Michelle, center with her family   Michelle Joines    Gingerbread House on display at stop #6    Tagg-N-Go Car Wash, 1062 W Sunset Blvd    Hours: M-Sa 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM    Michelle is my good friend. She was one of the first persons I met when I moved back to St George, 6 years ago. And we still get together regularly for hikes. Several years ago, before I even got involved in organizing the Gingerbread Parade, Michelle always had an impressive gingerbread house in her home. It was a tradition to save up all the Halloween candy for the Gingerbread House. Since, I have recruited her to make them for this event, she has graciously donated them so that everyone can enjoy her creations.    She told me a special story about her son, who helped her make the gingerbread house this year, by not making it. In other words, he would say "Mom, I'll put myself to bed so that you can work on the Gingerbread house." or "Mom, I'll make dinner so th...

Dr Baker and his team at Premier Dental   Premier Dental   Stop #10 on Gingerbread Parade route   352 E Riverside Drive, Suite C-1   Hours: M-F 8:00-5:00  The previous blogpost is about the baking team that did a Tooth Fairy Garden themed gingerbread house which is on display here. Also, while you are in checking it out, ask if you can have a free pen or fee lip balm. They got them on the front counter. I always get one 😁   I've been a loyal client of Premier Dental for several years. I really like this office a lot. The staff remembers me and they are friendly. Plus, they are open on Friday. I hear there are a lot of Dentist offices closed on Friday. Why? I don't know. But you can count on them to be open. And you can count on them to listen to you. They ask, anything wrong. Feeling any discomfort? And then they help and follow through. But if you want my advice, use your water pick! That's what I am often reminded to do. Water picks are great right? And ...

Sneak Peek of Fairy Tooth -  Fairy Garden Style  Gingerbread House  Heidi Orr and Team  Gingerbread House on display at stop #10  Premier Dental, 352 E Riverside Drive  Hours: M-F 8:00-5:00  Heidi Orr and her team of bakers work over at the   Beehive Cottages on Tonaquint Drive. In addition to serving some of the best meals there, they have created unique gingerbread houses for several years, even before I came along and recruited them to make for the Gingerbread Parade.   If you remember 2019, they made a beehive house... and in 2020 they made a Flintstone themed house. This year they have created the cutest Tooth Fairy House - and it's in the style of a Fairy Garden. It's the cutest thing. It's got little mushrooms and everything. Look at the little tooth table with toothy chairs, too. And below I've got some of their makes from previous years below. So, the Gingerbread Parade is happening right now until December 11th. This event is f...

Shirley Smith Gingerbread House on display at stop #16 The Sugar Cookie, 180 S River Rd. Hours:  M-Th 10:00-8:00 PM;  F-Sat 10:00-9:00 PM;  Closed Sunday St George has a great artist community. Which is how I know Shirley Smith. She has been involved in our community for years. Her specialty is photography - namely landscape. Yet, she is a master in a bit of everything. She has made Christmas table toppers and wreaths for the Jubilee of Trees in St George, as well, as some other arts and crafts. You can see her booth this weekend at the Holiday Boutique down at the Atwood Innovation Plaza. She will be there 9:00-4:00 selling some really nice stuff... I'll post a preview below. This boutique is brought to you by Southern Utah Ladies Society to benefit Girls on the Run. Interested in her photography? Click her name above to be redirected to her artist portfolio. We live in such a great community filled with many artists, givers, helpers, and I love being a part of it. ...

Dixie Rocks & Fossils Stop #5 on Gingerbread Parade route 946 W Sunset Blvd, St George Hours: M-F 9:00-6:00; Sat 10:00-6:00;  Closed Sunday. This is the second year that Dixie Rocks & Fossils has participated in the St George Gingerbread Parade. The store has been so successful in St George that they have added a Crystal Shop a few door down. In that location they also have classes and it's just a total wellness center as far as wellness is not just the absence of illness but aims to optimize well-being. More homeopathic classes will be offered there.  As a life long rocker - fan of rocks and rock shops, this is a fun store for me. Now, raise your hand. How many of you pick up a pretty rock when you find one? I know I do. I have a sweet collection of rocks and gemstones at home. And I know I'm not the only one. This last time that I went in, I found a new "rock" of sorts that is way awesome. Just - so pretty. It's actually a type of metal I guess. And it...

lots of plushies FR3NZY Stop #14 on Gingerbread Parade route 250 Red Cliffs Drive, St George Hours: M-Th 10:00-8:00; F-Sa 10:00-9:00; Sunday 12:00-6:00 FR3NZY is my kind of place. Did I ever tell you how much I adore gift shops? Love them! FR3NZY is the greatest because they have a large selection of salt water taffy. Did you see the video I posted the other day on Instagram? Well, I tried the Dill Pickle flavored salt water taffy and you know what? it's not that bad. I mean it's way better than nasty Salted Popcorn. 😂 I'm actually gonna go get some more.  FR3NZY has a variety of Utah souvenirs, t-shirts and apparel and a great selection of toys! It's located in the Shoppes at Zion - an open air mall of sorts and the store is large. Definitely something for everyone. Mikah Harrison has her gingerbread village on display in the store. Check if out today. Come and get your parade map, as they have extra hard copies. Be sure and get your map stamped. Collect a stamp from ...

Gaia's Garden Cafe Stop #9 on Gingerbread Parade route 695 S 100 W, St George Hours: 8AM - 8PM Tuesday - Saturday Closed Sunday and Monday Gaia's Garden Cafe is one of my favorite places in town. I feel good, like my body thanks me, when I eat there. My absolute favorite thing in the whole place is the Gaia's Greens - it's a big salad and it has avocado, Greek olives and I have only ever had it with their Ranch dressing - so I love it like that.  My meat loving husband also enjoys a particular sandwich there and it is the "Roast Beef" - it's made from a type of wheat gluten and it's very convincing and filling. I think the thing that makes the sandwich especially delicious is the tangy horseradish sauce. It's a really nice atmosphere, too, if you choose to stay and eat. They have a nice indoor dining room, or a quaint outdoor patio.  The Gingerbread Parade has officially begun. Come on down and see the uniquely made gingerbread house by volunteer b...