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The Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: What Utahns Are Giving (and Getting) This Year!

Utah’s Valentine’s Day Gifts: This year, Utahns are stepping up their gift game with unique, locally crafted treasures, thoughtful surprises, and sentimental keepsakes. From handmade artisan goods to personalized presents with a special touch, find out what’s trending, what people actually want, and where to shop for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift.

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Francia Henriquez Benson

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Utah’s Valentine’s Day Gifts: This year, Utahns are stepping up their gift game with unique, locally crafted treasures, thoughtful surprises, and sentimental keepsakes. From handmade artisan goods to personalized presents with a special touch, find out what’s trending, what people actually want, and where to shop for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift.

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Francia Henriquez Benson

Francia Henriquez Benson, is a Latina journalist, writer, blogger, and a film director. She is currently working on her short film, “Our Life at the Cottage,” which she wrote and directed. She travels around the world and documents her traveling experiences in her blog Vagabond Brunette. Francia enjoys learning about cultures, people, and history. Last year, she graduated with a Master’s Degree in English and Creative Writing from Weber State University. She is working on her essay collection and delineating her plan to produce her next short film.

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