Summer Farmer’s Markets
Hello Bend! It’s that time again! That warm, sunny time of the year where you find yourself eating fresh, farm-grown strawberries, home baked goods, with …
Local Favorites
Taco Tour of Bend, Oregon!
Hello Bend! Someone wise once said to me, “A well-balanced diet is a taco in each hand.” Well this Texas girl couldn’t agree more! I’m …
Bend Children’s Book GIVEAWAY ~ The Busy Birds Adventures
Hello Bend! I would like to introduce you to one of my ultimate top “Local Favorites” here in Central Oregon. Kristen Riggle is an artist …
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Bend Aesthetics & Wellness: Beauty in the Details
Hello Bend! Our Local Favorites Medi Spa, Bend Aesthetics & Wellness, has gone through some amazing updates to their services and offerings! Read the article …
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Local Favorites: Bagels in Bend
Hello Bend! My kiddos look forward to our trips to the bagel shop for those special weekend breakfast items. It’s a tradition my husband grew …
Bend Holiday Meals Pick-up/To-go
Hello Bend! The holidays are right around the corner, and with all the COVID craze, get togethers look a lot different than normal. It’s such …
Christmas Tree Shopping in Bend
Hello Bend! As we move into the first weekend of December, the countdown to Christmas has officially begun. For many of us, this is the …
Dutch Bros: Best Drive Thru Coffee
Hello Bend! It’s the season of giving and in the honor of supporting our favorite local drive-thru coffee shop, Dutch Bros, we are launching a …
Hopscotch Kids: Your One-Stop Kiddo Shop
Hello Bend! If you’re a Central Oregon parent and you are looking for a more curated, sustainable, boutique experience for shopping other than Target, Kohl’s, …
Mt. Bachelor: 2020 Ski Season Updates
Hello Bend! Fall is in the air and for our local avid skiers and snowboarders that means it’s time to start thinking about our season …
Bend Soap Company: The Power of Goat’s Milk
Hello Bend! If you’re new to the blog, or just stopping in, we’ve created a “Local Favorites” category to highlight the imagination, diversity, and unique …
Northwest BOD: Fitness From All Angles
Hello Bend! When I first started this blog, I wanted it to be a platform where I could compile all the resources I wished I …
Foxtail Bakeshop & Kitchen, Keeping Your Life Sweet
Hello Bend! Next up on our “Local Favorites” highlights is Foxtail Bakeshop—a boutique, small-batch, made-from-scratch Bakeshop & Kitchen in the Box Factory—right in the heart …
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Free Spirit: Fitness For The Family
Hello Bend & Happy Monday! Today on the blog is Free Spirit! Located in the Old Mill, this unique twist on family fitness promotes play …
Summer Fun at High Desert Museum
Hello Bend! With summer finally HERE, I wanted to highlight one of our family’s very favorite summer activities–visiting the High Desert Museum. Just re-opened to …
EMW Fusion ~ Bend’s Premier Korean Fusion Food Truck
Hello Bend! For being a small town nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, Bend has no shortage of food trucks. You will find …
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Learning Express Toys of Bend
Hello Bend! As businesses in Central Oregon prepare to reopen, we continue to share “Local Favorites” with you. Discover new businesses, Bend originals, and old …
Nancy P’s Cafe & Bakery
Hello Bend! Nancy P’s Cafe & Bakery has been nestled in Bend’s Westside for 19 years. This little, cozy Bend mainstay opened its doors in …
Megan Marie Myers Art
Hello Bend! I have seen Megan Marie Myers whimsical artwork around Bend for a few years and have always been captivated by the enchanting outdoor …
Brick Huntress LEGO Mosaics
Hello Bend! I am always on the hunt for fun, creative ways to keep the kiddos busy at home. I was absolutely thrilled when I …
Hearthside Medicine: Primary Care with a Modern Twist
Hearthside Medicine Family Care is a local and family-owned boutique primary care medical clinic, and this week’s Hello Bend Oregon’s featured business. We’ve always had …
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Chomp Chomp Bend – A Japanese Northwest Restaurant
Hello Bend! …Say Hello to Chomp Chomp Bend! In our small town tucked away in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, we have some pretty …
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Bend Chick-fil-A is Open for Business
Hello Bend….We FINALLY have a Bend Chick-fil-A! Those of you who know me, know how much our family (our daughter especially) missed not having a …
Friends of the Children Central Oregon
Hello Bend! During the season of giving, so many of us have donated to the bell ringers as we walked into the grocery store, grabbed …
BENDover Wax Studio Beauty Services
Hello Bend! I know the struggle to find high quality service providers when you move to a new area can prove to be a bit …
Introducing~Hello Bend Oregon Blog
Hello Bend! I am so excited to write the first official blog post for the new website. I hope you enjoy the new look and …
Thank You for Voting Living the Bend Life as Best Local Blog!
Thank you to everyone! I am honored to have been voted Best Local Blog in The Source Weekly’s annual Best Of Central Oregon 2017 reader’s …
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Lotus Naturals ~ All-Natural Health and Wellness Products Made in Bend
It’s no secret that shopping in Central Oregon can be a challenge. One of my first concerns when I moved to Bend was how on …
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Hydro Flask Growler Giveaway Contest!
Bend Friends~It’s that time of year again! The Source Weekly’s Best of Central Oregon ballot is live. Let your voice be heard and vote for …
First Friday Art Walk with Artist ~ MaryLea Harris
Looking for something to add to your calendar this Friday? Downtown Bend offers a nice evening out with the First Friday Art Walk. Dozens of …
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ATLAS Cider~A Passion leads to the BEST Cider in Bend
Living in small town Bend, it seems like everyone knows everyone, and you certainly run into someone you know just about everywhere you go. So …
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