Life In The Ranches

Granny Annie's Big Scones in Bountful

2011-08-31T13:58:00.000-06:00

Granny Annie's in Kaysville is known for their H U G E scones. They are now taking over where Marie Callendar's use to be in Bountiful on 375 North Main Street.

Free Breakfast at Chick-fil-a

2011-08-31T13:51:00.003-06:00

Ad for Chik-Fil-A 'Cow Appreciation Day'

(Credit: Chick-Fil-A)

Chick-Fil-A believes that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. In order to get more people to eat that valuable first dish, they are offering a free breakfast for everyone who uses the online reservation system during the week of September 6 from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. every day.

Unfortunately, the idea of a free, delicious meal from Chick-Fil-A has crashed their system, which has lead to angry -- and hungry -- customers who want that succulent chicken.

To cash in on this deal, visit their official site. But remember, even though this meal is free, it might cost you nutritionally. You might want to opt for the oatmeal instead, but who can turn down the signature chicken breakfast biscuit.

Kneaders Bakery and Café Now Open In Layton, Utah

2011-08-29T08:54:00.001-06:00

by PR or News Wire
Kneaders Bakery and Café, a Utah-based restaurant franchise that specializes in serving gourmet sandwiches, soups, salads, pastries and European hearth breads baked daily in the on-site hearthstone ovens, officially opened its new location in Layton, Utah on Aug. 26, 2011. The new restaurant is located at 480 W. Antelope Drive and the hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Overstock.com Opens Outlet Store

2011-08-29T08:50:00.003-06:00

From UB

O.co, aka Overstock.com, the Salt Lake City-based online discount retailer, opened a new outlet store at 8550 S. 1300 E., in Sandy. In conjunction with the opening of the Sandy store, O.co will no longer operate its warehouse store at 955 S. 3800 W.

The store held its grand opening Saturday, Aug. 27. The store will be open Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (these hours are subject to change based on store traffic). The store is approximately 18,000 square feet, and has over 1,000 different products that change almost weekly. These products may include furniture, electronics, home decor, apparel, art, bedding and more .

"The products in our outlet store will be priced well below O.co’s already discounted prices. In fact, these products will be priced below O.co’s first cost. Shoppers at the store should be able to find some amazing bargains,” said O.co President Jonathan Johnson.

Items sold at the outlet store will not be available for delivery. The store will be staffed by 10 O.co employees.

All sales are final, and Overstock will accept cash and major credit and debit cards only. Checks will not be accepted. Customers will not be able to pick up items that have been purchased online at the outlet store.

Follow-Up on Restraunts

2011-08-29T08:47:00.001-06:00

Thanks to Elisha, I have found out a few restraunts at Station Park, Johnny Rockets, Settebello's Pizzeria Napoletana, Parkstone - Wood Kitchen and Bar, and more. Talking to another source I hear Cheesecake Factory IS coming, but sadly not in Phase I.

I have included some of the article from UB here:

“To the south of Harmons, additional stores such as Sally Beauty Supply, Famous Footwear and Chase Bank are scheduled to open their doors in September of this year,” said Bruning. “Then in October we expect to unveil a new-to-Utah surf and skate clothing retailer, Tilly’s.”

The new XD Cinemark Theatre complex that opened in July on the site will have some company very soon as well. Filling the spaces on both sides will be an upscale burger restaurant, Johnny Rockets; locally-owned Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana; ParkStone - Wood Kitchen & Bar; a sushi restaurant and more. These restaurants will feature innovative dining terraces that provide unobstructed views of the center regardless of the weather, with retractable weatherproof glass walls.

“We’re very committed to providing a one-of-a-kind gathering place for families,” said Bruning. “So, not only are we creating a unique shopping and dining experience, but we’ve recently broken ground on our park and commons area just north of Cinemark, which we anticipate will be completed in time for the holiday shopping season.”

