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The BEST 2024 Family Vacation in St. George, Utah ~ Printable Guide!

It can be a tall order to find a vacation location that is beautiful, warm, has a lot to do outdoors and indoors, has amazing food options, and is family friendly. But, St. George fits the bill, PERFECTLY. There’s a reason why families flock to St. George year round, why teenagers head there for Spring…

Lots and lots of AMAZING finish carpentry ideas from Mariel's husband, a Utah finish carpenter!
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Finish Carpentry Ideas, Pt. 4 ~ Utah Finish Carpenter

Time for my annual finish carpentry ideas post. Dan (my husband) and his crew did some AMAZING WORK this past year and I always love showing it off. So, if you’re in need of some finish carpentry ideas or a Utah finish carpenter, here you go!! Pin your little heart out. You can also find the links to the previous year’s finish carpentry ideas at the bottom of this post.

Utah's Haunted Hotels | Or So She Says...
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Haunted Hotels of Utah, Good for a Getaway (she: Allison)

Hotels of a certain age nearly always have a ghost story, and this is the time of year when staying in a “haunted” hotel is especially fun. I have stayed in a few “haunted” hotels because I love their historic character. However, I don’t like to be scared, so I am relieved to report that I have never had a paranormal experience in a haunted hotel.

Here are three haunted hotels of Utah that would be great choices for a romantic getaway during the Halloween season – or any time of year!

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Tips for Visiting Utah’s Dinosaurland in Vernal (she: Allison)

Hey there! It’s Allison from Tips for Family Trips and today I’m sharing my tips for visiting one of Utah’s most under-rated vacation destinations – Vernal. The Vernal area is Utah’s Dinosaurland, and if you haven’t been there lately, you might be surprised to find how much the area has grown and how many fun activities there are. Vernal is located about three hours’ drive from Salt Lake City, so for us, this was an easy weekend getaway.
Here are our recommendations for a fun weekend visit to Dinosaurland in Vernal:

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Finish Carpentry Ideas ~ Courtesy of My Husband, Round 3

It’s that time of year again, where Northern Utah holds it’s annual Parade of Homes, where builders showcase their finest work. I have a personal love for the Parade of Homes, because my husband, Dan and his crew, often does the finish carpentry work in several of them. It’s really the only chance I get to see his work finished… painted AND decorated. It’s pretty fun. So, every year I tote my camera (or camera phone, in some cases) around and snag pictures of the finish carpentry work he did. And, every year… I share them with you. Well, at least for the past couple years. So, without further adieu, how about some finish carpentry ideas!?!

Fall Break ideas
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3 Fall Break Ideas in Utah’s National Parks (she: Allison)

School started less than a month ago for my children, but Fall Break is already just around the corner! In Utah, Fall Break is scheduled for October 17-18, 2013 in many school districts, offering families a great opportunity to enjoy a long weekend getaway.

Fall is also one of the best times of the year to visit Utah’s national parks. Temperatures are cooler and colorful fall leaves make the parks even more beautiful, if that is possible. It only takes about four hours to drive to any of Utah’s national parks from Salt Lake City.

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Top 10 family activities in Utah (she: Allison)

Utah is known as the Beehive State because when Mormon pioneers settled the state, they strived to emulate the industry and perseverance of the honey bee. The state was originally named Deseret, which means “honey bee.” When Brigham Young pulled his wagon over the hill and declared “This is the right place,” he was probably not thinking about family entertainment. Over 160 years later, however, The Beehive State is one of the best places to find high-quality, family destinations.

Here are my top 10 family activities in Utah (that you can only find in the Beehive State):

Finish Carpentry Ideas ~ Courtesy of My Husband!
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Finish Carpentry Ideas ~ Courtesy of My Husband!

It’s been a while since I bragged about my husband, so I figured it’s time. Plus, maybe you need some finish carpentry ideas? Maybe, maybe?? So, every year in Utah, there are home shows called The Parade of Homes where general contractors will showcase homes they build, with their best work. Dan just recently did the finish carpentry inside five of the Parade of Homes houses, so of course I had to go check them all out. I brought my camera along and thought it would be fun to share with you some of my favorite things that he built with his crew.

I won’t go through and blab about each one, so enjoy!

5 Reasons to Visit Ski Resorts in the Summer
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5 Reasons to Visit Ski Resorts in the Summer (she: Allison)

Are you ready to escape the summer heat? Try a ski resort. Ski resorts are not just for winter fun. Many resorts have transformed themselves into year-round destinations. Here are five reasons why ski resorts are great places to visit during the summer…

1. Cooler temperatures

When temperatures reach triple-digits in the summer, that’s typically my cue to retreat indoors, which is a shame on an otherwise beautiful, sunny day. In the summer, ski resort temperatures are more likely to top out in the 80’s (F), which is just about right for me. The mountains are also a great place to escape summer smog.

Ranch Chicken, Twice Baked Potatoes & My Favorite Grocery Store!
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Ranch Chicken, Twice Baked Potatoes & My Favorite Grocery Store!

 So, I’ve had my eye on this Ranch-Parmesan Chicken recipe for a while…I knew I had to try it, based on the rave reviews (even though I changed a few things.)  Cheese?  Ranch??  Chicken???  Yes, please.  I decided it would be perfect paired with the Pioneer Woman’s Twice Baked Potatoes, which I super love (slightly…