Who doesn’t love a good storyteller? I can sit entranced for hours thanks to the storytellers behind books like The Poisonwood Bible, The Book Thief and yes, even Can You Keep a Secret? I can also sit and listen to my husband for hours as he tells stories from his childhood or even better, the rated R movie I was too scared to see myself. He is a great storyteller.

My mom reading books to Madison (now 14) and Lauren (now 12).

…
Me? Not so much. Once in a while I can bust out a good story like the one about how we went from non-pet people to dog people almost overnight. But for the most part, my storytelling could use some help. My kids ask me to tell stories all the time and I always defer to their father (due in part to my very “normal” childhood) or their older sister who can weave stories like they’re going out of style.

That’s why I’m super excited to attend the Story@Home conference sponsored by CherishBound and FamilySearch. The conference has three tracks: Blogging, Storytelling and FamilySearch (family history). Though I’d love to attend the Blogging track, I’m actually thinking the Storytelling track would be a great way to exercise my creative side…and maybe lead to better writing on my site.

No matter how you tell your stories – through your family history, at your child’s bedside, on your blog, or from a stage – your stories matter. Join us for a conference that will change the way you see your stories and the world, and help you connect in new ways with those you cherish most.

Workshops and performances by award-winning storytellers, performers and speakers, will help you explore ways to use the power of story in your home. You’ll be able to record your own story, start on some research to learn more about your family’s history, get started on a blog and learn how to tell your story through social media.

I’ve seen the agenda and it is full of phenomenal speakers and workshop presenters. We’re talking C Jane Kendrick, Rustin Banks of BlogFrog, Rachael Herrscher of Today’s Mama, Heather Madder and even our very own Tauni Everett. And I’ve heard from a pretty good source (that would be me) that our very own Sassies Kim and Lindsey will be hosting a special box lunch keynote during the Blogging track. (You better believe I’ll be hopping over from Storytelling to be there for that!)

I have my ticket already, how about you? At $79 (meals not included but coupons/discount cards will be in attendee goody bags) for the two-day conference, it’s a total steal. And it’s in downtown Salt Lake City—that’s right in your own backyard! If you’d like to make it an overnight getaway, the conference has secured a special room rate at The Plaza Hotel downtown; rooms are only $79 a night! SLUMBER PARTY!

I’d hurry and register. Seating is limited and the conference may sell out before a winner of the giveaway is announced. If you purchase a ticket and then win, you will be issued a refund for your ticket price.

SassyScoops is giving away one (1) full-conference pass to Story@Home!

To enter, leave a comment telling us which track you’d most like to attend.

For extra entries, do any of the following. Each counts as an additional entry. Please leave a separate comment for each one you do.

~ “Like” Story@Home on Facebook.
~ “Like” SassyScoops on Facebook.
~ Follow @SassyScoops on Twitter.
~ Tweet about this giveaway with @SassyScoops in your tweet.
~ Update your Facebook status with a link to this giveaway.

Giveaway ends Monday, January 30th at midnight.

All SassyScoops winners are notified via email.

P.S. For another chance to win, head over to Not Just a Housewife where our friend Stacy is giving away a full-conference pass as well!
P.S. Story@Home is offering a Sweetheart Special. Everyone who registers by February 14th will be entered into a drawing. The winner will receive 2 tickets (one refund for her and a ticket for someone she loves). LOVE that!

A couple weeks ago TRAX invited some of the Sassies to be part of the first group to ride their newest line. You can read the news story here on that. But let’s first share what some of us thought of it. Then (most importantly), we’ll announce the giveaway!

