By “Miss Nelson”, Salem Elementary Teacher, As a teacher, I try not to spend too much of my own money on my classroom, but when it comes to new books that the kids are dying to read, I find it hard to resist. One particularly challenging demographic is the reluctant, […]

By Erika Weisensee Milwaukie mom, This week marked the 30th anniversary of a major event in the Pacific Northwest—an epic natural disaster that made Mt. St. Helens known the world over. For me, the eruption of May 18th, 1980, stands out as the first news event in my memory. I […]

By Kelli Warner, KMTR-TV Morning News anchor, Springfield I’ve always cherished my friendships with my girlfriends.   But as I get older, (granted, I’m a long way from needing a cane to get around), I’ve begun to take stock in the true gift of those relationships.  I’m talking about friends who […]

What Can Exercise Do For You? By Olivia Rossi, RN, MSN, ACSM I’m here to tell you three things.  The first one you already know, that exercise is good for you.  The second is why it’s good for you, and the third is how to get started. That exercise is […]

Evergreen News Note, Marrying a younger lover is supposed to add youthful zeal and vibrancy to your life.  Now, we hear academic rumors that it may do the opposite by killing you sooner.   (These must be the dangerous young men that some pine after).  Needless to say, the study comes […]

By Jean Tracy, NW Author KidsDiscuss.com, Parent Newsletter Parents, are your kids greedy?  If you’re child says “I want, I want, I want” in stores, at TV Ads, or wherever you go, she probably is. Find out what your child really wants and what you can do. Building Character with […]

By Jen Rouse The Short Years Oregon Blog Today I found myself on my hands and knees in a parking lot, searching desperately for a tiny pink rubber seahorse. It was Evie’s seahorse, and she’d just received it as a prize for her good behavior at the dentist’s office. She […]

Evergreen, Oregon writer, Parents often find out about fads when it is too late.   Here is a fad you need to know about — it is called Hookah smoking.  You may have seen these shops pop up all over the Portland Metro area.    It is being sold as harmless, but […]

By Erika Weisensee Milwaukie writing mom, The recent death of a University of Virginia Lacrosse player, allegedly at the hands of her abusive ex-boyfriend, has placed relationship violence once again in the media spotlight. While dating and domestic violence can happen to anyone, research shows young women are especially vulnerable. […]

By Sweet Dreams Weddings & Events Portland Planning stress getting to you? Can’t deal with one more question about colors, flowers or cake? You have another option, run away to a tropical location and enjoy your moment. Imagine you and the love of your life, and a few close friends […]