Hey Dads, about your teenaged daughters… Here are 6 things you should know
As Father’s Day approaches, it’s only appropriate to acknowledge all the hardworking dads out there. We (moms, your kids, society) appreciate you. While it’s no surprise that many dads-to-be feel...
View ArticleBeaverton Farmer’s Market – Vendor Stories
Oomph Cooking Blend Visit Info Booth #63 for booth location After working for 20 years in research, design & innovation, the development of Oomph Cooking Blends grew organically from our experience...
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Meet Hana & Noah, Super Kids!
Hana is a 3rd grader at Hiteon Elementary School. Hana is a super student working one year above grade level in both math and reading. Hana enjoys climbing, Girl Scouts, snowboarding and art when she...
View Article“A mystery does not explain the way I feel….”
Title: The Mirror Genre: Gothic Romance “Olivia!” Alec called as he burst through the old oak doors, which gave with a groan like a musket shot. “Olivia!” He raced through the great hall, haunted by...
View ArticleSummertime in Beaverton, get the Kids Out!
Summer is in full swing. Undeniably the best season in the Pacific Northwest, it’s the perfect time to adventure out with the kids. While the thought of entertaining them (or at least pulling them away...
View ArticleTo Stretch or Not to Stretch? The benefits of Assisted stretching
“Sitting is the new smoking,” is a phrase coined by the Mayo Clinic that’s been circulating during recent talks about wellness. While this isn’t entirely accurate, sitting for long periods of time can...
View ArticleLocal crowd-funding hub for schools, Beaverton’s Choice
In the fall of 2017, the Beaverton Education Foundation launched its own crowd-funding hub, Beaverton’s Choice, to connect our community with our classrooms. The site enables Beaverton School District...
View ArticleSleep your way to weight loss & health: tips for healthy sleep
Nearly 1/3 of Americans aren’t sleeping enough each night, which is affecting our health in major ways. Humans need seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Skimping on sleep interferes with decision...
View ArticleAbout my trip from Beaverton to Rome by Joyce Bates
Welcome to Rome! Flying into Rome two days prior to our Princess Cruise is highly recommended and a great way to destress after such a long flight from Portland. We had anticipated it was going to be a...
View ArticleTreating chronic disease: Why I look at the whole body
While I am trained as a primary care provider, many of my patients have chronic conditions that don’t respond to conventional medications, surgeries or treatments. This does not mean that the...
View ArticleBeaverton Farmers Market Vendor Spotlight Stories for July, 2019
Essance Skincare, Visit Booth #126 Essance’s sensitive skincare line emphasizes local, natural, and organic ingredients. Our skincare ethos is simple: a minimal routine is often all you need,...
View ArticleMeet Yaseen, Super Kid!
At just 8 years old, Yasseen practices Judo, is an accomplished pianist and most recently, an app developer. His parents enrolled him in the Kumon Math Program when he was five years old because they...
View ArticleA parade of white & pink
Common Name: Spreading phlox Binomial Name: Phlox diffusa Soil Type: Well drained, Rocky Sunlight: Full sun Plant Type: Perennial, Mat forming Foliage: Opposite, hairless Flower: White/Pink This...
View ArticleConnect to your love of Jazz, learn to be your best musician
Ensemble Jazz Experience connects adult jazz students who share a passion for music to learn and create music together in an ongoing band. Connect to your love of music and the people who share that...
View ArticleThe Devil’s Golden Handcuffs (Genre: Allegory)
In a sleepy hamlet just over the hill, a man named Jim put an ad in the paper for a day-laborer to dig him a hole. Three townsfolk, being down on their luck, answered the ad. The first, a man well past...
View ArticleI heard that water spots can damage my car’s paint. Is this true?
Hello Beaverton readers! This month we are going to talk about horrible water spots on our vehicle’s paint and windows. Compared to other dreaded irritants to your car’s paint (like overspray, tar,...
View ArticleDon’t go Broke Buying Clothes for your Kids (A guide from a Beaverton mom)
Although it’s back to school season, the reality is kids need new clothes all the time. Between growth spurts, season changes, and the general messiness of life, there’s always a reason to be on the...
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Enjoy the Sun (Without Harming Your Skin)
We all enjoy more time outdoors when the sun is out. Unfortunately, 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime as a result of sun exposure. The good news is that sunscreen and covering...
View ArticleKeep it Cool: Summer Hydration
As temperatures slowly but surely climb and we spend more of our day on outside activity, it’s time to remind ourselves of the importance of hydration. Fluids are essential for the proper function of...
View ArticlePisa, it’s more than just a tower (Travel log of Italy)
Port of Livorno As a native Oregonian, I should be able to ignore the rain showers as our Princess Cruise ship approached the largest sea port in Italy, the port of Livorno. Since ancient times, the...
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