Congrats to Makana of Provo who has won a Halloween movie from Warner Bros.
Didn’t win but still want to do Halloween activities? Utah County has plenty of them this week and we have a list for you! Know of more? Let us know so we can spread the word!
If you have a Pass of All Passes, you can get free BYU basketball tickets to six different games for this year! Just take your Pass of All Passes to University Mall to the Lodge Court area near Gap, show your cards, and get free tickets! You can get tickets to any or all of the available games for everyone who has a pass. I went this morning without my husband and was still able to get tickets for him!
Head over to your local Fresh Market store for trick-or-treating and activities on Saturday, October 26 from 3-6 pm. Don’t forget to dress up!
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I was just “window shopping” zulily this morning and found some really fun toys. Okay, I admit, I didn’t know zulily sold toys, but now I do and now my three-year old daughter and 18-month old son may just have a fun Christmas from zulily. Although they’re asleep (or supposed to be) as I’m writing this, I think I might know what would be on their Christmas wish list.
This little washing machine is adorable! I never think to about washing machines when playing house. But by the way, zulily also has refrigerators, dishwashers, stove/ovens, and even a kitchen counter which I am in love with:
And for all of those doll lovers out there, zulily has an amazing collection of the Queen’s Treasures doll accessories. They’ve got outfits for different weather conditions, bakery, desk, and outdoor sets, pets, a trunk and bed, beautiful Victorian dressers and amoires, and even a shaved ice set. I would post all of the photos here, but I don’t think you’re going to want to scroll through all of their pictures here when you can just see for yourself on zulily (click the picture).
Okay, really, I wish I could post all of the photos of toys because they are all so fun and perfect for kids, but I think you’ll just have to shop for toys, books and more at zulily this Holiday Season yourself!
Are you a college student? If so, you can get dinner at Tucanos for the price of lunch for a on Tuesdays – Student Night! However, this great promotion ends November 12, so make sure you take advantage of this before it’s gone!
The 2013 Uplift Families Parenting Conference (Uplift Families for short) is on Saturday, October 26th, 2013 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Uplift Families will take place at the Utah Valley Conference Center, which is located on Center Street in Provo. The conference will be hosted by Utah’s First Lady, Jeanette Herbert and will include an international dinner and desserts, exhibits and booths by supporting organizations, door prizes and special giveaways. Tickets to the event include dinner and admission to each of the workshops and speakers featured at the Uplift Families Conference.
You may still purchase tickets to Uplift Families. Tickets are $15.00 per person or $25.00 per couple. Use the discount code below to save $5.00 off the purchase price.
COUPON CODE: ($5.00 off the price of admission): UFPCUtah.
Speakers
Special Performance
Carmen Rasmusen Herbert – Recording Artist, American Idol Finalist, Columnist for Deseret News
Additional Features
Schedule of Events
5:30 – 6:30pm Dinner/Exhibits
6:30 – 8:30pm Plenary Sessions
8:30 – 9:30pm Meet the Presenters Dessert/Exhibits
Wear your costume to Malawi’s Pizza and take a photo in their Halloween corner. Then join Malawi’s Pride in order to participate and email your photo to [email protected].
They are offering prizes:
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I am not crafty, but I wish I was. So that’s why these classes are great. Plus, Craftsy is offering Free Craftsy Classes.
What is Craftsy?
Craftsy is a worldwide craft community offering online classes. It also has a patterns marketplace where independent designers can sell their patterns; a supplies shop with great deals on yarn, fabric, and class kits; and a projects section where members share pictures of their latest craft successes. With over two million members and counting, Craftsy has something for just about everyone, in categories ranging from quilting, sewing, knitting, painting, photography, cooking, and more.
Why should I take a class online?
Online education isn’t just for schools and universities anymore. Craftsy courses provide you the convenience of a world-class instructor in your home, whenever you want to learn. Online education, no matter what subject, is a great alternative to in-person classes for a number of reasons.
With many online learning opportunities being on-demand, you are able to learn at your own pace, anytime. Online learning is a fantastic alternative to in-store craft classes for people with busy schedules or who have difficulty leaving the house. It also allows you to watch a troubling section over-and-over again, so you can see exactly how a technique is carried out, or refer back to your class for relevant concepts before beginning any new projects.
You’re invited to join the Studio C cast at the SCERA Center for the Arts in Orem, Utah, for a night full of phantasmic fun—meet the cast and get a sneak peek of an all-new Halloween sketch! There will be contests and prizes, and the grand prize winner will get to be an extra in an upcoming Studio C sketch. The event is free to the public and lasts from 6 to 8:30pm. Guests are encouraged to dress up as their favorite Studio C character!
Be one of the first 725 fans to arrive and receive a wristband that guarantees a seat in the theater. But even if you don’t get in to see the show, you’ll still get to meet cast members in the lobby and get their autographs, take pictures with the cast, and buyStudio C merchandise. And for those who buy a Studio C DVD, you have access to the fast pass line to get autographs after the show. This free Halloween event will be fun for the entire family.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
5:30pm – The first 725 fans to arrive get priority wristbands that guarantee entry to the theater.
6:00pm – Seating
6:15pm – Event Starts
7:15pm – Contest Winners Announced
7:20pm – Autograph Signing with the Cast: Fans with the DVD can get in the fast pass autograph line.
The semi-annual All About Baby Expo in Provo will be held November 9 at the Utah Valley Convention Center.
For free tickets to this expo, you can register – although the whole event is free, those with tickets will be entered to win prizes and make sure to take your ticket to the event. The first 1000 people will receive gift bags!