Bruning said the park will include a children’s play area and a $2 million, world-class fountain with animation, music, dancing waters, lighting and even fog. Designers from Lifescapes International, who were the visionaries behind the gardens and fountains at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas and The Grove in Los Angeles, have partnered with CenterCal to bring the park fountain and gardens to life in fall 2011.

The size and scope of the fountain attraction is just one example of CenterCal’s commitment to building a first-class venue. Visitors will be able to see that carried out further in the details including stone paving, outdoor lighting fixtures imported from Italy and first-class finishes. The project landscaping that is already starting to take shape includes mature trees and foliage so that the community will be able to enjoy the park immediately.

The completion of Station Park’s 425,000 square foot Phase I will be celebrated in time for the holiday season with a ribbon cutting event in November. The community can expect to attend a live Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the newly-created park and bring their kids to see a real-bearded Santa Claus in a festive, locally-made Santa House set up for the season. An ice skating arena will also debut for the holidays, and will be an annual feature. The park will serve as a site for exciting events throughout the year including summer concerts and live entertainment.

Restaurants at Station Park

2011-08-23T12:53:00.001-06:00

I called Centercal because of the rumors I had heard about Cheesecake Factory, Zuppas, and Cafe Rio possible coming to Station Park. Their response was that they "could not confirm nor deny anything". :(

Just Between Friends

2011-08-23T12:32:00.001-06:00

Just Between Friends is the best place in Utah to bargain-shop for quality gently-used baby, maternity, and childrens' items. Come shop during our limited engagement event for the best deals on the things your kids need. Have clothes your kids have outgrown, toys they no longer play with, baby gear you no longer need? Sign up as a consignor to sell these items at our event and make some cash! Once you discover Just Between Friends, it will be an event you'll never want to miss again!

JBF Davis County Fall 2011 Sale Schedule

Wednesday, October 19

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Dropoff #1

--HIGH VOLUME CONSIGNORS (200+) items must arrive before 6:00 PM
--All consignors must be off the sales floor by 7: 00 PM, so please plan accordingly. The average consignor can complete the dropoff procedure in 20-30 minutes.

Thursday, October 20

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Dropoff #2

--HIGH VOLUME CONSIGNORS (200+ items) must arrive before 11:00
--All consignors must be off the sales floor by 12:00 PM, so please plan accordingly. The average consignor can complete the dropoff procedure in 20-30 minutes.

3:00 - 7:30 PM: Presale Night

--You must have a presale pass to shop!
3:00 16+ hour volunteers admitted to presale
3:30 12-hour volunteers admitted to presale
4:00 8-hour volunteers admitted to presale
4:30 4-hour volunteers admitted to presale
5:00 consignors admitted to presale
6:00 barterers, first-time parents, and military families admitted to presale
7:30 end of presale night

Friday, October 21

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: PUBLIC SALE DAY

Saturday, October 22

9:00 AM: HALF PRICE PRESALE

9:00 consignors admitted to half price presale
9:30 volunteers admitted to half price presale

10:00 AM - 1:30 PM: PUBLIC HALF PRICE SALE

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Consignor Pickup

--Consignors must pick up unsold items by 6:00 PM sharp. Any items left at 6:00 PM will be donated to our charity
--Please do not arrive early for pickup. Please allow 15-20 minutes for pickup.

Voices of the Civil War

2011-08-11T21:26:00.001-06:00

Have you ever wanted to take a step back in time and experience life during the Civil War? Join us for a Civil War Event you'll never forget! You will learn what life was like for the civilians as they helped gather donations for the weary armies. You can visit the Saddlery for games and stop by the cannon to learn how it is loaded and fired! Enlist at the Observatory, have the regimental surgeon certify your worthiness to serve and pick up your rations. Also learn more about the Underground Railroad and be part of an epic day! Utah Civil War Association and Ladies Auxiliary will also be participating!

Phone: 801-582-1847

Friday August 12 from 9am-5pm
Saturday August 13 from 9am-5pm

Admission: $10/adults, $8/seniors, $8/children (ages 3-11), Free/children (ages 2 and under)

Location: This Is The Place Heritage Park

Address: 2601 E. Sunnyside Avenue, Salt Lake City

Back to School Savings

2011-08-09T21:57:00.000-06:00

Thanks to My SLC Mommy we have some back to school price comparisons from now until August 13th.

