Every parent wants the best for their children and when they become old enough to begin school, many parents decide to send them to a private school instead of the public one. Many hold the belief that private schools are inherently better than public ones; public schools are often underfunded, so it is assumed that th… read more

Most of us aren't mechanics, as such auto parts repair can be a tricky subject – but with some basic knowledge we can be much more secure and protected in the repair process. If you know what work needs to be done you'll understand your mechanic and also protect yourself from getting ripped off. Of course, a mechanic… read more

In general Portland, Oregon is a stand out city for food. Besides an array of great restaurants, a fun alternative for informal dining is to visit the street food stands. Over the past years the food carts or cooking sheds have grown in number and are now found all over the city clustered together. There's something fo… read more

Most people don't realize it, but many of the clothes we buy new still have the chemicals from the dyes, industrial cleaning agents and other products that are used in the preparation of a garment present in the fabric. That fabric is then in direct contact with our skin - the largest organ in the human body - and we a… read more

There is something to be said for sticking to a low maintenance beauty regimen; not only does minimal makeup and carefree styling look more fresh and youthful than being overdone, but spending less time in front of the mirror also means that there is more time to be out there living life! Confidence is beautiful, and a… read more