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Our blog shares Faces of the Northwest, interviews with creative Northwest business owners, Northwest Moments, and photos of some of our favorite places in the Northwest.

Cake Happy Sweet Shoppe

Possibly one of the sweetest hang out places around, Cake Happy is quite a sweet spot in downtown Camas, WA . Located right in the heart of the adorable downtown Camas, Cake Happy offers custom cakes, desserts, pastries, ice-cream, and espresso drinks. How about a real banana split? Maybe a… Read More

12 Great Travel Accessories While Flying

Air travel has become an experience that needs a little planning ahead.  The experience of traveling in a small, confined area can be improved with multi-use, small and compact, well-organized, and lightweight items.  We’ve found 12 great products to help you navigate the joys of traveling by airplane: Cooling Eye… Read More

Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

Portland, Oregon is the perfect climate for rhododendrons, and mid-Spring is the perfect time to see them. In east Portland, near Reed College, is a 9.5 acre garden with over 2,500 rhododendron, azalea, and companion plants to admire. Set in a botanical garden with small lakes, ponds, and walking paths… Read More

Buster’s Texas Style BBQ

There is nothing like a good bbq sauce, and Buster’s does it right. I made a point to stop in at Buster’s in Tigard last week for lunch and love it. I’ve loved it for a long time. They do the whole western theme well – from the western decor… Read More

Hulda Klager Lilac Garden

Hulda Klager Lilac Garden

Woodland Washington is home to the most wonderful display of hybridized lilacs in their many colors. But oh, the fragrance!

BigWig Donuts

In honor of National Small Business Week, we’re spotlighting a local small business. For Tuesday, it’s donut time! BigWig Donuts has been serving up specialty donut holes at regular pop-up shop inside Archive Coffee in Salem and running a made-to-order business. Last week they opened their own store front in… Read More