Sassy Vanessa Brown took her three girls and these are some of the things she had to say. “The girls love TRAX. It is a special treat for them to ride “the train” to downtown and do something fun. It is even better when we invite some friends to come along. Obviously at this time in my life I don’t use TRAX for commuting but I really hate driving downtown when it is super busy AND even though I’m a grown woman, I still cannot parallel park so the TRAX line is well needed sometimes in my life….I really do wish that the TRAX stop was closer to the Daybreak “downtown.” That really would have been nice for the restaurants and shops to have people closer to support those businesses. I also have an issue with how I *thought* TRAX was too expensive for our family. But it turns out that I have been buying tickets for my kids for 5 years that I didn’t need to be buying. Yep, that is right. You don’t pay for kids 6 or under…I have always had a good experience with TRAX. It’s always kept very clean and always runs on time.”

Sassy Emily Hill shares her fun experience: “I admit I don’t use public transportation as much as I should. I’m guessing it has to do with taking a bus to and from work during college. The trip took nearly an hour one way and I was only traveling a handful of miles. That combined with an experience years later (two kids plus newborn plus stroller in a packed TRAX train during the holidays) has me nearly breaking out in hives when I think of boarding a train going anywhere…But thanks to a recent UTA Mom Aboard event, I got my butt out of my minivan and took the kids on a test ride of UTA’s new Mid-Jordan TRAX line…The only thing I thought odd was how far away the Daybreak Parkway Station was from SoDa Row. It would be a long haul with or without kids in tow, but perhaps they’ll install moving sidewalks from the station to the shops….Even without the taffy, train hat and train whistle, I’d have been impressed with the new TRAX line and the serious effort UTA is putting into connecting north, south, east and west in our great state of Utah. I may even attempt a TRAX ride with the kids to the Salt Lake City Library…”

A Past “Guest” Sassy Rebecca Wright said, “I love public transportation with all my heart.  I realize that’s a strange thing to love (and even stranger to love it with all my heart) but it’s true….I have used TRAX several times when going downtown, but that’s really all I’ve used it for because, well, it didn’t really GO anywhere else!  But that’s all about to change in a couple days.  I am so excited to know I have the option to take public transportation to more places and I am sure I’ll use it more often than I do now.  Riding the train is quite fun, you know….I still wish public transportation would take me anywhere I want to go like it does in New York City, but until that day happens, I’ll watch with excitement at all the new things UTA is making happen.  This is only the beginning and I’m excited to see where it goes!

“Retired” Sassy Evonne Sell had this to say about the event: “When UTA asked me to come ride the new Mid-Jordan TRAX line I couldn’t resist saying yes…my daughter has been talking about riding the bus ever since her school field trip in May, and I can’t remember the last time I took her on TRAX…It was fun making memories with my kids and it helped that the train stopped at one our favorite hot spots where we had lunch!  I am definitely a fan of public transportation, and since they are making TRAX in my neck of the woods now…there will be a lot more train trips!

RIDE UTA is giving away one pass for 4 people to ride TRAX for free!

To enter this giveaway, leave a comment below.

Additional entries:

1 entry ~ Follow @SassyScoops on Twitter and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ “Like” SassyScoops on Facebook and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ Tweet about this giveaway with @SassyScoops and a link to this post and leave a comment with a link to your tweet.

1 entry ~ Update your Facebook status with a link to this giveaway and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ “Like” Ride UTA on Facebook

Giveaway ends Saturday, August 5th, at midnight.

All SassyScoops winners are notified via email.

P.S. On August 3rd (prior to its grand opening on August 7th), the public can ride the new Mid-Jordan and West Valley lines. UTA is partnering with the Utah Food Bank to “let food be your fare” that day. Those boarding at one of the new stations will be encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item. Rides will begin at 9:00 a.m. and both lines will offer 15-minute service for the entire day in addition to other festivities at the stations.

I’m a ginormous fan of fitness and exercise (probably because I’m a ginormous fan of eating lots of good food—and by “good” I mean “greasy and delicious”). I got into sprint triathlons last summer and have quickly become addicted to yoga and Pilates thanks to our local rec center.

One thing I don’t love, even after one marathon and two half marathons, is running. I’ve never enjoyed it, probably because I’ve trained badly in the past and am not very good at it. That’s why I’m super excited to tell you about a new retreat for runners of all levels, even mediocre runners who would rather swim a mile than run a mile (that would be me).

