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REVIEW: Marriage Dinner Workshop

2012-11-20T15:21:00.001-07:00

Photo obtained from the Amber Creek Counseling website

Russ and I were invited to attend a marriage dinner workshop at Amber Creek Family Counseling Center in Sandy.
It was so nice to get a night away and feel like we learned some great skills to recharge our marriage. My hubby and I get along great, and it's still always refreshing to relearn communication skills needed to keep our marriage great. One of my favorite quotes is (believe it or not, from a Justin Beiber song) that says "The grass ain't always greener on the other side, it's greener where you water it." That is so true when it applies to marriage and relationships, and this workshop was a great way to "water" our relationship.
Kirk Voss LMFT is the marriage and family therapist that presents these dinner workshops. It was great how he used metaphors to explain certain relationship skills and how marriage and relationships are important. The workshops was not "a bunch of therapist mumbo jumbo" like some classes....it was easy to understand, and in a relaxed and casual settting.
There were three other couples at the workshop that night, and a warm, catered dinner was provided for us. Asking questions and adding comments during the workshop was welcomed, and it was great to learn from other couples as well as the presenter. The workshop was from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at the Amber Creek Family Counseling Center in Sandy.
The workshop is great for anybody wanting a refresher course in marriage, or looking for better ways to communicate. Many couples that need or want counseling either don't have the time to put aside for it, or can't afford it. This date night workshop is perfect because it's only one night, for three hours, and provides three months of counseling lessons all wrapped up in one evening. Even the best marriages can take something away from the workshop.
Learn more about the Dinner Workshops on the Amber Creek Family Counseling website.
They also offer Couples Classes where you can choose from three different classes. Attend all three, or choose the one that best suits you.
To reserve your spot in a Dinner Workshop or Couples Class, contact Amber Creek Family Counseling at (801) 455-0045, or visit their website. You can also follow them on Facebook for great tips for every relationship in your life.
A huge thanks to Kirk and Meghan Voss for inviting us to check out the marriage dinner workshop! We had a great time, and have told many of our friends about the workshops!

We were provided two complimentary passes to a marriage dinner workshop, and was not compensated for our time. We were not persuaded to write any certain type of review, and the views and opinions expressed in this review are all our own.

Date Night and Family Classes and Workshops

2012-11-06T13:30:00.002-07:00

Photo from the Amber Creek Counseling website

Part of a good relationship is working on it and improving it every day. Some people think that couples classes and counseling are just for marriages and relationships that are in trouble, but that isn't true. Even the best relationships and marriages take work, and setting time aside to work on your relationship together is what will strengthen it.
Amber Creek Family Counseling in Sandy is offering couples classes an dinner workshops. Join me and Russ on Friday November 16th at the More From Marriage Dinner Workshop! We would love to have some of you attend with us! Contact Amber Creek Counseling to register.
Couples Classes These one-hour classes help couples learn more about how to make their relationships stronger, healthier, and more meaningful. Come to all three, or choose the class that interests you the most. We are excited to offer 3 unique classes, each a part of our More From MarriageTM program:

Building & Bridging: Bringing Your Best Self and Preventing Marriage Pitfalls
Communicating for Connection: Secrets to Feeling Understood and Knowing Your Partner
Fanning the Flames: Keeping the Spark & Loving Your Marriage

Couples Classes Include:

One hour of insightful, practical marriage tips from an experienced therapist
Entertaining and media-rich presentation in a relaxed environment
A packet of valuable tips and strategies to remember and use at home
Refreshments Provided

Come Spend Your Date Night With Us! Classes cost just $40 per couple! For a small fraction of the cost of counseling sessions, couples get a one-stop boost for their marriage and family. If you or someone you know would benefit from these classes, CONTACT US for date and registration information.
Dinner Workshops We provide educational and interactive workshop classes for those who want to learn more about how to make their relationships stronger, healthier, and more meaningful.
We are excited to now offer: “More From Marriage™” & “Decoding Your Teen™” These are exclusive 3-hour classes on either Saturday mornings or Friday Date Nights. Many people want help with their marriage or with parenting, but they lack the time, money, or interest for coming to weekly therapy sessions. Now couples can attend a one-time workshop class about how to powerfully boost their marriage, OR about meaningful help with parenting difficult teens.
Workshops Include:

A catered buffet-style meal (Dinner on Fridays, Brunch on Saturdays)
3 months’ worth of counseling tips in 3 hours!
Entertaining and media-rich presentation in a relaxed environment
A packet of valuable tips and strategies to remember and use at home
All this for a small fraction of the cost of weekly counseling sessions!

