The Bonneville Salt Flats with the Family

I made my first trip to the Bonneville Salt Flats during Speed Week. It was every bit as cool as everyone says. I want to go back next year!

The Bonneville Salt Flats (for those that don't know) are found west of The Great Salt Lake in Western Utah, covering over 30,000 acres. The Salt Flats were formed when the ancient lake Lake Bonneville dried up leaving behind all of that salt.

 A few things to keep in mind when visiting the Salt Flats.

-The best time to visit the Salt Flats is in late summer when there is no water on the flats. You do not want to get stuck.
-Bring sunglasses it is incredibly bright.
-Wear sunscreen.
-Bring lots of water.
-Salt will get everywhere so plan to wash your car after your visit.

We brought some things to keep the kids entertained. The kids loved driving their remote control cars and Power Wheels truck in the wide open space. Of course the kite was really fun and they even tried throwing salt balls at each other. I shut that down fast. Ha!

If bringing kids I would also recommend bringing bandages. Sammy tripped and scrapped up her leg pretty bad. The salt is rough and stung her scrapes.

Dinosaur Train Classic in the Jurassic at Utah's Hogle Zoo and a Giveaway!

KUED Kids has a fun event planned on August 8th at Utah's Hogle Zoo and you are invited!

When: August 8th 10:00 am- 1:00 pm
What: Dinosaur Train Classic in the Jurassic
Where: Utah's Hogle Zoo

Families will experience life as a dinosaur through hands-on activities and obstacle courses, get a sneak peak of the new Dinosaur Train hour long special – Classic in the Jurassic, enjoy an icy snack, and try the new Dinosaur Train mobile apps at the KUED Kids Cleone Peterson Eccles Mobile Lab. 

The one-hour special Dinosaur Train Classic in the Jurassic premieres Monday, August 18, 2014 on KUED 7. This special follows the Pteranodon family as they travel to the “Classic in the Jurassic,” an Olympic-type competition in which different dinosaur teams representing the three Mesozoic time periods compete in various contests.

Download the Classic in the Jurassic app or play online at PBSKIDS.org/dinosaurtrain.

Sign up for the new KUED Family Membership to receive $1 off each Hogle Zoo ticket to the Dinosaur Train Classic in Jurassic event.  The KUED Family Membership comes complete with monthly discounts at local businesses, quarterly events, a special prize at events for members, and member benefits included in the standard KUED Membership. To learn more about the new KUED Family Membership visit www.kued.org/family.

Today I have joined with KUED Kids to give you this fun dinosaur giveaway!
 Winner will receive:

6 Dinosaur books

Dino Train pencils

Dino Train photo holder

Dino Train tattoos

Dino Train stickers

To enter the giveaway fill out the form below 
This giveaway is closed. The winner is Lori S
Giveaway ends at midnight on August 8, 2014
Winner will be chosen by Random.org

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Go Utes!

The University of Utah football season kicks off today!

If you are a Utes fan too make sure to head over to I Heart Salt Lake and 

download the free U of U party printables. 

Children's Interactive Exhibit at the Church History Museum in Salt Lake City

I have a question for my Salt Lake readers, have you been to the Children's Exhibit at the Church History Museum?
If you haven't been, you need to go!

This free exhibit is only open until January 2013 so you have a few months to go.
The exhibit is full of fun interactive games, toys, puzzles, dancing and much more. Your kids will love it!

Church History Museum

45 North West Temple Street

Salt Lake City, Utah

To read more about the Children's Exhibit visit I Heart Salt Lake

 

Gardner Village

Earlier this week we made our annual visit to Gardner Village.
I always love to see their fun Halloween decorations.

Brody loves keys and wants to carry them with him everywhere.
You can see him carrying them in most pictures.

He had such a good time trying to unlock all the doors.

Brody loved wandering around holding his grandma's hand.


If you live in Utah and haven't been to Gardner Village, you should go!
There are all sorts of events through out October.
Ride to a witch, face painting, the petting zoo, Breakfast with a Witch, a witch scavenger hunt and more.

Hogle Zoo

We love going to the Zoo!
Brody loves watching the train almost as much as he enjoys riding on it.
Even though you can't tell from the picture though.

We always have to measure up next to the gorillas.


What do you like to do at the Zoo?

Sweet's Candy Factory Tour

Last week we made a little trip to the Sweets candy factory tour.

Did you know it takes seven days to make a jelly bean? That is just one of the cool things I learned on the free Sweets candy factory tour.

The tours run Monday through Thursday 9:00 am- 3:30 pm by appointment only.
Allow one hour for the tour and time to shop in the outlet store.
Believe me, You will want to shop in the outlet store.
I may or may not have bought 27 pounds of chocolate covered cinnamon bears.
What? They were a great price!


They are very strict on no bags, outside strollers, cameras, phones, jewelry (even wedding rings) and no open toe shoes.
Don't worry they do provide umbrella strollers and a free bag check.
Oh and everyone has to wear a hair net, even the babies.

Brody didn't mind his hairnet, in fact he left his on long after the tour was over.


We had such a fun time on the tour and will definitely go back!

You can find Sweet Candy Company on
Sweet's website. Twitter. Facebook

2010 Millcreek Movie Nights

Enjoy a movie night in the park with your kids. It's free.
Movies start at dusk.
For more information visit the Millcreek Township website.

Mrs. Fields Factory Tour

Last week I went with some of my family on the Mrs. Fields Factory tour here in Salt Lake City.

We got to see where they bake, package and ship their cookies and gifts.

We got to taste some yummy treats.
My favorite was the double dipped chocolate chip cookie.
They even have yummy ice cream in their gift shop.

Did you know that Mrs. Fields has a blog?
Check it out for great tips, secret sales and giveaways.


If you are looking for a free fun day with the kids
go take the Mrs. Fields Factory tour.

The Big Red Barn

On the way home from St George we stopped in Santaquin at South Ridge Farm's Big Red Barn. I had never been there before and was excited to check it out.
Rowley's South Ridge Farms has been around since the early 1900's. They have a large assortment of jams, honey, salsa, fresh produce, homemade pie crusts and darling gifts.

They store their produce in a giant cooler to keep the apples crisp and and the produce fresh. The items in the cooler change daily so make sure to stop on by.



Don't forget to stop by the treat counter for some yummy taffy, cookies, ice cream, fudge and other treats.

The Zoo

Yesterday we went to the zoo with Travis' mom and dad.

Of course Brody fell asleep on the way there

Brody was a little too sleepy in the beginning

Travis measuring up with the gorillas

Trav and Brody four wheeling with the stroller

One of Brody's favorite things was playing with the big ball

He also loved the meerkats

One meerkat kept coming up on the window sill and Brody would try to grab it

Thanks Dan and Beth for taking us to the zoo!

4 Things I Love About My State

This is a tag I saw on Little House On Green. It looked fun so I thought I would play.


Utah is home of Flaming Gorge, one of the prettiest reservoirs EVER!


I love that Utah has seasons.


I love that Utah isn't super crowded.


I love that ALL of my family live in Utah.



What do you love about your state?

Driving Home

Travis likes to drive, I don't. When we are together he drives. I really like it because I get to see things that I normally wouldn't see because I am focused on the road. Lately I have been taking pictures while he is driving. Here are a few pictures on our drive home from Trolley Square last week.








Do you know the location of the pictures? Okay the first two could be anywhere, but the last one?