PDXWriter
PdxWriter is a freelance writer living in Portland. He splits his time between acting as a jungle gym for the 3 year old and walking the dog. He also finds time to write - usually after he's completed the 'to do' lists his wife leaves for him.
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B.A. Poetry - Western Michigan University, MFA Poetry coursework - University of HoustonInterests
Long walks on the beach, dark stormy nights, I look just as great in jeans as a cocktail dress, wait a minute - wrong profile...Motto
I'll take two birds in my hand over 1 stone thrown at a bush anyday.
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Things to Do in Portland: OMSI, the Oregon Museum of Science and IndustryOMSI, The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry features many exhibits that will delight both kids and their parents, and offers something new on each visit. -
Things to Do in Portland: McMenamin's EdgefieldIf you're looking for a getaway near Portland, Oregon, you only need to travel out to Troutdale to find McMenamin's Edgefield, a historic manor featuring wine, food, golf, movies, and relaxation. -
Things to Do in Portland: The Portland ZooThe Portland Zoo is the oldest zoo west of the Mississippi, founded in 1887. Featuring a wide range of exhibits and animals in naturalized settings, the Portland Zoo is a prime attraction for families in Portland, Oregon.
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Portland, Oregon Pets: Low Cost Spay & Neuter OptionsVeterinary bills and costs can be unexpected and untimely strains on your pocketbook. Luckily in Portland, Oregon there are several low cost veterinary options available.
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Portland, Oregon Chinese GardenOwned by the city and run by the Portland Classical Chinese Garden non-profit organization, the Portland Chinese Garden is an oasis in the middle of Portland, Oregon.
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Berry Picking on Sauvie Island: Kids Activities in Portland, OregonSauvie Island, 10 miles north of Portland, is a great place to take the kids during the spring and summer for berry picking.
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Papa Haydn's Wedding Cakes in Portland, OregonLast year my wife and I had the joy of planning our wedding and luckily we had great vendors like Papa Haydn, who did our wedding cake. -
Portland, Oregon Wine CountryThere are literally hundreds of wineries to explore in Oregon's Willamette Valley and thousands of wines to taste.
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Riding the Max Train Downtown in Portland, OregonRide the Max Light Rail Train in Portland, Oregon with the kids for free and see some great sights. -
The Blue Mosque in IstanbuOn a recent trip to Istanbul, Turkey, we had a chance to visit the beautiful Blue Mosque which is located in the "Old City" of Istanbul. -
Kids' Activities in Portland, Oregon: Powell's BooksPowell's Books literally offers something for every member of the family with a whole floor (not just section) dedicated to kids' books.
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Portland Recycling: Far West FibersFar West Fibers in Portland, Oregon provides recycling for items that aren't picked up in those yellow recycling bins.
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Northwest Gardens: Vegetable Gardening in FebruaryThough it's still cold in February in the Pacific Northwest, there are plenty of vegetables that you can plant in February in your backyard vegetable garden.
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Kids' Activities Near Portland, Oregon: The Bonneville Dam and Fish LadderA perfect day trip for the family from Portland, Oregon - the Bonneville Dam gives the kids a look at animals and fish, technology, history and environmental concerns. -
How to Create a Garden Your Kids Will LoveGetting your kids involved in your family garden can create hours of quality time together, as well as cultivate healthy eating habits (pun intended) in your children.
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Kids and Gardens: Creating Garden Art for Your Family Vegetable GardenThere are all sorts of things you can do with your kids and your garden besides growing vegetables. Garden art projects that are simple and fun. -
Old Wives' Tales Restaurant: Kid Friendly Dining in Portland, OregonAmong the many kid friendly restaurants in Portland, Oregon - Old Wives' Tales stands out with its vegetarian and health-conscious menu and child's playroom.
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The Portland Children's MuseumThe Portland Children's Museum, located adjacent to the Oregon Zoo, is a great rainy day destination for parents and kids of all ages.
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A Short Valentine's Love PoemA short valentine's love poem. -
Potty Training Boys for First-Time Mothers: Where to StartYou know you're supposed to start potty training - but you don't even know where to start. You've read plenty on potty training problems, but you don't even have any of those yet. How do you even begin?
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Simple Bathroom Makeovers: Professional-Looking DecorWhen most people think bathroom makeovers, they think of getting a new shower curtain, right? Instead of starting with the shower curtain and the towels or the toothbrush holder, take some time and start your bathroom makeover from another point.
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Potty Training Problems: The Defiant ChildThere are all sorts of potty training problems. Whatever potty training problems you might encounter - one of the more difficult problems to handle is the defiant child.
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3 Common Potty Training Problems and How to Handle ThemMost parents encounter a few potty training problems during potty training. It would be nice if it was an easier process - but with a little bit of knowledge you can get past most potty training problems with just a little effort.
