CELEBRATING THE ONES WHO DEPEND ON US MOST
WELLNESS
A FRESH APPROACH TO PEDIATRIC CARE
FOOD + BEVERAGE
FROZEN PUPSICLE RECIPE
LIFE + CULTURE
HOW ONE LOCAL NONPROFIT IS CHANGING FOSTER CARE
INSPIRING TEENS MAKE ENTREPRENEURIAL DREAMS COME TRUE
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Dear Readers,
This month’s issue is really tapping personal notes as I'm expecting my first grandbaby THIS MONTH! Helping my daughter prepare for motherhood has brought up a lot of those early motherhood memories I once experienced.
While curating this month’s issue, I realized there simply wasn’t enough room to capture the depth of a subject that means so much to me per sonally. The truth is, those we love and care for; whether children or the loyal companions curled up beside us each night, become some of our greatest teachers. My own children have given me a deeper understanding of purpose, resilience, unconditional love, growth, and the beautiful complexity of what it means to truly care for another life. They have expanded me in ways I never expected and continue to remind me what matters most.
Inside these pages, we wanted to honor the many ways we care for those we love most. From A Dog’s Day Out in Millcreek: fun ways to pamper your furry best friend and spend more intentional time with the little soul who greets you with unconditional love, to spotlighting inspiring young entrepreneurs in our community who are already proving that passion and ambition have no age requirement.
We’re also honored to feature Dr. Marina Capella, founder of Healing Arts Pediatrics, who is redefining what healthcare can look like for children through a deeply holistic approach that nurtures not just the physical body, but mind, spirit, and overall well-being.
And because raising healthy children starts with understanding the full picture, we’re diving into topics like nutrition, gut health, mood, focus, and how supporting your child’s “second brain” can dramatically impact their overall wellness with Emilie Davis, a functional nutrition expert.
This issue is packed with so much goodness designed to leave you feeling inspired, connected, and empowered with resources to care for your family with greater intention. From wellness insights to local inspiration (and don’t miss our frozen doggie treat recipe), we hope these pages celebrate the beautiful responsibility and privilege of caring for those who depend on us most, both two-legged and four-legged.
We hope you love this issue as much as we loved creating it for you.
With gratitude,
August 2026
PUBLISHER
Julie Janke | julie.janke@citylifestyle.com
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Abi Falin Horspool, Emilie Davis, MScN
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SEVEN LOCAL SPOTS TO SPOIL YOUR PET
A visit to Tanner Park is a rite of passage for many Millcreek dogs. With plenty of open space to roam and a creek to cool off in, it’s the perfect place to let your pet burn off some energy and make a few new friends.
After a day of muddy paws and outdoor adventures, Dirty Johnson’s Dog Wash makes cleanup a little easier. This no-frills neighborhood favorite offers affordable grooming services and self-serve dog wash stations, letting owners skip the mess at home.
Who says swimming pools are just for people? DogMode offers dogs the chance to splash, swim and exercise in a safe indoor environment. Book a private swim session for your pup or enroll them in doggy daycare, where a dip in the pool can be part of the day’s adventure.
At Ma & Paws Bakery, dogs can enjoy gourmet cookies, specialty treats and even custom cakes for birthdays and celebrations. The friendly staff also stocks a variety of natural foods and supplements for health-conscious pet parents looking to spoil their companions.
“Every dog should have its day.
These pet-friendly spots make it easy to treat your furry friend to a day they'll never forget.”
Every family member deserves a place on the mantel. Dawn McBride, owner of Fuzzy Love Photography, specializes in capturing the personalities that make our pets unforgettable, preserving every head tilt, goofy grin and joyful expression. Visit fuzzylovephoto.com for more information.
A great day isn’t complete without a good meal. At Violet Eatery, dogs are welcome to join their owners on the patio while everyone takes a well-deserved break after a day on the town. Good food, fresh air and quality time together make for the perfect ending to a dog’s day out.
Few places capture the spirit of the Wasatch Front quite like Millcreek Canyon. Shaded trails, fresh mountain air and endless opportunities to explore make it an ideal destination for dogs and their humans to enjoy the outdoors together.
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HOW GUT HEALTH SUPPORTS MOOD, FOCUS AND DIGESTION
ARTICLE BY EMILIE DAVIS, MSCN PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRITTANY CASCIO, CASCIO PHOTOGRAPHY
Back-to-school season has its own rhythm: new teachers, packed lunches, early alarms, after-school practices, and maybe a family dog waiting for an evening walk up the canyon. For many kids, that shift feels exciting. For others, especially kids with ADHD tendencies, sensitive stomachs, or big emotions, it can feel like a lot.
