tag:www.oregonfamily.com,2005:/Oregon Family Magazine | Where Community & Families Come TogetherWhere Community & Families Come Together2024-03-04T10:46:01-08:00urn:uuid:bfa29200-787f-4084-899e-4b16acb66d292024-03-04T10:45:48-08:002024-03-04T10:46:01-08:00There’s a Podcast for That!2024-03-04 10:45:47 -0800Pam Molnar10 Recommended Podcasts to Get You Organized and Motivated<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:53fa89c6-16a8-4414-ae8d-b78de6df9b712024-03-04T10:30:51-08:002024-03-04T10:31:17-08:00Thrift Shopping With Your Teen2024-03-04 10:30:50 -0800Katy M. ClarkI never thought that I would be flipping through a rack of shirts, all size Small, with such fervor. After all, I wear a size Large. Plus, I didn’t need a shirt. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:ad800f34-7ccb-438e-a877-57801d06ca0a2024-03-04T10:08:00-08:002024-03-04T10:08:24-08:00On Your Marks, Get Set, Go!2024-03-04 10:07:59 -0800Sandy KautenFrom the Eugene Marathon’s Duck Dash for children as young as 2 years old to the thrill of Oregon Track Club’s All Comers Meets held at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon, growing up in Eugene and Springfield means getting to grow up in the middle of TrackTown USA.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:0321e96f-39d5-4a9d-a6af-034595048caa2024-03-04T00:33:39-08:002024-03-04T10:08:43-08:00
Celebrating Women Veterans: 5 meaningful ways to pay tribute
2024-03-04 00:33:39 -0800Family Features
Veterans play an important role in U.S. history. Today, women comprise 11% of the veteran population. You can honor women veterans in your community with simple acts of appreciation like these.
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:12febfdb-6ac2-4c68-9d0d-0756b83007772024-03-04T00:34:51-08:002024-03-04T10:08:31-08:00
5 Tips to Plan Your Dream Travel Adventure
2024-03-04 00:34:50 -0800Family Features
If you find yourself dreaming of sunshine, sand and sparkling pools, it may be time to start looking forward to your next vacation getaway. Start exploring ideas for a fun-filled trip with these tips.
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:a41543d4-5798-4fb7-94d5-715b7d59dc912024-03-04T10:03:58-08:002024-03-04T10:04:26-08:00Beat the Daylight Savings Time Scaries 2024-03-04 10:03:57 -0800Lori OrlinskyClocks are expected to spring forward at 2:00AM on Sunday, March 10, and parents everywhere have a sense of impending doom, as that single hour of missed sleep wreaks havoc on kids, creating significant bedtime battles both in the morning and at night.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:06248ee8-88a7-4aab-9911-f41a404251c32024-02-12T00:32:49-08:002024-02-17T10:48:54-08:00 Empowering Black Americans to Learn Life-Saving Skills 2024-02-17 00:32:49 -0800Sandy Kauten
In the spirit of Black History Month, you can empower yourself, educate others and elevate your community's heart health by becoming a CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and AED (automated external defibrillator) champion.
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:60bf2d22-1122-411b-a224-32c99cd5cffe2024-01-22T00:32:12-08:002024-02-17T10:46:54-08:00 How to Make Your Own All-Purpose Cleaner 2024-02-17 00:32:12 -0800Sandy Kauten
Making your own all-purpose household cleaner is an easy alternative to store-bought chemicals. This version of a Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner is environmentally friendly and less likely to cause irritation.
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:eb579008-3ef9-43e8-8823-532d864255672024-02-01T14:42:58-08:002024-03-04T10:08:16-08:00Valentine’s Recipes You’ll Love 2024-02-01 14:42:45 -0800Sandy KautenIf the way to your loved one’s heart is through the stomach, there’s no better way to start off Valentine’s Day than with a homemade breakfast, prepared with love. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:83f6b647-2974-4558-9fdf-3339aa1821be2024-02-01T14:05:56-08:002024-03-04T10:08:20-08:00For the Love of Dogs2024-02-01 14:05:55 -0800Sandy KautenThe dog brain is substantially smaller than the human brain when accounting for body size, so it isn't as complex as our brain. Yet, MRI studies reveal dogs' brains aren't much different from humans.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:3b71660c-2e8c-43be-9fad-c37139c39e432024-02-01T13:55:39-08:002024-02-01T13:55:44-08:00Balancing Long-Term Parenting Goals2024-02-01 13:55:38 -0800McKenzie DaysAs January concludes and February rolls into our lives, we often find ourselves becoming more idle with our New Year's resolutions; the spreadsheet of our long-term goals and our day-by-day planner have completely disappeared underneath our desks.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:12d9ff73-d204-4a39-b191-5cae74dd862f2024-02-01T13:52:30-08:002024-03-04T10:08:17-08:00Love Is in The Air 2024-02-01 13:52:28 -0800Tanni Haas, Ph.D.Parents are not generally comfortable with the idea of their teen dating; but it’s a fact of life, and better for everyone involved when it’s acknowledged and accepted, rather than denied. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>