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My Magical December

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Years ago we went up to Seattle to see the Harry Potter Exhibition, because that was a close as it was coming to us in Portland. You enter through Privet Drive, which has a structure much like they have at a fast food play area. And what's a party without food and treats? As you know by now, I'm a huge Potterhead.

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Winter Activities to Escape the Cold

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Portland Night Market - Once a month, a ton of local artists descend on a big warehouse in town and sell their amazing wares: homemade jewelry, jams, clothing, art, and more. Plus you'll find a bunch of food vendors outside to fuel your shopping venture. We just got a new venue in Portland, called Hopscotch.

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2024 Travel Resolutions

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We had a friend in town and visited two dining spots that we rarely get to, and today we're headed to Peacock Lane, Portland's Christmas street. I'll hit that up, see some family and friends, eat a bunch of delicious food, and, hopefully, come home with a bunch of great stuff to tell you about. The month isn't over yet.

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5 Budget Destinations for May

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Portland, Oregon Now, I maybe be biased because I live here, but Portland really hits its stride in May, when the nicer weather starts coming in and the Rose Festival starts. If you're an outdoorsy person, there are neverending places to hike, we have tons of wineries, vineyards, orchards, and farmers' markets to visit.

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Book Nook: How to Resist Amazon, and Why

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About Microcosm Publishing Portland's most colorful, authentic, and empowering publishing house and distributor, Microcosm Publishing & Distribution is a vertically integrated publishing house that equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them.

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How to Do Mardi Gras at Home

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Here are some ideas for your Mardi Gras staycation: Throw your own Fat Tuesday party Invite all your friends and celebrate the last day before Lent with food and beads and drinks and photos. Have your friends bring their own dish, or make food yourself, or get takeout, if you have a Cajun or Creole place near you.

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Happy New Year 2024

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It was a lovely break and at some point we will go back, because the city may be small, but it's wonderful and full of amazing food and architecture. I also encouraged a new friend to come check out Portland, and she did ! Maybe it'll be an activity, maybe it'll be a hobby, it'll definitely be food.