Just ten miles southeast of where the mighty Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean, Astoria, Oregon was first settled by rugged individuals with strong work ethic and an enterprising and entrepreneurial spirit—fur traders, pioneers, fisherman, tradesmen, loggers, soldiers, immigrants, rail…
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Most people don’t need to be sold on the benefits of vacationing. However, a lot can go wrong during a family outing without a proper plan. Below are four tips to help prepare for your family vacation as a unit….
With the coronavirus issues going on around the world, many families have been stuck at home together more than they would normally. Actually, let’s say, a LOT more than they would normally be. Even in the healthiest marriages, that can…
Driving is a rite of passage for many young people. Getting a driver’s license allows teens to become more independent. But many parents feel anxious about the prospect of their teens getting behind the wheel. To a large extent, their…
So . . . I missed creating a Mother’s Day gift post. This was partly due to just a general loss of routine over the past month, and also partly due to not trusting how fast items ordered online would…
There’s no doubt that we’ve all been stuck at home for weeks now, whether we like it or not. With the weather getting nicer, the feeling of wanting to hit the open road is just getting stronger. But although we…