Chances are, if you are over forty, you have never heard of Casey Neistat, PewDiePie, Smile More, and other national YouTube sensations. But living in Utah, maybe you have heard of the father-son pair who travel everywhere with their What’s Inside Channel. Have you heard of Devinsupertramp? He makes high-budget short action thrillers on YouTube. The Piano Guys are pretty u … [Read more...]
Circles of Caring: Program Moves Families from Poverty to Prosperity
“Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects.” — Dalai Lama At 17 years old, Trevor, who was born with cerebral palsy, was diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental illness. “It's very difficult to describe the effect that kind of event has on your life,” explains Trevor. … [Read more...]
Mobile Moon Co-op
The Mobile Moon Co-op is a community herbal apothecary housed in a converted bus. Think of it as first aid on wheels. Founded last year by Salt Lake City resident Erika Longino, the mission of the Co-op is to bring people together over herbalism, wildcrafting, and growing and using herbs from home gardens. The organization operates as a platform for free education, empowerment … [Read more...]
Dali Crepes: Sharing the Best of the Balkans with Utah
When I hear the name “Dali,” I naturally think of the great Spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dali. But I recently discovered another great artist named Dali: Dalibor (Dali) Blazic, founder and owner of Dali Crêpes. His European-style crêpes are delicious edible works of art. Originally from Serbia, Dalibor Blazic emigrated to Utah in 2011. However, he missed the crêpes that … [Read more...]
B & W Apothecary
In 2003, after spending a year deployed in the hot dry air of Iraq as an Army diesel mechanic and later experiencing skin cancer, Brandi Nealis decided her skin needed some TLC. As a result, B & W Apothecary was born. Her project started five years ago when she experimented with making her own lotions. “It took forever to get the right consistency and learn … [Read more...]
The Value Of Real Streets Shopping & People
Once upon a time we shopped by taking leisurely strolls along public sidewalks. We stopped and looked at shop windows. On display were objects designed to grab attention and lure potential customers inside to start a conversation. The conversation went something like this: “How are you doing today?” “Fine.” “Is there anything in particular I can help you find?” “No, I’m ju … [Read more...]
Top Hat Video: Get the Popcorn!
In 1983, when every street corner had a video rental business, Lee and Lona Earl got in on the ground floor with a franchised Adventureland Video store. They started out at Five Points Mall in Bountiful and remained with Adventureland until that business closed. They looked at options with Aardvark Video or Warner Video. They chose instead to venture out with a … [Read more...]
Elevate Your Wardrobe at Flight in Trolley Square
You don’t have to hop a jet to find jet-setter style. Utah’s Flight boutique is all you need to upgrade your everyday wardrobe or find a one-of-a-kind look for that special occasion. This niche boutique makes you feel right at home and swanky all at once—which is no easy task. It’s refreshing to find a shop that gives off an exclusive vibe without alienating “regular” folks. … [Read more...]
The Best Places to Get Hot Chocolate in Utah
Utah is known for having the best snow on earth—it’s also known for having that snow (and accompanying cold temperatures) start as early as October and come and go through April. So how do Utahns handle such long winters? Besides working up a sweat skiing and snowboarding, they drink lots of hot chocolate. Whether you live in Utah or are just visiting, if you’re wondering whe … [Read more...]
Self-Built Man Cave
When construction first started, the room was nothing but cement, sheets of insulation and plastic, and some ductwork and pipes for the upstairs. I only had a vague concept of what I wanted in a home theater, but there were a few things I knew would be necessary. Functionality Usually, when people think of a home theater, they imagine built-in stadium seating with six or … [Read more...]