Click on a Class Below “More From Marriage™” OR “Decoding Your Teen™”
More about Amber Creek Family Counseling:

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Midnight Madness Beach Party

2012-08-10T09:27:00.001-06:00

The Midnight Madness Beach Party is happening tomorrow, Saturday August 11th 2012, at Gardner Village from 6pm to Midnight. Come and enjoy Island Dance Shows, summer and beach music, fun projects and activities in each shop, specials you can only find during Midnight Madness, and lots more!

Come dressed for the beach! FREE admission, so you can save your money and spend it on fun things like frozen hot chocolate at Taste!

We are DJing this event again this year, so make sure you stop by the DJ booth and say hi!

Anniversary Dance: An Alternative To The Bouquet Toss

2012-06-22T12:05:00.001-06:00

For those of you that don't have a lot of single ladies to catch your bouquet toss, the Anniversary Dance is a great alternative.

How It's Done:
All couples are invited out onto the floor to start dancing. After about 30 seconds, those that have been married one year or less are asked to sit down. Then those married five years or less........10 years or less.....15 years or less........This continues until only one couple is left standing, and that couple is awarded the toss bouquet to take home.

Song suggestions for the Anniversary/Bouquet Dance:

If you know of a great song that we have forgot, email us at squawkboxsound@msn.com with "Anniversary Dance" in the subject title.

Get Your Disco On At Friday Night Fever!

2012-04-19T10:05:00.004-06:00

Ready to get your groove on? Come celebrate Friday Night Fever with Gardner Village—or as we call ourselves, the “Village People.” Put on some far-out disco clothes and dance on over for some disco ball deals and disco music on our paths from 6 to 10 pm on Friday, April 20th. We might even let you strut your stuff for disco dollars and prizes. It’ll be fab, far out, groovy and everything in between. Can you dig it?!
While you're here, strut over to the Cottage Retreat Spa & Salon's pad and get the skinny on their mini services. You'll like their chill pedicures, to-the-max massages, foxy haircuts and styles, funky manicures and in-your-face eyebrow shaping. These groovy services start at just $15. Right on!
Squawkbox Sound will be there DJing this event, so make sure you find us and say hi! :)

Two Days Left To Vote!

2012-04-11T08:00:00.000-06:00

If you have not yet voted in the KSL City Voter, please do so now! There are only two more days to vote, and they have hid our stats from us! Follow the links below to vote for us and other businesses we love!

Say Yes To Thin

2012-04-10T07:47:00.002-06:00

Guest post by Laura Gaillard:
Getting ready for your “big day”? If you’re like the rest of us you want to do everything you can to look your very best. So…. I’m here to help you out! Drum roll please… Take a look at this website and learn how you can quickly and safely lose weight. This plan really works! I know because my husband tried it first hand and lost 60+ lbs in less than 3 months! We’re so excited about his weight loss, and his increased health that we’ve become Health Coaches and want to spread the word. So… go ahead and take a look at this website and Say Yes to Thin – because you can! www.SayYesToThin.com

Friday Night Fever at Gardner Village

2012-04-03T20:50:00.002-06:00

Ready to get your groove on? Come celebrate Friday Night Fever with Gardner Village—or as we call ourselves, the “Village People.” Put on some far-out disco clothes and dance on over for some disco ball deals and disco music on our paths from 6 to 10 pm on Friday, April 20th. We might even let you strut your stuff for disco dollars and prizes. It’ll be fab, far out, groovy and everything in between. Can you dig it?!
While you're here, strut over to the Cottage Retreat Spa & Salon's pad and get the skinny on their mini services. You'll like their chill pedicures, to-the-max massages, foxy haircuts and styles, funky manicures and in-your-face eyebrow shaping. These groovy services start at just $15. Right on!
P.S. Squawkbox Sound will be there DJing, so make sure to come and say hi to us! :)

Nine Tips For Choosing Your Ceremony Music

2012-04-02T10:13:00.000-06:00

Nine Tips for Choosing Your Ceremony Music

Music is a big part of setting the mood for your wedding ceremony. When choosing those special songs for your walk up the aisle, you want something as special and unique as you are. Ceremony music generally consists of three songs: Attendants’ Processional, Bride’s Processional, and Recessional. Think outside the box when it comes to your ceremony music. Here are nine tips to help you choose the perfect music:

