Central Oregon embodies the dream of a white Christmas. In fact, it offers up the idyllic version of every holiday that takes place during the winter season. From local events and celebrations to traditions made possible by the high desert’s natural gifts, the region’s holiday culture draws families from all over the nation looking to […]
Bend Nest
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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Holiday Marketplaces & Craft Bazaars
November 16 & 17 Bend Holidays and Happenings Craft Fair Featuring unique items and food vendors. // Friday, 1-6pm & Saturday, 8am-6:30pm. Grace First Lutheran Church November 16 & 17 Christmas Goose Boutique Christmas gifts crafted by local artisans, with all proceeds benefiting cancer patients in Central Oregon. // Friday, 9am-6pm & Saturday, 9am-4pm. St. […]
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Calendar
Wednesdays Open Studio ART — Perfect creation activity for ages 3 and up! Make a mess with pastels, paints, cardboard, wood and upcycled items. Creative Wellness Studio – $15 creativewellnessstudio.com Thursdays Mom’s Running Group RUN — All moms welcome—with or without strollers! Join other mothers for 3 to 4.5-mile runs at 8- to 12-minute mile […]
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Bookshelf
Vivid: Poems & Notes About Color By Julie Paschkis Celebrate the art and science of color through poetry! A playful green dragon, a Lilac Point Siamese and a rainbow picnic take the reader on a rhyming journey of colors. What was the color pink named after? What color has the shortest wavelength of visible light? […]
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A New Support Line for Central Oregon Parents
Heart to Heart support line is looking for parent volunteers
As the parent of a young child, Sarah Guilfoy said she often felt alone—not knowing if she was making the right decisions. Those personal feelings of uncertainty and stress motivated Guilfoy to launch a support line to help other Central Oregon parents. In October, Guilfoy announced the formation of Heart to Heart, a program that […]
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Feds Crack Down on E-Cigs
Local campaigns aim to alert adults about marketing tobacco to youth
They’re so small you might mistake them for USB devices—but those small e-cigarette devices are the subject of big discussions with the Food and Drug Administration. In September, the FDA declared that the use of “e-cigs” has reached “an epidemic proportion,” according to a report in The New York Times, saying that more than two […]
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Editor’s Note
The holiday season is upon us. With too much to do in too little time, the risk of spoiling the season is real. If you’re someone who reflexively says, “I hate the holidays,” this year, we challenge you to make adjustments to regain the spirit. Make sure the holidays serve everyone in your family, not […]
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Science in Motion
The Bend Science Station makes its new home on the OSU-Cascades Campus
As David Bermudez, executive director and lead instructor for Bend Science Station walks through their new state-of-the-art building, explaining why things are the way they are, it quickly becomes apparent that the building may not have been designed by scientists, but it was definitely designed for scientists. The Bend Science Station has been serving the […]
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Q & A
Kristi Nix, MD High Lakes Health Care
Q: My newborn is feeding so frequently that I am exhausted by the demand. Should I feed my baby every time she cries or can I put her on a schedule, say every two hours? A: Babies are exhausting! How often you feed your baby depends on her age and weight as well as how […]
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Bottle Cap Snowmen Craft
Here in Bend, we live in the land of beer, kombucha, snow and sunshine. What better way to celebrate winter than with a fun up-cycled craft with your favorite kiddo? These adorable little ornaments make great gift toppers as well. You probably have most of the supplies for this project in your craft stash at […]
