South Jordan Light The Night

Count down to the lighting of the South Jordan City Tree at the Plaza.

Friday December 3rd
6:30pm to 8:00pm

The Plaza
1600 W Towne Center Drive
South Jordan, UT

Enjoy a magical wintery evening of:

• Hot cocoa
• Performances by local skate groups
• Ice Skating with FREE skate rentals
• Hay Rides
• Visits with Santa after watching him arrive on a fire truck down Redwood Road
• much much more!

This unique outside skate rink is free to the public. A warming hut is located next to the rink as well as shopping and public eateries within walking distance.

For those of you that have been to this in the past, you know how magical and fun it is to join in the festivities and watch the lighting of the tree in the middle of the ice skating rink. If you attend even once, your kids will ask about it every year after! Fun for all ages!

CLICK HERE for the South Jordan website for more information.

Track Santa!

Jumpin' Jack's

Jumpin' Jack's Indoor Inflatable Playground is a fun new way to have a great time for the whole family, and at the same time get some good exercise! They also have a welcome 'Parent's Area' that is great for when you just want to watch your kids have fun. All of their locations feature:

• Free wireless internet access
• Comfortable chairs and sofas
• Game area (ping pong, etc)
• Most locations have refeshments to buy as well.

Just make sure to wear clean SOCKS on Jumpin' Jack's floors. Each location has inflatable toys, but also have a padded floor.

CLICK HERE to print out discount coupons. Thursdays are already discounted at $4.

Jumpin' Jacks currently has two locations, and are hoping to have a third location up soon to replace their West Jordan location that is no longer open:

Springville

1575 South 1950 West

Springville, UT  84663

(801) 491-8559

St George

314 North 3050 East

St George, UT  84790

(435) 627-1155

FREE Women's Car Care Workshop: "Knowledge Is Power"

CLICK HERE to print a flyer about this workshop to share with your friends and family

If you’re a woman who makes decisions about repairs on your vehicle, you know that knowledge is power. That’s why Gines Auto Service in Kearns, UT  is happy to announce their first Women’s Car Care Workshop, happening Thursday, January 13th, 2011.

Learn about:

• the importance of regular maintenance
• how to recognize problems with your vehicle
• how to talk to your technician
• a question and answer session (so bring all your questions you may have!) 
• any other subjects you would like to learn about
• and much more, all in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere

Get ready for a different kind of “ladies’ night” — the Women’s Car Care Workshop. Because knowledge really is power. Sponsored by ACDelco automotive parts.

DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED!

Gines Auto Service is providing a night out and some excellent advice on vehicle maintenance for busy women. As part of the ACDelco "Knowledge Is Power" women's initiative, Gines Auto Service is offering a free workshop on Thursday, January 13th 2011 at 6:30pm. The seminar is designed to better acquaint women with vehicle maintenance needs and instill confidence in their ability to manage vehicle service needs.

Gines Auto Service
4261 W 5415 S
Kearns, UT  84118
(801) 966-6021

Thursday January 13th, 2011
6:30pm - dinner
7:00pm - workshop

CLICK HERE to register for this workshop. Please fill out a separate registration for each attendee.

Swiss Christmas in Midway

Dec. 3rd -5th
10am to 8pm

130 West Main Street
Midway Historic Town Hall

Gingerbread houses!
Nativity exhibits!

CLICK HERE for more info on this event and more!

Old Fashioned Town Party
Crafts - Gifts - Artisans

34 Excellent Vendors

Musical Performances and Entertainment

(including Performance by the Calvary Baptist Choir)Children Dancing
Strolling Carolers

Father & Mother Christmas
12-2 PM

A Midway Boosters Event
For Information
435-657-0775

SoDa Row Lights On Ceremony

Thursday Dec. 2nd
6pm to 9pm

SoDa Row at Daybreak in South Jordan
Kestrel Rise Road between Daybreak Parkway and Daybreak Rim Way

The businesses at SoDa Row and the Glass House have donated funds to 13 classes at elementary schools in Daybreak as part of a holiday partnership where students are decorating trees in celebration of the season.