If your child complains of stomachaches before school, melts down over homework, struggles to sit still, or seems wired and tired by bedtime, you are not alone. And it may not be “just behavior.”
One place parents do not always think to look is the gut.
The gut and brain are in constant conversation. The vagus nerve acts like a two-way communication line between digestion and the nervous system. The gut microbiome also influences inflammation, nutrient absorption, sleep, and the production of brain chemicals involved in mood and focus.
This does not mean gut health causes ADHD or that nutrition replaces therapy, medication, school accommodations, or your pediatrician’s guidance. It does mean the body is connected. When digestion is irritated, blood sugar is unstable, or the microbiome is out of balance, some kids feel it in their bellies. Others show it through irritability, anxiety, poor sleep, or trouble concentrating.
I often tell parents: your child’s stomachache, picky eating, constipation, or “hangry hour” may be useful information, not random drama.
The back-to-school transition can amplify these patterns. Rushed mornings lead to sugary breakfasts. Lunchboxes get filled with packaged snacks. Sleep gets pushed later. Add academic pressure and a nervous system that already struggles to filter stimulation, and the gut-brain loop can get loud.
The goal is not perfection. It is giving your child’s body steadier fuel, calmer routines, and
fewer daily triggers so their brain has a better chance to stay focused.
Gut-related focus and mood symptoms can look different from child to child. Some kids have stomach pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, reflux, nausea, or frequent bathroom trips. Others have eczema, headaches, restless sleep, mood swings, difficult afternoons, or need snacks constantly to stay regulated.
With ADHD, parents often focus on the brain first, which makes sense. But many of the building blocks the brain needs, including protein, healthy fats, minerals, B vitamins, and stable blood sugar, come through digestion. If a child is not digesting food well, eating enough variety, or tolerating foods poorly, focus and behavior can be harder to support.
A simple place to start is breakfast. Before cereal, waffles, or granola bars, think PFF: protein, fat, and fiber. Eggs with avocado toast, Greek yogurt with berries, a smoothie with protein and nut butter, or leftover dinner can all work. This combination helps steady blood sugar and often means fewer crashes during the school day.
Lunch matters too, but it does not have to be Pinterest-worthy. Pair a protein with fruit, veggies, crackers, and something fun. Kids need meals they will actually eat.
Try one small shift this week: add protein to breakfast, send water instead of juice, offer an after-school snack before homework, choose one fermented food, or protect bedtime. If symptoms continue, especially constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain, eczema, anxiety, or focus struggles, it may be time to look deeper with personalized testing and nutrition support.
“When kids feel steady in their bodies, focus, mood, and school mornings often become easier for the whole family, one small meal at a time.”
Once breakfast is balanced, build from there. Add fiber with oats, apples, berries, beans, carrots, or leafy greens. Fiber feeds beneficial gut bacteria and helps keep bowel movements regular. Add probiotic foods if your child tolerates them, like plain yogurt, kefir, fermented pickles, sauerkraut, or miso. Start small. A spoonful counts.
Also notice what seems to make things worse. For some kids, excess sugar, artificial dyes, highly processed snacks, or certain food sensitivities can intensify stomach issues, sleep struggles, or emotional reactivity. This is not about creating fear around food. It is about becoming curious and collecting clues.
Routines matter as much as nutrients. A few slow breaths before meals help switch the body into digestion. A predictable bedtime supports the microbiome and nervous system. Movement, even a family walk with the dog, helps digestion and gives busy brains a reset.
Sometimes these basics are enough. Sometimes they are not. If your child has chronic digestive symptoms, ongoing anxiety, eczema, or focus struggles that are not improving, functional stool testing can help identify gut bacteria imbalances, inflammation, overgrowth, or digestive enzyme issues.
The biggest takeaway is this: your child is not broken, and you are not failing. Their body may simply be asking for better support.
As school starts again across Millcreek and Holladay, consider gut health one more tool in your back-to-school toolkit. A calmer belly may help create a calmer, more focused, more confident kiddo this year, one small, doable step at a time.