Lagoon 2 for 1 Days

2011-08-09T21:33:00.000-06:00

KUTV Channel 2 wants to thank their viewers with 2 for 1 tickets to Lagoon!
August 15 through August 20, 2010
Buy one regular day passport and get one free. Just mention KUTV at the ticket window.

Farmington Post Office

2011-08-09T21:26:00.000-06:00

Harmon's Market is now an official Post Office for Farmington. Their customer service desk has been trained in all functions of a regular post office. So if you don't want to drive 'all the way' to the Main Farmington Post Office' you can run into Harmon's.

Free Tickets to Circus with Food Donation

2011-08-05T22:58:00.000-06:00

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is giving away tickets to its September show in Salt Lake City to those who donate to the Utah Food Bank. The first 200 people who donate 10 cans of food at EnergySolutions arena in downtown Salt Lake City starting at 6 a.m. Monday, August 8 will receive one free pass to the circus. The circus will give away another set of 200 tickets starting at 7 a.m. too, for those making a 10-can donation. Go HERE for more information about the circus. Note: You must be at the event and donate 10 cans of food to receive one free ticket while supplies last. You may not bring extra cans to get tickets for anyone not at the event.

Thanks,
One Cheap Chick

Bountiful Summerfest

2011-08-03T17:14:00.000-06:00

Bountiful Summerfest August 3, 4, 5

"This cultural celebration delights the senses and bridges the borders of the world through the arts," said Emma Dugal, executive director for the Bountiful/Davis Art Center.

More than 200 international dancers and musicians will travel to Bountiful to take the stage as part of the festival's eight international groups. Approximately 50 arts and crafts booths will offer everything from handmade soaps, Russian dolls, stoneware pottery, embroidery and jewelry from around the world.

Meanwhile, more than 15 different food vendors will offer selections from Tibetan, German and Chilean to what festival officials refer to as "comfort foods" such as funnel cakes, kettle corn and snow cones.

Harmon's Birthday Party

2011-08-02T16:35:00.000-06:00

It is Harmon's Birthday this weekend and they are celebrating by giving 'Free Cake and Ice Cream' from 11am - 5pm Friday and Saturday, August 5th and 6th.

They are also having Hourly Prize Giveaways 11am-7pm Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, August 4th, 5th, and 6th.

Davis County Taste of the Town

2011-08-01T14:39:00.002-06:00

Taste of the Town South - Bountiful City Park
100 S Main Street Bountiful

Date: Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Time: 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM

$1/Ticket or $10 per 12 Tickets

21 Days

2011-08-01T14:21:00.000-06:00

There are 21 days until school starts. What will you do in these 3 weeks? Some ideas:

Ride SS Railroad 1st Saturday (August 6) lg train $3.50; small train $4.50, Mini Golf $3.50, little handcarts $1.75
Lagoon Trail (walk, hike, bike, scooters)
Home Depot 1st Saturday free kids craft
This is the Place Park
Kaysville $$$ Movies
Beehive House
Hill Field Air Force Museum

Saturday - Farmington Festival Days - Schedule of Events

2011-07-07T22:46:00.004-06:00

Saturday July 9, 2011

6:30am and 6:45am 5K/10K/Half-Marathon

7:00 - 9:00am Breakfast
10:00am Parade
12:00 - 4:00pm Entertainment and Booths in Main Park
6:00pm Free Ice-Cream in the Park
6:30pm Evening Entertainment
10:00pm Fireworks

Youth Dance after Fireworks at the Community Arts Center hosted by Miss Farmington.

Happenings in Davis County

2011-07-01T11:58:00.002-06:00

CENTERVILLE
July 1
6:30 pm
Children's parade begins at 200 S and 200 E ends at Founders Park, 300 N 100 E free concert and fireworks after the parade.

