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(BPT) - Fans of Dave's Killer Bread — also known as "BreadHeads" — know that the key to having a good time is being a good host. From their morning toast to their midnight snacks, BreadHeads are passionate about organic bread, buns and breakfast items — as long as it's Dave's Killer Bread. W…

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(BPT) - How many times have you committed to a wellness routine in the new year only to abandon it? Don't feel embarrassed. Many people make health resolutions at the beginning of the year but can't seem to stick to them. If you want to get serious about your wellness journey in 2026 and qui…

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(BPT) - For many children being treated for a critical illness, their most cherished wish is to visit someplace special, such as an extraordinary place they've never seen before, but always imagined. At Make-A-Wish®, over 75% of the children's wishes involve travel, and airfare costs are the…

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(BPT) - As New Year's Eve approaches, Americans are searching for the perfect spot to raise a glass. This year, it's about the perfect pour, the right setting, and a moment to remember. New U.S. data from global chauffeur service Blacklane shows exactly where the most exceptional champagne t…

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(BPT) - Gone are the days when entertaining meant the host did all the work. Today's social gatherings are more interactive with guests eager to get hands-on and personalize their own creations. Instead of a cocktail party or a formal dinner, why not host a personalized coffeehouse gathering?

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(BPT) - With the holidays right around the corner, gift giving offers a powerful way to show care and encouragement to college students working toward completing their degree. A gift that fuels their academic progress and personal growth is a simple gesture that can turn into a lasting inves…

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(BPT) - As you shop for the little ones in your life, it's important to keep safety top of mind. While toys sold by responsible brands and retailers must comply with over 100 rigorous U.S. federal safety standards and tests before reaching consumers, many knockoff toys sold by online marketp…

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In two weeks, it will be a new year — the traditional time to make your New Year’s resolutions that are full of optimism and hope. But do any of you make New Year’s resolutions anymore? And do you really need to? I mean at our age, we’ve experienced enough that we should have it all figured out, right?

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When I was small, we went to the beach. Sand-blinded by wind, we staggered around beside the vast gray ocean, picking up bits of shell embedded in the sand. The biggest disappointment of my first meeting with the sea was a sad lack of sandpipers.

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Welcome to April, our first full month of spring. The month features shorter but warmer nights and generally a few more clear nights as we approach summer. And this year we have the chance to spot a comet, and view a total solar eclipse.

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Each big snowstorm in the Gorge brings Varied Thrushes. When snow covers their food, these shy robin relatives swarm low-elevation bird feeders for fruit, fat and seeds. When ice coats the trees, they stream off the mountain like frogs fleeing a dried-up pond.

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The forecast was proving accurate as I woke last Wednesday to see just a few stars still glimmering in the predawn, promising a sunny morning, albeit only two degrees Fahrenheit in The Dalles. The dry snow promised great skiing on the Riverfront Trail, rare conditions at river level.