Food + Beverage
Home of the Square Doughnuts
Lehi Bakery is Embracing the Past and Building for the Future Article by Ashley Peterson | Photography by Jessica Gilbert Lehi Bakery was founded in 1969 by Arden Tuckett. His son, Brent, worked at the bakery growing up, and he and his wife Valerie, took it over in 1980. Originally, Lehi Bakery was primarily a bread shop, but it gradually became more of a doughnut shop. In 1989, Brent and Valerie came across a little square doughnut cutter at a yard sale. They started making square doughnuts...
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Following in Tabitha's Way
Temporary Food Assistance Provided by the Community Article by Ashley Peterson | Photography by Jessica Gilbert Unexpected tough times that lead to food insecurity can occur to anyone, including us and our hardworking neighbors. Tabitha’s Way aims to provide temporary food insecurity alleviation to get people back on their feet, encouraging communities to take ownership of the problem of hunger. Tabitha’s Way was started 15 years ago in Spanish Fork by Wendy and Jody Osborne when Wendy noticed...
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A Solid Reputation
With Renvate LLC, customers know they'll receive consistent, high-quality results Article by Michelle Hubbard | Photography by Eli Hansen Christian, the owner of Renvate LLC, is a Utah County native making a name for himself in the flooring business through his meticulous attention to detail. Flooring wasn’t where he started, though—his first steps into the home improvement world were in landscaping. While Christian was taking on a large landscaping project at an apartment complex, a...
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The Product of Vast Education
Shanel of Shanel & Company on Invisible Bead Extensions® Article by Ashley Peterson | Photography by Jessica Gilbert Shanel Moe the owner of Shanel & Company, grew up in Maui, Hawaii, is the youngest of 8, and has always been into fashion and beauty. "It's like I was dropped in my family because they're total islanders. Islanders don't wear makeup. They don't do things in the beauty industry. They’re always on the go. My entire family plays volleyball. We weren't doing anything else but...
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Something From Nothing
Jen Johnson’s Journey to Opening ProDo Article by Ashley Peterson | Photography by Jessica Gilbert ProDo Blow Dry Bar is a positive, welcoming environment, full of kind-hearted hairstylists and customers. That all stems from the founder and CEO, Jennifer Johnson, who has led with love from the beginning of ProDo’s journey. Jen had been a hairstylist for 15 years, and learned what it took to get a customer back in the door, to get them talking about you. “I really captured what it takes to make...
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Patrice Worlton
Spotlight on a Beloved Educator and Administrator Article by Ashley Peterson | Photography by Provided Patrice Worlton, the administrator at Dry Creek Elementary School, got into education because she loves kids. “I like to know that working with children is helping the overall lifestyle in our world.” Patrice grew up in Sandy, Utah, and graduated from Alta High School in the Jordan School District. She moved to Utah County about 25 years ago and, when her youngest son was in fourth grade...
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RV Pad Transformation in Saratoga Springs
When Adam from Saratoga Springs approached All Hale Concrete, their sideyard was uneven and overgrown with weeds – hardly the functional parking space they envisioned for their vehicles and camper. After a previous contractor abandoned the project, we showed up intent on transforming this problem area into a beautiful, practical space while building trust with the homeowner along the way. The Transformation ProcessWe began by clearing out the overgrown weeds and grading the uneven ground...
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Inspiring Future Fitness
Kenny Knight's School Bootcamps Teach More Than Just Physical Fitness Article by Ashley Peterson | Photography by Eli Hansen Kenny Knight is a retired U.S. Marine Corps and Army combat veteran who overcame personal hardship, life-altering adversity and the trauma of war to build Rage Fitness and Salute Supplements. Today, he empowers students across the country with raw, real-life stories of struggle, growth, and triumph–teaching them to take control of their mindset and future. Kenny sets...
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Dancing to Lifelong Skills
Studio 19 Teaches More Than Just Dance Article by Ashley Peterson | Photography by Jessica Gilbert At just 23 years old, Brooklin Pace, the owner of Studio 19 Dance, creates a welcoming atmosphere for all of her students. The number one focus at Studio 19 is on the kids, and on making sure they enjoy dance. Dance has always been a huge passion of Brooklin’s, and her teachers and mentors helped her not only in dance, but in life. Brooklin uses her background to intentionally create a healthy...
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Splash Days and Round-Up
Photos from Saratoga Springs Splash Days and Lehi Round-Up Article by Ashley Peterson | Photography by Haley Jean, Jessica Gilbert, Eli Hansen Saratoga Springs Splash Days and Lehi Round-Up were a big hit in June! Activities included parades, concerts, pageants, sports competitions, water and bubble parties, talent shows (for humans and pets!), outdoor movies, meals, rodeos, a comedy night, chalk art, markets, family fun days, a carnival, and fireworks! Enjoy a highlight of some of our...
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