Utah County October Activities & Events

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September 29, 2014

Stop by your local Utah Chick-fil-A to get a free Chick-fil-A breakfast every Wednesday in October. No purchase is necessary but there is only one freebie per person. Stop in between 6:30-10 am.

Food Truck Rally + Lone Peak High School Marching Band

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September 29, 2014

Head over to Lone Peak High School tonight for the Lone Peak Marching Band performance plus a food truck rally! Admission is free. Food begins at 5 pm, the performance begins at 7 pm.

Community Free Swap, Orem September 2014

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September 26, 2014

c o m m u n i t y f r e e s : w . a . p .

for everyone and anyone
Saturday, September 27, 2014
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Orem City Center Park—Rotary Pavilion
North side of Center St. midway between State St. & 400 E.

It’s like a yard sale where everything is free. Clear out clutter, pass along items you no longer need. Item donations are welcome—from furniture to home décor to sporting equipment, with special consideration for seasonal items and cold weather gear. Please limit donations to items that can be carried by one or two people; nothing that needs special moving equipment—i.e. dollies for refrigerators, etc.—unless you can assume responsibility for transport to its new home. Simply bring items to the community free s:w.a.p. and then stay and browse the rest of the selection for anything that you could use.

Note: NO DONATION REQUIRED; feel free to take what you can use.

There will also be a collection bin for any food bank items guests wish to bring which will later be delivered to the community Food Bank in Provo.
Again, NO DONATION REQUIRED

Volunteers needed!
Get together a group of friends and join us!
Email desertgreengoddess(at)gmail(dot)com

Any other questions can be emailed to above address.

Facebook group:
Community FREE S:W.A.P. (Sharing: We All Prosper) – Utah County

s h a r i n g : w e . a l l . p r o s p e r .

Pinners Conference 2014 + Discount Code

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September 25, 2014

Pinners Conference is being held this year November 7 & 8 at the South Towne Expo Center! Utah’s Pinners Conference has lots of classes as well as plenty of shopping. There will be almost 80 classes from some of the best presenters in the nation. There will also be 200 exhibiting businesses providing beautiful shopping options in the worlds of DIY, crafts, wedding, baby, cooking, photography, party planning, nails, scrapbooking, holiday decor, clothing, jewelry and all sorts of other things!

It is free admission for all visitors and expo shoppers with 2 classes only costing $5 with our coupon code (excluding tax and fees)!

This post may contain affiliate links, meaning we get rewarded for you supporting us which in turn gets given back to you, so thanks!

Discount Code

Use the code “UtahValleyMoms” to get $5 off of your Pinners Conference ticket!

Time & Location

Friday and Saturday, November 7-8, 2014 at the South Towne Expo Center in [Salt Lake City] Sandy, Utah (9575 S. State, Sandy, Utah)

Hours

Friday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Admission Pricing

FREE to all visitors and expo shoppers
Admission & 2-class wristband – $10
Admission & All-day classes – $20
Admission & 2 days of all classes – $30
VIPinner – $90 (see tickets for details; includes a blogger meet and greet and other great stuff. Limited to 200)

*Children 12 and under are free to all events. $5 discount codes are available from VIP exhibitors and presenters. Some classes will have an optional materials fee if you’d like the in-class kits. (See the “Presenters” page). Tickets are non-refundable.

Swag and stuff

The show of course comes with it’s own entry bag full of cool stuff for attendees. Be one of the early visitors to guarantee you receive some of the limited quantity items!

Don’t delay, make sure to get your Pinners Conference tickets now!

Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Presents Legends Review

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September 25, 2014

Utah Valley Moms had the chance to go see Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey presents Legends on opening night and honestly, it has been the best one yet. The acrobats were amazing. The animals were exciting. And the entire presentation kept my children entertained and on the edge of their seats. In fact, with almost all of the acrobats, my husband and I held our breath most of the time. It was incredible!

Utah Valley Moms is a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for UVM’s time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided UVM with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-Show events.

circus

Learn more about the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus that is coming to Salt Lake City on September 24-28 on our most recent post about the family-friendly event.

