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Best Of UV 2012
This year’s Best of Utah Valley Contest is one for the books — and our magazine pages.
Financial Challenge … Check
These four families started the year by revealing their income and debt to Utah Valley Magazine readers. Their bravery was rewarded with financial coaching and useful tracking software. Now in this final installment, they recap how they did a run for the money this year as money was no object — it was THE object lesson as we watched these families drop their debt, sell their plasma, eat at home and ask for overtime pay.
Piece on earth
Growing up outside Boise, Eric Dowdle became a colorful BYU Cougar fan. As he religiously followed the football team, images of Provo were painted in his mind. Everyone looked cool, happy, confident, funny, smart — and LDS. His idyllic imagery of the college town drew him to the area as an adult.
The Beauty of Christmas
Christmas only comes once a year, but the right gift lasts longer than figgy pudding. Remedez is the go-to place for stocking stuffers and gift packages that will elicit squeals and “you shouldn’t haves.” Because the truth is, you should have! Here are the four most popular holiday gifts at this AVEDA lifestyle salon and [...]
10 years later
I had just said goodbye to my twin brother as he boarded a plane headed to serve in the New York New York City North Mission. I drove back to Provo and crashed for a few hours. My friend called and told me a plane had crashed into the Twin Towers. It was a long [...]
Massage is the message
Massage isn’t just a luxury for the wealthy — it’s an investment in your health. Diana Gallop, a massage therapist at Remedez, knows this firsthand. She has worked in the industry for 16 years and has seen massage dramatically improve the overall health and wellness of her clients. Aside from feeling amazing, massage has a [...]
Financial Fitness Challenge
Four families survive the dog days of summer
Back to School, Back in Time
A look at the valley’s long haul when it comes to education and history.
Lady First
Jeanette Herbert keeps one foot in Orem and the other in the governor’s mansion
Home Sweet Home
Popular entry in this year’s Parade of Homes is a giant step up for Saratoga Springs family
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