Madison Hooper

There are SO many fun activities to do around the holidays in Utah, and the great part is, a TON of them are free or low cost. Here are some of my favorites:

Some of my favorite places to eat, drink, and hang around in SLC, Utah (and surrounding areas) This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

I LOVE a good cup of coffee. Utah has some pretty amazing places to get a drink, and I'm happy to share my favorite places with you all to help you get some good brews and support local businesses!

Grew up in Salt Lake City and love to hike. Happy to share my favorite hikes around the SLC area and some gear recs! This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

I love to ski and to be outside in the winter, but I can't stand being cold. Here are my gear recs that have kept me outside enjoying the whole day on the mountain! This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

I recently went on a solo trip for two months with just a carry on bag and a personal item. It was an AMAZING experience, and I think these items that I have listed below really helped the trip run smoothly and keep me safe. This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

It's always fun but seemingly stressful to shop for those you love around holidays. I compiled a list of my favorite gifts I have received or given in hopes it helps someone out there! This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

It's enjoyable to learn a new skill or complete a project just for the fun of it- not for monetary value or other extrinsic values. Here are a list of hobbies I am trying with my spare time to try and be a better version of myself-- for me!