TICKETS:
Ticket prices range from $20, $25, $40-$50 (VIP), $50-60 (Premium VIP Floor) and $90-$100 (Ringmaster Zone) *Prices vary between weekday and weekend shows

Kids tickets available for only $15 each (with discount coupon available at participating Chick-fil-A locations starting Sept.1st ; not valid for Opening Night or VIP/premium seating levels; limit 4 kids tickets per adult ticket purchase)

Discount Opening Night tickets for $15 each (select seating only; not valid on VIP/premium levels)

DISCOUNT:

· Code: MOM

· Discount: $5 0ff

· Valid Price Levels: $26 and $20 only

· Valid Performances: Thursday 7PM, Friday 3PM and 7PM, Saturday 11AM, Sunday 5:30PM

· Valid Outlets: Internet only

WHERE:
EnergySolutions Arena – 301 W South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Mother Daughter Book Club, Spanish Fork Library

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September 23, 2014

On Thursday, October 2nd at 6:30, the library will have “Mother Daughter Book Club.” This activity is for girls 8 and older, along with their mother or other caregiver. We will be discussing the book “Sylva and the Fairy Ball” by Margaret McNamara. Even if you have not been able to read the book, we invite you come and enjoy this fun evening!

Lindon City Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning Open House

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September 22, 2014

BYU museum to hold Amazing Race and train junior curators

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September 22, 2014

This “Amazing Race” will be a great event for families. This event is free for kids 5-11 and their families!

Here’s your chance to go behind the scenes and be a museum curator for a day. BYU’s Museum of Peoples and Cultures is hosting two exciting events on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., for students, children and families.

College students and young adults will enjoy competing in the Museum’s second annual Amazing Race: Campus Edition. At the same time, children are invited to join us with their families at the museum as Junior Curators.

The Amazing Race and Junior Curator programs are being held in conjunction with the Smithsonian’s nation-wide Museum Day Live! celebration, an annual event that offers free admission to participating museums across the country.

Amazing Race: Campus Edition

For the Amazing Race: Campus Edition, teams of college students will sprint to the Museum’s many exhibits across BYU campus, competing in challenges. This year’s race will feature new locations and challenges with prizes for the fastest teams.

College-aged young adults can participate in the race by signing up in teams of four to seven at the Museum (located at 100 E 700 N in Provo) from Sept. 17-25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Tuesday and Thursday until 7 p.m. A registration fee of $10 per team will be required.

Junior Curators

Kids can participate in the Museum’s first Junior Curator program for children, ages 5-11, and their families. The kids will have fun digging for artifacts, creating a beaded bracelet and making a replica of a Native American wallet. Throughout the event, kids will get to act as curators as they complete an activity booklet, experience the museum’s exhibits, give mini tours to friends and parents and design their very own take-home display for their artifacts. The Junior Curators event is free and no registration is necessary.

BYU’s Museum of Peoples and Cultures is the University’s museum of archaeology and ethnology. An integral part of the Museum’s work is to provide professional museum experience for BYU students. Current exhibits include “Nuchu: Voices of the Ute People” and “Monuments of Faith: Provo’s First Tabernacle.” The Museum is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For more information contact:
Shaina Robbins
Museum Day Live! Event Coordinator
(406) 839-4739
[email protected]

Free Hogle Zoo Day 10/01/14

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September 19, 2014

Get ready for a free day at Hogle Zoo. Utah’s Hogle Zoo is providing up to 5,000 free admission tickets for ZAP Appreciation Day on Wednesday, October 1. You may request up to six (6) Zoo admission tickets per transaction.

Thanks Coupons4Utah.com!

New Outpatient Building for Primary Children’s Hospital

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September 19, 2014

Utah Valley Moms had the opportunity to preview the new building for Primary Children’s Hospital.

Primary Children’s Hospital is an absolutely incredible place. It’s hard for me to hear any story about Primary Children’s without welling up with tears because of the extraordinary way that they work there.

This is a sponsored post. All opinions are our own.

One thing I loved as I passed through the new building is the colors. Hospitals can be so scary and so monotone with those colorful yet old-looking chairs. But not at Primary Children’s. The whole place is filled with relaxing, soothing colors to help direct people but also to make it fun for the children. Each area of the hospital is colored a different color and with some fun drawings on the floor to help with direction as well.

Clinic Hallway — Pictures on the floor to help kids “discover” as well as help with direction.

Other things I love:

children’s play area for siblings who have a brother or sister who has an appointment – volunteers are staffed to play with the children – siblings can be there for up to two hours unless there is a special circumstance
touch-screen games
huge jumbo games in waiting areas
tubing system for prescriptions and other things to quickly pass between buildings (reminds me of a drive-thru bank)
benches in exam rooms instead of two chairs to fit more kids
brand new kitchen with amazing food – the cooks have done an excellent job
made-to-order food in the kitchen to give a different feeling instead of the normal hospital food experience … I might go eat there without kids at the hospital
the sky bridge is temperature sensitive which means that windows will automatically open at certain temperatures to allow air flow

This will be the first expansion for the hospital in 22 years. It will have unfinished areas to allow room for growth. And in case you are not sure as to whether you want to take your children to Primary Children’s Hospital, it’s ranked among the top in the nation for children’s hospitals.

