Sarah Lyons, contributing writer Many families’ weeks are full of practices, lessons, meetings, and activities, sometimes leaving what seems to be an unavoidable sense of chaos in the evenings. Feeding the kids a healthy dinner, keeping your schedule organized, and ..read more

Connie Goates, owner, All In Order Professional Organizing Isn’t spring rejuvenating? There is something about the tulips breaking through the thawing dirt and the spring sun warming me up that makes me excited: I’m excited to open my windows and get some fresh air ..read more

Beth Blake, contributing writer “Spring” and “break” may seem to be ordinary words by themselves, but put them together and they become a magic spell, conjuring up a week of potential fun and freedom. If a special destination isn’t in the cards for spring break this ..read more

Emily Buckley, editor in chief When Brent Harding established his video production company, Rescue 1 Studios, in 2012, he began producing marketing videos for local businesses (including Cache Valley Family Magazine!). Over the years, he has created thousands of ..read more

Emily Buckley, editor in chief     Approximately four years ago, artist Mike Malm, of Wellsville, was at a CAPSA (Citizens Against Physical and Sexual Abuse) fundraiser hosted by the Malouf Foundation when he heard a domestic violence survivor talk about her experience and ways she grew as a result of CAPSA services. He recalls her saying something like, “Out of the ashes, I will rise with a fire in my soul.” “I thought, ‘That sounds like an amazing painting.’” He put the thought in the notes on his phone, not knowing if he’d ever get to act on it. Two years later, in 2021, with the ..read more

Michael Cole, OD, Child and Family Eye Care Center     As this school year and eternal winter comes to a close, our children are about to increase the noise and clutter levels of our homes as they spend all day with us. While we love having them close, we need to keep them busy and help them prepare for their next school year. What is the best use of our time with them to maximize their summer preparation? The eyes and brain must be exposed to an environment rich with stimulation and the opportunity to interact actively with our surroundings. Next time you are fortunate enough to enj ..read more

Jen Martin, owner, Reset Your Nest     Have you ever wondered if it is realistic for a normal family to have a pantry that looks like it came out of a magazine? Or have you ever thought that picture-worthy pantries look picture-worthy, but are impractical and that there is no way that it could function for you and be easily maintained. I want you to know that not only is a beautifully designed pantry realistic, practical, and functional for you, but you can do it yourself! Once systems are set up and set up in a way that caters to you and your needs, it is easy to maintain. TIP #1: T ..read more

Frank Schofield, superintendent, Logan City School District     Think of a time when you achieved something that required significant effort. Maybe it was learning a song on the piano as a child, developing the skills to make the varsity basketball team, or even mending a broken relationship. For most of us, the effort we put into these tasks felt worthwhile when we were able to celebrate our accomplishments, even if the accomplishment fell short of our original goal. We all need recognition, and even celebration, of our accomplishments. Children are no different, and the end of the ..read more

Kate Neeley, contributing writer     What comes to mind when you think about family activities? Do you think of a warm, fuzzy collection of good memories? Or do you get a knot of stress in your stomach? Maybe a little bit of both? With spring and summer upon us, Cache Valley’s offerings for family activities are expanding. If you’re not a winter sports family, you might have been indoors for quite some time. Family activities are indoor or outdoor, planned or spontaneous. Read on for some thoughts from a few experienced families, and even an expert opinion from our local marriage and ..read more

Rochelle Marshall, courtesy of the National Ability Center     For over 38 years, the National Ability Center (NAC) has served its non-profit mission of building self-esteem, confidence, and lifetime skills through sport, recreation, and educational programs. By providing a safe, inclusive, and uplifting environment for people with disabilities, the NAC has empowered its participants to achieve individual goals, strengthen socialization, recreate with peers, and foster independence and self-advocacy. The NAC staff are adventure-seekers who love recreating and are passionate about hel ..read more