What a gorgeous summer we are having! It should continue through August and well into September - yay! Check out my event guide to see what's happening in our lovely city. Hope to see you out and about at one of these fun events! Pickathon August 2 - 4 Pendarvis Farm, Happy Valley Details here Did you miss Coachella this year? Me too! Not to worry - Portland has its own music festival, and - bonus - it happens to be the nation's greenest, most sustainable festival which I thi

It is so easy to use up a ton of energy in the summertime - AC running constantly to keep our home at that perfect 72 degrees. Water running continuously to keep our lawn green and our garden alive. Wifi. Dishes. Laundry. It all adds up and can easily result in skyrocketing energy bills! Check out my 9 must-have tips for beating the heat without breaking the bank. 1. Fan yourself. Using fans to help cool your home means you can raise the thermostat setting by 4 degrees withou

Summer is the season of travel for many of us - long weekends at the beach, adventures in Sunriver, week-long family reunions, tropical cruises and more. It is so much fun! Unfortunately, while you're sipping a mai tai on the beach, your empty home can be a potential target for break-ins. Burglars watch houses for signs that owners are away - mail and newspapers piling up, untended lawns, and trash cans left at the curb. The good news is there are are several simple things yo