I realized I’ve done a lot of talk about snowboarding and I haven’t really shown you much.  Please bear with me as it’s my first “instructional video” but I really hope you find that it helps.  It was actually a lot of fun to do so hopefully I’ll still have enough courage to make more.  It’s not too late to hit the slopes.  If you’re in the Lane County area check out Berg’s Ski Shop or Willamette Pass for their rental options.  It’s super cheap.  Speaking of super cheap everyone’s starting to mark down their gear so get in on the sales!  Also, it’s only $15 ($10 if you have a season pass) to catch the bus from Berg’s to Willamette Pass.  Spring time is the best time of year to get on the snow.  The sun is shining, the snow is soft, and it’s beautiful!  Without further adieu here are some tips to stopping, carving and learning your edges.  My daughter couldn’t stay out of the camera (I think she gets that from her dad) so she’s my little helper in this. 

I hope you guys like it and that it inspires you to go sit on top of a mountain…and then ride all the way down.

video credit:  Me (well technically my video camera savvy husband)

You know, a funny thing happens when I start poking around.  I find these amazing little gems that can make my life even better. 

I’m always on the hunt to find money management tools that will make life easier, better and all that.  Well, I decided to see what tools we offered as a credit union.  That hunt to me to NWCU’s website, and I found this awesome link that needed to be shared. 

Beehive is an organization designed to make life better.  (I like it already.)  They have resources available for different situations, but my focus was on money management.  There are all sorts of great tips on taxes, budgeting, and my favorite… saving. 

Not sure how to write a check, they can help with that.  Have questions about insurance, they can help with that too.  Sometimes asking questions about money can be uncomfortable for people, and searching the internet can be a bit of a challenge.  Beehive makes it easy to get the basics in one fell swoop. 

The site is available in English or Spanish, and you can localize it if you like.  (I like.)  I have just added it to my favorites, and I hope you do too!

When most people think of Spring, they think of good weather, spring-cleaning, being outdoors and so on. But when I think of Spring, I think of great concerts! Maybe it’s just coincidence, but it seems like a majority of my favorite concerts always take place during this time of year. As past years have proven, this spring looks like it’s going to have some big shows between Eugene and Portland. Here’s just a few of the upcoming artists soon to play the Northwest.

March 30- John Mayer @ Rose Quarter

April 2- Michael Buble @ Rose Quarter

April 2- Blue Scholars @ Wow Hall

April 6- Yonder Mountain String Band @ McDonald Theatre

April 10- Passion Pit @ McDonald Theatre

May 7- James Taylor @ Rose Quarter

May 24- Michael Franti @ The Cuthbert Amphitheater

June 7- Ziggy Marley @ The Cuthbert Amphitheater

I’m sure some events will change and new ones will be added, so check out these websites to stay updated.

WOW Hall Events

McDonald Theatre Events

Rose Quarter Events

The Cuthbert Amphitheater Events

I’d love to hear if you’ve heard of any upcoming shows in the Northwest that you think are worth checking out!