JENNESS FARM GOAT MILK SOAPS

Today I received a shipment of Jenness Farm Soaps and I realized that I haven't told you about this delightful company located in New Hampshire.

My first purchase from them was about 15 years ago when I found this family who started with a 4-H project showing goats at the local fair and eventually expanded to making a line of soap and body care products.  After ordering several bars of their goat milk soap I became a life long fan.  

Some soaps have fragrance oils and others contain 100% pure essential oils or are left unscented and are colored naturally.  

My new shipment includes two that I've not used before; "Citrus Scrub" and "Cherry".  The other part of the shipment is a variety of summer berries.

Each morning, as I shower, I savor the fragrance and texture of these beautiful soaps.

www.jennesfarm.com

FREE Tax Preparation in Portland OR - sponsored by IRS & AARP

Roger and I learned about this tax preparation service for people over age 65 here in Portland so today we paid a visit to Lloyd Center where they have an office.  

The address is:
Lloyd Center Mall (3rd Floor)
2027 Lloyd Center
Portland OR 97232
(503) 243-7765
www.cashoregon.org

The tax preparers are volunteers so each completed tax document is carefully reviewed by a certified tax accountant before it's submitted to the IRS.


The service is available for households earning less than $66,000.

If you have rental property, a beach house and a yacht, this won't work for you - however, if you are like us with a social security and pension income, it is a wonderful service.  

Right now is a perfect time to talk to them before the last minute rush starts.

SAY IT WITH HEART Boutique at JUDE MOONBEAM STUDIO

Today is a day that I look forward to each year - Jude's Valentine boutique at her cottage in Portland's Hollywood District.  My friend, Allison, accompanied me to see original crafts and art that feature a Valentine theme.  

If you're in Portland this weekend, you need to visit this unique experience.

To finish off the morning, a visit to "Lovely Rita's" for lunch at the Hoxton Hotel in Chinatown made it a perfect way to spend a Saturday morning in downtown Portland.

Can You IMAGINE? A Restaurant named "FULL BELLY" ?

Okay, I'll admit that I am a (very) old woman who has (very) old fashioned ideas but I can't avoid stating my opinion that "FULL BELLY' would be my last choice for a restaurant name.  The positive thing about this cafe is that it just next door to American Plaza so what is more wonderful than just walking next door to the University Hotel to have breakfast, brunch, happy hour or dinner?

Last night we were invited to an introduction party (happy hour) and about 50 people showed up so it didn't take us long to get "happy".  Between 4 and 6 pm they feature a bistro menu and a slight reduction on drink prices (my Manhattan still cost $12 though).  The best thing about the party was a chance to reacquaint myself with old friends and an opportunity to meet new neighbors.

SO, if you're in the neighborhood, stop by and give them a try.  This part of downtown greatly needs a cafe / pub / restaurant so we'll wish them well ..................

Busy weeks in Downtown Portland

It's said that "idle hands are the devil's workshop" so I want to reassure you that I'm next to being an angel.  When I offered to help an owner who lives in California, rent his condo, I truly didn't know how much work it would be.  As it turns out, though, it has been a positive experience even though there have been a few challenges.  The unit is now advertised on Zillow and Craigslist, it's clean, and everything is repaired and beautiful.  The views are impressive so now - I'm waiting to find it's new tenant.






Portland awaits you !

DOWNTOWN PORTLAND LUXURY CONDO FOR RENT

MADISON TOWER AT AMERICAN PLAZA CONDOMINIUMS
GORGEOUS WRAP AROUND VIEWS OF CITY, RIVER AND MOUNTAINS

- Downtown Portland City location
- Steps away from the MAX Orange Line, 2 blocks from streetcar line and close to four bus lines
- Close proximity to PSU, OSHU and Willamette River waterfront
- Secure building with elevators
- 16th floor of Madison Tower located at American Plaza Condominiums
- Two large balconies, one facing west to the West Hills and one facing east to the     Willamette River and Mt Hood
- In addition, a third view of the OSHU Medical Center
- Spacious living room with built-in cabinets and formal dining room
- 2 large bedrooms
- Master bedroom walk-in closet with custom closet organizers
- Large den/office with built-in book and computer shelves
- 2 upgraded bathrooms
- Recent installation of energy efficient appliances (all electric)
- Laundry closet with washer and drier in unit
- Gas burning fireplace
- Walk-in storage unit
- Assigned underground garage parking place
- Renter pays electricity and Internet
- Must have renter's insurance
-$2,000 deposit includes a non-refundable $750 move-in and move-out fee for elevator and security and a $250 non-refundable cleaning fee at move out (remaining $1,000 refundable if unit is undamaged at end of lease)
- Water, sewer and garbage included
- NO SMOKING / NO PETS

FULL ACCESS TO PROPERTY AMENITIES
- 24/7 concierge
- Heated indoor and outdoor pools
- 2 exercise rooms, saunas, locker rooms and Jacuzzi
- Access to 2 meeting or party rooms with kitchens and fireplaces 

Portland's SNOW-MAGEDDON 2020

YES, IT'S TRUE - Portland is gearing up for SNOW !!  For those of you who don't live here - this is a really big deal.  Downtown is not the first priority (obviously freeways and thoroughfares get the first clean-up) so we have to basically "hunker down".    So far I've done Trader Joe's and Grand Central Bakery.  Monday it will be New Seasons and I probably should pick up a pizza (for an emergency, don't you think?)