We finally had the opportunity to visit the Chinese Gardens in downtown Portland. Exploring the Chinese Garden was so beautiful. You forget you are in the midst of the city. The Lan Su Chinese Garden or the Garden of Awakening Orchids is located in the heart of Chinatown. It has been called the most exquisite,Continue reading “Exploring the Lan Su Chinese Garden”
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Car Emergency Kit
Yesterday I talked about preparing your car for a long trip. What about a car emergency kit? You can purchase a car emergency kit, but you can also put one together yourself. Having a roadside emergency kit can help reduce the hassles of breakdowns that might occur. Vehicle breakdowns do happen and they don’t always strikeContinue reading “Car Emergency Kit”
Preparing Your Car For A Long Trip
There is a lot to think about when you are planning a cross-country trip. One of the most important things to consider is preparing your car! A long trip can be a serious test for your car. You don’t want to have any issues like out of balance wheels that could cause you a lot ofContinue reading “Preparing Your Car For A Long Trip”
West Coast Gardens – Portland, OR
November in Vermont is a gray, wet month. The fall foliage has come and gone and we’ve entered into what my husband calls “stick season”! I thought you might like to see some of the beautiful gardens we enjoyed on our recent trip to the west coast! Our first week was spent in Portland, Oregon.Continue reading “West Coast Gardens – Portland, OR”
Nancy on the Home Front 