Local Eats: Thai Orchid Restaurant

I never knew Thai Orchid existed until a friend recommended it; and with it being under 2 miles from my home, I had to give it a try! I’ve been here numerous times and each time has been amazing. I even order to go when I just want to chill at home with good food. I’ve tried the orange chicken which is decent, but they need to be more giving with the sauce since there’s not really enough on the…

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Winston Wildlife Safari in Oregon

Growing up, I never knew the Winston wildlife safari existed, let alone was only 3 hours from us. We never did much traveling unless our grandparents planned it. So my husband and I make sure we do things with our daughter so that she can have great memories and experiences with us to look back on. After I purchased the Groupon for Winston Wildlife Safari, my husband and I decided we should just make a weekend of it since it would…

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Eagle Creek Oregon Backpacking Trip

I have been on a few backpacking hikes with my husband, but this was the longest and toughest one for me.  I was at my heaviest weight and super out of shape when we did Eagle Creek back in 2011. I dunno if I would currently try it with a kid since there are some dangerous spots on the trail, but it was beautiful. I was always lagging behind. My chest felt tight, my breathing was horrendous, I just couldn’t catch…

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5 Ways to Help Your Cat With Asthma

*I received the medicine in exchange for my honest opinion. I had used this medicine prior to receiving it for review” My cat hasn’t always had asthma, but it seemed to appear the older she got and the more weight she gained. She’s 15 and about 16 lbs which is heavy for a cat her size. My cat started having coughing fits about 4 years ago, which I was clueless about. It wasn’t her typical hairball hacking or her gorge…

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10 Things I Can’t Live Without

Since I don’t post too many personal posts about myself, I figure this would be a fun way for those of you who read my blog to get to know me. Obviously family is super important and I cannot live without them, but I don’t consider them a “thing”. By things, I mean necessities, so just clarifying for those that gasp because they’re not on the list. 😉 And in no particular order…

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