Reduce The Clutter In Your House

It's amazing how much "stuff" we accumulate in our house and most of it is just garbage that we eventually throw away OR convince ourselves that we will use one day.  This article from Houzz gives 5 easy ways to stop the clutter before it even starts.  For example: Say NO TO FREEBIES!  I for one, always say YES....not good... and second, stop giving gifts (really!?: YES!). Well not exactly, but basically stop passing off crap to others and they will not be inclined to reciprocate with more crap. In the end, be thoughtful with your gift giving.

Read the full article here.

If only my cupboards looked like this.  This photo makes me want to go shopping and replace what I have. But I think that defeats the purpose of "paring down"...Thoughts?

My project for this Fall is to master the art of making half sour pickles! That will be my go-to-gift for all of you this year.  Enjoy.

The Tuscan Countryside in Portland's Backyard

Escape to Sauvie Island

Sauvie Island is an absolute treasure in our backyard.  I first discovered Sauvie Island in August of 2006.  Having just returned from studying abroad in Italy, I was missing the rolling countryside I had called home for 3 months.  

And then I saw…

the sunflowers...   

From sandy beaches, cool water, bike rides, berry picking, farm animals, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, fresh local meat & produce, Sauvie Island has everything you need for an adventurous afternoon.

LAST CHANCE OF THE SUMMER: This Saturday, August 30th

Sauvie Island Harvest Festival  - Sounds & Tastes of the Farm

*Live Music Starts at 5pm *Wine/Beer/Cider Tastings * Hayrides * & more

Bella Organic & Portland Pumpkin Farm

16205 NW Gillihan Rd., Portland, OR 97231

For more information about your trip to Sauvie Island, click here

                                     

 

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Get out to the Portland Film Festival: Now - September 1st

2014 Portland Film Festival: GO, GO, GO!

There are 4 days left to participate in this years film fest and there are over 154 hours of film, workshops, seminars, classes and networking events

ACTORS: there is even special access for you!   For $37.92 (fee included) you have access to all actors workshop, networking event & screenwriting panel.  Check out the schedule of events for actors here.

Plus, there are 3 free movie nights in Wallace Park & Waterfront Park, with live music, your fav local vendors with food, beer & wine.  We will definitely be out Sunday night to see Bronx Obama at Waterfront Park.  Click for details.

Ross and I saw Kidnapped for Christ at the Mission Theater yesterday and this is absolutely a film you don't want to miss.  We were heartbroken and inspired by director & co-writer Kate S. Logan's courageous determination when she discovers the truth behind the ways of a Christian boarding school that calls itself a rehabilitation for troubled teens in the Dominican Republic.  

We are so lucky to have this exposure to beautiful and groundbreaking film making.  Portland, take advantage of it!

Click here for schedule and ticket information. 

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