Camera Shy Photography

Last week I took my kids to have their pictures taken at Camera Shy Photography at Gardner Village. It was such a good experience!

Camera Shy has three locations, you can find them at Gardner Village, Jordan Landing and in Lehi. They specialize in fun, high quality photographs that are convenient and affordable.

For only $89 you get a 40 minute session, a CD with your edited images, same day printing, and more. Sounds great right?

The 40 minute sessions fly by, even for kids. The Camera Shy staff is fun and energetic plus they know all the right tricks to getting little ones to smile. My twin two year olds were laughing, giggling and having the best time along with my six year old. I didn't have to lift a figure during the photo shoot.

 
Each Camera Shy studio has numerous backgrounds, walls, furniture and props to use in each session. The photographers are great about working with you to get what you want out of your session and also offer suggestions to get the most out of your photo shoot.

Give Camera Shy a try next time you need pictures, we loved them!

Flash Back Friday: Waxing Gurus

About three years ago, I was driving up 4500 South, saw the cutest sign, that was brown and polka dotted that said Waxing Gurus. I quickly wrote the number down, knowing that I needed a little work. I called Waxing Gurus the next day and they were able to set me up immediately for a much needed brow wax and dye. Since then I have been a faithful and very happy client.

Waxing Gurus not only offers all types of waxing services, they do it using their Bear-able, very little pain method. Waxing Gurus estheticians do their very best to fit you in on your schedule. There have been times when they have even opened up a time for me in an emergency "hairy" situation. I have been to several of the estheticians and have never been disappointed, they are all very conscientious of your time, your personal space and what it is that you are looking to have done. The Waxing Gurus staff become your friends, people that you trust and gals you look forward to seeing.

Is your husband or boyfriend starting to sprout those unwanted nose, ear or back hairs? Waxing Gurus also specializes and has a large male clientele.

Waxing isn't all they offer at Waxing Gurus, they do all types of facials, including their speciality, hydrafacials. Need a spray on tan for that special winter event? Call Waxing Gurus. Teeth a little dull? Waxing Gurus has a specialist that does teeth whitening. 

Waxing Gurus also sells quality facial care products that are only the best for your skin. Great care is taken by the owner to make sure that the products she recommends and sells are only a high quality product. Also, while you are there be sure to look at the cute scarves, handbags and jewelry, they make great presents for friends.

Look for Waxing Gurus on Facebook, Twitter and their website, www.waxinggurus.com. Don't wait for the sun, start waxing now. Give your skin a treat at Waxing Gurus during this dry winter, call 801-272-0131.

Waxing Gurus

4429 South 2950 East

Salt Lake City, Utah 

(801) 272-0131

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Sego Lily Day Spa

Are you in need of a relaxing day at the spa? Then we have the perfect place for you, Sego Lily in Midvale is a great day spa with a full menu of services.

Sego Lily has an extra large relaxation room, lockers, changing room, showers and our favorite, their steam room and sauna. The changing room is fully stocked with shampoo, conditioners, moisturizers, and a hair dryer so you can ready yourself after your day of relaxation. See the virtual tour here.

In addition to a full line of massages, Sego Lily offers multiple facials, soaking tubs, pedicures, waxing and body treatments.

Recently we visited Sego Lily to celebrate an upcoming wedding. It was the perfect way to pamper the bride to be and indulge ourselves too. The staff was very accommodating for our group and we left feeling relaxed and rejuvinated.

Check the Sego Lily website for seasonal specials, a full menu and discounts.

Sego Lily

7475 Union Park Ave

Midvale, Utah 

(801) 566-2502

Daily Goods, Online Grocery Store and a Giveaway

Have you heard of Daily Goods? They are a newish online grocery store that delivers right to your door. It's perfect for those who can't get out to grocery shop or just don't want to. I think it's perfect for new moms, don't you?

Daily Goods delivers in the Salt Lake Valley from Centerville to the point of the mountain with additional deliveries to Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain.

DailyGoods has two membership options available to you. You can pay a one time yearly fee of $99 or a monthly fee of $15 a month. Of course you could always pay $9.95 per delivery instead of signing up for the membership. 

You can find over 16,000 household and grocery items on DailyGoods. I love that they have featured sales and even except manufacturers coupons. Check out some of the sales going on now.

DailyGoods is giving away a one year membership to one lucky winner!

To enter the giveaway fill out the form below.
This giveaway is closed. The winner is Brittany Keyser !


