Five Places to Roadtrip in Utah.

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T Money and I just bought a house in May.

Which is awesome. 

This also means that we have to build our money back up and we are poor. Ha. 

So, for this summer, we are hanging around Utah and doing little fun day trips. There are so many exciting things to do in Utah, especially in the summer. There are so many activities, explorations and adventures that I didn't even know about in Utah until recently, so we are taking the time to do some awesome (semi) local activities. 

Piper, my 2013 Subaru Outback,  is an awesome car. She gets good gas mileage, has all wheel drive, has lots of room, and is just pretty. Maybe its the Oregonian rooted in me (get it? Trees…) but I love my car. And taking care of my car is very important to me! In order to do these road trips, I have to take care of her well. 

In order to prepare for these mini road trips, Piper needed an oil change. Just recently I took her into the Walmart Automotive Care Center while I was doing my shopping in my local Walmart. It was so awesome for the car to be done while I got to do my shopping! 

Also: From June 10th to September 9th, Pennzoil oil changes will be on Rollback at Walmart Automotive Care Center stores. The High Mileage price is $35.88, (Industry standard prices are 46$ or more!). The Platinum Full Synthetic oil price is $45.88, (Industry standard is 66$ or more!). 

My car takes Synthetic Motor Oil, which is what the Car Center put in. The Platinum (synthetic motor oil)  is best for cleanliness and protection when it comes to the Pennzoil line-up. 

Some other things that I have learned about Pennzoil oil after I have taken it in is: 

• All Pennzoil products help clean out the other oils left behind. 
• Pennzoil is designed for complete protection and will allow you to drive an extra of 550 miles per year--which is seriously awesome! 
• It is great protection from friction. 

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T Money got to look at fishing gear and new tires while the oil change was being done. It was very efficient! This is how she looked after. Ain't she pretty? :) 

After Piper had her oil change and was ready to rock and roll, T Money and I were ready to spend this summer doing our day trips. Now, I know that there are tons of other places to visit in Utah, but these are some of our top five favorites places to road trip in Utah (so far)! 

1. St. George, Utah. 

The red rock should be enough of a draw to this awesome place! 

2. Zion's National Park 

T Money and I love to visit and hike down here. This is a place that everyone needs to visit :) 

3. Alpine Loop, American Fork Canyon 

One of my favorite drives to do in the Spring and Fall is the Alpine Loop over the American Fork Canyon into Midway. It is absolutely gorgeous!! 

4. Strawberry Reservoir 

This is up Daniels Canyon near Heber. Take the road out and you will get to this awesome fishing location. T Money and his dad have spent many days and nights hunting, fishing and camping out here. 

5. Deer Creek Reservoir. 

Deer Creek is just up Provo Canyon near Heber City. It is a gorgeous reservoir located right against the mountains. This is where T Money proposed to me. We have many fond memories of boating, fishing, and playing here. 

photos via Instagram. 

Where are your favorite mini road trips? 

What do you do to keep your car taken care of?

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It has been a rainy day here in Utah Valley. I cannot complain because last week was absolutely beautiful. However, because of that tease of gorgeous, hot weather, I want it to continue to stay. The clouds seem to lower my energy and I definitely felt it today. With that being said, on a rainy, gloomy day like today, there is nothing better than curling up with good friends and family and talking and laughing while drinking #AmericasTea #CollectiveBias Bigelow Tea.

 I will be the first one to advocate for drinking a nice, warm mug of herbal tea, particularly in the evening. I think it is relaxing and rejuvenating. However, I have never personally had Bigelow Tea until recently. And let me tell you, I was seriously missing out.

I picked up the "Assorted Flavors" herbal tea from Bigelow Tea. And my, oh my, it was DELICIOUS. You seriously need to try it for yourself. I found it at Walmart under the "Coffee/Tea" aisle. There were all types of tea: black, green, herbal, etc. with all types of flavors.

Something that is seriously awesome about Bigelow Tea is that it is an American company and it is a 3-generation and a family owned company, which I am all about. Sponsoring small family businesses? Yes please! Not to mention that it is good, quality tea with a foil pouch for freshness.

I gathered my brother in laws and we sat on the couch on this evening and talked about their junior high and high school girlfriends (ha!) and they actually stole a few of these pouches for their own (no lie!)

Jared, my brother in law, does ceramics and makes bowls, cups, etc. so we got out all of the mugs and boiled some water and drank up! You can see our three different mugs that we chose. Which one is your favorite? I personally like the Newsies one, but Jared's ceramics one is pretty sweet, I must admit.

Pomegranate Pizzazz. My favorite flavor. (Cup #1)

Mint Flavor. My second favorite. (ceramics cup) 

Newsies Mug! Oh Yea!

Orange&Spice flavor. Not my favorite flavor, but still quite good!

So, now it's your turn, ladies and gentlemen. Grab your loved ones, family, spouse, boyfriend/girlfriend, friend, roommate (or brother in laws in my case! ha) and curl up, watch a movie and drink some of this delicious Bigelow Tea! 

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I will be taking a little blog hiatus for the month of May….meaning, I will only be blogging like one or twice a week until the end of the month. I am swamped with end of the year activities for my 6th graders and I want to focus on that. I won't be completely gone, but don't you go dyin' on me, okay?

Also, I am guest blogging over on Ashley Z's blog today!!! Come check it out HERE.