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Potty Training Boys: Physical Signs that Your Boy is Ready to Start Potty TrainingA lot of people say that potty training boys is more difficult that potty training girls. It is true that boys on average take longer than girls. Knowing when to start potty training your son will make the whole process easier for you by not starting too early.
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Potty Training Problems: Your Child Will Only Poop in a DiaperThere are all sorts of potty training problems that parents encounter when going through potty training. There are problems that happen in the beginning, the middle, the end, and even some that last all they way though potty training.
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Potty Training Boys: Standing VS. SittingEverybody says that potty training boys can be a lot more difficult than potty training girls. Well, the numbers agree with this. On average, boys finish potty training about 4 months later than girls.
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Potty Training Problems: What to Do when Your Child Wants to Stop Potty TrainingOne of the most important aspects of potty training, and being successful with potty training, is that your child wants to potty train. Their cooperation in this matter is important! Without their cooperation, it's almost impossible to successfully potty train your toddler.
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Potty Training Tips: Overcoming a Fear of the PottyWhen potty training, one of the more common potty training problems that many parents have to deal with is a fear of the potty. What do you do when your little one refuses to potty train with the potty because they are scared of it?
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Potty Training on the Go: Reviews of Travel PottiesTravel potties are great because they are built for your little one and you have the ability to get them used to using them by practicing first at home a few times.
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Potty Training Methods: Potty Seats Vs. Toilet TrainersOne of the decisions you get to make about potty training is whether to potty train using a potty seat, or a toilet trainer. There are a few differences between the two and both methods have their pluses and minuses.
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Vegas Poker: Santa Fe Station's Poker RoomIf you're looking for someplace to play poker in Las Vegas that has a relaxing atmosphere and is off the strip - head over to Santa Fe Station. Santa Fe Station is located on North Ranch Drive, just off of Highway 95 in North Las Vegas.
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Sin City Sushi: All You Can Eat Sushi at Sushi Mon in Las VegasI'd like to admit that I was super skeptical of the "all you can eat" sushi restaurants around town. I'd never seen this concept before I moved to Las Vegas. To me, "all you can eat" implies buffet style which in turn implies "not so fresh."
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Recycle Vegas: Recycling Tips for Sin CityBefore I lived in Las Vegas, I'd pretty much always had lived someplace where you got your little green plastic bin to put newspapers and plastic bottles and soup cans to put out with the weekly trash pick-up. -
Sin City Workouts: The Las Vegas Athletic ClubJust in case you aren't sweating enough in the desert of Las Vegas, head on over to the Las Vegas Athletic Club. LVAC has 5 locations throughout the Las Vegas Valley - including a club in Green Valley located in Henderson. -
Vegas Poker: Sin City's Medium Buy in TournamentsIn Las Vegas, there's a poker tournament every hour of the day, sometimes two. It doesn't matter if it's one o'clock in the afternoon or three o'clock in the morning, there is always poker action in the city that never sleeps.
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Free Vegas: Shopping in Sin CityWhile Las Vegas might be known for the gambling and casinos, you can't look past all of the shopping choices available to the traveler in Vegas. There are plenty of places to go shopping in Las Vegas. -
Free Vegas: Classic Cars in the Auto Collection at Imperial PalaceNo matter what kind of car you like, the Auto Collection has it. They have Indy pace cars, rebuilt muscle cars from the seventies, cars used in movies, and just plain rare and expensive cars.
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Vegas Poker: Red Rock Casino Poker RoomThe poker room at Red Rock is a large, comfortable room with a very friendly staff. Because the majority of the players in the poker room are locals, the staff works really hard to keep their business.
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Vegas Poker: Caesars Palace Poker RoomCaesars Palace is at the center of the Strip. It's also at the center of the poker action in Las Vegas with it's newly renovated poker room.
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Free Vegas: The Fremont Street ExperienceHead down to Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas and you'll find the largest LCD big screen in the world. Where exactly is it? Look up, it's overhead - arching over pedestrian friendly Fremont Street. -
Free Vegas: Hiking Outside of Sin CityRed Rock Canyon is located about 15 miles west of the Strip. There are numerous hiking trails that you can stop and hike. The canyon is also popular to rock climbers, who can often be seen scaling the cliffs and rocks of the area. -
How to Become a Poker Pro in 3 DaysFirst on the list, and probably the most important step in this process, buy a nice pair of sunglasses.
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Free Vegas: Free Shows in VegasFree drinks. Free shirts. Free buffets. Las Vegas is full of free stuff - you just have to know where to look. It's estimated that Las Vegas Casinos spend over 3 million dollars a day giving away free stuff. -
Free Vegas: Sin City on a BudgetHeading to Las Vegas on a budget? Or maybe you're already here - confined to your hotel room flipping channels and surfing the internet well, because lets just say you gambled a little more than you had planned.