What a difference three years makes! After a three year break from running the SeaWheeze, I ran the 2018 SeaWheeze half marathon. The biggest difference was that the race this year was the third weekend of September. The first weekend of fall is a lot different than mid-August. As luck would have it, it poured almost all weekend! Past years had dealt with bad wildfire smoke, so pick…
Central Oregon has always been a popular place for Portlanders to escape the drizzles of the Willamette Valley. Bend boasts 300 days of sunshine per year! So if you find yourself with a weekend in Bend, here are 17 fun things to do – with 36 hours or a weekend in Bend, Oregon. With a choose your own adventure style update! Summer and winter ideas! I love the New York…
I consider myself a “dabbler” in many aspects of life – hobbies, interests, cooking, fitness… What makes a dabbler? It’s defined as “one not deeply engaged in or concerned with something”, which seems a little negative. I think it of more for the positive aspects — So much to try. So little time. The current fitness trend seems to be picking one thing and being really into it. That’s never been…
When the weather gets nice, we love to head out to sit in the sun and enjoy happy hour. A few unique places to do this in Portland are at some of the following rooftop bars we’ve found around town. So when you’re in the mood to sit above the traffic and relax in the sun, you might check out one of these rooftop bars in Portland: 1.…
Overlook neighborhood used to embody its name a lot more. These days, however, North Portland‘s Overlook isn’t a secret. Overlook is close to downtown, has plenty of green space and mainly single-family homes. While Overlook looks like a huge neighborhood – 3.3 square miles 2/3 of that area is industrial. Swan Island was thrown into Overlook, but if you’re thinking of it as just residential/commercial (but not industrial)…
Do you set annual or monthly goals? With less than 90 days left in the year (how did that happen?!), I’d love to know how your goals are progressing. Take this short survey (survey now closed!) Share as much or as little as you like (there aren’t any required questions). All data is confidential and will not be shared, but I’ll share some collective findings in a future post.…
“You’ve got a mighty fine rhubarb plant, ma’am”. No, that’s not a pick up line, it’s a compliment from the old locksmith who came out after we moved in to our house last summer. In the ridiculous whirlwind that is buying a home* the raised garden beds in the backyard were pretty empty looking. By the time we got the keys and moved in, it was July and…
As summer approaches, I’ve been excited about spending as much time outdoors as possible. I have great memories of eating meals outside in the summer time in the Pacific Northwest. Last summer, I moved too slowly, and missed most of the patio home goods. Who knew that you have to snag outdoor stuff before summer even begins? Don’t worry, I managed to balance a plate of food on my lap while sitting…
I am all about meal planning. Creating a weekly meal plan saves money, is generally healthier – you’re eating more real food – and it can also cut down on food waste. Win-win. Tips: How to Meal Plan & Keep Momentum Table of Contents: 1. Make it a habit2. Plan for nights out3. List breakfast options4. Plan for lunch options – out, easy, or leftovers5. Find a couple go-to easy recipes6.…
I always hear from people who are overwhelmed by their inbox and drowning in email. Here’s my process for saving time in my Inbox everyday. Email is kind of amazing and kind of terrifying, isn’t it? Practically anyone can find their way into your Inbox these days. And the range from total spam to fairly important is huge. Email, however, is not your last point of contact. If you just stopped…
Happy New Year from Portland! After my annual review of the closing year, here’s what I’m hoping to work on for 2015… My 2015 Goals: -Try a capsule wardrobe for one month or a quarter -Launch the iPhone app that I started designing in 2014 -Have flowers in the house [every other] weekly -Keep my health a top priority -Pick a monthly fitness challenge (was a great way to…
In December, I like to reflect on the year — highlight the big moments, think about the challenges, and ultimately focus on the things I want to remember, before jumping into planning for the new year. While some years are remembered as predominately joyful or painful — 2014 was a pretty positive year. I’ll take it when I can! 2014 marked my first full year of self-employment, moving into…