Come see those trees and vote for your favorite at 9 Salon, Black Diamond Gymnastics, Classic Cleaners, the Glass House, Oopsie Daisy, Red Herring, San Gelato, Tio's, the University Health Care Center, Wabi Sabi, and Zions Bank. The class with the winning tree will recieve an additional cash prize, and all trees will be donated to families in need, so stop by while the lights are on!

WE WANT TO KNOW: Your Favorite Holiday Songs!

This Wednesday is the first day of December, and we will be posting a Holiday song of the day!

SO,.....we want to know! What are your favorite holiday songs?!

Tooele Santa Parade

The annual Tooele County Chamber of Commerce Santa Parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m.

The parade will begin on Vine and 200 West at the Tooele City Park, and will continue north to Utah Avenue, then east to Main Street, then south on Main Street to 100 South, then west to 50 West and end at Veterans Memorial Park.

Meet Santa after the parade at Tooele City Hall, 90 N. Main St. until 1 p.m. Come and enjoy free cookies, hot chocolate and candy canes.

The parade is co-sponsored by Mountain West Medical Center and Wells Fargo will provide their stage coach for Santa.


Read more: Tooele Transcript Bulletin - Bulletin Board November 16 2010

Holiday Pops Concert

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets.

Clark Planetarium Family Membership - More than half off!

If you have thought about buying a family membership to the Clark Planetarium, TODAY is the day to do it!

With Groupon, it's more than half off! Instead of paying $99 for a full year, it's only $49!!

CLICK HERE to go to Groupon for more details and to purchase.

FREE Holiday Concert with 106.5

Thursday, December 9, 2010: 7pm - 9pm
The Rail Event Center
235 North 500 West, Salt Lake City

The concert features more than a half dozen Utah musicians singing holiday tunes. CLICK HERE for complete lineup of which musicians will be performing.
CLICK HERE to find out where to get your FREE tickets and for more info.

Thanks OneCheapChick and Coupons For Utah for the information!

FREE Weekly Picks! Mon. Nov. 29th - Sund. Dec. 5th

Here are the picks for FREE things to do this week. There are SO many events, this post took me a while to put together! Yay!

Make sure you also check out our calendar page for a complete listing of events, or our Holiday Events page. You can also check out our Seasonal Activities for more ideas!

As I've said before, there are always a TON of things to do! Get out and enjoy yourself, especially this time of year!

FREE parking downtown
Get downtown and take advantage of the beauty this time of year, without having to pay for parking! This is the best time to check out the Holiday Windows (see next link).

Holiday Window Winter Wonderland Contest
Get downtown and enjoy the decorated windows, and vote for your favorite one.

Santa's Elves at Gardner Village
If you enjoyed the witches at Gardner Village, you are sure to love Santa's elves! You can also participate in the scavenger hunt!

Christmas Street in Taylorsville
Check out this fun street, telling the story of The Night Before Christmas. 

The Christmas Chronicles: A Christmas Radio Drama
Go back to times past with a beloved family tradition of gathering your family around the radio to listen to a Christmas story.

Kearns Holiday Festival 2010
Sat. Dec. 4th

Tooele Santa Parade
Sat. Dec. 4th

Ogden's Christmas Village
I have heard this is miraculous! I can not find an admission price on their site, and many people have told me it is free, but I have not been able to verify for myself if this is true or not.  I decided to post it under this week's free events anyway just in case.

Provo's Winterfest
This also begins this week, and many activities are free. Click the title above for full schedule of events.

Trees of Diversity
Located at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center

Winder Farms Lights
Drive up this country lane and view the decorated houses. For an additional cost, you can get scones at their country store.

Layton City Lights Display
Located at Layton Commons Park, I have already heard amazing things about this light display!

Christmas Utah
A spectacular lights display set to music! Tune your car radio to a specific frequency, and watch the lights turn on and off with the beat of the music!