Don’t feel “stuck” with traditional. Twenty years ago, every bride chose Trumpet Voluntary, Here Comes The Bride, Canon in D and The Wedding March for their ceremony music. Brides today enjoy customizing their music, and lean more towards ceremony music that fits their personality. If you do want to use the traditional selections, there are many options available. Do you want the piano version, guitar version, harp version or full orchestra version? Look at all the options to make your music special. Go to www.amazon.com and type in “Here Comes The Bride” and see how many different versions come up!
Involve your bridal party when choosing their song. Approach them with four or five songs that you like, and get their input on what song they would prefer to walk up the aisle to. Have them give input on why certain songs might be better than others.
Choose a song that has special meaning for your walk up the aisle. Think of what song expresses the feelings you have inside as you are walking up the aisle to be joined with the love of your life. Instrumental versions of popular songs are easy to find if you don’t want vocals. Popular choices include “Marry Me” by Train, “Me and You” by Kenny Chesney, “I’ll Be” by Edwin McCain and selections by Yiruma.
Don’t feel obligated to choose instrumental. Many brides choose to walk up the aisle to a favorite song, and sometimes the vocals add to that special moment. If your special song has words with special meaning, use it to express what you are feeling inside as you walk up the aisle.
Turn a popular song into wedding appropriate. Many bands have taken this concept and made a fortune off of it. Vitamin String Quartet is one of those bands. They take popular music like Metallica, U2, Coldplay, Adele, Switchfoot and more and make them sound classical and ceremony-ready.
Decide from which outlet you would like your ceremony music to come from. Do you like the sound of live instruments, or do you want a recorded song played by your DJ over the sound system? Having a close friend or family member sing is also a memorable way to walk up the aisle.
Check the guidelines of your venue/church. Many churches have strict guidelines on what music can/cannot be played during a wedding ceremony. Make sure to check with them before getting your heart set on a certain song, only to be told it’s not allowed.
What kind of atmosphere/style do you want to portray? Are you a fun couple that enjoys happy, upbeat music? Or do you enjoy classical selections? The type of music you choose for your ceremony should reflect on your personality and relationship.
Choose an upbeat and fun song for the Recessional. The Recessional is the song that is played after you kiss as husband and wife, are introduced, and walk back down the aisle to exit the ceremony. Choose a fun and upbeat song to express the joy you are feeling in this moment. Popular choices include “This Will Be An Everlasting Love” by Natalie Cole, “Ever After” by Carrie Underwood, “Marry You” by Bruno Mars, “Lucky” by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat, “I Got You” by Thompson Square, “Signed Sealed Delivered” by Stevie Wonder, ”Just The Way You Are” by Bruno Mars, and “Love Story Meets Love Story” by Jon Schmidt.

We are always there to answer your questions and guide you every step of the way when choosing music for your wedding ceremony and reception. Each of our couples receives a wedding planner packet full of helpful information like the article above for choosing their wedding music. We meet with all of our couples in person two to four weeks before their wedding to go over every detail. We realize that a big part of a successful ceremony is making sure everybody can hear what is being say. A wireless lapel microphone and sound system is always included in our ceremony package.

REMINDER: Set Your Clocks Ahead!

2012-03-10T15:41:00.001-07:00

Elvis Playlist - Happy Birthday Elvis

2012-01-05T14:08:00.001-07:00

This Sunday is Elvis' birthday! Here is a playlist of Elvis songs to celebrate him!

Happy New Year!

2012-01-01T09:34:00.002-07:00

Here's wishing you and your loved ones many great things for 2012!

New Year's Eve Music

2011-12-31T09:11:00.001-07:00

If you know of a song that would be great for New Years Eve, email me at squawkboxsound@msn.com and I will add it to the list!

Here is a playlist of songs that are great for a New Years Eve party at home:

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-23T10:54:00.002-07:00

We want to wish everybody a very Merry Christmas, and say thank you for all of your support over the last year!

We hope this year brings you all you wished for and more!

Marriage Class

2011-12-22T14:26:00.003-07:00

MARRIAGE CLASSES

You can view a full list of our marriage classes in our Marriage and Other Resources section.

January 20, 2012 - Free "Date Your Mate" ClassesYour Recipe for a StrongerMarriage
Enjoy an evening out with your spouse or partner every 3rd Friday from September 2011 through June 2012 at the Riverton Community Center (12830 S. Redwood Rd). Free food, hands-on activities, & tips to help fuel the fire in your marriage.Presented by USU Extension and StrongerMarriage.org

Music News

2011-12-15T08:00:00.000-07:00

BABY NEWS!!!

Fantasia Barrino, who you may remember as American Idol's Season 3 winner, just had a baby boy! Dallas Xavier was due to come December 29th, but made an early appearance on December 11th. He is just fine, though, weighing in at 7 lbs 9 oz and 21 inches! Fantasia hasn't said anything about who the father is, although she has been linked to Antwaun Cook on and off since 2009.

