Be Aware of the Way YOU Speak to Children – Part 2
How would it feel to be punished for repeating the swear words, demeaning remarks or even threatening comments you hear the adults around you use every day; or to be reprimanded for play punching or flicking someone as you walk by as many adults do to children in “fun?” Watch and listen in grocery stores, […]
Utah Music Teachers Association extends an invitation to local music teachers
The Utah Music Teachers Association (UMTA) Nebo Chapter is holding a meeting at 10:30 a.m. on September 12 at Boothe Music at 135 N. Main Street in Spanish Fork, and would like to extend an invitation to local music teachers to join. Nationally Certified Teacher of Music, Julie Dockter, will discuss giving students a routine […]
What do I Charge For Rent?
When deciding how much to charge for rent on your property, it’s important to avoid making these top 3 mistakes: 1. Don’t set the rent based solely on your expenses. Instead, look at the current market to determine a competitive rate. Even if your property has a negative cash flow, real estate can still be […]
‘Sweetwater: a Pioneer Novel Review
A beautiful metaphor of “Sweetwater” winds through author Marilyn Brown’s latest tribute to the remarkable pioneer, James S. Brown. Latter-day Saint Apostle Hugh B. Brown was quoted as saying, “It would be difficult to state just what phase of James S. Brown’s career appeared strongest. As a member of the Mormon Battalion he was all […]
Be aware of the way you speak to children – Part 1
I wonder what it would feel like to be thrown back into childhood as an adult where you are being talked to and treated the way big humans treat little humans. Perhaps in some ways it would be fantastic to have play be your “work” and to be able to leave the worry of food, […]
Springville Rotary Club Celebrates 40 Years of Sunday in the Park
It’s time again for Springville Rotary Club’s annual Sunday in the Park. Each year the Springville Rotary Club hosts an amazing car show, complete with a mouthwatering steak dinner and a huge raffle drawing with many great prizes. This is the club’s biggest fundraiser of the year, raising money for scholarships, local and international service, […]
Eco-Friendly Backyard Solutions: Harnessing Chickens for Natural Pest Control
Creating a healthy and sustainable backyard involves more than just planting flowers. You can transform your outdoor space into a thriving ecosystem by integrating chickens and natural pest control methods. This guide will explain the benefits, best practices, and strategies for combining chickens with other natural pest control methods, ensuring your backyard remains vibrant and […]
Five Tips for helping youth with back to school blues
Back-to-school time can bring a wave of social anxiety among our children and teens. Transitioning from the comfortable summer routine of endless popsicles and late mornings, to the rigors of regular school and peer interactions can gently nudge, and even completely catapult a young person into unhealthy worry and fear when they think of the […]
A Summer Day on Cascade Farms was a Hit
Many might not know what Cascade Farms in Provo is all about, but a free farm day on June 15 brought more than 450 visitors who learned of the exciting vision owners Colton and Alicia Burr have for their farm. Utah Agricultural Land Trust, Conserve Utah Valley and the Burrs created a day of fun, […]
Kindness equals positivity
Imagine that you are in line at a grocery store. You are late for an appointment and there is a lady in the front of the line who seems to be taking forever to check out. After she puts all her items on the counter, the cashier gives her a total and she is unable […]