The Run Like a Girl retreat will take place at the Zermatt Resort in Midway from August 11-13 (the main part of the event is Friday and Saturday). Here’s a bit about the event:

This year, our women’s-only running retreat will be hosted by the Zermatt Resort in Midway, Utah. Nestled in the mountains, it provides a sweet escape from the bustle of everyday life with ideal routes for runners. Participants will learn to train smarter at the feet of local running elite. You’ll walk (or run) away with a personal regimen designed to help you take your fitness to the next level. Then you can put your learning to the test by running the race on Saturday! Whether you have just started running, or you have been running for years, this event is for ALL skill levels!

You can choose to attend the full weekend or just participate in the run Saturday morning. So. Much. Fun! Here’s a sample schedule:

Thursday
3:00-6:00 – Check-In
8:00 – Evening run/jog

Friday
7:00 – Pilates or Fun Run
9:00 – Seminar
9:45 – Success Story
10:00 – Seminar
10:30 – Zumba!
11:00 — Seminar
12:00 – Lunch
1:30 – Keynote Speaker
2:30 – Shoe fitting/Gate analysis
4:30 – Jog/Run

Saturday
7:00 – RLAG 10K Start
7:15 – RLAG 5K Start

Registration for the full Run Like a Girl retreat (does NOT include lodging) is $175 and includes entry into Saturday morning’s women’s-only 5k or 10k. It also includes:

• Access to all day event Friday & Saturday.
• Opportunity to learn from the best on how to increase performance.
• Training on how to run faster and more efficiently.
• Group runs during the day Friday.
• Entry to 5k or 10k race (plus race t-shirt).
• Free entry into the yoga, Pilates, and Zumba classes.
• Retreat T-shirt (Totally stylish! You’ll have a hard time NOT wearing this around!)
• Snacks & one meal during the event.
• Run Like a Girl charm.
• KILLER swag bag.
• Most importantly, a girls’ weekend out doing what you love with friends!

…
RLAG has negotiated some discounted prices for lodging during the event. You can find info on discounted rates on their event website.

I AM SO GOING TO BE THERE and already have plans to room with my friend Lori. (Yay for fun roommates!) I would so love to see other “sassy” ladies there—who’s with me?!?!

I know one of you will be running with me because Run Like a Girl is giving away a full event pass to one lucky SassyScoops.com reader! YAY!

To be eligible for this giveaway, leave a comment telling us your favorite way to exercise. Is it running? Swimming? Spin class? Or is chasing after your kids exercise enough?

Additional entries:

1 entry ~ “Like” Run Like a Girl Retreat and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ Follow @SassyScoops on Twitter and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ “Like” SassyScoops on Facebook and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ Tweet about this giveaway with @SassyScoops and a link to this post and leave a comment with a link to your tweet.

1 entry ~ Update your Facebook status with a link to this giveaway and leave a comment telling us you did.

Giveaway ends Friday, July 22nd, at midnight.

All SassyScoops winners are notified via email.

I will admit, pole fitness classes have a certain stigma attached to them, but after trying out a beginner pole fitness class at PEARL by Adult Dance and Fitness in Midvale, I say throw all stigmas out the window. (And you could easily do just that with the upper body strength those classes require!)

Of course some of the apparel might lead you to believe there’s quite a bit of sexy involved, but I’m okay with that—I think a little (tasteful) sexy makes for a big boost in self-confidence!

I’m a huge fan of a good, sweat-inducing workout and PEARL’s class did not disappoint. How can you not break a sweat when you try a new spin over and over again and still can’t get it right? (I apologize if the thumbnail image on the video is the original, totally unattractive one. I did change it but it takes a while for YouTube to update. Just hurry and click “play”!)

…
I have a very serious lack of coordination, believe you me.