Emilie Davis, MScN, a holistic nutritionist & gut health specialist. Utilizing a functional stool test, she creates a personalized nutrition & step-by-step coaching to help clients uncover what’s really going on for their body. Learn more:
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ARTICLE BY CARLOS TOLEDO
How Healing Arts Pediatrics is Redefining Pediatric Care Through Connection, Tradition, and Modern Medicine
For Dr. Marina Capella, the founder of Healing Arts Pediatrics, modern medicine was always a personal calling. "I went into medicine because I really felt this calling to give back to my community by becoming a physician," she shares. Navigating the corporate model of medicine left a critical gap in her ability to treat the whole person. "My vision of becoming a physician was to give people a holistic approach and give bodies some degree of spirituality," she explains, recalling how the emotional, generational, connecting, and spiritual aspects of health were often lacking in standard clinical training.
Driven by an intense calling to practice medicine differently, Dr. Capella took an entrepreneurial leap of faith in late 2021 to establish Healing Arts Pediatrics. Moving away from conventional insurance billing, the practice utilizes a membership-based Direct Primary Care (DPC) model. Instead of dealing with the restrictions and timelines of corporate settings, a standard monthly fee directly covers provider care, giving families unprecedented access. To mirror this philosophy, the practice operates out of a beautifully restored historic home on Holladay Drive. "I want them to feel at home," says Dr. Capella. "That way it
can translate to the children that they can feel at home and safe and unrushed."
At the core of the clinic is an expansive definition of wellness. "Healing Arts for me evokes the idea that healing is not monolithic," Dr. Capella notes. "Healing is not just about diagnostic tests, prescriptions, or even the physical body, but also embracing modern medicine with traditional and old ways of care that have existed." This holistic paradigm shifts the dynamic, transforming parents into active co-healers. By weaving together evidence-based treatments with traditional modalities such as homeopathy, herbalism, bodywork, and clinical hypnosis, the clinic uncovers solutions where standard quick-prescription care might stall.
This approach has yielded remarkable breakthroughs. Dr. Capella recalls an eight-year-old patient suffering from a rare autoimmune condition who faced years of heavy infusions. By identifying underlying variables and pairing talk therapy and body work alongside her medical care, the young girl completely left all infusions in less than a year. In another case, Dr. Capella used clinical hypnosis to empower a young asthma patient. By teaching her to harness her imagination
“My vision of becoming a physician was to give people a holistic approach and give bodies some degree of spirituality...”
in a positive direction through a mental "protection bubble" and dedicated breathing techniques, the child learned to conquer the anxiety that exacerbated her physical immune flares, successfully preventing hospitalizations.
Dr. Capella notes that connection to nature and animals is foundational to a child's long-term health blueprint. From equine therapy to Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) in the home, animals
provide comfort to children with sensory processing or emotional challenges. "Evolutionarily, nature should always be part of someone's health plan," Dr. Capella emphasizes, advising families to step outside and touch grass. "Energetically, we're all constantly absorbing energy around us, and if we don't do anything to ground ourselves... we tend to accumulate all the stress, worry, and tension that can lead to other issues around us, such as our health."
ARTICLE BY JESSICA SORBONNE
BY JAEDIN MUGLESTON AND HENRY KAUFMAN
Two impressive Millcreek teens are proving that entrepreneurship doesn't have to wait until high school graduation. One spent years battling the debilitating effects of an autoimmune disease, while another was looking for a better way to avoid injury on the softball field. Both took matters into their own hands, and the result has been innovative solutions that are already benefiting people far beyond their own communities.
Jaedin Mugleston grew up playing softball with her dad. What started as a way to spend time together quickly became a lifelong love of the game. As she puts it, "Somewhere behind the athlete, behind the hours of practice and the coaches who pushed you, is a little girl who fell in love with the game and never looked back."
But the love of the game came with scrapes and bruises.
As Jaedin became faster and more competitive, she learned to slide aggressively into bases, often leaving tournaments with cuts and abrasions caused by rocks and debris. Softball players affectionately—or perhaps disdainfully—dubbed these injuries "raspberries," a term that would eventually become part of Jaedin's brand.
By high school, the injuries had become more than a nuisance.
"I wouldn't leave one tournament without jacking up my leg," Jaedin said. Between the pain, the inconvenience and attending dances with giant Band-Aids covering her legs, she finally decided, "There has to be a better way to do this."
Cue Razzbery Athletics.
Jaedin designed the Razzbery Impact Sock, an athletic sock with integrated impact padding sewn directly into the fabric to help protect athletes from those pesky raspberries while still allowing them to slide, dive and compete comfortably.
