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Hood River Fruit Loop With Kids: A Parent’s Guide to an Easy, Fun Day Trip From Portland
Quick answer: Yes, the Hood River Fruit Loop is a great day trip with kids. It is a 35-mile self-guided drive past 32 farm stands, orchards, wineries, cideries and flower fields, about 75 minutes from Lake Oswego. Pick 3 or 4 stops, not all 32. Start early, eat lunch at the second or third stop, and…
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Portland pumpkin patches and corn mazes: a family guide for fall 2026
There’s a certain point each fall when the rain jackets come out, the kids start talking about Halloween, and a trip to a pumpkin patch sounds like a very good plan. Around Portland, you can make it a quick afternoon or a full day on the farm. Here are a few places to start, depending…
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Lake Oswego vs. West Linn: Which Portland Suburb Is Right for You?
Comparing LO and West Linn? Here is a local real estate advisor’s guide to lifestyle, schools, home prices, neighborhoods, commute and which suburb may fit you best. Quick Answer: Is Lake Oswego or West Linn Better? Lake Oswego is usually the better fit for buyers who want a polished, upscale suburban lifestyle with excellent schools,…
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10 Activities to Keep Your Kid Busy This Summer: From My Kid To Yours
Here is the funny thing about Summer. Kids are on vacation but working parent’s still have, um… to work. If your patience is thin, you are already out of coffee, and hearing, “can I have screen time” has you ready to lock yourself in your home office, check out this list of activities that my…
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Gardening With A Purpose: 10 Keystone Plants to Elevate Biodiversity and Support Local Ecosystems
Certain plants hold immense significance in maintaining the delicate balance of ecosystems. These are the keystone native plants—essential for sustaining thriving food webs and supporting diverse wildlife species. Without them, survival, reproduction, and pollination would be challenging for creatures like butterflies, bees, and birds. If you wish to aid struggling pollinator populations, planting keystone native…
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How do you sell a house that needs work?
Have a Good Real Estate Partner If you’re beginning to think about selling your home the number one thing to start with is a good realtor partner. Your realtor will walk through your home and help you identify some of the things that you need to work on, and help eliminate things that won’t get…
