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ello, Oregon! What a beautiful state! I am so very pleased to be an official Oregonian now, and I can not wait to give my very best to the local and statewide people in appreciation for so kindly welcoming me here! As a recent transplant from Texas, and a single mama to four great kids, I am so excited by all the fun opportunities for families around the Salem area. I can’t wait to contribute to this wonderful community by producing a high-quality, local magazine/ directory to showcase all the diverse family-related businesses, services and attractions within the Salem area. Please feel free to contact me and share your ideas for how I can serve you.
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IN OUR NEXT ISSUE Our magazine is bi-monthly and you can expect a super Holiday Issue in Mid- November!
Featured in our next issue:
resource as friendly and inviting as Oregon itself. Visit our website www.oregonkidsandfamily.com and on facebook where you will find up to date community happenings, a calendar of events, additional promotions, contests, polls, blogs and all sorts of local and nearby family-related fun!
Readers contribute personal stories about what makes them feel thankful.
Also keep an eye out for our holiday issue in early November- we have some great stuff planned for the Salem- Keizer area. If you have news about area happenings, please contact us so we can include it in our next calendar.
The search is on for Salem’s cutest cover kiddos! Keep an eye on our facebook page for more details and entry date/requirements.
We are so excited to serve our community and give back in ways that say “Thank You” for all that you do. If you know of a special interest or volunteer organization that would benefit from being featured in our publication, please email me at yvette@oregonkidsandfamily.com.
Spotlight on salem and local community members who are making a difference!
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CONNECT WITH YOUR KIDS
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School is back in fullswing and that can mean super-busy schedules, and oftentimes as parents, we begin to feel a little disconnected with the younger members in our family. Here are a few techniques to open up discussions with your kiddos and truly foster positive feelings. For the younger kids, a fun an interesting field trip into their thoughts can be found by asking them simply- What color is your day? Days can range from gray to purples and plaids. It’s always fun to hear their reasoning for choosing a particular color. Another easy and quick way to open up dialogue, with kids of any age is called “0 to 10”. This is by far my favorite method for connecting. For us, it would typically happen at the dinner table; I would ask the kids “010?” and we would begin rating our day. It was a known rule that anything below a 7 would require a dissertation and audience
participation, but I found the kids to really respond to this method. The rating system really made it clear about the state of their emotional well being. These conversations would often evolve into problem solving, and caring speculations on why certain situations happened, or how they affected us in one way or another. If dinner time seems too much of a “spotlight” situation for your sometimes shy kid, engaging them in an activity is often effective using manipulatives such as Legos, blocks and puzzles. Chore time can be a great time to open up the lines of communication as well. Working alongside your child can feel extra rewarding when it’s accompanied by great conversation.
Smart parents might know, but wise parents understand. Don’t discount the effectiveness of using technology to communicate.
If your child is a texter, sending an encouraging word via text, can be more effective than just saying it. Same goes for social media like Facebook but try not to over do it and embararass them in the process!
Smart parents give their children a million answers. Wise parents ask their children a million questions. Kids love to know they are a contributing member of the family and that their opinion is valued. By asking your child’s opinion or advice, without weighing them down with adult worries, you can foster positive feelings in your teen. Encourage your teen and as they get older, you can gradually reduce your role from boss to coach.
Find more helpful tips at oregonkidsandfamily.com
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Children’s Exhibit: Ready, Set, Go ~ Cars, Trains, and Planes Thursday, September 24, 2015 - 10:00am Transportation is our theme in the Discovery Room this fall. Discovery Room hours are subject to volunteer availability. Visitors can call ahead at 503-588-6088 to check if the room is open. Free admission. Discovery Room, Salem Public Library 585 Liberty St. SE Salem, OR 97301 www.salemlibrary.org Pumpkin Patch, Pig Races, Mazes & More Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 9:00am - 6:00pm Join us the whole month of Oct. for Pigtucky Derby pig races, slides, hayrides, obstacle course, mazes, pumpkin patch, animal barn and more. Admission: None on weekends, only on weekdays $6, costs apply to certain activities. French Prairie Gardens- 17673 French Prairie Rd. Saint Paul, OR 97137 503-633-8445 www.FPGardens.com Hispanic Heritage Day at the Capitol Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 11:00am - 3:00pm Recognize the contributions made by Spanish speaking Oregonians. Rich in culture and heritage, our Latino population will be celebrated at a free, fun, family event filled with sights, sounds, tastes and entertainment. Oregon State Capitol 900 Court St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1388 www.oregonlegislature.gov
On Your Feet Friday Friday, October 9, 2015 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm Free, family-oriented series, 2nd Fridays May through October. Walk or run to checkpoints, discover new places, earn raffle tickets and have fun. Food is available with proceeds to Friends of Two Bridges. Gallagher Fitness Resources 135 Commercial St. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-364-4198 or 800-423-3460 www.activesalem.com Brunk House Apple Festival Saturday, October 10, 2015 - 10:00am - 3:00pm Family-friendly event. Help make apple juice from an antique cider press then tour pioneer Brunk House and gardens. Delicious apple desserts and fresh-squeezed cider for sale. Free admission. Historical Brunk House- 5705 Salem-Dallas Hwy (Hwy 22) Salem, OR 97301 503-623-6251 www. polkcountyhistoricalsociety.org Salem Soap Box Derby Racing Saturday & Sunday Oct 10th & 11th Derby car racing for kids age 7 - 19. Cheer our Halloween-costumed racers on to the finish line! Interested in racing? Call Race Director: Dana Dominey Campbell at 503-967-4478 for details prior to Saturday. www.salemsbd.org
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We encourage you to call ahead as specials may change.
