by Sandy Coughlin The Reluctant Entertainer Medford blogger, author, entertainer. My friend Jamie recently posted about an idea I wrote about in my book, quite a few years back–how to give a thank you to teachers from parents. I love bringing food and hospitality and people together! Time has flown […]

by Julie Nolta Julie Nolta Design Quick fixes for common interior design mistakes Lots of people tell me they’re “design challenged” when it comes to decorating their homes. They feel like they’re not doing it right, but don’t know what to do about it. Here are a few of the […]

by Crystal Kupper, Crystal’s Cliffnotes Salem Writer The other day, on our way to the library, Brad Paisley’s song Then came on the radio. Instantly, I was transported away from the brothers poking and burping and the baby cooing in the backseat to a beautiful reception hall, filled with family […]

by Jamie Brazil, Portland Her blog Author of Prince Charming, Inc. Some people fantasize about sex, success, a new car, ice cream, and all the usual sorts of things humans dream about.  I do too, but last week I found myself fantasizing about time. Having more of it. And that’s […]

by Sandy Coughlin The Reluctant Entertainer Medford blogger, author, entertainer. Comparing yourself to others is a shallow way to live. I know, because I’ve fallen into this trap many times. Bottom line: It really sucks to “look for affirmation in all the wrong places.” I can tell right away when […]

Terri Patrick Oregon writer Terri Patrick’s blog Here’s our new granddaughter – Kaedence Grace – on her first day in the world. She arrived gently and her mom had an easy time, finding the birthing ordeal as not that bad. Her daddy was impressed by the whole process. Of course […]

by Shannon Ables Portland writer The Simply Luxurious Life “True beauty outwits its own fallibility. Don’t misunderstand me. There’s something fantastic about the beauty of youth – the spectacle of a new person suddenly arriving at their physical peak. And we can celebrate that happy accident for what it is: […]

by Brittanie Gordon Oregon Blogger Cupakes, Kisses-n-Crumbs Thoughts on being a “working” mom I hate to call it a working mom, cause really all moms are working moms, for this I am referring to working out of the home. I was probably a HORRIBLE friend to my mom friends that […]

“Review your favorite book” Writing Contest — $300 in prizes Oregon Women’s Report wants you to think about your favorite you read in the past two years. Share your thoughts & you could win $300 in prizes. First pick your own prize category based on the book you wish to […]

Wow! This woman, named Amanda, Age 26, chronicled her 88 pound weight loss (from 222) by using her smartphone camera. Read more.