I visited Swig, the customizable 'dirty soda' chain sweeping the US. I wouldn't go back, but I get why it's so popular.

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Woman holding Swig drinks in holder in front of Swig
While at Swig, I tried a few menu items, including drinks ordered by the cast of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives."

Savannah Born

'Ballerina Farm' announced her 9th pregnancy — in a protein ad

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Hannah and Daniel Neeleman
Hannah Neeleman and her husband, Daniel Neeleman.

Alex Goodlett/Getty Images for Angel

We sold our house in Utah to rent in Denver. The move was a big financial risk, but it was worth it.

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Katy Anderson and her family next to a uhaul moving truck
The author (second from right) moved with her family from Utah to Denver.

Courtesy of Katy Anderson

I took my 63-year-old retired mother on a bucket-list trip. I learned you're never too old for big adventures.

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Author, her mom, and tour guide in canyon taking selfie
I was a little nervous about taking my mom, who is in her 60s, on an adventure-packed trip with lots of physical activity, but I'm so glad I did it.

Emily Pennington

I quit my tech job to grind tree stumps. I'm outdoors, working with my hands, on my own schedule, and making a good living.

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headshot of a man in a white t-shirt in a field
Tyler Mumford.

Courtesy of Tyler Mumford

I co-own Ballerina Farm. I start my day praying with my 8 kids and end it with a tallow skincare routine.

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Hannah Neeleman
Hannah Neeleman, 35, is a content creator and cofounder of Ballerina Farm, a 328-acre farm, lifestyle brand, and farm goods store.

Niki Chan Wylie for BI

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Hannah Neeleman, 35, the cofounder of Ballerina Farm, a 328-acre Utah farm, lifestyle brand, and farm goods store.

Florida, Texas, and Utah are the fastest-growing hot spots for America's superrich

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Aerial view of Miami skyline with skyscrapers, Downtown Brickell, and Miami Beach at night in Miami on June 22, 2024.
Florida is booming with the superrich, as Miami and other hubs outpace California's old guard, per Altrata.

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Robert Redford sold his last California property in 2024 for $4.65 million to spend more time in New Mexico and Utah

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Robert Redford (left) and the interior of a home in California (right).
Robert Redford is selling his home outside San Fransisco for $4.15 million.

Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images; Open Homes

We moved from Salt Lake City to a small Texas town. The high property taxes shocked us, but the small-town vibe is worth it.

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The Koster children under a
The Kosters moved to Justin, a small north Texas town in 2024.

Courtesy of Lance and Michelle Koster

States are cracking down on mommy bloggers. It's about time.

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Photo collage of hands holding phones recording kids playing with the supreme court building, gavel and money surrounding
 

Getty Images; Ava Horton/BI

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