’s, Ella’s Kitchen, KIND, Hyland’s, Annie’s, and Yes To – and introduced me to a few new ones as well – Ecoscraps, Paddy’s Bathroom, Freshpet, and Angie’s. All the brands believe products should be #madetomatter and that is something I can get behind as a mom.

Here are a few of the the things that we learned (or relearned!) at the festival that I am excited to make even more of a priority in our home.

1. Get in the garden. The Ecoscraps play tables made from recycled materials were a huge hit with my three year old. He dug in the tables for at least half an hour while his siblings were at the bounce houses.

Kyler is exactly the same way in our garden at home. Whether he is planting or harvesting, this boy loves to be in the dirt. Added bonus if he finds grasshoppers or roly poly bugs! Here’s my secret if you have picky eaters like me, they are much more likely to eat the fruits/veggies if they have grown them themselves! Plus this study is food for thought, playing in the dirt could help children be smarter – check it out.  Gardening is the perfect skill to teach your little ones.

2. Know what you are eating and where it comes from. This goes hand in hand with the gardening. Help your children make the food choices that are best for their bodies. At our house we adore Annie’s macaroni and cheese. It is a staple!

3. Start ’em young. Kids gravitate toward what they are used to. Start when they are young with habits that are good for their bodies and the environment. For example, my daughter loves eating what we call “Mac and Peas.” I make up a box of Annie’s White Shells and Cheddar and add frozen peas in while the noodles are cooking. She will not eat macaroni and cheese any other way now! Score for veggies!

4. Make it fun. Mary Poppins has it right – a spoon full of sugar helps the medicine go down! My kids loved the Mrs. Meyers hand-washing stations throughout the festival. Lemon Verbena and Lavender were the favorite hand soap scents from our family. When we are washing up, we like to sing the ABCs. It’s an easy way to know that we are washing long enough (and hopefully thoroughly enough, too!) Combining good-for-you products with sustainable habits and fun activities is a win for the whole family!

5. Do it together. My children watch EVERYTHING I do. And that means that they are often repeating the same actions. If I am out in the garden and enjoying the fresh air, my children are most likely right by my side. Whether it is blowing bubbles or visiting the local animal shelter, do it together and make healthy habits as a family! When my daughter was in kindergarten, we declared the school break our “summer of service.” We had a blast picking up litter on hiking trails and collecting pop cans to recycle.

This year was the first Get Messy Get Clean Festival by Target and I hope that there will be many more! Find out more about the Made to Matter brands here. 

This post is sponsored by the #GetMessyGetClean Festival. All opinions and fun are my own! 

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Confession, I am a little bit of a gamer. A tabletop board gamer, but a gamer none the less. My husband, on the other hand, has his favorite video games and totally dressed up like this for Halloween. Now picture him trying to keep track of our three little trick or treaters in that get up. It was a fun night!

Whether you are a traditional board gamer or a competitive video gamer, be sure to enter the giveaway for tickets to Salt Lake Gaming Con at the end of the post!

Tabletop games are a huge part of our Trost family gatherings. We’ve been playing Ticket to Ride for almost five years every Sunday night. I triple dog dare you to challenge me to a cross-country route race! The United States board with the expansion pack is my favorite, but the European version is growing on me. Before that it was Settlers of Cataan interspersed with games of Aquire.

Growing up it was Risk, Monopoly, and Life. I learned to NEVER trade with my older brother. His analytical game strategy far surpasses mine. We’ve started our own kids on Sequence and Phase 10. 

With all this gaming background, it was so fun to discover Salt Lake Gaming Con and I am excited to be giving away tickets! Here’s the 411 on what you can expect at the convention.

About Salt Lake Gaming Con:

Salt Lake Gaming Con is a 3 day convention that will focus on video games, tabletop games, and cosplay. The convention will feature top game developers from all over the country who will be demoing their games and running tournaments. They will be hosting tournaments for different skill levels so everyone has the chance to participate and have fun!

In addition to interacting with major game developers, fans will have the opportunity to meet some of the biggest celebrities in the gaming industry. They will also be hosting and promoting nightly parties and concerts as part of the SLGC weekend—access to these events will be free with purchase of a 3 day pass.

The main goals of SLGC are to provide as much fun as possible to convention goers and to eliminate the less pleasant aspects of a con. SLGC will provide constant entertainment throughout the weekend offering entertainment, attractions and activities for everyone and anyone interested in attending the con.

So when exactly is this amazing convention?

August 6th – 8th 2015 and will take place at the South Towne Expo Center 9575 S. State St. • Sandy, UT 84070.

Ticket Prices:

Tickets start at $20 (for a single day pass), $25 (3-day pass), and $75 (for a VIG pass).

So far, Steven Ogg (AKA Trevor Philips from Grand Theft Auto V), Amber Goldfarb, Elias Toufexis, Nicki Rapp and more special guests have been announced.

If you live and breathe for video games, this is your kind of convention! Make sure you get your tickets now and get ready for a fun-filled day of video games!

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Giveaway Time!

Don’t think for a second I wasn’t going to offer you all something totally AMAZING! Salt Lake Gaming Con is giving you the chance to win 1 of 5 prizes! 1 Lucky Winner will win 2 VIG Tickets to the convention. 4 Additional Winners will each win (2) General Admission Tickets to the convention! How awesome is that?

Entering is simple. Just use the Rafflecopter widget below. The winners will be announced August 3rd, 2015! Good Luck everyone!

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