Aly was a super fabulous instructor and extremely patient. I loved the guided stretching at the beginning and end and the one-on-one instruction whenever we needed it (and I needed it A LOT).

When asked why women were interested in pole fitness classes, Aly told us there were two main reasons: one, they wanted to shake up their fitness routine, get in better shape and/or lose weight; and two, it was a fabulous confidence booster. After one hour with Aly, I could see how both of those would be true. I was SO sore the next day, bruises and all (of course, I wore them with pride) and teaching your body to move in a different way was rather liberating. (Not a lot of sexy in spin class…)

Check out a tandem try at one of our favorite spins from the evening:

…
Yeah, I won’t be quitting my day job any time soon. Though I thoroughly enjoyed the pole fitness workout, even better was watching some of the gals working out on the aerial silks. I would have loved to have seen this gal in action!

…
Here’s a snapshot of Aly and Shae, the owners of PEARL, on the aerial hoop. I’m pretty sure they’ve practiced this a few times:

And I couldn’t resist sharing this photo of Aly, our patient (and beautiful) instructor. Holy crap, that girl has some serious core strength!

…
I’ve always wanted to strengthen my core and improve my flexibility, and while our local rec center’s yoga and pilates classes are helping, I’d kinda like to throw in a few of these aerial fitness classes, bruises and all. By the end of class, I did discover I can pull off a “bow and arrow” headstand, so I’m not totally inept! (I’m sure it looks a lot more fluid when Aly does it, but it was my first, you know.)

…
PEARL also does private parties—birthday parties, bachelorette parties, bridal showers and girls’ nights out. I think an aerial silks party (a la Cirque du Soleil) would be so much fun for a girls’ night out! Bring in your own food and drink and take to the sky on those aerial silks!

Now it’s time for you to get your aerial (or pole) fitness on!

PEARL is giving away a one-week pass to their studio (classes included)
to one lucky SassyScoops reader!

Honestly, you must give it a try. The intro class is free to first-time students, so you could bring a girlfriend along and have her try it too! (For more on pricing, click here. I will tell you now, it’s not as budget-friendly as your local Gold’s or 24 hours, but does your local gym have sky-high silks, an aerial hoop or trapeze dangling from the ceiling? I thought not!)

To be eligible for this giveaway, leave a comment telling us what workout you’d most like to try.

Additional entries:

1 entry ~ Follow @SassyScoops on Twitter and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ “Like” SassyScoops on Facebook and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ “Like” PEARL on Facebook and leave a comment telling us you did. (Check out the awesome photos while you’re at it!)

1 entry ~ Tweet about this giveaway with @SassyScoops and a link to this post and leave a comment with a link to your tweet.

1 entry ~ Update your Facebook status with a link to this giveaway and leave a comment telling us you did.

Giveaway ends Friday, July 15th, at midnight.

All SassyScoops winners are notified via email.

I first saw Ashley Mae’s artwork at Tom & Lucy’s Art Shoppe during our SassyScoops girls’ night out. I loved the abstract look and feel of her watercolor LDS temple renditions, not to mention the poetic name of her business, Birds of Ashmae. (Kind of rolls of the tongue, doesn’t it?)  My favorite is of course the Salt Lake temple, due to getting married there 15 years ago this June.

But I must say, her Timpanogos temple watercolor is gorgeous as well.

I visited Birds of Ashmae on Etsy and found Ashley Mae’s other beautiful watercolors, from animals to flowers and even portraits. I love her Peony and Old fashioned bride paintings! Of course, George would love the Dinosaur with Friend watercolor (pictured below).

Right now Ashley Mae’s Etsy shop offers six different temples: Salt Lake, Provo, Timpanogos, Mesa, Boise and Manti. Plus, 10% of all temple sales go to the LDS Temple Fund. Super cool! And like a mentioned before, she also does custom watercolor portraits. (For examples, visit her Etsy shop.)

If you want to know when Birds of Ashmae has a new temple in its collection, follow @birdsofashmae on Twitter.

