Earlier this week I walked into my local Fred Meyer and was, well, assaulted is a harsh word but it’s the best way to describe the experience, with the start of the “Back to School” season. Is it me, or does “back to school” start earlier every year?
There were notebooks, binders, writing utensils, backpacks—just [...]

The weather is still sweltering, and the last thing you probably want to think about is shoving your feet back into regular shoes, but in just eight short weeks, it will be autumn and you know what that means: boot season will be back. Fall is the best time for shorter skirts and higher boots, [...]

Once again, it is time for that family vacation! Every summer families pack up and hit the road for what is supposed to be a fun and carefree family vacation. Usually these vacations end up being stressful and expensive. This year the traditional family vacation stands to be even more expensive! Gas prices, the price [...]

With the weather heating up many of us start paying visits to the local community swimming pool. Swimming pools are a great way to cool off and have fun during the hot summer months, and they can be a great source of exercise! Of course, not everybody has the time to spend the day at [...]

Summertime is rampant with weddings, and you know what that means: it’s time to figure out what kind of wedding gift giver you want to be.
While registering for gifts has exploded in popularity in recent years, there are still some couples who find the idea of registering for presents to be tacky—almost like begging. For [...]