Personally, I am so grateful for all of the amazing employees that work at Primary Children’s Hospital. They truly put children first and are willing to do what they can to help every patient, even despite whether a parent can pay for the bill to treat their child or not. This place is incredible.

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Mialisia Giveaway

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September 17, 2014

*******MIALISIA FREE JEWELRY GIVEAWAY! **********

It’s as easy as 1,2,3!!
To be entered in the FREE JEWELRY GIVEAWAY Jewelry drawing, go to www.lifechangingjewelry.com
1. Check out the website, watch a video.
2. Click <Survey> at the top and tell us what you think and which piece of jewelry you like. (Put me, Carrie Perucca as your Designer)
3. I will contact you when you win!

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This giveaway is open to 18 years and older. One random winner will be selected. This giveaway closes on September 23, 2014 at 11:59 pm MDT. No purchase necessary.

Lindon Arbor Day Celebration

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September 17, 2014

Lindon’s Arbor Day Celebration is this Saturday, September 20th. “Run for the Trees” at 8:00 a.m. Course will begin and end at the Lindon Aquatics Center (60 N 60 W, Lindon). This is a free event, no registration needed with $300 in raffle prizes.

Master Muffler

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September 16, 2014

I don’t know about you but servicing my cars is one of my least favorite things to do. I think it is so important to find a mechanic that you enjoy going to and can trust. I want someone that can get your car fixed quickly and won’t try and over charge you or tell you that you need to fix more than you need. I was really excited to have an opportunity to try Master Muffler so see if they are a place you could feel confident taking your car to.

I took my car to the Master Muffler shop in Provo to get the oil changed. Ed, the owner, was very accommodating and he took the time to explain the different oil change services they provided and respected the choice I made. I knew there were some other things on our car that we would need to fix in the near future and they took the time to take me back and show me exactly what the problems looked like and made sure I understood the different options I had for fixing them. They didn’t pressure me into getting them fixed right then but Ed gave me several different quote options for fixing the problems they encountered if I did decide to get them fixed through them. They spent time making sure I understood everything well. I left feeling very informed of what my car needed and when I should get things replaced. I would feel comfortable taking my car to them in the future and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a quality establishment to take your car to.

So if you need a place to have your car serviced check out Master Muffler.

Utah Valley Moms received a gift card to Master Muffler in exchange for this post. All opinions are our own.

Refashioning and Thrifting for Kids #tagsthrift

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September 16, 2014

Refashioning and thrifting for kids is something that is actually easy for me to do. As for me and my clothes, I’m more of a go-to-the-store-and-just-buy-it kind of girl. But for my daughter, I can see potential in a lot of things. I had the opportunity to stop by TAG’s, a new local thrift store last night and didn’t remember that I should thrift for my daughter instead of me. So feeling not creative and unmotivated, I chose a couple of items. It wasn’t until I was walking out of the store that I thought of my daughter and realized that I might be able to make something that she loves.

Utah Valley Moms received two items in exchange for this post. All opinions are our own.

But first, let me tell you about my daughter. She is a fashion girl to the core. I don’t know where she got her fashion sense but it’s strong and she’s very precise about the things she wants to wear. Every now and then I’ll have her pick me out an outfit and she’ll tell me daily how she feels about what I’m wearing. So going to a store to pick out, essentially fabric, so that I can recreate something for her scared me a bit. But when I got home and showed her, she was really excited. So excited, in fact, that she gave me specific instructions about how to wake her up in the middle of the night when I finished her outfit.

So last night I started unstitching all of the threads I didn’t want and started imagining how I was going to do what I wanted to do. Because here’s the thing – I have no idea how to actually sew. No one has ever taught me. Tutorials make no sense to me. And following instructions is one of the hardest things for me. So I usually just sit down at the sewing machine and go at it. … It’s a little scary.

This is the original dress. — This is an original dress.

Once everything was broken down, I realized that it might actually fit me. So why not try it on?

Well, after taking everything a part and redoing a couple of things, I created this whole new outfit for my daughter. She loves it. I’m happy with it. I’m going to call it a win.

The headband is taken from the shirt part of the dress. The scarf is from the grey dress. And the skirt was fitted and changed to make a new skirt.

Free Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for Pirate Day 2014

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September 16, 2014