Schroeder’s Guest House KIDS 10 & UNDER EAT FREE!
Mondays & Tuesdays with purchase of adult meal of $5.95 or more. 4850 Portland Rd NE Salem, OR 97305 503.390.4689
Adam’s Rib
Venti’s ( downtown location only )
1210 State Street, Salem, OR 97301 www.adams-rib-smoke-house.com 503.362.2194
with purchase of adult entree. After 4pm Sun & Mon Dine-in Only Kids 12 and under 325 Court ST NE Salem, OR 97302
KIDS EAT FOR $3.95 EVERY DAY!!!
KIDS EAT 1/2 PRICE !
Shari’s Pies
Original Roadhouse Grill
4 pm - 8 pm Tuesdays Three locations: 5005 Commercial, 1270 Lancaster, 4998 River Road in Keizer www.sharis.com
with purchase of adult entree. Tuesdays 481 Lancaster Dr. NE Salem, OR 97301
Birdie’s Bistro
YOUR FREE LISTING
with full priced adult entree 3860 River Rd N, Keizer, OR 503.393.2087 birdiesbistro.com
if you know of a kid’s special, let us know and we will include it free of charge! 971.716.3968
KIDS EAT FREE!
KIDS EAT HALF OFF on SUNDAY!
KIDS EAT FREE !
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if you know of a kid’s special, let us know and we will include it free of charge! 971.716.3968
if you know of a kid’s special, let us know and we will include it free of charge! 971.716.3968
YOUR FREE LISTING
YOUR FREE LISTING
if you know of a kid’s special, let us know and we will include it free of charge! 971.716.3968
if you know of a kid’s special, let us know and we will include it free of charge! 971.716.3968
GOES HERE!
GOES HERE!
GOES HERE!
GOES HERE!
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OPEN FOR FUN! Rides $1.50 RIDE. SHOP. PARTY. GIVE! Year ‘round entertainment for the whole family.
www.SalemCarousel.org 503.540.0374
101 Front ST NE Salem, Oregon 97301
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ife is getting busier with the kids going back to school, but you can free up a little of your precious time and get more done with these great family apps! Cozi.com- Manage the chaos of back to school and everyday life! Keep track of everyone’s new schedules and activities. Create and share shopping lists, chores and more in real time. Access and update from any mobile device or computer. Free & paid versions. $29.99 yearly Babymonitor3g.com-Transfer high quality live video from your child´s room to you over both Wi-Fi and cellular connections. To save data, you can switch from video to still photos whenever you need to. Free Trial then $3.99 Screentimelabs.com- is a parental control app that gives you control over your kids’ tablets and phones. This is not the typical invasive “app launcher” that changes the natural tablet and mobile device experience. It is non-invasive, can’t be uninstalled by kids, and just works. This makes it ideally suited for older children and teenagers, as well as younger children. Free & Paid versions. $39.99 yearly.
Homework Caddies are such a great time-saver! No more wasted time spent looking for crayons and glue-sticks... everything stays together in a handy-dandy caddy. Being organized saves everyone time and headaches! Check your local dollar store for a pretty good array of caddies- and stock up so that homework is a breeze! The less time spent on homework- the happier everyone will be!
Make breakfast ahead of time! Cook
a dozen eggs by baking them in a muffin tin. Using a lightly greased muffin tin, crack one egg into each cup and bake for 15 minutes on 350 degrees. Wrap in foil and freeze for eggs all week long. Prepare pancake mix on a Sunday, and store it in freezer bags in the fridge till it’s time for breakfast. Cut a corner off the sandwich bag, and drizzle on to a hot griddle for fresh pancakes.
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