Provo's Candy Windows
See window displays made entirely out of candy!

World Nativity Tour
The Hyde Family has extended a special invitation to view their collection of nativity scenes from around the world.

Kearns Holiday Festival 2010

Sledding Hills In Utah

Sledding and tubing is one of the most-beloved Utah winter traditions.

Below is a list of the best sledding and tubing places around.
(This list will be ongoing as we find out about more places, so check back often! If you know of a place we have forgot, please email us at contact@enjoyutah.org. Thanks!)

Bundle up, wear extra socks, be safe, and have fun!

While you are out in the snow, send us a video or picture of your awesome time enjoying the snow!

Brew up a batch of homemade hot chocolate when you get home!


Salt Lake County

• Flat Iron Mesa Park
• Mountain Dell Golf Course
• Murray Park
• Sugarhouse Park
• Western Hills Elementary
• Westridge Golf Course

Tooele County

• Park by Allstar Bowling Lanes (1111 N 200 W)
• East Elementary
• England Acres Park
• Hill behind University Clinic in Stansbury Park
• Skate Park (AKA Spencer's Field 900 W 900 S) (has smaller hills for younger children)

Utah County

• Evergreen Park in American Fork

Davis County

• Mueller Park Jr High in Bountiful
• Happy Hollow Sledding Hill (500 East (Crestwood Rd) 84037
• Barton Ponds Park (Burton Lane & 50 West (or Frontage Road), can be seen from freeway)

Weber County

• Indie Ogden's Guide to Sledding Hills

Wasatch/Summit County

• Heber Valley Railroad Tube'n'Train
• Gorgoza Park (across from Jeremy Ranch)
• Soldier Hollow - READ OUR REVIEW

The Living Planet Aquarium

We used our Salt Lake Connect passes to visit The Living Planet Aquarium. It was so much fun, and the kids had a blast! Below is a video of some of our favorite things to see at the aquarium.

The first exhibit we went into was the "Discover Utah" zone. This is where you will find fish, frogs, lizards, and other creatures found in Utah. You will also learn about Brine Shrimp, and the Great Salt Lake.

The second exhibit was the "Ocean Explorer" zone. This is where you will find jellyfish, an octopus, "Nemo fish", a sea turtle, the "Splash Zone" where you can pet the stingrays, and many more ocean animals. We liked getting close to the sharks and sea turtle as they swam right in front of us!

The last exhibit was the "Journey To South America" zone. Many animals you find here are found on the Amazon, including Piranhas, electric eels, an anaconda, and many other exotic animals. This is also where the penguins are located. The penguins weren't there last time we visited the aquarium, so it was a blast to sit and watch them swim around!

The Living Planet Aquarium is located in Sandy, UT at 725 East 10600 South.

• CLICK HERE to go to their website for more information.
• CLICK HERE for information on scheduling a party at the aquarium.
• CLICK HERE for discounts and promotions.

Kids' Night at Chick Fil A West Valley

Tonight is Kids' Night at Chick Fil A West Valley!
Saturday November 27th - 5pm to 7pm

Crafts and Balloon Twisters.

Located at 5600 West and about 3200 South.

The Christmas Chronicles: A Christmas Radio Drama

Go back to "the good old days" when families would gather around the radio every evening and listen to their favorite "radio program".

Classical 89 presents The Christmas Chronicles, a Christmas story for radio, that captures the magic and mystery of everyone’s favorite Yuletide character—Santa Claus. Commissioned by Classical 89, author Tim Slover’s work finally reveals “a true and complete history of Santa.”

The series originated in accounts of the astonishing life and activities of Santa, recalled and told by the author, Tim Slover, to his children over the years. It all started with a strictly scientific answer to a child’s classic question: “How does Santa deliver all those toys all over the world in just one night?” That’s the query that unlocked the grand adventure to keep the magic in and the cynicism of the world at bay.