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Wax in the City SLC

By Briann Neely

I recently was able to visit the Wax in the City Salon in Holladay and it was awesome! I was a little nervous about the Brazillian wax but it didn't even hurt!  I was informed by Monique, the owner and the head esthetician to take a couple ibuprofin before my visit and I would be all set.

What's great is that Wax in the City is a full service waxing boutique specializing in the 15 minute Brazilian wax and they do men too! I met with Monique, the owner and she was so helpful, nice and friendly! She immediately made me feel at ease and I couldn't wait to get right to waxing. I was so impressed with the great job that she did and can't wait to go back. I love that she is a certified esthetician and so are the other 2 girls that work with her.

Right now Wax in the City is also offering $15 off your first service when you sign up for their newsletter.

Here's what owner Monique had to say about Wax in the City, "We have created our own technique using both creme and hard wax for the smoothest, most painless wax you've ever had. We have a strict training program for all of our estheticians so it doesn't matter who you see, they will all be amazing waxers who really know what they are doing. Our studio is clean, professional, and we believe in offering the best in customer service. So come try us out to see the difference that a thoroughly trained and skilled waxer can make!"

They fully believe in NO double dipping, wearing gloves for ALL services performed and they keep your safety and satisfaction in mind at all times.​

Wax in the City also offers maintenance pricing on their most popular services.
You can save up to $10 per appointment simply by scheduling each appointment between 4-6 weeks out. They want to make regular waxing an affordable luxury, not just something you do every few months.
Wax in the City offers Brazilian, Bikini, Eyebrows, Underarms, Lip, Legs and much more.

Wax In The City

4659 South 2300 East, Suite 200

Holladay, Utah

801-277-3534 

Anniversary Inn

By Michelle Hinkley from 4 Men 1 Lady

For our 13th wedding anniversary my husband and I stayed at Salt Lake's Anniversary Inn on 5th South. Finding a night away was quite an accomplishment since we've had maybe four overnighter's since having kids 8 years ago. Since they offered a room in exchange for an HONEST review how could I resist a night away from kids and responsibilities?

If you're in to themed rooms then the Anniversary Inn is for you!

They have several rooms to choose from at three locations in Utah and one in Boise.  You can pick from an adventurous stay in the Jungle Safari Suite...

Photo: Anniversary Inn.

Or perhaps something more romantic in the Romeo and Juliet suite.

Photo: Anniversary Inn.

I was surprised how many different types of rooms they had.  There's a Hawaiian Hideaway, Biker Roadhouse, Bridal Falls, Cape Cod, Phantom of the Opera, Mysteries of Egypt suite...just to name a few.

Now to be honest, I wasn't really sure I was going to be in to the whole themed room idea so I chose the room with the least amount of theatrics, the Presidential Suite.

To my delight the room was very tastefully decorated. Spacious, clean, and quite luxurious. We enjoyed a complimentary bottle of non-naughty, apple bubbly, cheesecake (my favorite) and chocolate truffles. The bed seemed gigantic (maybe because it wasn't full of my kids) and the huge jetted tub was relaxing. Our room also had a gorgeous, unobstructed patio balcony view of downtown Salt Lake and the Capitol.

Photo: Anniversary Inn.

The building used to be the old Salt Lake City Brewery and shows a few signs of age but it's the age such as the exposed brick walls that give it character and history.

In the morning we were treated to breakfast in bed which was just right. 

 I could have easily gotten used to that life very quickly.

To book your stay call 801-363-4900 or go their website here. Locations:  5th South: 460 South 1000 East • Salt Lake City, UT 84102 South Temple: 678 E South Temple • Salt Lake City, UT 84102 Logan: 169 East Center Street • Logan, UT 84321 Boise: 1575 South Lusk Avenue • Boise, ID 83706

 

Heaven & Health Massage Giveaway

Heaven & Health

amy@heavenslc.com

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Monday - Saturday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Last week I had the worst kink in my neck and was in pain. Luckily I was able to get an appointment with Amy from Heaven & Health to get a massage in her in-home studio.  Amy is a certified license massage therapist and graduated with honors from Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage.  The massage was amazing and I walked away with my neck feeling good again.
Read about what her clients are saying here. 

The Heaven and Health studio is located in Downtown Salt Lake, just a block away from the Gateway Mall.
Amy's quaint massage studio has everything to make your massage relaxing and comfortable. She offers a variety of massage services and specializes in numerous massage techniques.
Amy uses Young Living Essential Oils for an added bonus of aromatherapy.

