As a kid I always wanted to wear the name brand stuff—Ralph Lauren, Guess, Tommy Hilfiger—you get the gist. Perhaps I was a bit vain, but I had various jobs as a teen that helped pay for most of my own clothing. I never even considered shopping at secondhand stores. College came and my perspective […]
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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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BendNest Winter Calendar 2025
November 15 Flannel & FrostFUNDRAISER – This unforgettable evening brings the community together for a night of celebration, generosity and impact, featuring a lively auction, great food and plenty of flannel—all to support local youth programs.Boys & Girls Club of Bend | $150bgcbend.org/flannel-frost-gala/ November 15 + 16 Holiday BazaarSHOP – Shop for holiday gifts and […]
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Playful Style
Fun and easy haircare for kids
Children’s hair is a hot topic these days, with a focus on individual expression mixed with simple daily care. From throwback styles to classic cuts, hair can be an avenue for kids to show their personalities—and who doesn’t love a fresh hairdo to make those family photos pop? When children are young, their hairstyles tend […]
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Cozy Play Haven
How to transform your garage into a winter playroom
With winter fast approaching, kids will be spending more time indoors. Instead of letting little ones stir up chaos in the kitchen or living room, consider creating a dedicated play space where they can channel their creative energy and imagination in a way that supports the overall family environment. One often-overlooked space for play is […]
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Freshen & Detoxify
Tips for maximizing your home’s indoor air quality this fall
As we move into the crisp fall weather, inevitably, we’ll be spending more time indoors with the windows closed. The tail end of fire season can also bring smoky days that force us to hunker down at home. With less fresh air circulating inside and with the smoke potentially lingering outside, it’s more important than […]
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Building Mental Resiliency to Beat the Back-to-School Blues
Behavioral health model is a win for everyone
Summer can be a tough time for parents—dealing with the lack of routine, sleep disruptions, family vacations and even just the increase in grocery bills with hungry kids hanging around the pantry all day. But for kids, summer is not only a welcome break from strict routines—it can also be much a needed respite from […]
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BendNest Fall Calendar
Events for this Fall
Mondays Preschool Story Time READ – Join in for stories, songs and rhymes designed to support early literacy skill development, social emotional awareness and family engagement. Hear great stories while also becoming more familiar with letter sounds, rhyming, vocabulary and print. Mondays, beginning September 8. 9:30-10am. Downtown Bend Library | Free dpl.libnet.info/events Tuesdays Bilingual Stories […]
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Let’s Get Rolling!
Tips for helping your child learn to ride a bicycle
Few skills stir up a sense of childhood adventure and accomplishment like learning to ride a bicycle. Practicing wheelies, feeling the wide-open road, cruising downhill at high speeds all scream the word “freedom!” Though the initial learning process is usually filled with anticipation and anxiety, after a few wobbles or mishaps, the personal triumph of […]
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BendNest Fall Bookshelf
Books recommended by Paige Bentley-Flannery, Community Librarian, Deschutes Public Library
The Tour at School By Katie Clapham, Illustrated by Nadia Shireen Are you ready to introduce a new student to elementary school? “Imagine that you are in the New Person’s shoes.” Where would you start the tour? Clapham shares everything about school from lunchtime to the playground. Make sure to stop at the library; it is […]
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Finding the Stoke
Local skateboarding nonprofit inspires middle schooler and redefines the Bend skate scene
At the north end of Bend, in a nondescript neighborhood tucked between junipers and new houses, sits Northpointe Park. It’s home to a small skate spot with a few simple features—a quarter pipe, flat rail, volcano and ledges—just enough for locals to gather and push their limits. It’s midmorning, quiet and the perfect time to […]
