Spring is the time of year when people start thinking about breaking out the garbage pails and mop buckets and cleaning house. The changing of seasons signifies a change in lifestyle. More outside time is around the corner, and getting a fresh start with a fresh house just makes sense—but finding the motivation can be […]
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Bend Nest is a place to discuss, consider and laugh about all that parenting brings. A quarterly magazine produced by some of the finest writers, editors and photographers in Central Oregon, Bend Nest is smart and informed.
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Best of the Nest 2019
What makes a business successful? Obviously, many factors come into play, but to be a mainstay of the community, a business has to go that extra mile to create a quality experience that is perfect in every way. It’s about hard work and commitment. Bend Nest offered our readers the chance to recognize the businesses […]
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Fly with Me: A Celebration of Birds Through Pictures, Poems and Stories by Jane Yolen, Heidi Stemple, Adam Stemple and Jason Stemple. Do you have a favorite bird song or poem? Yolen’s collaboration with her adult children and National Geographic is a beautiful combination of interesting facts, delightful poetry and amazing photographs. From bird definitions, […]
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Monday-Friday Stroller Strides FITNESS — This total-body condition workout is designed for moms with kids in tow. FIT4MOM Bend | First class free, packages avail. bend.fit4mom.com Mondays Starflight After School Club CLUB — This club meets weekly to guide youth through Camp Fire’s age-specific, growth mindset-based national curriculum, exploring what are called “Trails” — themes that build life […]
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Everly G. Engel
6lbs. 8oz.
Everly Grace-Renee Engel April 19, 2018 6lbs. 8oz. Born to Sheldon & Holly Engel Joins big sisters Lila, Ella, & Olivia — Holly Engel
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Daily Open Swim SWIM — Enjoy a day at the pool with the whole family at the Indoor Aquatics Center. SHARC | $15/full day, memberships available sunriversharc.com Daily Sessions Open & Family Skate ICE SKATE — Open skate sessions are open to all ages and abilities, however, children 6 years and under must be supervised […]
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Circle Time
A “Roundabout Art” Road Trip Guide
Seen a giant red flaming chicken lately? Or how about a massive grizzly bear lounging around town? Would it alarm you to learn that we’ve spotted both of these striking creatures in the middle of busy Bend intersections? Fear not. Neither one signals the beginnings of an environmental calamity. At least not yet. Instead, they’re […]
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Surrogacy: Providing hope & help for families
For many couples, deciding whether or not to have a child is a matter of agreement and timing. For others, fertility and carrying a healthy pregnancy is difficult or impossible, leaving them with few options for expanding their tribe. While adoption is an obvious, viable solution for those who are unable to conceive, some parents-to-be […]
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Get ‘Em Started Young: Winter Adventures, Preschool Style
In a region as amped on winter sports as Central Oregon, there’s really no sense in delaying the inevitable with young children. Whether enrolling them in group lessons, privates or settling on parent teaching, there are ample opportunities to get kids started on being comfortable in this winter recreation mecca. Skiing and Snowboarding When learning […]
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Spring Break Oregon Style
Skip the overhyped theme-park pilgrimage and enjoy a little home-cooked fun!
Not amused by the overpriced flights, tickets, food and souvenirs that seem to be an obligatory part of the theme-park experience? This spring break, you can skip the long lines and hefty price tags while still capturing some of that amusement park magic a little closer to home. Day Trip Start your journey at the […]