Ashley Mae graduated from BYU with a BFA in painting and an MFA in poetry. She grew up in Provo, Utah and is currently married with a two-month-old little boy named Remy. You can catch some of her beautiful poetry on her blog, birds of ashmae.

Ashley Mae is giving away one of her gorgeous 8×10 LDS temple watercolors, winner’s choice!

To enter this giveaway, leave a comment below telling us your favorite work of art.

Additional entries:

1 entry ~ Follow @SassyScoops on Twitter and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ “Like” SassyScoops on Facebook and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ Tweet about this giveaway with @SassyScoops and a link to this post and leave a comment with a link to your tweet.

1 entry ~ Update your Facebook status with a link to this giveaway and leave a comment telling us you did.

Giveaway ends Saturday, June 25th, at midnight.

All SassyScoops winners are notified via email.

Disclaimer: Ashley Mae (Birds of Ashmae) provided us with the giveaway for this post.

The Sassies felt right at home at Rich’s Mighty Fine Burgers & Grub. We couldn’t wait to dive into the fat and juicy burgers. The menu selection was rather surprising, given the very low-key atmosphere of the restaurant, but Rich knows his burgers, and he certainly knows his toppings.

I know I was pleasantly surprised by the large variety of burgers, sandwiches and sides offered on the menu. And I can never get too much blue cheese. I hope none of the other Sassies saw me licking the Blue Cheese Crumble Fries dish clean or double-dipping on numerous occasions.

Rich’s Mighty Fine Burgers & Grub seems to be a big hit with the business crowd during the week, and Rich said that there is often a line outside the door. We were all surprised by how busy it was on a Saturday night, given that many of the surrounding businesses and buildings were closed. If people come in on their days off, you know that’s a testament to some good, quality food. We also had the pleasure to meet one of Rich’s original customers, who has been coming back for years.

Rich made the natural transition from what started off as a food cart to a restaurant, and he has continued plans to expand his restaurant business. The Sassies would be thrilled if he decided to move to the south end of the valley.

While the restaurant itself may not lend itself to sitting down to a meal with children, the food would most certainly be pleasing to any picky eater. And if you’re concerned about your child not getting enough vegetables, I think the deep fried green beans will help you meet your healthy food quota for the week.


So, the next time you are craving a nice, big, juicy burge, or just a serving of blue cheese, make sure you pop in to Rich’s Might Fine Burgers & Grub.

But don’t just take our word for it:

Rich’s Mighty Fine Burgers & Grub is giving TWO lucky SassyScoops.com readers a $20 gift certificate!

To enter this giveaway, just leave a comment below telling us what menu item you would like to try.

Additional entries:

1 entry ~ Follow @SassyScoops on Twitter and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ “Like” SassyScoops on Facebook and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ “Like” Rich’s Mighty Fine Burgers & Grub on Facebook and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ Tweet about this giveaway with @SassyScoops and a link to this post and leave a comment with a link to your tweet.

1 entry ~ Update your Facebook status with a link to this giveaway and leave a comment telling us you did.

Giveaway ends Friday, June 24th, at midnight.

All SassyScoops winners are notified via email.

I will be honest. Reviewing Smashburger in Draper was my third experience with the restaurant. I walked into another location a year or so ago, saw the menu by the door and walked right out. Why? Because the first burger I read on the menu said “American cheese.” If you need to know anything about me, it is I like American cheese almost as much as Kristina likes Mario Lopez. So, it wasn’t until a good friend, Emily Hill, treated me to lunch one day that I came to love Smashburger. If you need to know one other thing, love doesn’t come for free; you have got to sell me, and sell me Smashburger did.