But Jaedin’s socks are about more than preventing injuries. According to her, they represent something bigger: the idea that female athletes deserve equipment designed specifically for them.
She points to what she calls the “pink and shrink it” model, where products are often designed for men before being slightly modified and marketed to women. Razzbery Athletics aims to flip that idea on its head by creating products built with female athletes in mind from the very beginning.
But her vision doesn’t stop with socks. Jaedin plans to continue expanding Raspberry Athletics with additional products for women’s sports, including protective arm sleeves and other innovative gear. She also hopes to encourage other young entrepreneurs along the way.
One of the best pieces of advice Jaedin has received came from a teacher and mentor, Erin Paulsen.
"Action kills anxiety."
For Henry Kaufman, entrepreneurship started in a very different place.
Diagnosed with Crohn's disease at just seven years old, Henry spent much of his childhood battling inflammation, hospital visits and treatments that offered little relief. By age 12, he and his family knew something had to change.
Henry and his mom were desperate for a solution that would allow him to live a healthier, more energetic life.
Together, they began experimenting with anti-inflammatory ingredients and homemade recipes. Henry's mom would often prepare one meal for the family and a separate "clean" meal for Henry. Occasionally, Henry's food turned out to be the better of the two, prompting him to jokingly tell his siblings, "It's nasty. Leave it for me."
NastySnax was born.
Eventually, Henry started to notice a dramatic change. His symptoms eased, and he was once again able to do the things he loved. More importantly, he realized that other kids facing dietary restrictions deserved better options than what they could find on grocery store shelves.
"I want to be the brand that some kid in my position can walk into a store and say, 'Wait, no. I want NastySnax. That's going to make me feel good, and that's going to taste good.'"
Today, Henry's flagship product, Honey Almond Chews, is made from just five simple ingredients.
He hopes to expand his product line, land on grocery store shelves and eventually create a community for people navigating autoimmune diseases and dietary restrictions.
So far, Henry has devoted countless hours to NastySnax and has no plans to slow down anytime soon. His latest endeavor is investing in an automatic wrapping machine that would help speed up production and, in Henry's words, "10x" the business.
Perhaps there's something about running a business at a young age that accelerates wisdom, because both teens are remarkably thoughtful about success, failure and the role adults play in helping young people chase their dreams.
Henry says good parenting starts with support.
"If your kid is passionate, you should be passionate," he said.
Jaedin offers a complementary perspective. She believes parents have to be willing to let their children struggle.
"You have to let them fail," she said. "Failure is how we learn."
Many adults seem to cling to the notion that the younger generation is a lost cause, but having spent time around Henry and Jaedin, one thing has become very clear: those adults could not be more wrong.
The future of entrepreneurship is bright, and both teens are surely going places.
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As river guide Tate Silcox shared, “Watching the sunrise every morning is life expanding. People need to be outside more.”
Every six months, Celeste Edmunds packed her entire life into a garbage bag. Growing up in the foster care system meant instability, frequent moves, and not knowing how long she would stay. At one point, it meant losing a brother and sister because there wasn’t someone who could care for the siblings together.
ARTICLE BY ABI FALIN HORSPOOL PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEN FOX PHOTOGRAPHY
Now the Executive Director of The Christmas Box International, Edmunds ensures that no foster child leaves the organization’s short-term emergency shelter with their belongings in a garbage bag.
Children who pass through The Christmas Box receive a duffel bag or backpack filled with brand-new clothes, hygiene kits, books, toys, and shoes.
“The items represent this sense of dignity and belonging that they deserve to have,” Edmunds says. “They’ll hang on to that feeling of ‘I’m worth more than the items I’m going to put in a garbage sack.’ So we only accept new donations for that reason.”
Edmunds helped found the organization three decades ago alongside author Richard Paul Evans and his wife, Keri. Since, the nonprofit has “provided safety and resources to more than 185,000 children.”
For 30 years, The Christmas Box has been committed to keeping siblings together by accepting youth up to age 18, allowing older brothers and sisters to remain in the same place.
Between its Salt Lake City and Ogden locations, the organization keeps about 1,000 siblings together annually.
Edmunds describes her work as rewarding, even when it's emotionally difficult.
“It’s pretty cool to come back as a former foster child and say, I get to look at the system and all the ways that failed me,” she remembers. “Now I strategically reach out to those partners that failed me due to lack of resources and support them so they can do better for children. I get to own my voice and choose how I want to use that to hopefully better the lives of other people.”