WEDDING NEWS!

Forty-five year old Sinade O'Connor married her boyfriend of 3 months, Barry Herridge in Vegas on December 8th.

Sir Paul McCartney got married for the 3rd time, to Nancy Shevell on October 9, 2011 in London.

2012 Grammy Nominees
View the full list here

*Album Of the Year*

21
Adele

Wasting Light
Foo Fighters

Born This Way
Lady Gaga

Doo-Wops & Hooligans
Bruno Mars

Loud
Rihanna

*Record Of the Year*

Rolling In The Deep
Adele

Holocene
Bon Iver

Grenade
Bruno Mars

The Cave
Mumford & Sons

Firework
Katy Perry

*Song Of the Year*

All Of The Lights

The Cave

Grenade

Holocene

Rolling In The Deep

*Best New Artist*

The Band Perry

Bon Iver

J. Cole

Nicki Minaj

Skrillex

*Best Pop Solo Performance*

Someone Like You
Adele

Yoü And I
Lady Gaga

Grenade
Bruno Mars

Firework
Katy Perry

F***in’ Perfect
Pink

*Best Pop Duo/Group Performance*

Body And Soul
Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse

Dearest
The Black Keys

Paradise
Coldplay

Pumped Up Kicks
Foster The People

Moves Like Jagger
Maroon 5 & Christina Aguilera

Upcoming concerts: tickets and info
December 15 - Wayne Static at The Complex
December 16-17 - Holiday Celebration with Cirque De La Symphonie at Abravanel Hall
December 17 - Here Comes Santa Claus! at Abravanel Hall
December 19-27 - Annual Christmas Carole Sing Along at Energy Solutions Arena
December 24-25 - Kurt Bestor One Silent Night at Egyptian Theater

Christmas Playlist

2011-12-08T13:55:00.001-07:00

Time to get in the Christmas spirit!!! Here are some Christmas songs to get the jolly mood!!!

Thanksgiving Playlist

2011-11-24T16:02:00.000-07:00

Here are some fun and inspiring songs for Thanksgiving!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-24T09:13:00.001-07:00

Here's wishing all of you a happy and safe Thanksgiving! We are thankful for YOU!

Marriage Classes

2011-11-17T08:00:00.000-07:00

Below are upcoming relationship classes. If you know of one we may have missed, you can email us at squawkboxsound@msn.com

You can always view the full calendar at our Marriage Resources page.

Pie Festival: Two Wholes Make a Whole

Friday, November 18th - 7pm-9pm

Food, hands-on activities & tips to help fuel the fire in your marriage!

The Business of Marriage 3 Day Event

December 8th-10th

The Season Of Give And Take-Out

Friday, December 16th - 7pm-9pm

Food, hands-on activities & tips to help fuel the fire in your marriage!

Grand Princess Ball

2011-11-15T15:28:00.001-07:00

Bring your little Princesses or Princes to the Grand Ball! Guests of the ball already include Snow White, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, and Cinderella!

Wednesday, December 28th 2011 · 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Dragon's Lair

2072 East Creek Road

Sandy, UT

Fun activities such as:
*DJ Music provided by Squawkbox Sound
*Tinsel Hair Extensions
*Princess Make up provided by Lauren Paige Makeup Artistry
*Make your own jewelry
*Photos with your favorite Princesses (Belle, Jasmin, Cinderella, Ariel, and Snow White)

Tickets are $15.00 each and include admission to the Grand Ball, refreshments, dancing, and fun!! TICKETS ARE VERY LIMITED SO ORDER EARLY! (email emily@brighteyesdesigns.com for more information and to purchase tickets.) ALL proceeds are donated to Wings for Destiny!

*This ball is a fundraiser to help raise money for a little girl with Dravet's syndrome. All proceeds go towards Destiny getting the medication she needs.

Thank You To Our Veterans!

2011-11-11T07:25:00.001-07:00

A big THANK YOU to all of our Veterans and active military service men and women! Words cannot express our gratitude for all you have sacrificed!

J.D.Allison and Clyde Gines
Korean War

Music News

2011-11-10T08:00:00.001-07:00

MUSIC NEWS

The trial for Dr Conrad Murray has ended. It took the jury about 10 hours to come back with a GUILTY verdict! He is charged with Involuntary Manslaughter in the death of the KING of Pop, Michael Jackson.

Jessica Simpson finally confirmed what everyone has been guessing for a while now. She is, in fact pregnant! She tweeted a picture of herself on Halloween and said she was going to be a "mummy"...clever!

