Friday, November 25, 2022

Special Education Day

December 2, 2022 is Special Education Day. It was established in 2005, during the 30th anniversary to commemorate the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) into law in 1975. IDEA grants acces…

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Monday, October 31, 2022

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice

It has been 11 years since I moved to the Pacific Northwest, and it was lovely to see the leaves change colors. I’ve always loved the burnt orange, burgundy, rich golden colors, but to see them in person with my mama, i…

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Friday, September 30, 2022

IRS Tax Filing Extension

If you requested an extension to file your 2021 tax return, you have until Oct. 17, 2022, to file an accurate and completed return. The IRS is encouraging taxpayers who requested extensions to file their tax returns ele…

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Eat Better, Eat Together

Did you know that October is Eat Better, Eat Together month? It is to encourage families to eat together and cook nutritious meals. And, did you know that kids that eat with their families are less likely to eat unhealt…

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Friday, April 29, 2022

“I was smart enough to go through any door that opened.”

This was a quote from Joan Rivers. Joan Rivers was a legendary comedian and the second female to have her own talk show. She said that Ed Sullivan had made her career and it was a fluke that she went on the Ed Sullivan …

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Electronic Covid-19 Vaccine Record

You can now carry your Covid-19 vaccine card electronically. This is through Oregon Health Authority’s new Oregon’s My Electronic Vaccine Card.Signing up is easy. Going to the website, inputting your name, date of birth…

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April Showers Bring May Flowers

If you’re in the Pacific Northwest, you may still continue to see showers in our May future.What types of “flowers” can we find in May? How about:May 3 – National Teacher Day – Thank you to all the teachers that continu…

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day!

What better way to start the day than with some peanut butter and jelly day?April 2 is Peanut Butter and Jelly Day. The beauty of this combination is that it can be a breakfast item, a lunch item, or a snack. The combin…

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National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month and April 17 is Haiku Poetry Day, With that in mind, I thought about working on some bad poetry (FYI – National Bad Poetry Day is not until August)… I tried to write a poem
And after nothin…

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Monday, February 28, 2022

People are ready to travel, are you?

You may want to choose a nice getaway for you and your family. You may want to take time away from everyday life and enjoy some relax time. And, even though you want these things, are you ready to go on an actual vacati…

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March Madness

Have you got the buzz?I remember my first March Madness game in March 2006. It was Gonzaga that captured my attention and I enjoy rooting for them since then. Since then, I will watch as many games as I can because of i…

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