Central Oregon is a great place to raise family. With our many great healthcare providers, educational programs and recreational activities, CO is a magical place to be both a kid and a parent. To help recognize those who make family life so good here, now is the time to vote in our 2020 Best of […]
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Heading South
Adventure to Ashland and beyond
Looking for an interesting get-away for the whole family? Recently, my wife and I took a road trip with our six-year-old son and the grandparents to Ashland, where the grownups attended the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and found some exciting outdoor and cultural experiences along the way. There are about as many ways to get to […]
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Stepping Up Sexual Abuse Prevention Measures
Erin’s Law keeps Bend-La Pine School District’s kids safe
With stories of gun violence in schools splashed across the Internet, newspapers and television screens, it is hard to escape the feeling that you are alone in the effort to protect your children—especially when they are not in your care. While the debate over gun control and school safety rages on, there is news to […]
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Pure Gold
Meet freshman artist Miina McCown
Miina McCown has always loved to draw. This Bend High freshman’s talent was recently recognized with one Silver and three Gold Keys from the 2018 Central Oregon Scholastic Art Awards. Not bad for a 14-year-old whose schedule is too busy for art classes. I met up with Miina at COCC’s Pinckney Gallery, where the almost […]
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Summer Camps
Athletic Club of Bend offers a wide variety of summer day camps with activities for kids ages 3-12. Themes include junior tennis clinics, great outdoors, multi-sport, wet and wild, mountain bike camp and more! Sign up for weekly sessions running June 18 – August 31. athleticclubofbend.com Base Camp Studio offers week-long art camps for kids […]
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Mom Hacks
What she really wants for the best Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and families are about to scour the local shops for the prettiest potted plants, best chocolates and the sparkliest jewelry out there. But before you go adding to mom’s chores with more greenery to keep alive or ruining her diet with a sugary gift, consider giving her what […]
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Editor’s Note
This is an exciting issue! The results are in…and we present to you the Best of the Nest winners! What an inspiring group of businesses that go that extra mile to make Central Oregon such a family-friendly place to live. Thanks for voting and congrats to all the winners! It’s almost Mother’s Day. Instead of […]
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Editor’s Note – Winter 2018 Issue
Ever wondered what it’s like to have twins or triplets? Looking in from the outside, having multiple children at the same time sounds, well, frightening! A closer look, however, reveals instant playmates and friends for life (see Howard Leff’s interviews, page 26). Even if you have only one child, parenting is challenging, especially if your […]
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Valentine’s Factoids
Fun facts about the day of love
On average, about 11,000 children are conceived on Valentine’s Day each year. Source: thehobbeehive.com 52% Greeting cards, as usual, will be the most common Valentine’s Day gifts. Fifty-two percent of U.S. consumers plan to send at least one. Source: news.nationalgeographic.com $130 On average, men spend double the amount of money on Valentine’s Day gifts than […]
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Mermaids vs. Unicorns
Mythical cooking competition provides indoor fun while the flakes fly
When it comes to mythical creatures, almost nothing gets kids’ imaginations going more than unicorns and mermaids. But which creature’s cuisine reigns supreme? What better way to find out than a fun cooking competition between two sets of creative sisters? A group of Central Oregon kids used a locally-produced app as the backbone for a […]