After Beyonce showed her baby bump off to everyone at the VMA's, it is out that she is having a little girl!

Speaking of babies! Justin Bieber has been in the news with allegations that he is a daddy! He denies it and will be taking a paternity test. There have been rumors that Selena Gomez has left him over these rumors, but that doesn't seem to be true.

In other Justin Bieber news, Under the Mistletoe has debuted at #1 on Billboard 200 album charts!

GLEE is back! Some new characters, new songs and new drama! You can catch it Tuesdays at 7pm on Fox 13!

And finally, the CMA Awards were last night (November 9, 2011). Hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood.

Performing at the award show were; Jason Aldean, The Band Perry, Natasha Beddingfield, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sara Evans, Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Kenny Loggins, Martina McBride, Scotty McCreery, Matt Nathanson, Brad Paisley, Grace Potter, Rascal Flatts, Lionel Richie, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Thompson Square, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Chris Young and Zac Brown Band.

The results of the show were this....

Entertainer of the Year: Taylor Swift

Female Vocalist: Miranda Lambert

Male Vocalist: Blake Shelton

New Artist: The Band Perry

Vocal Group: Lady Antebellum

Vocal Duo: Sugarland

Album: "My Kinda Party" Jason Aldean, Produced by Michael Knox

Single: "If I Die Young" The Band Perry, Produced by Paul Worley

Song (songwriter): "If I Die Young" Kimberly Perry

Musical Event of the Year: "Don't You Wanna Stay" Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson

Music Video: "You and Tequila" Kenny Chesney ft/ Grace Potter, Directed by Shaun Silva

Musician: Mac McAnaly, guitar

They also paid tribute to Glen Campbell, who fond out he has alzheimer's and is out touring saying "farewell" to his fans. Vince Gill, Keith Urban and Brad Paisley sang "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" as tribute to him and pulled Glen up on stage with them at the end.

Michael Jackson Playlist

2011-11-03T14:11:00.001-06:00

Here is the Michael Jackson playlist! Thanks to everybody who gave input on our facebook page!

Upcoming Marriage Classes

2011-10-27T08:00:00.002-06:00

Below are upcoming relationship classes. If you know of one we may have missed, you can email us at squawkboxsound@msn.com

You can always view the full calendar on our Marriage Resources page.

Friday October 28th, 6:30pm - Don't Carve Eachother Out

This pumpkin carving date will help you and your partner learn how to resolve conflicts in a healthy way rather than get stuck in the muck! $10/couple includes refreshments, fun, and prizes.

Friday October 28th, 7pm - The Art of Positive Relating

Do you need a little laughter and fun but want to also learn some great relationship skills? Join relationship expert, Matt Townsend, for this fun and educational presentation on the critical skills that lead to healthy long lasting relationships. Matt will explore the issues and enlighten couples about the 7 Basic Needs of Healthy Relationships and discuss the key differences between men and women. If you have seen Matt before, you already know his teaching style and humor make learning the essentials of a happy, healthy marriage fun and memorable. Come join us for an uplifting date night with your partner!

Saturday October 29th, 9am - Within Our Reach (Spanish)

Strengthening Family Relationships
Being Confident Husbands, Wives and Providers
Intimacy
And Much More
This is a class for COUPLES, married or living together, BOTH need to attend the class together.

Friday November 11th, 6:30pm - Wish Upon A Star

Enjoy a romantic evening at a star show and learn great ideas about reaching for the stars in your relationship. $10/couple includes refreshments, fun and prizes.

Friday November 11th, 7pm - 7 Basic Needs
Join relationship expert, Matt Townsend, for this fun and educational presentation on the critical skills that lead to healthy long lasting relationships. Matt will explore the issues and enlighten couples about the 7 Basic Needs of Healthy Relationships and discuss the key differences between men and women. If you have seen Matt before, you already know his teaching style and humor make learning the essentials of a happy, healthy marriage fun and memorable. Come join us for an uplifting date night with your partner!

Saturday November 12th, 9am - Within Our Reach
Strengthening Family Relationships
Being Confident Husbands, Wives and Providers
Intimacy
And Much More
This is a class for COUPLES, married or living together, BOTH need to attend the class together.

Saturday November 12th, 7pm - Couples That Play Together
A fun & Games date night where couples will compete for prizes and practice communication skills. $10/couple includes refreshments, prizes, and handouts.

Friday November 18th, 7pm - Pie Festival: Two Wholes Make A Whole
Food, hands-on activities & tips to help fuel the fire in your marriage!