It wasn’t just the amazing decor or the clean lines, clean restaurant and friendly staff. Although, if you take a look below, Emily and I may have been a little excited about the eye candy that was, as we lovingly referred to him, “Tom, the Silver Fox.”  Actually, Tom is a very nice looking, older, married man, but that aside we enjoyed hearing how excited Smashburger was about their work in the community and especially working with a number of schools giving free meals to students. As a mother, I know and understand how important it is for my children to accomplish goals, and if it wasn’t for a business like Smashburger providing a reward for them once the goal was accomplished, it wouldn’t be as sweet.  Kudos to Smashburger for all of their local community support.

Tom was kind enough to snap some photos of me smashing. (Although, you can see he found the other Sassies a bit more appealing. Either that or my camera is uber complicated to maneuver. I’ll assume the latter.) Yes, they really smash the burgers. How else did you think they got their name? Honestly, I had no idea why it was called Smashburger. Now I do, and so do you.

After a smashing good time in the back, it was time to create my own burger, which was my favorite part. I get to include what I want, exclude what I hate, and make the best burger in the world for me. So, what did I try? 1/3lb burger on the egg bun, Swiss cheese, fried egg, bacon, guacamole, and chipotle sauce. It was phenomenal and I am a HUGE burger snob. This one is at the top of the list.

Let’s not forget the cookies and cream shake. I am yet another snob when it comes to shakes and this one has real Haagen-Dazs ice cream. Be still my beating heart.

Unlike another Sassy, I actually adored the sweet potato fries. I loved the rosemary fries as well; if I wasn’t on such an anti-carb diet at the moment I would have devoured my fries and everyone else’s. The haystack onions were no less than incredible as well as the dipping sauce. I am still not sure what that was, but I could have eaten it with my finger.

Cheesy, I know, but let me leave you with one tip: Try Smashburger in Draper; it just might change your life, or at least the part of your life where burgers, cheese, and fries are concerned.

Smashburger online: http://www.smashburger.com/

Smashburger on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smashburger

Smashburger (Utah) on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SmashburgerUT

Smashburger is giving one lucky SassyScoops.com reader $10 in Smashbucks!

To enter this giveaway, leave a comment below telling us if you’re already a Smashburger fan. If so, what’s your favorite menu item? If you haven’t visited yet, tell us what you’d most like to try on their menu!

Additional entries:

1 entry ~ Follow @SmashburgerUT on Twitter and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ Follow @SassyScoops on Twitter and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ “Like” SassyScoops on Facebook and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ Tweet about this giveaway with @SassyScoops and a link to this post and leave a comment with a link to your tweet.

1 entry ~ Update your Facebook status with a link to this giveaway and leave a comment telling us you did.

Giveaway ends Friday, June 10th.

All SassyScoops winners are notified via email.

Tom and Lucy’s Art Shoppe is so thrilled to be offering a $40 gift card to its Spring Handmade Boutique. The Art Shoppe is hosting its fifth shoppe and with over 30 unique and local vendors selling their products and designs, you’re sure to find something you’ll love. Local vendors all across the beehive state will be selling jewelry, candy and sweets, home decor, toys and games, soaps and lotions, clothing, pillows, vintage, chic accessories and anything else to tickle your fancy! Tom and Lucy can’t wait for you to come a pick out something wonderful for spring.

As you have heard we are co-hosting our Spring Girl’s Night Out with Tom & Lucy’s Art Shoppe and we can’t wait to see you there:

Although our girls’ night out is only one evening, you should mark your calendars for the WHOLE weekend the boutique is open: May 19th, 20th and 21st at the Ivory Ridge Swim and Tennis Club in Lehi, Utah. You can find directions to the location and more details on the Shoppe on their blog: www.tomandlucysartshoppe.com

Tom & Lucy’s Art Shoppe is giving one of *YOU* the chance to win a $40 Gift Card to the Boutique!

To enter this giveaway, leave a comment below saying what vendors you would love to check out when you go!

