Arts + Culture

Meet the Shelley Family!

Taking Care of Business (At Home and on the Lawn) Article by Katrina Hammond If you’re looking for a “bright spot” in Weber County, look no further than Brian and Tami Shelley. As the heart and soul behind The Poop Butler, this couple is turning their lifelong passion for pups into a vital community service. The Shelleys’ story is one of enduring partnership—high school sweethearts who have been together for more than 35 years. Though they recently moved back to Ogden from West Valley City...

Health + Wellness

Kindness Chronicles: I Love You, Bro

One Embrace Sparked a Movement to Help Break the Silence Article by Evana Mauriz A chance encounter atop a Utah overpass altered the trajectory of two strangers forever.  In 2022 Joe Tuia'ana, a local father on his way to a basketball game, came across a man in the midst of a mental health crisis. Rather than continue driving, he stopped, stepped out of his car, and approached him with open arms and a simple statement: “I love you, bro!” That moment of direct, unguarded human connection...

Fitness

From Clinic to Summit

The Power of Uninterrupted Presence in a Distracted World Article by Evana Mauriz Pediatrician Dr. Jonathan Williams of Ogden Clinic finds that working with children offers a daily reset that influences the way he approaches both medicine and life. In his practice, children are a constant source of joy that makes it nearly impossible to stay in a bad mood. “You can try to be grouchy as a pediatrician, but then a four-year-old will say something funny or do something funny, and then you're...

Arts + Culture

Bearing Witness

The Photographic Work of Nicholas Ioan Lazaroae Article by Staff | Photography by Nicholas Ioan Lazaroae Nicholas Ioan Lazaroae (b. 1999) is an award-winning Romanian-American photographer based in Ogden. His work is held in private, public, and corporate collections across the U.S., including Park City and Ogden Valley in Utah, as well as internationally in Luxembourg and Romania. Lazaroae’s practice serves as a means of introducing people to one another by bearing witness to the range of...

Entertainment

Ogden City Lifestyle's: Featured Gentlemen

A curated feature on three partners whose contributions continue to shape and enrich the Ogden community. Article by Evana Mauriz & Partners KEVIN LINSLEY Valley Design Build & Dip Pools  A man defined by a strong work ethic, driven by grit, discipline, and a relentless desire to grow. Kevin is devoted to his family and has cultivated that same loyalty and belonging within his workplace. He is great at fostering an environment where employees are valued and respected. Kevin says he...

Professional Services

Financial Coach vs. Financial Advisor:

You've decided it's time to get your finances under control. Good. That decision alone puts you ahead of most people.Now you're asking the question everyone asks next: Do I need a financial coach or a financial advisor?The answer matters — because hiring the wrong one is like calling a personal trainer when you need a doctor. Both work with your health. Neither is a substitute for the other.Here's the honest breakdown.What Is a Financial Advisor?A financial advisor is a licensed professional who...

Professional Services

Why AI Money Tools Are Changing Personal Finance

The financial world is experiencing a seismic shift. AI-powered money management tools have exploded from niche tech experiments into mainstream essentials—budgeting apps that automatically categorize every transaction, investing platforms that build personalized portfolios and rebalance them while you sleep, and smart assistants that predict cash flow crunches before they happen.This isn't just another fintech trend. It's a fundamental reimagining of how people interact with their money.Why...

Finance + Legal Services

What to Do When You’re Drowning in Debt

What to Do When You’re Drowning in DebtThe moment you realize it’s not “a spending problem”—it’s a stress problemIf you feel like you’re drowning in debt, you’re not lazy, and you’re not broken. You’re overloaded. Debt creates a constant background pressure that disrupts your sleep, relationships, and confidence.From my perspective as a financial coach, the first goal isn’t to “fix everything.” The first goal is to stop the bleeding and create enough stability that you can think clearly...

Professional Services

How to Start Budgeting When You’ve Never Tracked Spending

Most people don’t avoid budgeting because they “don’t care.” They avoid it because it triggers anxiety.From my perspective, budgeting is not about restriction. It’s about control. The goal is to stop feeling surprised by your own bank account.Step 1: Start with a “money snapshot,” not a full budgetBefore you plan anything, you need a baseline.Do this today:·         Look at the last 30 days of transactions·       &nbsp...

Beauty

AGING INTENTIONALLY

EXPERT ADVICE FROM OUR TRUSTED DERMATOLOGIST Article by By Dr. Julie Maughan Healthy aging isn’t about chasing youth — it’s about protecting and preserving your skin so it looks vibrant and confident at every stage of life. In Utah, where high altitude increases UV exposure year-round, skin longevity begins with intention. First, daily sun protection is non-negotiable. A broad-spectrum SPF 30+ should be worn every single day — even in winter and indoors. Ultraviolet light penetrates clouds...