Music

The 5 Best Violins for Beginner Students – Quality vs VSO

January 11, 2021 By Susan

With so many options and price points, it can be overwhelming to choose a beginner violin for your child or for yourself. As a certified violin teacher and a parent to four budding string players, I have seen and heard dozens of beginner violins. The quality and sound of violins can vary widely, depending on a number of factors, including the type of wood, type of varnish, and … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Violins for Beginner Students – Quality vs VSO

Best Bluetooth Speakers for Kids, Teens, and Tweens

January 8, 2021 By Hilary

Bluetooth speakers are the perfect audio accessory for teens and tweens. Most are portable, durable speakers that can withstand the wear and tear youth have on electronics, while offering impressive playback of favorite tunes. Music is a powerful influence on teens and tweens, as different songs can help them navigate what can be extremely hard years. When I was a teenager, … [Read more...] about Best Bluetooth Speakers for Kids, Teens, and Tweens

Deidre Henderson: Lt. Governor of Utah and Inspiring Mom

One of the tragedies of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the smiles covered by masks. While I whole heartedly support masks and understand how crucial they are to mitigating the spread of the virus, I feel like it’s a shame to deprive the world of vibrant, beautiful smiles like Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson’s. Fortunately, her […]

30 Activities For Teens During The Coronavirus Quarantine

My teens are much harder to keep entertained than my younger kids are. And with the Covid-19 lockdown, with limited school and no regular social life, my teens need some activities to keep them busy. As much as they would love to be on Instagram or playing video games 24/7, that’s just not an option. […]

Janae Cox: Mother, Wife, Influencer, and Creator of Clean Monday Meals

It’s safe to say that we all have the best of intentions around all things related to food, nutrition, and meal prep. Because who doesn’t want to feel healthy? But let’s be honest: sometimes it can feel overwhelming to manage the responsibility of providing our families regular healthy meals. If you’re like me when 5:00 […]

Susan Madsen: Thought Leader, Author, Speaker, and Consultant

For most of my life I knew Susan Madsen as simply a long-time friend of my parents. Her husband Greg went to engineering school with my dad over 30 years ago and they’ve stayed in touch through rounds of golf, long distance hikes, and ski trips. When my parents told me about a backyard dinner […]