North Portland is quickly becoming known as one of the city’s fastest-changing areas. Lovingly referred to as NoPo, this stretch of Portland spans from the Williams-Vancouver corridor on the east side all the way up to St. John’s on...
The holidays are over. The sky is gloomy, hiking trails are muddy, and it seems every treadmill at the gym has already been claimed. Portland in January can feel sort of "meh." Since the new year, you've spent more...
In the midst of holiday craziness, it is easy to get into a shopping frenzy. With all the sales, deals, and flashy mailers, new things seem to be the go-to for gifts and treats. And yet, there is another...
You’re running late. One of your kids just took off his shoes because his socks don’t “feel right.” Your other kid just put an entire roll of toilet paper in the toilet. You can’t find your keys. You’re a...
When my husband and I made the decision to move our family to the PNW, specifically to the Portland metro area, we had a few things on our “must haves” list. We wanted to live in an ethnically diverse...
Having grown up in rural Clackamas County, living for a few years in Multnomah County, and then spending the last twelve years in western Washington County, I have to say that the far west is my favorite part of...
Our local libraries hold the key to the world with all the books they lend, but did you know that they also hold the key to the community? From story times to writers' workshop, and tax preparation assistance to...
Before moving to Portland we did lots of research, toured around, and finally landed in what we think is the best part of Portland, inner Southeast Portland. Inner SE has twenty different neighborhoods that all have their own unique flare....
When we moved to Portland in 2014, I didn’t realize that there was such a thing as choosing a side in Portland, but it turns out I’m a southwest side girl. We started out in a corner of downtown...
It’s hard to believe that after the beautiful, hot summer we’ve just had here in Portland, boot and sweater season is now upon us. Kids are asking about Halloween costumes, and I’m starting to over-indulge in pumpkin spice everything...
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