Halloween Can Be Scary for Kids With Allergies. Here’s How the Teal Pumpkin Project Is Making a Difference
Ghouls and goblins won’t be the only things scaring kids this Halloween. For those with food allergies, the unassuming candy in their Halloween baskets can be more frightening than any spooky costume. Parents of kids with allergies have to be careful and selective when they send their little ones out to trick-or-treat. Depending on […]
Payson-Based Better Bowls Celebrates Its Second Anniversary Offering Healthier Comfort Food Options
Better Bowls, a locally owned and operated Açaí shop in Payson, celebrated its second anniversary on August 8. Tabitha Sorensen, the shop’s founder and owner, has worked in the food industry for much of her life. She says she “loves to take healthy food and make it taste good.” She also enjoys giving South Utah County […]
Local Spanish Fork Animal Rescue Now Offers Free Dog and Cat Food to Families in Need
All Paws Count, a local animal rescue committed to helping abandoned pets find good homes, now has a food pantry offering free dog and cat food to families in need. The 501(c)(3) charity organization welcomes anyone who is struggling to feed their four-legged friends to call (801) 380-3907 and schedule a food pick-up appointment. Food […]
Utah Couple Donates Free Baby Loss Funeral Flowers From Their Flower Farm to Grieving Local Parents
Jordy and Spensor Smith know the devastating pain of losing a child. They’ve experienced it not just once, but twice. The Spring Lake couple now uses that pain as a driving force to help other parents heal by offering free baby loss funeral flowers. The beautiful arrangements come from the Smith’s own lovingly tended local […]
Local Father and Son Join Volunteer Efforts to Build a Counseling Center for Victims of Child Abuse in Samoa
On June 24, Nephi resident Clint Roberts and his 17-year-old son, Blake, traveled to Apia, Samoa for two and a half weeks. They made the 6,000-mile plane trip to engage in a challenging but highly rewarding volunteer effort with the nonprofit organization Humanitarian Experience (HXP). Their objective: to help build a children’s counseling center/refuge on […]
Utah County Family Makes Lifelong Sacrifices for Love of Country
Jared Sorensen knows what it means to dedicate his life to his country. The accomplished Major in the Utah National Guard has served faithfully in various capacities since he first joined the military at the age of 18. But he doesn’t do it alone. His wife, Patricia, and their three children: Meg (18), Cali (15), […]
Safety Tips for Camping and Fireworks Season
July is a family-favorite month in Utah marked by two big holidays at the beginning and the end. On the fourth, we celebrate our country’s independence, and on the 24th, we honor the pioneers who settled in this great state. While families may choose to enjoy these holidays in different ways, many look forward to […]
How to Help Your Kids Deal With Bullying This Summer
Quick, what do the movies “Back to the Future,” “Mean Girls,” and “The Karate Kid” all have in common? If your answer is that they were all box office hits, you’re not wrong. But beyond their popularity, these movies share another common feature: Each has a notoriously awful bully. Marty McFly’s main nemesis was Biff […]
Utah Strongman record holder sets sights on going pro
When Connor Hunt is in the room, you can’t help but notice him. The 6’9”, 400-pound Santaquin man tends to make an impression. But it’s the Strongman competitor’s remarkable strength that really turns heads. Though relatively new to the Strongman scene, Hunt has already put some impressive notches in his belt. He currently holds the […]
Johnson Tire in Springville Celebrates 100 Years of Business
To Riley Johnson, being an owner of Johnson Tire Pros in Springville is about so much more than repairing and installing tires.; it’s about giving back to a community that has supported his establishment for generations. This year, Johnson Tire Pros celebrates its 100th year of business. During that time, it has changed locations on […]