Lori is a freelance writer and photographer in Portland, and the mother of three beautiful daughters. Lori is always searching for things to keep her teens busy and loves to share her insights with others.
Geocaching is a relatively new game which is gaining new players daily. After meager beginnings in the Portland area in May of 2000, the game started taking off as more and more people purchased GPS units for other purposes, and...
The weather has begun to look a bit like summer, part of the time anyway, and the fresh produce is looking as beautiful as ever. The time has come for simple, no-cook meals, salads and snacks. Choosing the...
Helplines for teenagers in Portland Being a teenager is a difficult thing, with your body and mind changing so quickly, and your problems suddenly becoming so much bigger than ever before. Many teenagers feel that they have no...
The Oregon Humane Society is always looking for caring volunteers with a special love for animals, and summertime is the best time to get kids in, spending time caring for discarded pets and animals without owners. There are several...
The Pacific Northwest is alive with creative energy, as is evident in the growing video production community in the region. The area is beautiful and offers hundreds of scenic locations, perfect for shooting breathtaking films and movies, many available...
While it is true that it is important to teach your teenager the value in helping others, it is also important to teach your teenager the value in helping in their own home as well. This can often seem...
Summer camps have been a popular vacation destination for kids in the US for several decades, and many kids in the Portland area are just as interested in going to camp as their peers in other regions. For some...
The Pacific Northwest is unique, in that much of the region is an ideal habitat for hundreds of mushroom and fungus species to thrive. It is only natural that many of the folks who live in this area enjoy...
At some point, nearly every parent struggles with the everyday conflict that living with teenagers bring. You are not alone. There are resources for information and emotional support, on the internet and probably in your community. Health insurance usually covers...
Scrapbooking is a hobby that has been steadily growing in popularity for several years, and with many items designed entirely for kids and teenagers, it has found a new customer base. Teenagers love to create items that they can keep...