Ironically, the party that follows the bar mitzvah usually gets more attention than the actual ceremony itself. It's actually a part of Jewish tradition that the child who is having the bar mitzvah host a party or festival afterwards. Recently though these festivals have become quite impressive and sometimes it seems t… read more

With the incredible convenience of smart phone apps, finding a great place to eat has become about a thousand times easier. There are tons of options to choose from, but you ultimately only need one good dining app. One of the most popular apps of this kind is Yelp; you can search for restaurants and bars in your vicin… read more

If being a parent is the hardest job in the world, this means that being a step parent is even more demanding! The role of the step parent is blurry, especially for the children and navigating it to make everyone comfortable requires a lot of dedication and sensitivity. Children are easily confused by the change of a n… read more

There is no doubt that a food truck phenomenon has happened in all major U.S cities and even smaller towns across the nation. Food trucks are no longer only for outdoor festivals and fairs, but they are showing up on random street corners, school parking lots, and any community event that may be happening. Food trucks … 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