July 2
7:00 am
Breakfast and 5K race, Founders Park
9:00 am
Parade, route travels along Main Street between Chase Lane and Pages Lane; activities available at Founders Park throughout the day.

July 3
7:00 pm
Patriotic Program featuring Gov. Gary Herbert and Utah Voices, CenterPoint Legacy Theatre, 525 N 400 W, free, tickets required.

Kaysville
July 3
7:00 pm patriotic devotional Congressman Rob Bishop, Davis High School.

July 4
6:00 a.m. cannon blast
7:00 to 11:00 a.m. Breakfast (DATC - $5.00/person or $25.00/family)
7:30 a.m. 5K and 10K Run and 5K Walk (Davis High School Stadium)
10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Booths and entertainment (DATC Detention Basin)
11:00 a.m. Parade
2:00 p.m.The Wizard of Oz community theatre production (Davis High School Auditorium)
10:00 p.m. Fireworks (Davis High School/DATC area)
Reserved parade seating is permitted beginning at 12:01 a.m. on July 4. Items placed before that time will be removed and discarded. Plastic and nylon tarps are not allowed. Staking is also not allowed.

HILL AIR FORCE BASE
July 4
11:30 am "Let Freedom Ring" bell ceremony.

The Northern Utah Chapter of the Air Force Association will host a special bell ringing ceremony 11:30 a.m. Monday. The chapter will lead Utah's participation in the "Let Freedom Ring National Bell Ringing Ceremony," an observance that was started by a congressional resolution in 1963. The ceremony will be in the restored Hill Air Force Base chapel near the Hill Aerospace Museum just off Interstate 15 in Roy.

Harmon's Independence Weekend Block Party

2011-07-01T11:53:00.000-06:00

Saturday, July 2nd 12:00pm - 9:00 pm

Kick off the 4th of July early at Harmon's Station Park. They will be serving BBQ Brisket, Ribs, and Burgers with all the fixins. There will balloons and games for the children and arts and crafts booths for the grown-ups.

The evenings entertainment will be from 6:00pm - 9pm with the southern rock band 2 STEPS BACK.

As a grand finale, Harmons will rock the sky at dusk with a TNT fireworks show.

Fun 4th of July Recipe

2011-06-28T21:56:00.002-06:00

Stained Glass Jello
(also known as Broken Glass Jello)
Yield: One 9×13-inch pan
4 boxes (3-ounces each) Jello (or store brand gelatin dessert) in different colors
14-oz can sweetened condensed milk
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin (Knox)
Water
1. For each flavor, dissolve one box of Jello in 1 cup of boiling water. Pour into a square container that is about 6 to 8″ square and chill at least 3 hours, or overnight. (Try to use the same size for all four so that the blocks will come out the same. In this case the smaller the better – I used 8″ pans and felt my “blocks” were a little too flat.)
2. After chilling the flavors, cut them into small blocks.
3. Carefully mix the blocks in a 9×13-inch pan.
4. In a separate bowl, sprinkle 2 envelopes of unflavored gelatin into ½ cup cold water. After the gelatin blooms, add 1½ cups boiling water and dissolve. Add the can of condensed milk. Stir and let cool. Pour cooled milk mixture over Jello blocks in 9×13 pan. Skim off any small bubbles that are created when you pour the condensed milk on the Jello pieces. Chill overnight or at least 3 hours until firm.
5. Cut into blocks or shapes and serve.
(Recipe adapted from The Food Librarian) and found on the blog Brown Eyed Baker.

4th of July Family Ideas

2011-06-28T21:48:00.001-06:00

Fly the American Flag! Feel the pride of being an American. Tape a small flag on your antenna. Line your walks with flags. Decorate your flowerbeds with flags. Hang a flag from your window. give your neighbors cupcakes with small flags on the top. Spread the patriotism.

Ask your family the following questions about the American Flag: What do the red, white and blue colors stand for? The stripes? The stars? Was Betsy Ross really the designer of the flag? How many times has the flag been redesigned?