So, jump into your snuggly jammies, light a fire in the fireplace, brew up a pot of homemade hot chocolate, gather your family, and delight in this old-time beloved tradition!


There are a few different ways you can listen to this 8-part series of 30 minute episodes:

1. December 6-13 at 6pm (one episode each evening) on 89.1 FM and 89.5 FM
2. December 21-24 at 11am and 8pm (two episodes each day and evening) on 89.1 FM and 89.5 FM
3. CLICK HERE for on-demand listening November 25, 2010-January 2, 2011

CLICK HERE for more information, including:

• Biographies of those that created The Christmas Chronicles
• Interactive Games to do while listening to The Christmas Chronicles, including crossword puzzles and word searches
• Purchase The Christmas Chronicles as a CD set, MP3 download, or book.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Happy Thanksgiving!

from all of us at

Enjoy Utah!

There are so many events happening tomorrow!
Instead of listing them all here, head over to our calendar page to see all of the events and details. You can also check out our Holiday Events page, or our Seasonal Activities Page for more ideas on things to do!

For all your "Black Friday" deals information,
make sure to head over to
Coupons 4 Utah,
Bargain Divas,
and The Grocery Thief!

The Dino Show

What's 75 million years old and brand spanking new?
A teenage Utahceratops!

This life-like dinosaur is the star of our new museum theatre piece,
The Dino Show: Live from Laramidia.

Get ready for horns, frills and roars when you meet our 10-foot-long Utahceratops. Join the action as we re-create the swampy Late Cretaceous environment of Laramidia that this teen-aged ceratopsian called home.

The Dino Show is performed live in the Museum lobby, lasts for about 20 minutes, and is included in admission.

Utah Museum of Natural History
1390 E Presidents Circle
Salt Lake City, UT  84112

CLICK HERE for more information, and museum hours.

World Nativity Tour

A special invitation from the Hyde Family:

Tour Description
We are very happy to welcome the public to our home during December 2010 for a FREE 30-minute guided tour of some of our Nativities. This collection is special because the Nativities are all handmade and come from countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The 100 sets on display this year will be entirely different from the sets displayed at last year’s tours. Our tour theme for 2010 is the Year of the Angel, so we will display only Nativity sets with angels—in every imaginable material and style!

This is our family’s best effort at celebrating Christ’s birth as it is uniquely portrayed by many cultures—from Argentina to Zimbabwe. We are inviting the community to our home to offer something very different and hopefully more meaningful than the fast-paced commercialism of the holiday season.
All are welcome, including groups and children. However, parents will need to hold very young children during the tour if the toddlers want to run around.

CLICK HERE to check available schedule, and schedule a time to do the tour.

CLICK HERE to visit their Facebook page for pictures and updates.

Other Huge Storms in Utah

With the impending Blizzard 2010 approaching us within the next few hours, here are some other winter weather incidents in The Beehive State, taken from KSL.

I remember the 2003 blizzard, because my daughter was only a month old. I somewhat remember the 1993 storm as well. How many can you remember?

Impending blizzard a reminder of other harsh storms

November 23rd, 2010 @ 12:44pm

By Steve Fidel

 

SALT LAKE CITY — It's been long enough since Utah last saw blizzard conditions that the National Weather Service had to dig into its archives to find the last time it issued a blizzard warning.

 

"We're thinking it was 2001," said hydrologist Brian McInerney.
 
But that doesn't mean Utah has had a shortage of notable storms, or that all of the nasty ones can be categorized as blizzards.
 
National Weather Service Staff in Salt Lake City also found other notables in their archives on Tuesday, all while cranking out reports about the approaching arctic blast expected to bring "Blizzard 2010" to Utah this afternoon.
 
Here's a partial list, quickly compiled with help from Kevin Barjenbruch, warning coordinating meteorologist of the NWS, of some past big storms:
 
2003: Beginning Christmas day, a three-day storm clobbered northern Utah, depositing heavy wet snow. Trees and power lines collapsed under the weight of the wet snow, leaving more than 70,000 people without power. Emergency shelters were opened in Salt Lake City and Ogden. More than 15,000 traffic accidents were reported during the three-day storm period. On December 26, a large avalanche released near Aspen Grove, claiming the lives of three people.
 
