We all want the next best thing but sometimes it feels so out of reach. We try and fail and seem to run into wall after wall. Damarr Jones is an actor, nuclear engineer, and motivational speaker and he gives us his recipe for not giving up. Using the acronym, A.S.A.P., Damarr shares how he went from the depths of poverty to creating a life he loves and how we can gain resilience and start thriving off of rejection and the 'nos' in life rather than being beaten down by them.

Have you ever been curious about Airbnbing something for a little extra cash? Justin Cannon is an entrepreneur who started using his house for short term rentals and earned more than $51k in just 5 months! He tells us a bit about the dos and don'ts of turning your property into cash and how to get a hold of his new book, "Primary Profits."

I'm a lover of pickles and they remind me of old summer memories sitting by a lake or watching movies. But did you know you can pickle more than just cucumbers? Kimberlee Richards is the foodie behind "Pickles and Pie Oh My" and says you can pickle anything from eggs to pies! Enjoy the heat of the season with a southern summer side dish and learn how to create your own kitchen legacies with Kimberlee's pickling, brine, and seasoning tips! Use code STAR98 if you want to save on an order with "Pickles and Pie Oh My"!

With "Granny Chic" and "Cottage Core" trending, old fashion skills like handmade quilts, sewing, embroidery are all coming back into popularity. Steve Schmid has been a costume creator for decades as well as a freelance tailor and educator. He is now using his skills to build the community and volunteer, creating quilts for those in need. Learn about his journey and his advice on getting into a sewing career. You'll be surprised how easy it can be to start your own creations! Stay tuned to the end to hear about a quilting event next week inviting those of all ages, skill levels, and denominations to join at 1235 Juniper Dr. to create quilts for those in need.

Todd and Traci Allen give HUGS to veterans- High Uinta Golden Retrievers, that is. Todd served in the military for many years and when he came back to normal citizen life, he found a Golden Retriever who helped him integrate. Now Todd wants to pass the comfort, companionship, and healing of Golden Retrievers to other veterans and those suffering from hardship or trauma and started breeding therapy dogs. He shares his story of fighting for our freedom, the healing he found through dogs, and how you can up your game as a pet owner!

This year's Sounds Summer Musical is the beloved Rogers and Hammerstein tale of a teacher from Europe who is requested by the King of Siam to come teach western culture to his palace. A story of overcoming cultural tensions, finding common ground, and tragic love will always entertain. Join me as I talk behind the scenes details with the cast, executive producer, and orchestra director. Come see it perform June 21-24, 2024 at the Frontier Center in Idaho Falls!

Thomas Scott is an entrepreneur, owner of several businesses, and father of eight children. How does he find time for it all, find balance, and most of all, give individual attention to each member of his family? This Father's Day, Thomas gives some wisdom from his experience parenting thus far, sharing the good, the bad, and even a system he has to create memorable experiences with his children that foster connection for the whole family without ever using the phrase "sorry, we don't have enough money."

Having the kids home for summer break is a blessing, but without the structure of school, sometimes it's nice to have a little extra hand at creating order at home. That's what Rylea Farrens has done for us. She is a mom with a background in child development and has created a summer program to help keep your kids engaged, entertained, learning, and most of all create experiences for the whole family to connect. Learn why boundaries and routines are important for kids of all ages and how you can get your kids eager to do their chores and engaging in wholesome activities through her program "Summer Sanity"!