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Surrogacy Stories: Shawna’s Gift
With only three viable embryos from the parents–the result of nine IVF cycles–Shawna hoped her surrogate pregnancy would prove successful for the intended parents.
Local Business Spotlight: Free Home Buying and Selling Seminars from Tracie DeMars
Most people begin the home-buying process by researching online. However, there is a lot of conflicting information out there, or information that is just plain wrong. Free home buying and selling classes can help clear it all up.
Growing Up: Forward Greens Goes Vertical with Urban, Indoor Farming
Forward Greens, based in Fisher’s Landing, grows vegetables and leafy greens up to 26 feet up in the air. See how they are reimagining food and farming.
Community
May Issue Out Now
Our May issue is out now! Find our Annual Summer Camp Guide; Discover year round fun in Central Oregon; Read as one local mom learns to foster a freedom loving teen & more.Read More »
Summer Camp Guide 2021
It's back! Our annual Summer Camp Guide has fun day camp options for ages 3 through teen.Read More »
PNW Day Trips & Getaways
NW Getaway: Year Round Fun in Central Oregon
Central Oregon is a place defined by opposites: high desert and national forest, river valleys and mountain peaks, summer heat and winter snow—all waiting to be explored at any time of year.
NW Getaway: Hood River
Breathtaking scenery, extreme watersports, a charming downtown and abundant agritourism make Hood River a brilliant Pacific Northwest getaway for families.
Day Trip: The Museum of Flight
Explore The Museum of Flight in Seattle, a perfect family day trip from Vancouver.
Day Trip: Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, near Tacoma, is part wildlife refuge, part zoo, and all Pacific Northwest.
NW Getaway: Alderbrook Resort and Spa
Alderbrook Resort and Spa holds a special connection to the local land, water and ecosystem, and a long history of providing both commerce and respite to the region just north of Olympia.
Day Trip: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
The amazing sea life and land animals at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium make it well worth the 2.5-hour drive from Vancouver.
Education
Local Business Spotlight: Free Home Buying and Selling Seminars from Tracie DeMars
Most people begin the home-buying process by researching online. However, there is a lot of conflicting information out there, or information that is just plain wrong. Free home buying and selling classes can help clear it all up.
WELL-BEING
Surrogacy Stories: Shawna’s Gift
With only three viable embryos from the parents–the result of nine IVF cycles–Shawna hoped her surrogate pregnancy would prove successful for the intended parents.
PARENTING
Fostering Cinnamon’s Freedom
Before welcoming my first foster teen, I had read books and pamphlets from the social worker on teenagers. The real thing was different.
RECREATION
Summer Camp Guide 2021
It’s back! Our annual Summer Camp Guide has fun day camp options for ages 3 through teen.
SPECIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Summer Camp Guide 2021
It’s back! Our annual Summer Camp Guide has fun day camp options for ages 3 through teen.
HEALTH
Surrogacy Stories: Shawna’s Gift
With only three viable embryos from the parents–the result of nine IVF cycles–Shawna hoped her surrogate pregnancy would prove successful for the intended parents.
LOCAL NEWS
May Issue Out Now
Our May issue is out now! Find our Annual Summer Camp Guide; Discover year round fun in Central Oregon; Read as one local mom learns to foster a freedom loving teen & more.
PREGNANCY & BABY
Surrogacy Stories: Shawna’s Gift
With only three viable embryos from the parents–the result of nine IVF cycles–Shawna hoped her surrogate pregnancy would prove successful for the intended parents.
EDITOR'S PICKS
NW Getaway: Year Round Fun in Central Oregon
Central Oregon is a place defined by opposites: high desert and national forest, river valleys and mountain peaks, summer heat and winter snow—all waiting to be explored at any time of year.
RELATIONSHIPS
Three Ingredients for a Successful Second Marriage
Even though it’s never easy, putting these three principles into practice can increase satisfaction in your remarriage and stepfamily journey.
TRAVEL
NW Getaway: Year Round Fun in Central Oregon
Central Oregon is a place defined by opposites: high desert and national forest, river valleys and mountain peaks, summer heat and winter snow—all waiting to be explored at any time of year.
VIDEO
Combating Racial Bullying
According to the National Bullying Prevention Center, 20% of students report being bullied. And for some kids, this treatment is because of their race or ethnicity.
