My areas of expertise include parenting, current events, legal issues (I have a JD and have practiced for 15 years), travel (especially Portland, OR), health and fitness, and humor.
6 Must-Have Accessories for Eating Healthy on the Road
You’ve been driving for miles. Your gas tank is nearly empty – and so is your stomach!
We all know the feeling. Roadside fast food options may be delicious, but they don’t help you feel your best. Want to avoid the eat-all-the-fries-and-milkshakes-in-sight phase of road tripping? Stock up on must-have items to help you prepare healthy snacks and meals on the go.
Grab the Right Accessories
To avoid the lure of the milkshake, you need to be able to keep your food cool, fresh, and meal-worthy so...
When my daughter was born, it wasn’t love at first sight. But the love grew.
Sometimes motherhood isn't like the stories. And that's okay.
The Emerging Issues Facing Procurement
In this article, I use my legal background to explain complexities in procurement and how AI can help.
Natural Ways to Keep Your Car Smelling Great
It’s not easy to keep your car smelling fresh. Throw in a few kids and their forgotten smoothies from last week, the family dog, or a fast-food-filled road trip and a car can get smelly fast. However, chemical car fresheners aren’t necessarily safe. Keep reading to understand the problems with some car air fresheners and learn how to use safe, nontoxic, and DIY methods to keep your car smelling great.
Why Natural Is Better
Many air fresheners and deodorizers, including those cute trees that d...
Field Trip: Two Sisters Play Cafe
We test-drive the pancakes, ball pit and art projects on offer at Milwaukie’s Two Sisters Play Café.
Mold in Your Kids' Toys: How Dangerous Is It and What Can You Do About It?
Practical tips for dealing with mold in your kids' toys and other products, from what to expect to how to clean them....
I Judge Myself For Being a Stay-At-Home Mom - Redbookmag.com
Leaving my lawyer job behind left me feeling judged by an unexpected source - myself.
Field Trip: Cooking Class at Northwest Nibbles
Can a single cooking class save lunch? A picky family takes on the mealtime dilemma — and lives to tell the tale.
8 Factors to Consider When Upgrading to a Family-Sized Car
Most growing families realize they need a bigger car at some point. The transition from a sporty coupe to a minivan can make you feel less-than-cool. However, once you realize the convenience and comfort of a bigger car, you won’t want to go back! Keep reading for a list of factors to consider before you upgrade, as well as tips for choosing your new family car.
Considerations When Upgrading to a Bigger Car
Here are eight factors to contemplate when upgrading to a bigger car.
1. Safety
Safety...
School’s Out, Kids Podcasts Are In (Plus Many More Educate-at-Home Resources)
Podcast recommendations and a collection of resources to keep kids busy and educated over the Coronavirus break.
How AI is Revolutionizing Legal Research
An in-depth discussion of how artificial intelligence can assist law firms.
“Monkey See, Monkey Sue” The Judge’s Ruling — Can Monkeys Hold Copyrights?
A federal judge rules that a monkey cannot have a copyright interest in his selfie....
What I'm Still Learning From My Mom, 20 Years After Losing Her
"Do you still miss your mother?" The question caught me off guard. My friend and I had ventured out to the park with our children to enjoy a rare sunny February day in Portland. It was one ......
5 Steps to Raising Thoughtful Omnivores. | elephant journal
I'm mostly vegetarian. The rest of my family is not - and I'm okay with that. Here are some ideas to get you thinking about how to talk about meat, whatever your diet.