This month Heaven & Health is running a special, $20 off a 60 or 90 minute massage. 

More information here. 

Now on to the giveaway!

One lucky I Heart Salt Lake reader will win a 60 minute massage at Heaven & Health!

To Enter the giveaway do at least one of the following, then return here and fill out the form below.

This giveaway is closed, The winner is Heather P.

2 entries for linking to Heaven and Health on your blog
1 entry for liking Heaven and Health on Facebook (including a link)
1 entry for following Heaven and Health on Twitter 
1 entry for signing up for the Heaven and Health mailing list

Giveaway ends at midnight on March 11, 2012

Winner will be notified by email 
Winner will be chosen by Random.org
Utah residents only

ICW Computers Done Right

By Ashlee Prisbrey from Topsy Turvy

In November my computer got hit with a NASTY virus (why do people do that, invent viruses? It's just unnecessary and MEAN!) I spent all day Friday and all morning Saturday on the phone with
India "ohio", first with my "virus protection software" and next with a paid support company. I logged over 17 hours on my cell phone. I still can't tell if the virus software "support" helped or made it worse. The virus stopped popping up all the time but none of my .exe files are working and while the internet is showing up as working none of my 4 browsers are connecting!



this is the culprit vista "antivirus" 2012

It became apparent that phone support was not going to help and I did what I SHOULD have done all along, take it to someone. Why DO we trust those over the phone "supports" anyway? Our computers have our LIVES in them, and we're going to trust ourselves to follow some directions from someone else not even in the same country? So you want to take it to someone, but you don't want to take it to someone that hasn't been HIGHLY recommended. After all your computer is FULL of your pictures, thoughts, videos, memories, etc... The thought of losing everything in your hard drive???? Panic attack!!!



My computer loving Father in law recommended his place (he only has about 8 laptops). And I am SO glad I went. They ran a diagnosis for a GREAT price (way lower than the over the phone non helpful guys) and while they tried to save the computer they ended up having to completely reboot the whole thing. BUT before they did that, they recovered my entire hard drive and backed it up. So I only lost a few things on my desktop! AMAZING! They found hundreds of viruses on my computer (so much for virus protection), they upgraded me to Windows 7 for a great price and installed their recommended virus protection (let's just say it doesn't start with a Mc or N)



They can help you with all your computer needs including building a computer from scratch to fit your specific needs, my husband is pretty excited to work with them on getting a house server for the 10+ computers we have in our house! I won't ever go to anyone else and when my husband's computer got the same nasty virus last month we took it right in and they fixed it fast and cheap before it got any worse!

ICW
Computers done right
6239 South Highland Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
801-277-4429
www.icw.com

Chelsea Peterson Photography

By Ashlee Prisbrey from Topsy Turvy

I'm a TAD bit biased about this review, because Chelsea Peterson Photography happens to be my sister. But I think her work speaks for itself! This has been QUITE the year for us with many many MANY reasons to take pictures. And while we bartered for pictures (I do all her web work, and help with marketing, taught her photoshop, etc...) she has incredible prices AND is offering a discount for you I Heart Salt Lake readers! (see the details at the bottom of the post)



We started our year with a Baptism, And while I know it's just gaining popularity I've loved having pictures of my children to remind them of this special day in their lives. We have a wall where we are building our baptism picture collection and you can take pictures like these at your favorite temple or even just any gorgeous outdoor location, Utah certainly has plenty of those!



Then of course I spent most of the year pregnant and even though this was my 5th pregnancy I had ALWAYS wanted to do maternity pictures and was tickled when she was able to take mine! We did some inside and some outside and got a great collection for me (And proof when people don't believe how big I get when pregnant!)



And my favorite new craze- birth story pictures. If I could do ANYTHING over again it would be this. Pictures of each and every one of my labors. I love love LOVE labor, and having these pictures of this amazing day are so special to me! I love the little details captured, a tag here, wrist band there, ice chips, room numbers, clocks, etc...



Then a week later NEWBORN picture! Seriously how did that little man fit inside me just a week before this? There was lots of poop and pee and nursing during this photoshoot and worth every picture. A lot more bad than good, but it only takes a few to get that perfect sweet picture to remember a time that goes by way to fast.



