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I spend a great deal of my time telling other people that taking their kids outside is not only a good idea, it’s a great idea! Think of all the things they’ll see! Think of all the things they’ll...

I’ll admit I have a love-hate relationship with shopping. On one hand, adding to my wardrobe can be refreshing, replacing old or worn-out items is often necessary, and new things are sometimes fun by their nature. On the other...

When I first heard that schools were transitioning to online learning due to the coronavirus, my first thought was, “But what about all the kids without home internet?” While teachers are being amazing and reassuring families that we're all...

It’s the most flavorful time of the year! Yes, the emergence of Oregon strawberries - that most delicious (and rather short-lived) of seasons - officially marks the beginning of berry season in the Pacific Northwest. Whether you're a new...

It's true, my birthday is my favorite holiday of the year!  My mom was born in December and, for most of her childhood, her birthday got lumped with celebrating Christmas.  As a result,  my mom always made it a...

We all know kids, especially young ones, say the funniest things; from brutal honesty about our appearances, to off-the-wall ideas, to insightful observations, and high-level questions with difficult answers. So what's special about kids being raised in the Northwest? Reflecting some...

Oh man, do I love to shop. But I especially love to shop when I know I'm going to get GOOD deals. The Woodburn Premium Outlets is one of my favorite places to score the hottest styles from my favorite...

“My favorite holiday is spring,” my daughter declared when she was five. I looked at daffodils poking up through the mud, robins flying from tree to tree, and the sun breaks peeking through the clouds and had to agree...

We all know that times are hard, especially now. The future is uncertain and we don’t know when (if ever) things will get back to normal. We are spending more time at home and less time doing activities that...

Several years ago, a video featuring an intergenerational preschool popped into my feed. The program was based out of Australia and was dubbed The Old People's Home for 4 Year Olds. I was smitten. The kids helped the seniors,...