The swirl of the holidays is upon us. With some planning and strategies, you can decrease the overall stress and increase the joy.

Before kids, your vehicle needs and wants were a whole lot different. Gone are the days of your velour tracksuit and chunky highlights, and same for your Ford Escort with the multi-CD player.

Amidst the holiday hustle, many moms feel their energy on a rollercoaster of sugar highs and inevitable crashes. This year, give yourself a different kind of gift: the ditch sugar and flour challenge.

Nestled on the scenic east slope of the Cascade Mountains, Sisters has a lovely Old West vibe and is the ultimate, stress-free basecamp for making magical winter memories.

When you think of house hunting, spring and summer probably come to mind, while winter is often overlooked — and that’s a missed opportunity.

The idea of selling your home between Halloween and New Year’s might sound daunting, with visions of holiday chaos, frantic shopping and family gatherings. But know that buyers looking for homes during the holidays are typically very serious, and you can make the season work in your favor.