Additional entries:

~ “Like” Tom & Lucy’s on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tom-and-Lucys-Art-Shoppe/125592601408

~ Follow @artshoppeutah on Twitter

~ Join their mailing list (right hand column on their site/blog)

~ Follow Tom & Lucy’s Art Shoppe blog

That is a total of 5 chances to win! $40 Gift Card will need to be picked up the weekend of the Art Shoppe and used on any of the 3 days the shoppe is open (Thursday, Friday or Saturday).

Giveaway ends Wednesday, May 18th.

What is your favorite frozen dessert?  I hope that you were thinking gelato.  And after this week’s feature of Dolcetti Gelato, what else could you be thinking?

You already read about this hidden gem in Salt Lake City and how much the Sassies were head over heels for the sea salt caramel gelato.

The Sassies couldn’t resist the dreamy, creamy delight that is Dolcetti Gelato.  But we also can’t resist a good waffle.  And trust us, they have some of the best Belgian waffles around.

In between devouring everything in our paths, we took some time to enjoy the funky and eclectic decor that helps make Dolcetti such a fun place to hang out in.

That is a coffee table.  How cool is that?

The Sassies also realized that a little gelato can turn Kim into a ravishing supermodel.  But let’s be honest, she was gorgeous even before the gelato.

I know what you are thinking. “How can I get me some of that?” (Gelato… not Kim.  She is a married woman.)  Well thankfully we have the answer for you.  The Sassies love to take care of their readers and Dolcetti Gelato does too!

Giveaway Time!!!

Dolcetti Gelato is giving away 2 sets of 5 small gelato certificates.  Which means you can eat 5 different flavors… or possibly share with the ones you love.

It is beyond easy to enter.  Just leave a comment telling us your favorite flavor of gelato.  And if you have never had gelato, what flavor you would love to try.

Of course we have extra entries just for YOU!

1 entry ~ Follow @dolcettigelato on Twitter and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ “Like” Dolcetti Gelato on Facebook and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ Follow @SassyScoops on Twitter and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ “Like” SassyScoops on Facebook and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ Tweet about this giveaway with @SassyScoops and a link to this post and leave a comment with a link to your tweet.

1 entry ~ Update your Facebook status with a link to this giveaway and leave a comment telling us you did.

Good luck!  And if you can’t wait to win,  just head on down to Dolcetti Gelato. The prices are right.

All SassyScoops winners are notified via email.

Have you been to Frida Bistro?

It is a hidden gem.

We Sassies had the opportunity and privilege of spending an evening at Frida Bistro a couple weeks ago.

I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised at the location and atmosphere. Frida Bistro is located in a quiet section of downtown Salt Lake. The outside is bright and engaging.

Inside, Frida Bistro is full of amazing art, canvases and multimedia masterpieces. It’s a restaurant that is perfect for a romantic date or a festive occasion. Plus, they have the most imaginative drinks—alcoholic and virgin alike. So yummy!

And we were treated to a tasting of the very best Frida dishes.

We started off with a delicious Blue Corn Crusted Calamari…it was amazing!

Then we tried the Avocado and Crab Salad,

a delicious Duck dish as well as an amazing shrimp and rice entree.

We finished off the meal with a beautiful  Chocolate Cake.

The atmosphere, food and service were amazing.

It was a wonderful night.

And now for the GIVEAWAY!!!

Frida Bistro is giving away a $50 gift card to one lucky SassyScoops.com reader!

Entering is super easy. Just leave a comment on this post telling us who you’d take with you to Frida Bistro if you win!

You can earn EXTRA entries too:

1 entry ~ Follow @FridaBistro on Twitter and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ “Like” Frida Bistro on Facebook and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ Follow @SassyScoops on Twitter and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ “Like” SassyScoops on Facebook and leave a comment telling us you did.

1 entry ~ Tweet about this giveaway with @SassyScoops and a link to this post and leave a comment with a link to your tweet.

1 entry ~ Update your Facebook status with a link to this giveaway and leave a comment telling us you did.

Happy entering! This giveaway will end on Friday, May 13th at midnight MST.

All SassyScoops giveaway winners are notified via email.