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Exploring Utah

I’ll never forget my first trip to Utah. It was during the spring of my senior year in college. My boyfriend and I decided to drive from Wisconsin to Lake Tahoe for spring break and we stopped in Salt Lake, Utah for a night. It was March so there was still plenty of snow on the ground (and on the mountains) and I remember being struck by how crisp the air felt and how clean everything was. Our stay there was limited to about 40 hours and we didn’t get a chance to really explore the state as much as … Continue reading →

NBC Cancels “Who Do You Think You Are?” Show

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Do you watch “Who Do You Think You Are?” It is currently in season three, and has been a very popular series. It is a show that was directly connected to Ancestry.com and it appeared on NBC. Unfortunately, NBC announced that it will not renew “Who Do You Think You Are?” for season four. This could be the end of “Who Do You Think You Are?”. Well, at least the American version of the show, that is. Very recently, Ancestry.com stated that NBC has decided that it will not renew the show for a fourth season. I haven’t seen anything … Continue reading →

Family Tree University Has New Online Classes

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Perhaps you weren’t able to make it to the first ever Story@Home conference, in Salt Lake City, Utah. You might have time to take an online genealogy course, instead. Family Tree University is offering some brand new classes that will be starting soon. Learn more about your favorite hobby, from the comfort of your own home! Family Tree University is not, technically, an accredited university. It is the name that Family Tree Magazine gives to its learning center. If you are looking for genealogy classes that can add to your college credit, this might not be the place to start. … Continue reading →

Prepping for Spring Break Photo Shoots

Where will you be spending spring break this year? Whereas I would love to jet off to Hawaii to escape Old Man Winter’s chokehold on the Midwest, funds are tight, so we’re planning to vacation closer to home. Sniff. Sniff. Spring is a time of new beginnings and new discoveries. What better time to hit the road with the family and your camera to snap as many photo ops are possible. If you have the time and the funds, consider traveling to the following idyllic spring break hot spots. You don’t have to be a pro shooter to know they … Continue reading →

Making Cold Weather Fun

Being transplanted from sunny Hawaii to the frozen tundra that is Wisconsin has forced me to embrace (okay, tolerate) cold weather. Dealing with frigid temperatures is no fun, but when you’ve have kids, you can’t hibernate for the entire winter. To cure cabin fever, consider a winter outing with the entire family. Learn how to cross-country ski, snowshoe or ice-skate. The outdoor activities will give your kids a chance to burn off some steam, and help you spend quality family time in nature. Some options for winter fun include: UTAH Soldier Hollow Cross Country Ski Resort, located in Midway, Utah, … Continue reading →

Super Summer Savings to Salt Lake City

The mountainous city and well-known skiing destination wants you to experience its summer side. If you are a family of adventure seekers that love to swim, fish, hike, picnic, or bike, Salt Lake City is waiting for you. And to help you get there without breaking the bank JetBlue is offering a package deal that includes airfare and hotel accommodations. The “Salt Lake City Getaway” is good through the month of July and includes round-trip airfare and three nights’ accommodations from $295 per person when departing from Long Beach, California (add $170 to-from New York City, $220 to/from D.C., and … Continue reading →

Going Hog Wild in Milwaukee and Revving it up in Philly

The city known for its beer and brats is going hog wild next month when it opens a new Harley-Davidson Museum. The iconic company’s hometown of Milwaukee is the site of a massive building that will house more than 400 bikes. The grand opening takes place on July 12th and will include a slew of festivities that highlight Harleys that once belonged to celebrities like Evel Knievel and Elvis Presley. Also scheduled to be on display is a motorcycle built in 1903. That was the year that two young friends from Milwaukee, William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson, first made … Continue reading →

National Park Travel Package

Have you ever dreamed of visiting some of the United States’ most legendary sites, such as Mount Rushmore, Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park… all in one summer? It might sound like a massive undertaking for a single family but one travel company is making it simple by offering a national park travel deal. For $995 per person BudgetTravel.com is giving adventurous families the chance to tour some of the country’s most historic sites. The journey begins in Rapid City, where you’ll spend two nights at the downtown Radisson. Your travel itinerary includes trips (via air-conditioned motor coach) to Mount … Continue reading →

Outdoor Adventures for Women Only

Have you ever dreamed of leaving the kids with your husband and jetting off on a vacation with just your best gal pals? Most women would probably opt for a week of pampering at a luxury spa, but for others their idea of a relaxing week off from household duties includes spending time in the great outdoors exploring sites they typically only see on TV. If you happen to be attracted to the latter trip option you might consider checking out packages offered by Adventures in Good Company. The group caters to women from around the world who aren’t afraid … Continue reading →

Beyond the Horizon — Judy C. Olsen

“Beyond the Horizon” is the first novel by LDS author Judy C. Olson and is the story of the fictional family, the Madigans. We see life through the eyes of a man in the Madigan clan from the time of Joseph Smith to our current day, and catch not only a glimpse into the history of the time when they lived, but we see the importance of family and heritage. We also see the impact fathers have on sons, be it for good or for bad. The first Madigan was Jed. He was twenty-four and not yet married, lives on … Continue reading →