Finance + Legal Services

Enough For What?

Create an article.I've sat across from more than one person who did everything right.Thirty years of saving. Bonuses banked, not spent. The mortgage gone. The children through school without debt. By every measure that shows up on a statement, they had won.So I ask a simple question. What do you want the money to do?And often, there is no answer. Not a vague one. Not a wrong one. Nothing at all. Three decades of building something, and not once a pause to ask what it was being built for.This is...

Travel

Into the Wild: Weekend Escapes

Your next travel adventure is just a car ride away Article by Abby Snethen Are you itching to get out of the house, explore the state of Oregon, create memories that will last a lifetime and possibly start yearly traditions? Oregon offers many weekend getaways but these are the ones that take the cake and pique the interests of many. Adventure awaits you and your family, so pack up, put on some travel tunes and enjoy your escape.  1. Milo McIver State Park The Milo McIver State Park offers...

Fitness

Gear up & Go

Bicycles and coffee merge together for an unforgettable shopping experience at Local Cyclist Article by Abby Snethen | Photography by Brian Simcoe The term “cyclist” has the common misconception that if you’re not riding an expensive bike, or traveling hundreds of miles by pedal, you’re not a cyclist. The owners of Local Cyclist, located on Southwest Old Tualatin-Sherwood road, would deeply disagree. Simply owning a bike and using it, no matter the distance or the quality, makes you a...

Event Planning + Services

Sip, Socialize and Savor

Calling all wine connoisseurs-- tickle your tastebuds and engage in camaraderie at Balsall Creek Vineyards Article by Abby Snethen | Photography by Brian Simcoe Complex and flavorful grapes cover the 20 acre vineyard that makes up Balsall Creek, winding carefully on vines and growing to complete perfection. From Aligoté, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc to Pinot Noir, Gamay Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes, 14 different wines are made to stimulate and satisfy any and all wine devotees.  Jon and...

Fitness

Trails Worth Every Step: An Expert Hiker's Guide

Explore these local trails to get a taste of the outdoors and expand your adventures Article by Abby Snethen | Photography by Jessica Hays Being outside has always felt peaceful and grounding to Jessica Hays. She loves summit hikes with epic views that make every hard mile worth it. After years of hiking all over, Hays explored backpacking as she wanted to go deeper into the wilderness and see places that can only be reached on foot. Some of her favorite moments are hiking with family and...

Finance + Legal Services

The Quiet Shift

There is a quiet shift happening in how people think about money. Not louder. Not flashier. Just steadier.I have watched it develop over the last decade, across hundreds of conversations with clients in my office. It is a shift in posture more than in strategy, and you do not notice it the way you would notice a market correction or a tax-law change. It is slower than that. Quieter than that. But once you see it, you see it everywhere.People are tired. They are tired of the noise. They are tired...

Food + Beverage

The Anderson's Tavern

When real Southern cuisine meets a close-nit Oregon town Article by Abby Snethen | Photography by Brian Simcoe Lanie and Justin Holbert moved to Sherwood, Oregon from Canton, Georgia over 10 years ago with a dream– to eventually own their own restaurant. Three years after their move, Bobby Anderson, Lanie's brother, and his husband, Charlie Juarez, decided it was their time to reside in the small Oregon town.  The Anderson’s Tavern, located off of Pacific Highway, is in a vintage 1902...

Life + Culture

Meet Your Publisher

A closer look at my life behind the pages Article by Melissa Rosenberry 1. My favorite restaurant nearby is Araceli's Cocina in Sherwood. Mexican food is one of my love languages. Plus, it's family owned, quaint and delicious! 2. My favorite hobby currently is crocheting. Crafting is not my strong suit, but somehow I've found myself able to follow a crochet pattern and turn yarn into something useful! 3. We are dog crazy in our family! Yuki is the cranky old guy (white floof), Pepper is our...

Home + Design

Crystal Remodeling: A Family Company

Serving the community for decades with remodels and dedication Article by Abby Snethen | Photography by Brian Simcoe Derek and Zach Brown are the proud owners of Crystal Remodeling, a company started by Derek’s father, Eugene, in the 1980s. As the company grows, one thing remains the same– their dedication to their customers.  After Derek’s father retired, a little over 25 years ago, Derek took over the company, starting small with room additions and simple remodels. Zach, Derek’s son...

Finance + Legal Services

What Are You Retiring To?

Most people who come to me about retirement can answer one question easily and one question almost not at all.The easy answer is what they're retiring from. They don't like their job. Or they liked it once and don't anymore. They're tired of the commute. They're tired of the politics. They're done with the boss, the meetings, the early mornings, the endless email. They've calculated the years they have left and decided they'd rather spend them somewhere other than where they are now.That answer...