Answers: The Continental Congress left no record to show hwy they chose red, white, and blue as the colors for the flag. However, in 1782 the Congress of the Confederation chose these same colors for the newly designed Great Seal of the United States. The resolution of the seal listed meanings for the colors.

Red: hardiness and courage
White: purity and innocence
Blue: vigilance, perseverance and justice
Stripes: the original thirteen colonies
Stars: in the beginning, Congress stated that the flag should have 13 stars to represent the 13 colonies. There is no historical basis for designating that each new state should be represented by a star, but in 1912 presidential orders added one star for each added state.

Betsy Ross she was seamstress who made flags for the American Revolution. Some historians are convinced that she was the seamstress who sewed the first American flag, but others feel that she was not. It still remains a mystery.

The flag has been re-designed at least ten times.

Talk to your family about what it means to fly the flag at half-mast. It shows a signal of mourning. The flag should be hoisted to the top for an instant before being lower to half-mast. Then repeated in the same manner before lowering. (Did you know that flying a flag upside down signals distress?)

4th of July Questions

2011-06-28T21:28:00.000-06:00

The 4th of July is coming up and here are some questions to ask your family or just ask yourself:

1. What is significant about the date July 4, 1776?
On July 4, 1776 a historical document called the Declaration of Independence was signed and adopted by the American colonies to declare their independence from British rule.

2. Just prior to this date, there a great tension between the American colonies and Great Britain. America desperately wanted to break away from British rule. Several things were terribly unfair. Name three.
The colonies wanted to voice their opinions when Great Britain made decisions that affected them. They had asked Britain many time for a say in matters, but were denied. In 1765, the British Parliament passed the Stamp Act, which required the colonists to pay a tax on newspapers, legal and business documents, and various other items. The British government also said that the colonies must sell their furs, tobacco, wood, and other products to Britain only. The colonies complained. They felt that they should have the right to sell their products to whatever country would pay them the best prices. The colonies also wanted to make their own furniture, clothing, and machinery. but the British Parliament even insisted that they import all such manufactured goods from Britain, almost 3,500 miles away, taking several weeks or months to arrive in America.

3. What was the Boston Tea Party? Was it really a party?
Because a law was passed by Parliament placing a tax on imported goods, the colonists rebelled. The tax was finally lifted on most items but not on tea. In 1773, irate colonists boarded some British ships in Boston Harbor and dumped all of the tea overboard. This rebellion was called The Boston Tea Party. The colonists were then punished by Great Britain with some laws the colonists called the Intolerable Acts. Because of these laws, the colonists finally decided the time had come to fight for their freedom and to break all ties with Great Britain. The Revolutionary War had already begun with Massachusetts. Now Great Britain increased their forces. The war intensified.

4. Who were the minutemen and what was their role?
Minutemen were volunteers who promised to be ready for military duty at a minute's notice. They were trained to use guns and were prepared to fight with the militia. One-third of all the new regiments were made up of minutemen. Paul Revere was one of the most famous minutemen. He rode hours through the night, on horseback to Lexington to warn the patriots there that the British were coming. Revere also participated in the Boston Tea Party. He was so familiar to the British in his role of minutemen that his name appeared in London journals. He served as a special messenger on many occasions for Boston patriots such as Samuel Adams and John Hancock.

5. Who was asked to write the Declaration of Independence? Where did he write it, and how long did it take him?
On June 10, 1776, Congress voted to name a committee to write a Declaration of Independence. The committee consisted of John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert R. Livingston, and Roger Sherman. The committee asked 33-year-old Thomas Jefferson to write a draft of the declaration. He had a reputation as an excellent writer. John Adams said of him, "If George Washington was the sword of the Revolution, Thomas Jefferson was the pen." To have a safe place to work, he rented a small room in the house of a bricklayer, Jacob Graff. Although Jefferson drew on the ideas of many other thinkers and writers, he wrote the Declaration without referring to any books or pamphlets. He finished the project in only two weeks. Franklin and Adams made a few minor changes. The delegates then began to debate Jefferson's draft. Most changes were slight, except the paragraph in which Jefferson condemned the slave trade. After much discussion, this passage was deleted.

