Slabtown Bender this weekend – bar to also get new owner

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Slabtown Bender this weekend – bar to also get new owner

Stoneworks Climbing Gym

What’s to Love:  We finally returned to The Stoneworks Gym in Beaverton, OR, and I’m happy to report that it’s still the same quality business that it was 3 years ago.  Super… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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Portland Auto Show moves into the Convention Center

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2012 Portland Auto Show focuses on economy

The Portland International Auto Show returns January 26, bringing 500 brand-new models to the Oregon Convention Center and showcasing eco-friendly and economic options.

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What’s In Your Medicine Cabinet?

When most of us contemplate how to educate our children about the dangers of drugs, we think about illicit and controlled substances. We rarely think about over-the-counter pain killers, prescription medications stashed in the back of our medicine cabinets, or even our daily vitamins. But how and when we use these types of medications can play a major role in our children’s lifelong attitudes about and habits related to drugs, and proper storage of medications is essential to keeping our children safe. In this month’s online article , Oregon Partnership’s director of parenting programs, Emily Moser, explores these topics and offers simple tips for parents to keep children safe and encourage healthy habits for life.

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Hiking Angel’s Rest

What’s to Love:  Since moving here to Portland in 1999, my wife and I have hiked Angel’s Rest too many times to count.  To this day, it remains one or our favorite hikes in the Columbia… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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January Coupons & Deals

With every new issue comes a new set of coupons and deals. Here’s what you’ll find in our current issue : EcoMaids: Your initial house cleaning is only $149. (Page 5) Dancing Brooms: Schedule two cleanings, receive $50 off your third. (Page 6) The Little Gym of Lake Oswego: Free introductory class. (Page 2) Music Together: Free demonstration class. (Page 2) Raising Our Sons/Raising Our Daughters Parenting Guides: Receive 20 percent off with code “Metro Parent.” (Page 17) Sylvan Learning: Get a free assessment for your child. (Page 18) World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry: Complimentary dental exam for children under 2. (Page 5) Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry: Free initial exam for children under 3. (Page 15) Learning Palace: Take 15 percent off all regular priced items. (Page 19) Tidee Didee: Get one free week of diaper service with four prepaid weeks. (Page 37) (We even have a PDF version of the magazine , for easy coupon clipping.)

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Ripzu Indoor Skatepark

What’s to Love:  On our ever continuing 2011 skatepark tour, we managed to find this gem in Vancouver, WA.  Ripzu has been open about a year and a half, but it seems like a brand new facility… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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Heavy snow ends, leaving 16 inches behind on Mt. Hood

Heavy snow has ended, but recent storms left behind more than a foot of snow on Mt. Hood Saturday morning.

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Holiday Baking

This past weekend was a flurry of holiday baking activity at my house, and I know I’m not alone. I made three different sweets to eat and to share, two of my easiest/tastiest standards and one recipe that was new for me: Peanut Butter Fudge (titled online as “ Easiest Peanut Butter Fudge “); Brownies (six ingredients, one pan); and Hello Dolly Bars (which reminded me why I should always test out new recipes before planning to give them as gifts!). Brownies are my go-to dessert for potlucks, parties and play dates (though I’m not allowed to call them “play dates” anymore!), and since the fudge recipe is available online (link above), and the Hello Dolly Bars still need some serious recipe 911 action, I figured I’d post my brownie recipe here. They’re seriously delicious, as easy as boxed mixes, and use ingredients you probably already have in the pantry: Super Easy Super Fudgy Brownies Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (baker’s squares) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup flour (These brownies are quite gooey. I usually scoop slightly more than half a cup to get them a bit more cakey.) Directions: Melt butter and chocolate over medium low heat in a pan on the stovetop. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and sugar. Mix well. Add eggs. Mix well. Add flour. Mix well. Spread/pour batter into a greased 8

Windells – Off Season Access

What’s to Love:  Located 12 miles SE of Sandy, Oregon on the flanks of Mt. Hood, Windells is a training camp for kids (and adults!) interested in skateboarding, skiing, snowboarding, BMX, and… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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Life is Good – PFA Recommendation

Our friends at “Life is Good” sent us a couple products for review.  I warned them that our kids would destroy anything they sent us within a matter of days.  They decided to take the… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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Bike-themed holiday gift fair in Portland

A holiday fair in Northeast Portland this weekend will feature locally-made, bike-themed clothes, accessories, art, and even a “bike concierge” to help shoppers find the perfect gifts.

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