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December 31, 2010 - “Code Pink Boot Camp” comes to Oregon…fitness for women at every level

Oregon Expansion Set for 2011 by Laurena Marrone Code Pink Boot Camp Code Pink Women’s Fitness Boot Camp is expanding to Oregon.  The highly acclaimed women’s fitness programs in California, Arizona, Colorado, and Texas, has successfully expanded its operations to Oregon. The company established its first fitness and well-being boot camp […]


December 31, 2010 - We can’t tell the difference between expensive and cheap wine

We asked the question of our Women’s Report viewers, “Can you mostly tell the difference between a $10 and $100 bottle of wine when you are being served at dinner or at a party? ”   The results were 34% said Yes and 66 % said No.   What does this […]


December 30, 2010 - Follow blogs to money saving coupons

Saving Money…by following blogs by Brittanie Oregon Blogger Cupcake Kisses ‘N’ Crumbs Another way you can save money is coupons.. and especially now that there are SOO many bloggers doing all the hard work for you! It doesn’t cost anything to follow these bloggers and pick and choose what your family can use […]


December 29, 2010 - New Year, New Hope

By Erika Weisensee, Oregon Writer The beginning of a new year is a time when many people resolve to make positive changes in their lives.  It is a time for fresh starts. It is also a time for hope. I hope my family will grow in 2011 by the miracle […]


December 28, 2010 - Shoppers defeat Best Buy 15% return penalty!

Shoppers win over Best Buy scrooge 15% return penalty! Oregon Women’s Report News Note, In November, Oregon Women’s Report featured an article warning shoppers to stay away from Best Buy because of their 15% restocking fee on returned items (See article Shopping Alert: Beware of 15% return gift fee.). The […]


December 27, 2010 - One more week at home? Three tips for investing in your child’s self-respect

“For teaching kids self-respect, what do parents need to know?” by Jean Tracy NW Writer KidsDiscuss.com I asked my friend, Sharon Pahlka. Sharon, a social worker and life coach at http://www.LifeIsaGift.com Sharon gave me 3 powerful answers.  You matter,” she answered. What do you mean? Sharon’s spiritual answer was, “God holds […]


December 26, 2010 - Could Santa’s Lack of Sleep on Christmas Eve Harm His Health?

by Health Day News The lack of sleep experienced by Santa, his elves and reindeer around Christmas may put their health at risk, British sleep experts suggest.  While staying up all night on Christmas Eve may not harm Santa’s long-term health, there are short-term risks, according to Professor Franco Cappuccio […]


December 25, 2010 - A Merry Christmas Day Breakfast

Christmas Day Breakfast: Pear Vanilla French Toast Casserole by Sandy Coughlin Oregon Blogger The Reluctant Entertainter I was looking forward to my sisters coming over for brunch this past weekend … to celebrate Christmas, sisterhood, and to reminisce about our Mom. When our mom passed away, the 3 of us […]


December 24, 2010 - Holiday Tip: Why women over-drink

Oregon Women’s Report Survey, A survey of 85,000 respondents by UT Southwestern College showed that more women are binge drinking.   We asked the question to Women Report viewers; “If you or “your friends” ever over-drink, what is the most likely reason that causes you to drink more than you intended?   […]


December 23, 2010 - Relearning to be a fun wife

(Re)Learning to be fun: The Wife Edition By Kari Patterson, See her blog Oregon mom A few weeks ago I shared that I’m (Re)Learning to be fun, and I’m a little relieved to know I’m not the only mom who’s relearning this fun-stuff! Now if you’ve been married for longer […]