Nancy's Portland, OR Blog December 2006 Archive

If "Get a better job" is on your to-do list for 2007, consider the 50 top companies to work for, named by the Oregon Business Journal. From car dealers to ... Read More

There's Laurelhurst Park, and there are tree-lined streets full of amazing houses that make some of us think "some day." But this hood is also a destination for shopping, eating, ... Read More

Start a new tradition this New Year's Eve: Spend it playing in the snow at Mt. Hood Meadows. Highlights of the event: Lifts will stay open late (until after midnight) Special fireworks ... Read More

With everything you're doing this week, cooking dinner is probably low on the priority list. If you've never used Delivered Dish, you're in for a treat. You can get meals ... Read More

If you can hit the malls for some weeknight holiday shopping, you'll save yourself a lot of the headaches that you'd encounter on the weekend. The parking is easier, the ... Read More

Homemade gifts are delightful, even if you don't make them yourself. That's why I love the Festival of the Last Minute, where the Portand Saturday Market stays open every day ... Read More

Shopping for produce outdoors may not seem like the most appealing idea this time of year, but you can still get some choice farmer's market goodies if you know where ... Read More

Exercise your brain and lift few beers on Tuesdays in December. The Bridgeport Brewpub at NW 13th/Marshall hosts a Pub Quiz from 7-9 p.m. It's $3 per person, and your ... Read More

It might be chilly, but seeing the lights on Peacock Lane will make you forget about the temperature as you burn off holiday calories. Join the Rose City Roamers for ... Read More

Thanks to wireless Internet provider MetroFi, you can now open your laptop and get free wireless service in a few Portland neighborhoods, including around Pioneer Court House Square and in ... Read More

Owning a car has its perks, but it can also be a pain in the butt when things start going wrong. Plus, with Portland's top-notch public transportation and bike-friendly streets, ... Read More

For three Saturdays in December (The 2nd, 9th, and 16th), you can park for free in one of four lots, courtesy of American Express. NW 23rd Ave. & Glisan ... Read More