Make a Marvelous Thanksgiving Meal – with or without the Turkey
Turkeysmay not be as easy to purchase this year as they have been in previous years. According to the USDA, frozen turkey inventories are 24 percent below their three-year average […]
Show Gratitude for Your Partner This Season (and Always!)
This month, we celebrate the joy that comes from sharing gratitude. According to research from Harvard Health, gratitude can truly make a person happier. In recent years, psychologists have focused […]
The House Mouse – Not Your Storybook Christmas Mouse
“Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” The opening line of Charles Moore’s poem creates the impression of […]
Thanksgiving with the Family – Tips for Survival
It’s that time of year when family members travel from far and wide to gather, give thanks and eat a large meal together. Thanksgiving can be a wonderful time filled […]
Plant Bulbs Now for Color Explosion this Spring
Spring-blooming bulbs are popular because of the beauty they add to the landscape and their ease of growing. Now is a good time to plant them, and many local retailers […]
Top Three Spooky Spiders in Utah May Not Be So Scary
Spider encounters in Utah increase in the fall as spiders near the end of their lives and search for mates and lay egg sacks. These behaviors often occur indoors, causing […]
Prevent Your Carved Creation from Becoming a Fungal Fiasco
Carving pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns is an art form that comes in all shapes, sizes and levels of difficulty. The final product (usually) makes the pumpkin carvers proud and anxious to […]
10 Things You Should Do Before Saying “I Do”
Being in love is exciting and wonderful, and for some people it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of romance. Many people spend more time planning for a […]
Time for Yard and Garden End-of-Season Tasks
Autumn is officially here, and there is much to look forward to – pumpkins on the porch, apple cider, cooler temperatures and walks through crunchy leaves. But before you get […]
Tips for Living in Cougar Country
Reports of cougar sightings have increased across Utah this year. This may be related to both the ongoing drought, as habitat conditions deteriorate, and increased outdoor activity, as humans seek […]