1993: A whopping 23.3 inches of snow fell at Salt Lake City International Airport, the greatest single storm total, between Jan 6-10. For the month of January, 50.3 inches of snow fell, an all time monthly record.
 
1984: An early-season lake effect snow storm deposited 18.4 inches of snow at Salt Lake City International Airport, a new record for 24 hour snowfall. Power was lost at approximately 20,000 homes and about 500,000 trees were damaged.
 
1978: A 120 mile-per-hour wind gust was recorded at Bountiful on Nov. 11.
 
1948: The National Weather Service lists that winter as the No. 4 weather event for the Beehive State during the 20th century. It was the coldest winter on record to date, with record amounts of seasonal snowfall with nearly a 25 percent loss in some livestock herds reported. Many fruit trees were killedm and 10 people died from exposure.
 
1933: The mercury dropped to minus 30 degrees on Feb. 9, the coldest reading ever recorded at Salt Lake City International Airport.

THE BEST Homemade Hot Chocolate!

A friend of mine gave me this recipe for homemade hot chocolate. This is THE BEST hot chocolate I've ever had, so of course I had to share it with our readers!

There''s a huge storm headed for Utah this afternoon and into tomorrow! Get ready for the big blizzard by making a big batch of this hot chocolate!

This recipe makes 1 serving of hot chocolate, so make sure to double, triple, quadruple the recipe as needed!

1 cup milk
1 Tbsp cocoa powder
2 Tbsp sugar
a drop of vanilla
a sprinkle of cinnamon

Heat milk in saucepan. Add cocoa powder and sugar. Stir until well mixed, and add vanilla and cinnamon. Mix well. Serve.

NOTE: Get creative! This time of year I like to add a sprinkle of Pumpkin Pie Spice to the mixture! You can add any kind of seasoning you would like. Maybe some mint extract? Orange extract?

December Salt Lake County Library Events

Holiday Magic
All ages. Join in the holiday fun with these entertaining magic shows for children and their families.
Hunter Library - November 30, 7:00 PM
Taylorsville Library - December 6, 7:00 PM
Whitmore Library - December 12, 7:00 PM
Bingham Creek Library - December 13, 7:00 PM
Draper Library - December 13, 7:00 PM
Kearns Library - December 13, 7:00 PM

The Cow Who Saved Christmas
All ages. A heartwarming holiday storytime event for children and their families.
Hunter Library - December 2, 11:00 AM
West Jordan Library - December 4, 4:00 PM
South Jordan Library - December 6, 7:00 PM
Draper Library - December 7, 11:15 AM & 1:15 PM
Magna Library - December 7, 7:00 PM
Kearns Library - December 9, 7:00 PM
Herriman Library - December 11, 11:00 AM
West Valley Library - December 11, 2:00 PM
Whitmore Library - December 13, 10:30 AM
Holladay Library - December 16, 7:00 PM
Bingham Creek Library - December 20, 7:00 PM


Mrs. Claus
All ages. Visit the North Pole with Mrs. Claus, write a letter to Santa Claus and make reindeer food.
Holladay LibraryDecember 6, 7:00 PM
Hunter LibraryDecember 10, 3:30 PM
Draper LibraryDecember 11, 3:00 PM
West Valley LibraryDecember 17, 3:00 PM


The Shoemaker And The Elves
All ages. The classic tale adapted for a fun puppet storytime event for children and their families.
Kearns LibraryDecember 9, 4:00 PM
Columbus LibraryDecember 10, 4:00 PM
Sandy LibraryDecember 27 & 28, 10:30 AM
Kearns LibraryDecember 9, 4:00 PM
Columbus LibraryDecember 10, 4:00 PM
Sandy LibraryDecember 27 & 28, 10:30 AM


CLICK HERE to go to the libary events page for all of the events, and to view the full calendar.