Even if you don't get pictures for baptisms, pregnancy, labor or newborns EVERYONE should get yearly family pictures. I'm ADAMENT about this. I grew up with a family that didn't take them every year for one reason or another and I so wish we had. So even when I'm 6 weeks postpartum we tally forth and take family pictures, EVERY SINGLE YEAR! I love that my kids will look back and be able to see how we each grow (sometimes me more than others), change, and expand each year! I also take yearly headshots of the kids (because I'm not a fan of school pictures). Treasures, each and every one!



We ended our photo spree of 2011 with Baby Boy's blessing pictures! My mom has made sweet outfits for all of my kids and I have yet another wall of 8x10's of each of my babies in their special outfits! I can't begin to express how important picture are to me, even more than videos (although I should definitely take more videos than I do!). Picture are my treasures and if we had a fire the one thing I'd grab (after the baby and kids) is my back up hard drive with my pictures.



So whatever you have going on in your lives there is ALWAYS a reason for pictures, whether it's family pictures, your children together or like me headshots (or yourself, I had mine done for my about me blog page- and everyone should have a nice picture for their facebook page;)), or even a couple photoshoot for an anniversary (last year for my anniversary post it took me hours to find pictures of my husband and I together for some of the years- we're great about family pictures, but not much with the two of us- what a shame!) You ALL need to get pictures taken this year, I mean it! She also does senior pictures, party pictures (she does all my parties!), Babies first year, engagements, and wedding pictures!

Chelsea Peterson Photography is giving I Heart Salt Lake readers a great opportunity to get your pictures done! 15% off any session between now and August 31st. To get the discount you need to book by March 1st. Each session comes with your pictures on a disk and a copyright release allowing you to print the photos as you desire (or like me blog about them, use them for birthday party invitations, Christmas cards, Thank you notes, wedding invitations, etc...)

Fotofly Photography

A few months ago I took my family to the FotoFly Photography studio in Draper for family pictures.
I was so pleased with the results that I want to tell you about them.

I love FotoFly's affordable prices. There is no sitting fee, you simply pay $79 for a CD with images from your session plus you get the copyright. You don't have to buy prints from them but if you want to, the cost is as little as $4 a sheet. 

The staff is great too. They make the experience fun for the kids so you don't have to worry about getting them to smile. You can sit back and enjoy the photo session.

The FotoFly studio has numerous background options, furniture and props to use. They are perfect for family or newborn pictures, senior portraits, and so much more.

FotoFly
121 East 12300 South , Draper

(801) 727-FOTO

Butterfly Jac Salon

By Kristie Bringhurst from The Resolution

 Butterfly Jac salon was just listed by Elle Magazine as one of the TOP 100 Salons in America. Elle wasn't exaggerating. Upon entering this high end, but touchable salon, you feel like you're walking into an Anthropologie catalog. Antique furniture, chandeliers, gilded mirrors, and custom artwork by Daisy Johnson leave you feeling right at home as you are greeted with a smile by not one person, but by everyone working. You can definitely trust these effervescent women with your beauty needs. You can be confident that you will leave looking like a million bucks, but you will only have paid a nominal price for perfection.

Butterfly Jac provides many services including:

-Men, women, and children hair cuts
-Color specialists
-Facial waxing
-Eyelash tinting
-Dread locks
-Wedding Parties
-Extensions

If you're looking for a professional salon full to the brim with whimsy and charm, Butterfly Jac is the place for you.

Butterfly Jac Salon

(801) 484-2004

1310 South 300 East 

Salt Lake City, Utah. 84115

Open Tuesday-Saturday 9AM-6PM

Blush Hair Studio and Spa Giveaway

Blush Hair Studio & Spa is a great full service salon.  They use the latest trends and applications in hair and makeup.  Their services include:

• women, men and children haircuts and styling
• color specialists
• hair extensions
• eyebrow and eyelash tinting
• eyelash extensions
• full body and facial waxing
• permanent cosmetics
• swedish massage
• airbrush tanning
• manicures/pedicures

Blush Hair Studio & Spa

Stylist Mandy Bardlsey
(801) 201-6504

2021 S. Windsor (804 E.)

Salt Lake City

* For the month of February Mandy is offering a free eyebrow wax with any other service for I Heart Salt Lake readers.  Call Mandy at (801) 201-6504 to schedule an appointment.

Stylist Mandy Bardsley is offering one color and cut, a $100 value, to one lucky I heart Salt lake Reader.  

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Include your name and email.
Bonus entry for signing up for our mailing list. Sign up here. Leave a comment telling us you signed up. 

Giveaway ends at midnight on Sunday, February 6th
Winner will be announced Monday, February 7th
Winner will be chosen by Random.org