Chelsey, Oregon blogger “The Paper Mama” blog So, if you feel like you need to step up your Halloween decoration game a bit, but don’t have much time to prep, look no further! Check out my Halloween Window Silhouettes on HP Create! They come with free .pdf’s to download and use […]

by Crystal Kupper, Crystal’s Cliffnotes Salem Writer As my 16th summer dawned, I had a few goals: earn some money at my assortment of part-time jobs. Pass driver’s ed. And get my first kiss. Yes, at the ripe old age of 15, I still hadn’t been kissed. Thankfully (because who […]

Here are three of the news most headlined 2013 Halloween costumes based on sheer creativity. You have a man walking backwards upside down stilts as a flamingo, a dad who made a stick-man light suit out of LEDs for his son, and a dog made in replica of the Miley […]

by Shannon Ables Portland writer The Simply Luxurious Life “That’s exactly where you want to be: steeped to your eyebrows in failure. It’s a good place to be because failure is where success likes to hide in plain sight. Everything you want out of life is in . . . […]

Today is the last day for the  “Favorite Book” Writing Contest and win $300 in prizes! This is to benefit, inspire and encourage local NW women writers to write and make their voices heard.  There are not many local writing contests, but we are one of them and we love […]

Excuse me? A miscarriage is not a scandal! By Evergreen, Oregon blogger Celebrity website Radar Online tried to predict the new dirt on actress Gwyneth Paltrow and produced a big list of 30 possible “scandals”  which included a suspected miscarriage. That scandal item is #20 out #30 and is listed […]

by Kelsey NW Blogger K.B. Squared Patiently Endure Here we are, in the midst of yet another money struggle. I am discouraged. My self esteem takes a hit as I question my ability to portray a warm environment for new daycare kids, and wonder if potential clients are true in […]

by Crystal Kupper, Crystal’s Cliffnotes Salem Writer Dear veterans of World War II:I’ve always been a history buff. I got that from my dad. He used to let me stay up late with him and watch PBS documentaries, often about the war you men and women so bravely fought. I […]

Style Inspiration: Autumn Outerwear by Shannon Ables Portland writer The Simply Luxurious Life   Aside from the layers of sweaters, boots, scarves and hats, autumn welcomes the season of outerwear made for warmth and style. Wool, cotton or leather can provide wonderful stylistic options to encourage you to remain bundled […]

“Review your favorite book” Writing Contest — $300 in prizes Oregon Women’s Report wants you to think about your favorite book 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 […]