Winder Farms - Scones and Lights

Seeing the lights at Winder Farms in West Valley is a family Christmas tradition I have cherished for years, and one that my kids look forward to every year.

As you drive down Winder Lane, you have a view of beautifully decorated houses. At the end of the lane, you will come to their country store, where they serve scones every day from 4pm to 9pm (starting the day after Thanksgiving until Christmas, excluding Sundays).

Located at 4400 West and 4100 South in West Valley City.

CLICK HERE for more information on Winder Farms.

Let's See Your Snow Creations!

With all the snow we got over the weekend, and the blizzard that is on its way, I have seen a TON of cute snowmen, snow families, snow forts, and other snow creations in your front yards!

Let's dress this post up with pictures of

your awesome snow creations!

Email me your pictures and/or videos of snow creations, or just having fun in the snow, to michelle@enjoyutah.org and I will upload them to this page. Make sure to let me know your name (ie, The Smith Family) so that I can give you credit for all your hard work!

Let's keep this going all Winter season long!

Powell
West Valley City, UT

 

The Anthony Family
Grantsville, UT

Giant snowman my hubby and I
saw in Kearns at a church
- Michelle Powell

 

The Peterson Family
West Jordan, UT
10+ feet tall!!!!!!!



Video from The Anthony Family (Grantsville UT):



Christmas Street in Taylorsville

 Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house...



..the stockings were hung by
the chimney with care...

This is the story you will read as you drive up and down Christmas Street in Taylorsville. Each house has a billboard out in front of it that tells a different part of The Night Before Christmas story. Every house is decorated with decorations for the season. Kids of all ages will love looking at the lights, decorations, and reading the story.



...on Dasher, on Dancer, on Prancer,
and Vixen...

Their "lights on" begins the Saturday after Thanksgiving at 6pm, and is always FREE! As soon as the sun goes down, take a trip to Christmas Street and get in the holiday spirit! 

To get there:

Drive down 3200 West in Taylorsville. When you are close to 5400 South, you are going to want to watch for Royalwood Drive (5350 South). It is on the West side of 3200 West. Turn Westbound down Royalwood Drive (5350 South) and watch for Christmas Street on your left hand side. Christmas Street is 3310 West.

Here is a short daylight preview of some of the things you will see on Christmas Street this year.

 

Christmas Tree Farms

Have you ever wanted to choose and cut down your own Christmas tree, but wasn't sure where to go?

CLICK HERE for a list of many places in Utah you can go and choose your own Christmas tree.

Old Fashion Christmas at the Benson Grist Mill

This Saturday, November 27th, the Benson Grist Mill will be celebrating Christmas the old-fashioned way.

You can get your pictures taken with Santa, enjoy an old-fashion hay ride for $1, and shop in the country store for all your Christmas list items.

If you've ever been to the Benson Grist Mill, you'll know the atmosphere is just right for celebrating an old-fashion Christmas! This will be an event you do not want to miss, and it's a one-day event!

To get there, take I-80 westbound past the Great Salt Lake and towards Wendover. Take the Tooele/Stansbury exit. Continue on that road for a few minutes (maybe 5-10 minutes) until you see a sign pointing towards Grantsville and also the Benson Grist Mill. Turn right, and it's just right down the road. You will see it on your Right.

CLICK HERE to go to their website and events page.

Clark Planetarium

We used our Salt Lake Connect passes and visited the Clark Planetarium at the Gateway.

Did you know that all of the exhibits are free and there is no admission charge to get in?! The only events that they charge for are the lazer lights shows, and any movie you want to see!

While there, my kids loved walking on the moon, walking on Mars, looking through the telescopes, learning about the different planets, phases of the moon, and everything else there was to see. Below is a video of the interesting and fun things there are to see at the Clark Planetarium.

We saw the U2 lazer light show, and it was fantastic! In one song, they have a flying dolphin. It doesn't get much cooler than that!

