by Shannon Ables Portland writer The Simply Luxurious Life Over two years ago I created the original list of 10 Essential Shoes Every Woman Should Have, and it has continued to be one of the top style posts from the archives here on The Simply Luxurious Life. Knowing this, I […]

More Than 4 in 10 U.S. Teens Text While Driving: Survey By Health Day News, Forty-three percent of American high school students admit to texting while driving, according to a new study. The findings show that too many teens are ignoring warnings about the risks of this dangerous habit. Research […]

Carolyn J. Rose Oregon writer Deadly Duo Duh Blog It doesn’t seem fair. I struggle to remember names and dates and places. The Internet never forgets. In fact, not only does its vast memory hold correct information, but it has room for erroneous information as well. I lose addresses and […]

By Erika Weisensee Milwaukie mom & writer My house was messier and noisier and busier than normal this past week, but happily so with the addition of my niece Maddie, almost 9, and nephew Jonathan, 7. During their Spring Break visit, I tried my best to spoil them rotten. We […]

Submitted by Kay Helbling Some things I guess it takes 18 years to learn. I realized that this week, when my son asked the simple question, “Do you want to play Risk?” You see, as all moms and dads learn upon the birth or adoption of each child, you acquire […]

by Shannon Ables Portland writer The Simply Luxurious Life Why Not . . . Travel Alone?   “My solo travels in Paris have brought many perfect hours of being alone but not a moment of loneliness. People who depend on other people are often in hiding from themselves. Two and […]

By Women’s Health Daily News, Men with high levels of narcissism — an unrealistically positive self-image coupled with feelings of entitlement — have an easier time than others attracting a potential mate, new German research says. “Narcissism is linked to mate appeal in a real-life situation,” said Michael Dufner, a […]

by Julie Nolta Julie Nolta Design If you’re like me and a lot of other people, at some point in your life you’ve probably lived someplace with stark white painted walls. Maybe you’re in an apartment and aren’t allowed to change the paint, or you’re deathly afraid of choosing the […]

by Crystal Kupper, Crystal’s Cliffnotes Salem Writer I watered the blueberries and raspberries, grateful to be out of the house and away from the kids after a long day, even if only for a little bit. Hose in hand, I noticed my neighbor Carolyn in her sunroom across the fence. […]

Fiona Brown Oregon Blog Earth Monkey Moms Special Needs and Siblings This parenting gig can be hard work. Even when things are running smoothly, when everyone is well, when you’ve cleared the latest set of hurdles, parenting is still hard hard work. Totally worth it, hugely rewarding and the bonuses […]