The Spectacle of the Days of ’47 Parade: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Utah’s Pioneer Celebration

2025-01-28T03:06:00+00:00January 27th, 2025|Homesteading and Heritage, LDS Church Experiences|

This is the week of the big Days of ‘47 celebrations in Utah. They are designed to celebrate the pioneers’ entering the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. The highlight of the week is the parade that will roll down South Temple and then [...]

Mastering Dutch Oven Cooking: Tips, Techniques, and Traditions from Utah

2025-01-17T23:15:14+00:00January 17th, 2025|Camping, Dutch Oven, Homesteading and Heritage|

Why Dutch Oven Cooking is a Utah Tradition Dutch Ovens in Utah: A Historical Legacy  There are more Dutch ovens per person in Utah than in any other state. Dutch-oven cooking has been passed down to many in Utah from our pioneer forefathers. I can [...]

Tracing My Ancestral Roots: A Journey Through England’s Past

2025-01-16T16:05:53+00:00January 16th, 2025|Dian's Journey, Europe, Homesteading and Heritage, Travel|

Tracing My Ancestral Roots: A Journey Through England’s Past My brother Jay Thomas sent me a history of my great-grandfather Edward Richins and Sarah Beard. It was a story of their lives in England, and their conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day [...]

Creative Grandmother Activities: Fun Ideas to Connect with Grandchildren and Build Lasting Memories

2025-01-16T16:01:54+00:00January 16th, 2025|Family Fun, Homesteading and Heritage, Kids|

Creative Grandmother Activities: Fun Ideas to Connect with Grandchildren and Build Lasting Memories One of the truly rewarding activities in life is connecting with grandchildren, nieces and nephews. No one was better at that than my mother, Norene Thomas. She had her children later in [...]

Farmers’ Markets: A Summer Tradition of Fresh Finds and Family Memories

2025-01-16T15:59:06+00:00January 16th, 2025|Delicious Food, Health, Wellness and Lifestyle, Homesteading and Heritage|

A Walk Through the Market Each year as the weather warms up; it is time for the farmers’ market. I am sure that one of the reasons I look forward to it is that my family always had a garden, and I know that I [...]

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