While there, we bought some astronaut food. We tried strawberries, ice cream sandwich, and ice cream. I thought the strawberries were yummy, but my kids decided right then and there that they definitely do not want to be an astronaut when they grow up; they do NOT want to eat the food!

The Clark Planetarium is located at the Gateway in downtown Salt Lake City. If you park in the Winter parking across the street, you can walk underground beneath the street, and enter directly into the planetarium without ever having to go outside! This is great for snowy days! CLICK HERE to go to their website for more information.

Weekly FREE Picks - Nov. 22nd through Nov. 28th

Here are the picks for FREE things to do this week. Make sure you also check out our calendar page for a complete listing of events, or our Holiday Events page. You can also check out our Seasonal Activities for more ideas!

As I've said before, there are always a TON of things to do! Get out and enjoy yourself, especially this time of year!

FREE parking downtown beginning Friday!
Get downtown and take advantage of the beauty this time of year, without having to pay for parking!

Santa's Elves at Gardner Village
If you enjoyed the witches at Gardner Village, you are sure to love Santa's elves! You can also participate in the scavenger hunt!

Lights On Holiday Kickoff
Friday at the Energy Solutions Arena

Holiday Winter Wonderland Contest
Get downtown and enjoy the decorated windows, and vote for your favorite one.

Christmas Street in Taylorsville
The day after Thanksgiving is the lights on for this fun street, telling the story of The Night Before Christmas. 

Old Fashioned Christmas at the Benson Grist Mill
Saturday in Tooele County. The events at the Benson Grist Mill are always a fun time for the entire family!

Ogden's Christmas Village
I have heard this is miraculous! I can not find an admission price on their site, and many people have told me it is free, but I have not been able to verify for myself if this is true or not.  I decided to post it under this week's free events anyway just in case.

Provo's Winterfest
This also begins this week, and many activities are free. Click the title above for full schedule of events.

Thanksgiving Leftovers PARTY Idea!

Every year after Thanksgiving, it's the same question on everybody's mind: what are we doing to do with all these leftovers?!

This year, our family has decided to host a "Thanksgiving Leftovers Blind Taste Test Party"!

For those of you that watch Hell's Kitchen, you are familiar with the Blind Taste Test. For those of you that don't watch, here's what it is:
It's usually the boys vs. the girls. During each round, one boy and one girl is blindfolded and headphoned, and fed a spoonful of food. They have to guess correctly what that specific food is. It's always fun to throw in things like Captain Crunch cereal, Basil leaves, Goldfish crackers, chicken (because they are automatically going to think it's turkey), and other random items in addition to Thanksgiving leftovers. The team at the end of the night with the most points wins. We will also be doing a kids round.

We are going to ask each guest to bring a leftover dish to use for the Blind Taste Test. Upon arrival, each dish will be hidden on a table behind a vale, and assigned a number. When each person goes up to take their turn at the Blind Taste Test, they will pull a few numbers out of a hat. This will specify which dishes they will be Blind Taste Testing.

It's especially fun for families that have unordinary dishes as a regular Thanksgiving tradition. In my family, we always eat a Danish dish called "sweet and sour red cabbage". For us, it's normal, and we would recognize the taste anywhere; for other families, they would have no idea what it is.

We are excited to try this party this year, and will update information, pictures, videos, and ideas after the party is over. We will be hosting it the Saturday after Thanksgiving (two days after Thanksgiving, since it's always on a Thursday).

Paul Mitchell Gift Bags

Our field expert, Jen, is trying to earn a trip for esthetics to Las Vegas. To earn this trip, she needs to sell 35 Paul Mitchell Gift bags by December 11th.

They are $29 a piece, and include a body bar, lotion, and body wash. They come in two different scents: Lavender Mint and Lemon Sage. If you were to purchase each item seperately, it would be well over $29. These also make great gifts!

To order, email contact@enjoyutah.org and write "Paul Mitchell Gift Bags" in the subject line. Jen will get a hold of you from there.