Museums, parks, entertainment, attractions, and more! Discover 50+ things to do in the Portland area Things to do in Portland, OR Museums Portland Art Museum: Did you know that the Portland Art Museum is the largest museum in Oregon? The museum’s collection consists of prints and drawings, photography, Asian art, Northwest Art, and Native American (especially Pacific Coast) art. OMSI: The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) features a planetarium, large-screen theatre, and exhibition halls with a variety of hands-on exhibits focused on natural sciences, industry, and technology. Worl ..read more

Ready for a cool summer knit? This sleeveless mesh knit top is perfect for the warmer weather! I was intimidated for a long time to try and knit clothes. Sweaters seemed so daunting. I worried about sizing and getting the right fit. Hats, scarves, even gloves were my happy place. But summer knit tops? Those could be sleeveless and breezy. And the perfect project for long summer nights. Hot days need a loose knit top. This knit top features a broken ribbed bottom edge, a stockinette main body, and a mesh knit top. The blouse is primarily made in the round on a pair of 8mm circular needles. On ..read more

These quick no sew felt pinwheels are perfect for summer! Put them in a vase, add them to a jar with plants, or use them to decorate a party. This cute and affordable craft is great for any kind of celebration. Pinwheels always capture my attention. I love the bright colors and all the different color combinations. While these pinwheels are more suited for indoor decor than outdoor, they can be displayed in a case, added to plants, or used as party decor. When it comes to summer I often decorate with red, white, and blue. But it’s easy to mix and match the colors of your choice! Even for the ..read more

This post is sponsored by Naked Nutrition. All opinions are my own. Looking for the best protein powder recipes you must try now? Beyond a protein shake, get the protein you need with this delicious protein overnight oats recipe and easy topping ideas! #nakednutrition Overnight oats are such an easy and tasty breakfast! They are a zero-cooking, grab-and-go breakfast that is completely customizable. And the prep is so fast as it only takes less than a minute to mix your oats together! I’ve previously shared how I make Protein Waffles, Mini Muffins topped with the best crumb topping ..read more

Keep your ears warm with this free knit Braided Cable Headband pattern! Cool brisk mornings and warm afternoons. Spring, and fall, are two of my favorite seasons. On those cool mornings and evenings sometimes I’m just not in the mood to wear a hat, but I still want to keep my ears warm. This knit braided cable pattern is the solution! Ear warmers, headbands, whatever you’d like to call them, are perfect for keeping my ears warm. I love knitting cables, and braided cables are really fun. They look like three knitted strands that are braided together. For this headband I put two of the cables ..read more

Planning to spend spring break in the Dallas/Fort Worth area? Check out all the great attractions in Grand Prairie including Epic Waters, the largest indoor waterpark in Texas! The weather outside might be sunny, but spring break is still a little early for pool or lake time in Dallas/Fort Worth. But if your kids are like mine, for spring break they want to be in the water. Luckily, we can visit Epic Waters in Grand Prairie for indoor water fun!    Spring Break at Epic Waters Epic Waters is a resort-quality indoor waterpark that is located in Grand Prairie, TX, right in the heart o ..read more

Make your holidays even more merry and bright with this Knit Christmas Tree Hat! Grab the free pattern. Need a hat to wear to all of your holiday events? This festive Knit Christmas Tree Hat is the perfect choice!   I just got back from a trip to Leavenworth, Washington, the cutest alpine themed town that feels like it’s straight out of a Christmas movie. Snow covered, with a lit-up town square, complete with a gazebo. On the weekends you’ll find musical performances, but all week long there are Christmas stores to visit, a Nutcracker museum, a snow hill, lots of German themed treat ..read more

This post is in partnership with Cost Plus World Market. Ready for holiday entertaining? Wow your guests with a Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake with ingredients from World Market #worldmarkettribe #discoverworldmarket #ad The weather turns cooler, the leaves change colors, and I dream of pumpkin food. Pumpkin cookies and cakes. Pumpkin flavored drinks. Give me all the pumpkin treats. Pumpkin pie is a favorite at our house. And it’s not just for Thanksgiving. My husband has requested that I make him pumpkin pie for his birthday cake. But this year I’m trying something new. I’m combining my b ..read more

It’s time to decorate for fall! This DIY Mason Jar Lid Pumpkin can last from Halloween through Thanksgiving. Fall is my favorite season. I love summer. But I love the colors of fall, all the shades of red and yellow. There is also something about going back to school and the predictable schedule of fall. And the anticipation of all the holidays. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, plus all of my kids birthdays are in the fall. It’s basically a constant celebration. And there is always something to decorate fall. A new holiday to make crafts for (of course I would like that). It’s ..read more

Who knew the sweetest apple could be made from a mason jar?! This fall enjoy a Painted Apple Mason Jar Red, green, yellow, even pink, everyone at my house has a favorite apple. Some like sweet apples, some prefer tart apples. I kind of love that one fruit has so many options. I, however, have possibly found my new favorite apple, but this one isn’t edible. Fall and back to school conjure lots of apple images. An apple sitting on a teachers desk. Trees full of fresh apples. Sadly, no apple trees in Texas, but I do love when apples are in season and seeing mounds of them at the grocery store ..read more