The nonprofit serves about 14,000 children each year through shelter care, resource rooms in state offices, holiday programs, and more than 100 community partnerships. It processes nearly $1 million in in-kind donations annually and ensures none go to waste.
At its core, The Christmas Box mission is about rallying a community around vulnerable children.
“Systems are just not designed to raise children. People are designed to raise children, villages, and communities,” she states. “And so that’s what The Christmas Box International does. We rally a community around these children.”
Edmunds encourages community members to consider how they can serve vulnerable children.
“When people ask me, what do you need here?” she says. “Well, if your kids need it, so does a Christmas Box kiddo.”
There are many ways to help, from volunteering and donating to simply sharing the organization's message. Edmunds invites locals to “reach out and figure out what feels good for them,” because “everybody has a role to play.”
Edmunds’ role is proof that painful beginnings do not define the end of the story.
“Everything awful that happened to me had to happen in order for me to be exactly where I am today,” she concludes. “And it’s beautiful.”
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Trey Kennedy makes a living finding comedy in regular life. Marriage. Toddlers. Yoga pants. The Thursday-night scramble between school dropoffs, soccer practice, and whatever has to be done by morning. Twelve years in, it shows: millions of followers across every platform, three stand-up specials, a sold-out Relatable Tour, and a style of humor fans send each other captioned, “Are you watching me?” He delivers the kind of comedy that travels because everyone’s living some version of it.
Katie, his wife of six years, is a former biomedical engineer who also built a modeling career. She’s now raising their kids and co-hosting Correct Opinions alongside Trey — the show where the two of them swap takes on marriage, parenting, and whatever came up that week.
Trey has been at this longer than people realize. An Edmond, Oklahoma kid who grew up playing basketball described himself as a “shy kid who never thought he’d be an entertainer.” He started making videos while attending Oklahoma State University. After building millions of followers on Vine before the platform shut down, he gave himself six months on Instagram and Facebook to see whether he could rebuild from zero. He did. Stand-up soon followed. His first special, Are You For Real?, streams on YouTube; the second, Grow Up, on Amazon Prime; the third, built around the Relatable Tour, wrapped earlier this year. “I’ve been trying to be funny every week for like twelve years now,” he says. A slow climb, made one bit at a time.
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“I’ve been trying to be funny every week for like twelve years now.”
Most of what Trey writes lately starts in his own kitchen. Thomas is three and a half, and he is, in his father’s words, “a movie.” He narrates his own life from the moment his eyes open and mispronounces words in ways his parents now repeat to each other because no one else would believe them. His younger sister, Eva, is what Katie calls “the calm one.” With a third now in the mix, the Kennedys are officially outnumbered.
After six years of marriage, Trey and Katie have learned that the partnership runs best when it gets its own time on the calendar. So once a week, they leave the kids with a sitter and go out for coffee. “You need a system,” Katie says. “It’s about taking time to look each other in the eye. Not the kids. Not the cameras. Just each other.”
The same instinct shapes the work. Most of Trey’s trial and error happens onstage or on Instagram, but the first read is always Katie’s. “There’s only been one time ever I’ve had to be like, ‘you’re not doing that,’” she says. The rest of the time, she just laughs first.
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• 1 ripe banana
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter (make sure it’s xylitol-free)
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
• A handful of blueberries for garnish
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Utah summers are a pup’s paradise, but when temperatures rise, outdoor playtime can leave your pet panting.
Help your furry companion cool off with a sweet and healthy treat designed to be as nutritious as it is tasty.
We spoke with Kristin Voda, a veterinary technician and East Bench resident, to get the delicious scoop on our Millcreek City Lifestyle pupsicle recipe.
“Peanut butter offers protein, while Greek yogurt provides probiotics to help regulate the digestive system,” said Voda. “Blueberries and bananas are full of fiber and vitamins, making these pupsicles nutritious.”
NOTES:
Serve as an occasional treat after a walk, hike or play session.
For an extra-special touch, top each pupsicle with a dog biscuit just before serving for a summertime dessert your best friend will love.
1. Blend the banana, yogurt and peanut butter until smooth.
2. Stir in honey, if desired.
3. Pour the mixture into silicone molds or an ice cube tray.
4. Add a blueberry to each mold for a fun surprise.
5. Freeze for at least four hours.
Help your pet beat the heat with these easy-to-make frozen dog treats
