Category Archives: Lake Oswego lifestyle

10 Reasons Why I Think Lake Oswego Placed in Family Circle’s 10 Best Towns for Families List

Posted on July 30, 2012 by lovelakeoswego

Family Circle magazine just came out with its list of 10 Best Towns for Families, ranking Lake Oswego right up there with the likes of Vail, Arizona; Fort Mill, South Carolina; and Oak Park, Illinois. They looked at schools, housing, … Continue reading →

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7 Things to Do in Lake Oswego Oregon to Put More WOW in Your Week

Posted on July 15, 2012 by lovelakeoswego

Summer is the time to kick back and try new things. Lake Oswego makes that easy to do. Look at how you can mix it up just this week in Lake Oswego. SUNDAY, JULY 15 Flamenco guitar concert featuring Todd … Continue reading →

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5 Secrets to the Eye-Popping Color of Lake Oswego’s Flower Baskets

Posted on July 9, 2012 by lovelakeoswego

In summertime, Lake Oswego is in bloom, thanks in large part to the Lake Oswego Village Flower Basket program. Colorful hanging baskets line the main thoroughfares of Lake Oswego and contributed to the city winning the “America in Bloom” award … Continue reading →

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Why Lake Oswego Oregon is the Place to Be on the Fourth of July

Posted on July 1, 2012 by lovelakeoswego

My 23 year old son is very stingy with his days off. They are usually reserved for weekend getaways to visit friends in exciting places like Newport Beach, Las Vegas, and Tahoe. But he is taking a whole week off … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons Why Chivalry Is Not Dead in Lake Oswego, Oregon

Posted on June 25, 2012 by lovelakeoswego

Chivalry is not dead in Lake Oswego. For one thing, the Knights of Veritas will present an interactive educational demonstration of medieval arms, armor, combat, knighthood and chivalry on Friday, June 29 at 12 noon in Rossman Park at 555 … Continue reading →

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The Julia Child Guide to the Lake Oswego Farmer’s Market

Posted on June 4, 2012 by lovelakeoswego

Julia Child was the original foodie. In the movie, Julie Julia she looks happiest when she’s eating and admits to her husband when he asks, “What is it you REALLY like to do?” that it’s to eat. So it’s safe … Continue reading →

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Why Joni Mitchell had it all wrong if you live in Lake Oswego, Oregon

Posted on February 15, 2012 by lovelakeoswego

On a recent trip to Fresno, California, to visit relatives I was reminded of the lyrics to Joni Mitchell’s song, “Big Yellow Taxi”. “Don’t it always seem to go That you don’t know what you’ve got til it’s gone.” I’d … Continue reading →

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Location, Location, Location—Lake Oswego is Close to Everything!

Posted on February 8, 2012 by lovelakeoswego

In real estate, the mantra is “location, location, location.” Well, if that’s the case, then everyone should live in Lake Oswego, Oregon! Considered a suburb of Portland, Lake Oswego has a lifeblood all its own, complete with two high schools, … Continue reading →

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4 Excuses to Check Out the Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Bus

Posted on January 5, 2012 by lovelakeoswego

Outdoor enthusiasts were drawn to Lake Oswego in the early 1900s by the promise that it was a community where you could, “Live where you play.” That love for the outdoors is still alive and well among Lake Oswegans and … Continue reading →

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3 Impressive Ways to Ring in the New Year in Lake Oswego

Posted on December 28, 2011 by lovelakeoswego

Looking for a little inspiration as to how to start your new year off in a memorable way? Here are three “only in Lake Oswego” ideas to jump start 2012. Take the polar bear dip. For years, our son Brady, … Continue reading →

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