Long before I spoke with Joy Peskin, I was aware of her name floating around writing conferences, popping up in critique groups, and taking a prominent position in online forums. When discussing their work, writers who’ve had the good fortune to interact with the senior editor start sentences with, “Well, Joy Peskin says…” Basically, if you’re involved in a writing community, you’ve heard of her. After speaking with her, it’s clear why. Yes, her credentials are impressive: she’s the Senior Executive Editor of Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers and a founder of the Macmillan Children's Publishing Group

Certified doulas Emily Kaiser and Veda Weinert don’t want your business forever; in fact, they’d be more than happy to be phased out of the marketplace. They hope that one day the information they teach in birth education classes will be so widely available—taught in schools, discussed openly, and supported by communities—that every woman will have access to everything she needs to feel supported throughout pregnancy and motherhood. But, in the meantime, they are here to help. Their company, Wo...

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When most people think of Kanab, Utah, they picture stunning red rock formations, slot canyons, and bright desert skies. But for therapist Emilee Krupa, Kanab is much more: It’s the birthplace of her career. It was there that she first saw the effectiveness of experiential therapy. She got her start as a therapist at a wilderness therapy program for youth on public lands in Kanab. Local Paiute community members taught the youth about plant medicines, survival methods, and traditional skills lik...

Hey there, blade fans! Let’s talk about knife sheaths. I know, I know—sheath talk doesn’t seem quite as sexy as superior steels or the construction of the knives themselves–-and that’s because, well, it kind of isn’t. But … it’s necessary. When you care about knives, you want to protect your investment, or what’s the point? Knives are our friends, and we don’t hurt our friends. Besides, sheaths are also kind of cool looking, as well as practical. Which brings us to: Basically, it’s a knife co

From the moment Kangie Dawber walked into Sage Canvas, she fell in love with the space. The historic Main Street building, once a bank built in 1901, still holds its red-brick charm and tall, sunlit windows—a perfect backdrop for the serene, community-focused business. It’s why, after two years of leading guided meditation circles there, when she heard the owner was ready to sell, she felt the timing was no accident. At the time, Kangie was navigating her own crossroads. The opportunity to take...

It happened again. I talked to a customer today who told me that Abigail’s Oven bread is the only bread she can eat without gaining weight. Which made me want to study up a bit more. I’ve written a little about this before—how lactobacilli gobble up those carbohydrates that spike our blood sugar and, well, basically turn into sugar when we eat the non-fermented version. And I’ve also mentioned that long-fermentation with wild yeast in sourdough breaks down gluten proteins that cause distress to...

We get it. Sometimes you feel like you’re paying for premium internet speeds and getting dial-up results. When you’re trying to stream the big game, bake along with a cooking show or watch the season premiere of your favorite show, sluggish speeds are deadly. Sometimes your difficulties have nothing to do with your internet service provider. It’s why we have a troubleshooting service available for all our Utah Broadband customers. So if you’re part of our internet family please give our customer...

Autumn may be the loveliest time to host a cozy supper. The fiery heat of summer is fading and the air is gentler and the light is golden. Outdoor entertaining is still an option and has the advantage of flickering candlelight as the sun sets sooner. As the air cools, insects make themselves scarce and we can enjoy each other’s company without suffering the presence of theirs. It’s also a wonderful time to hit the Farmers Markets and snag some seasonal gems. You’ll get the freshest, brightest

The beautiful spring came, and when nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also. ~ Harriet Ann Jacobs Spring sometimes comes with a shock of hope. When winter lasts and lingers, sometimes we forget there is even such a thing as spring. We know, of course, the season exists–intellectually speaking. But sometimes our hearts forget. When spring comes, it brings in all kinds and colors of joy. It’s reflected in the art we create, the food we make, and the way we add its li

In the knife world, where there are plenty of dazzling blades out there with all the bells and whistles, handles made from space-age materials, and secret, complicated locking mechanisms—people may wonder if a CIVIVI knife is worth all the hype. With a tendency towards minimalism—especially the tremendously popular and enduring Elementum—we see knife buyers hitting the forums asking, “Are CIVIVI knives good? Who makes them, anyway?” Well, we’re here to answer those questions and more, also prov

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