Here is more information:
Provo, Utah – October 21, 2013 – Utah is the highest state in the nation when it comes to birth rate with 88 births per 1,000 women ages 15 – 44, according to data from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Therefore, the semi-annual All About Baby Expo continues in Provo, Utah.
“Our mission is simple: We encourage parents and guardians to become informed on options for their baby’s physical, spiritual, and emotional health and happiness from pregnancy to delivery and through the tender, new years of life. With education, parents can be empowered with information, inspired to make the right decisions for their family,” explains event producer, Melynda Fanene.
The All About Baby Expo will be held on Saturday, November 9th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at the Utah Valley Convention Center, 220 West Center Street in Provo. The event is free to the public and will provide a full day of information, activities, and exhibitors offering products for mom, baby, and the family. An updated schedule can be found at http://www.AllAboutBabyExpo.com.
Businesses and organizations involved are required to support the mission of All About Baby. “We want to offer a platform for “baby” businesses to present their products and services to moms and dads so they can provide the very best. With so many alternatives available, we want to place as many in one spot, in front of new parents, to help save a little time and possibly give them an option they never considered.”
Though the event is free admission, attendees are encouraged to donate their Change4Change to help build care packages for babies in the local Neonatal Intensive Care Units.
For additional information contact:
Melynda V. Fanene, The Vyking Group
[email protected]
#801.503.1554
On Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, BYU Mueseum of Peoples and Cultures will be holding a community celebration for families and all community members. The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday that celebrates ancestors who have passed on.
This event will occur on November 1, 2013 from 7-9 pm. There will be face painting, mask making, scavenger hunts, sugar skull making, and refreshments.
The iPhone continues to be one of the most popular smartphones on the market and with its simple powerful interface that popularity is much deserved. But, even with a simple design, the iPhone packs a powerful camera that delivers quality images in an easy to use interface. Here are a few tips to help you get the best looking photos out of the camera you always have with you.
1. The Rule of Thirds – Don’t put your subject smack dab in the middle of your shot. It’s boring. If you’re shooting your son playing soccer, for example, don’t have him running right on the far right side of the picture leaving dead space behind him. Instead, place him on the left side of the image and have him run through the frame.
2. HDR – High Dynamic Range is essentially allowing your camera to shoot and combine two images which helps lighten shadows and reduce overexposure. Usually this works out nicely giving you a natural looking image but occasionally especially with fast moving subjects it can produce less than desirable results.
3.Post Processing – Fixing images after shooting is normal for modern digital photographers and even traditional film photographers will fix problems in their photos. iPhone photos are no different. The app store is saturated with photo editing apps but the most useful one I have found is Snapseed. In Snapseed you can adjust exposure, white balance, crop, spot adjust, and add filters. It’s basically what the Photoshop iOS app should be. Just be careful, don’t overdo it.
4. Digital Zoom – The best zoom is your feet. Digital zoom is the same as cropping the image after you have already taken the picture so avoid it at all costs. It is better to take the full resolution image and then crop than to have a low quality photo that you can’t do anything with.
5. Clean the lens! Protect it. If your iPhone is like mine it’s in my pocket, in my workout armband, in the kitchen, and basically everywhere. Having a case that protects the lens can make a world of difference in how your photos turn out. Those small scratches, dirt particles, and smudges all degrade image quality so it’s best to clean the lens occasionally to get the most out of your camera. If you can, use a microfiber cloth, if you don’t have one use something lint free that will not smudge your lens. A soft shirt or works nicely.
Bonus Tip: Challenge yourself to take photos everyday. Even if you have no desire to be a professional photographer you can improve your photo taking abilities by actively looking for shots. Your Instagram followers will thank you. 🙂
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There will be a very fun dress rehearsal Halloween party at the Disney Store in Utah County at University Mall. Come dressed in your favorite Disney costume. Kids will enjoy crafts, treats, and a costume parade. All princesses, heroes, and characters are welcome!
Kids must be three years or older to participate. This event is limited based on the number of people that arrive and store capacity.
Dress Rehearsal Halloween Party:
Friday, October 18, 5 – 6:30 pm
Saturday, October 19, 11 am – 12:30 pm
Sodalicious, a new drive-thru shop is having its grand opening Friday, October 18. It is located at located at 30 West 300 North in Provo.
As part of their grand opening, they will be offering a free cookie sample and buy one get one offer. But to get that offer, you’ll have to head over to the Provo Mayor’s blog and get the coupon!
Bring all your little goblins for free mall wide trick-or-treating at participating stores while supplies last. No masks are allowed over the age of 10 years. Trick-or-treating will occur on Thursday, October 31, from 4 – 7 pm.
My first year of marriage, everyone received photobooks from us and I loved doing the books. I thought it was a great gift idea and even though I don’t see any of my family randomly flipping through the books I made them (I know, I don’t get it either), I still like it. Plus now that we have children, the grandparents love pictures and what better way to get pictures to the grandparents than in a book – lots of pages full of pictures!
Blurb has a 15% off code for you to use. Here are some gift ideas:
Make a Facebook gift book for your best friend. These books are quick and easy to make.
Put all of your Instagram pics into a hardcover book for your coffee table in less than an hour.
Ever wanted to make your own recipe book? Make one at Blurb!
15% off Blurb books until Oct.27 with code: AUTUMN15
Dates: 10/14/13-10/27/13
****Offer valid through October 27, 2013 (11:59 p.m. local time). Valid for printed books only. A 15% discount is applied toward your product total with no minimum spend. Maximum discount is USD $100, GBP £65, EUR €75, CAD $100, or AUD $100 off product total. This offer is good for one-time use, and cannot be combined with volume discounts, other promotional codes, gift cards, or used for adjustments on previous orders.
