I have some clients that are relocating to Salem Oregon.  While I do my best to teach people about our area, the fact is, I haven’t been in every restaurant in town.  My son just upgraded his taste buds to halibut from grilled cheese so adventuring into Asian hasn’t happened for us as a family.  [...]

Move on over Starbucks…local coffee houses is where it’s at.  Salem is fortunate to have some really good local coffee houses, all with a slightly different atmosphere.  I think it is important to have different places to go depending on what you are looking for.  My favorite top local coffee houses, in no particular order [...]

Top 7 for craft heaven

If you are crafty…and you crafty people know who you are…Salem Oregon has activities to keep you occupied depending on what you want to do. 7.  Quilted Forest. When I found out I was pregnant with my son, I “decided” I wanted to make him his baby quilt…well that is until I realized that I [...]

Everyone needs a top 10 list for their blog. I think it’s a blogging rule or something.   I’ve never been one to follow the crowd so I’m doing a top 8 list instead.  I have to set myself apart somehow you know.   This is my first top list and just like my other Ugly Duckling [...]