6. John Hancock was President of the Congress. Why did he sign his name so large? Why did the British put him on the top of the list as one of the most dangerous Americans?
John Hancock signed the Declaration first because he was the President of the Congress. He was fiercely angry with Great Britain's King George III, so he signed the declaration "with great flourish." He then said, "There, King George can read that without spectacles!" Hancock was on the top of the list of most dangerous Americans because he was the most vocal critic of the King.

7. Those who signed the Declaration knew something terrible could happen to them if they signed this document. What could happen to them and why?
Signing the Declaration was a serious thing. If this new nation failed, each of the delegates whose signature was on the document could be convicted of high treason and put to death. A short time earlier, a prince from Scotland had been accused of treason and beheaded in public ceremonies. They knew the same could happen to them. Eventually, 56 members of Congress signed. The document because official on the day of balloting, July 4, 1776. The original document was hand-copied 80 times that same night and distributed.

8. When the votes were cast from each of the delegates of the thirteen colonies on July 1, 1776, it appeared that the Declaration wouldn't pass. A horseman was sent immediately on the 80-mile journey to get something. What was it?
On July 1, 1776, votes were cast to decide whether the colonies should separate from England. Initially, Pennsylvania, south Carolina, and New York were not in favor of separating from Great Britain. A fast horseman was sent on an 80-mile trip to the farm of Caesar Rodney, Delaware's third delegate, to get his vote. Rodney w
9. The Declaration of Independence was read publicly on July 8, 1776. What British symbol was burned in a bonfire while the crowd applauded?
The Maryland Gazette reported that people entered the State House and pulled down the coat of arms of British King George III from the wall of the Supreme Court Chamber. That night the coat of arms was carried to a nearby park and placed on top of a bonfire and burned. The onlookers cheered as the reminder of King George went up in flames.
10. The next day, July 9, word of independence reached New York City. How did the soldiers react to the news? People were released from jails and prisons. Why were the people set free?
George Washington and his arm of 28, 500 soldiers were stationed at Bowling Green in New York. By order, the Declaration was read to each brigade. The men reacted to the news by yanking the statue of King George III from off its pedestal. They melted the 1,000-pound lead figure to form into bullets that were used six weeks later in the Battle of Long Island. George Washington was not pleased with this action. He remarked that the act showed a lack of self-discipline. The British had forced people in American into jails or prisons if they owed money and couldn't pay their debts. When the Declaration was read, the people were finally set free because they were considered no longer under British rule.

Art Explosion

2011-06-24T18:24:00.003-06:00

Come and enjoy with your children a free hour of

“Art Explosion”

let your kid’s creativity burst in one hour of fun and messy art experience, learn about our available program, enter to earn free art classes and much more.

Ages 2-14

When: Monday June 27

From: 9:30am to 10:30am

Where: 1756 Meadowview cir, Farmington Ranches

Coordinated by: Iraima Otteson

Please note: adult supervision is required for this free Activity!!!

Fireworks in Farmington on July 2

2011-06-24T16:58:00.001-06:00

Harmon's Grocery Store will be setting off fireworks on July 2 along with having a barbecue.

What To Do This Weekend - June 24 - 26

2011-06-24T16:52:00.003-06:00

What To Do This Weekend...............

FREE EVENTS
June 23 - 26 Utah Arts Festival in SLC

June 24 Movie in the Park in Centerville - Tonight's Feature Despicable Me

June 25 Farmer's Market at Pioneer Park

EVENTS THAT REQUIRE ADMISSION FEE

June 24 Utah Blaze is playing Kansas City Command

June 25 1st Annual Skills Run Wild 5k at 7:00 am, starting at Skills Fitness in Centerville

June 25 Real Salt Lake is playing Toronto FC at Rio Tinto Stadium

June 25 Savor the Summitt in Park City