By Emy Sloan
The Oregon State Capitol is a magical place to visit during the holidays! There are many sparkling lights, trees and other various Christmas decorations on display throughout the building. The centerpiece is the giant ‘Grand Tree’ that stands high in the Capitol Rotunda. Continue reading “Holidays at the Capitol: The 35th Annual Grand Tree Lighting Ceremony”
By Emy Sloan
The ‘Let’s All Play Place’ is a wonderful new therapy and community playground located on the Salem Health campus next to the Salem Health Rehabilitation Center (on the corner of Mission and Church in Southeast Salem.) Continue reading “Salem Health’s New Therapy & Community Play Area: The Let’s All Play Place”
By Emy Sloan
Salem’s Riverfront Carousel is fun for all ages! We love it here. The rides are inexpensive and it’s just a beautiful place to be. No matter how many times we’ve been, we’re always so captivated by the beauty and magic of it all. Continue reading “Music, Motion, Horses, Magic: Salem’s Riverfront Carousel”
By Emy Sloan
Zeeeeebras!! My kids LOVE zebras. I don’t know what it is, there’s just something about them. They’re always a hot topic in our house. Especially with my son. I’ve been asking him what he wants to be for Halloween this year and he keeps saying “A zebra!!” Continue reading “Costume Craft: Rainbow Zebra Masks”
By Emy Sloan
Northern Lights Tree Farm in Pleasant Hill, Oregon is well known for their Christmas trees…but that’s not all they have to offer! During the harvest season in October there is a great pumpkin patch, a giant corn maze and tons of family fun to be had during the Colonial Harvest Days Celebration! Continue reading “Day Trip: Northern Lights Tree Farm- Colonial Harvest Days in Pleasant Hill”
By Emy Sloan
This cold, dark, blustery weekend really set the mood for Halloween in our house. We bundled up, watched spooky shows and decorated the house. Of course we needed some spooky new art to add to the decor! Continue reading “Halloween Craft: Spooky Haunted House Silhouettes”
By Emy Sloan
Honestly, what’s not to love about the fall? It’s such a comfy, cozy, spooky season. The air is cool and crisp, the autumn leaves are gorgeous, the apples are crunchy and the drinks are hot…ahhh. But one of the best things about the fall is that the pumpkin patches are in full swing! Continue reading “Pumpkin Patch Fun: Vince Woods Farm”
