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A Fun Family Weekend at the Oregon Coast
Few places are more fun for a family getaway than the Oregon coast. The coast is majestic, ruggedly beautiful with vistas mixed with small towns along the way. There is so much the Oregon coast has to offer, but I'm going to focus on a family-friendly...
Ten Things No One Tells You About Delivering a Baby.
One word of caution, this post has some raw (and somewhat embarrassing details) on the realities of childbirth based on my personal experiences. The actual birth of my first son was challenging to say the least. Some details I share here are unpleasant (that’s one way...
AnyList – The Meal Planning App That Saved my Sanity
Meal Planning doesn't have to be hard. Have you heard the question what's for dinner and had not clue what you could make? Or if you just got back from the grocery store only to find you now had two apple juices, but forgot milk? I was a fly by the...
The Day I Knew Something had to Change (Video)
The day I knew something had to change I'd been laid off (three days after coming back from materinity leave). In the process of interviewing for new roles I came to a realization. Have any of you had a moment where you knew something needed to change? What did you do...
A Perfect Day in Willamette Valley Wine Country
Looking for a change of scenery (even if it means traveling an hour north) we headed to the heart of Willamette Valley wine country for a quick getaway. Fall in the Willamette Valley is beautiful. The heat of Summer has left, but it's not cold. The...
The Easiest, Three Ingredient Trader Joe’s Dinner (Even Your Kids Will Eat This)
Do you ever spend a long time cooking dinner only to have it not turn out or your family (or yourself) less than thrilled with the results? This (and my five-ingredient egg roll in a bowl) is my go-to dinner hack when I want something easy, don't want a lot of dishes...
Three Ways to Increase Productivity When Working From Home
When working in an office setting the central calendar can dominate your day. My days in marketing were frequently a navigation of finding nooks and crannies to do my actual work between pre-set back to back meetings. After years of having my calendar dictate the day...
Having a Baby? – Ten Key Items to Pack for the Hospital or Birth Center
When having a baby (especially the first time) there is so much to prepare. I never felt fully prepared and despite reading too many books never felt like I knew what to expect (even after reading "What to Expect" cover to cover). An area that did help me...
How to not Completely Suck at Crossfit
Starting anything new can be intimidating, but even the concept of crossfit was enough to make me avoid it like the plague. Eventually it was time to try something new and this was the year of saying eff fear so off into the gauntlet I went. This was one of those...
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