Oregon Stuff

Explore the top culinary destinations along the Oregon Coast – a seafood lover's paradise awaits!

Video arcades seem to be more of a thing of yester-year. We had a few growing up in Yakima like Jolly Joker at the Yakima Mall, we had a place called Mean Machine, there was an arcade at Valley Mall and, of course, growing up in that time they had a video game or two or pinball at just about every mini-mart, restaurant, gas station, laundry mat -- just about everywhere...

There was a time when I started having children, myself. After they were of a certain age where it was okay for my wife to work again, we did the math and realized we'd save money if she didn't work as the cost of child care, even some 10+ years ago, was outrageous...

Portland is not built for heatwaves. In a city that statistically rains more than Seattle (it's true, look it up), Portland is the type of town that doesn't need AC units in people's homes and does need sprinklers based on its climate. Or, at least it was...

The James Beard Foundation is a nonprofit that cheerleads restaurants, foods, and the chefs on a whole 'nother level. The awards they present are very prestigious and celebrated by those who seek to win an award, themselves. Think of it like the Oscars for chefs and restaurants...

If you are driving in Oregon, you might want to be aware of the most expensive cities to pay for gas.

Do you have a grocery store that you never step foot in as you have a bad time every time for any reason? You're definitely not alone. All it takes is one bad experience for you to vow never to return and immediately take it to the Internet to leave a poor review of your experience...

Know the meaning behind the green porch lights.

The other day, I heard someone talking about the city of Portland and they clarified that they were talking about the city in Maine, not Ore-uh-GON.    My right eye started twitching.    It’s pronounced OR-aginn, for crying out loud. At least, that’s the way...

Unveiling the Tater Tot's Secret Origin: Oregon's Delicious Contribution

☕ I like to think there is a fun rivalry between the three Pacific Northwestern states of California, Oregon, and Washington state.

Shopping is always right time. Whether you're shopping for crafts and trinkets or shopping for someone else, maybe fresh produce at a local farmer's market, and a lot more. Shopping boosts your mood, even if it's just window shopping. USA Today had a list of the 10 best small towns with less than 25,000 people for shopping and our friends in Oregon made the list in a very unique and cool town... R