There is nothing better than something cooked in a Dutch oven. Dutch ovens were the main pot used when the pioneers came across the plains. Today Utah has more Dutch ovens per capita that any other state. There are even contests at fairs and trade [...]
My father was a forest ranger and I grew up loving the mountains and the outdoors. With all the water we have had this year in Utah, the mountains are really green.In the west we are blessed with an abundance of great placess to go [...]
Some of my fondest memories when I was growing up were the times I went with my family to enjoy the outdoors. Last weekend I decided it was time to go to the mountains. The mountains were beautiful, especially the wild flowers. I decided that [...]
Discover LDS Tours with Local Guides Worldwide For more than six years, I traveled with BYU Education Weeks all over the United States and Canada. One of the nicest benefits of this was that we were met by our hosts and often had the most [...]
Your Grocery Choices Impact Your Health The foods you bring home from the store and put into your cupboard directly affect your health. When I began losing weight with Jackie Keller, one of my first health coach assignments was to clear my cupboards of all [...]
This last week I had the privilege to visit the Amazon and spend a few days going up and down the river. This is the largest river in the world. Iquitos: A Remote Peruvian City I flew from Lima, Peru to Iquitos, Peru. This is [...]
Staying Active Without Pain As we age it seems like we get a few more pains and that becomes a challenge when you want to keep up your exercise. With a sore arch I have turned to water the last few weeks, and it has [...]
Home canning and freezing are good ways to have nutritious food products on hand. Fresh, quality produce preserves well for later use. It’s even better when you are able to grow your own. Be sure to follow a reputable canning guide to avoid food safety [...]
Unforgettable Adventures on Safari in South Africa It was eighteen years ago that I first ventured to Africa. I went on several safaris and fell in love with seeing the wild animals in their own environment. When you’re in Africa, it is the people who [...]
If someone were to ask me what one of my favorite hobbies is, I would say I love to find people who have found their passion and matched it with hard work. A few weeks ago I stayed with a woman that found it early [...]
Adventure is Dian’s middle name, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to glean ideas that will pay everyday dividends. Keep-up-to date on the latest of Dian’s creations, travels, outdoor adventures, and fun and creative ideas to do with your family.
