Moving to a new city like Salem is always hard. That’s why we created this Salem Oregon Relocation Guide to help you find out about the local festivals, events, and family-friendly things to do while you are considering moving to our city.
Which coffee shop has the dark roast that you like? Where do you go for a fine dining meal? What do moms and dads do with kids during rainy season? What are the local festivals and where can you get a good bottle of winWe leave here so we know. From local coffee shops, to places to get great soup, to fine dining, we will share our local knowledge with you so ask us any questions to see if Salem is where you want to live!
Horse-drawn carriages clip-clopped, streetcars clanged, long skirts rustled. Like many people, I find the history of people and places interesting. As much as humanity grows and changes, we also stay the same. While we have gone from horse-drawn carts to rockets, humanity still experiences joy and sorrow that defines us as human. As you walk…
Good Soup in Salem Oregon Anyone of my generation knows about the Soup Nazi from Seinfeld with his infamous soup and not so great customer service. While Salem doesn’t have a soup nazi, there are some great restaurants that consistently have good soup. It is that time of the year when a nice warm bowl…
Guest post by Pam Choc Limbs from the cherry tree droop, laden with abundant fruit. Children giggle as they run between trees, trying to find just the right cherry to sneak into their mouths. The “plink, plink, plink” of cherries landing in large buckets. Families easily chatting amongst themselves and with each other, all grateful…
Relocation Guide to Salem Oregon: Super Bounce This is a guest article by Pam Choc As a resident parent of the rainy Pacific Northwest, I am always on the lookout for indoor activities for my kids to burn off some energy. You may remember an earlier post I wrote Surviving Rainy Days with Kids. I…
Imagine an opportunity to immerse yourself in cultures from around the world without ever purchasing a plane ticket or even leaving Salem. The Salem World Beat Festival is your chance to experience a vast array of multicultural traditions, and the admission is only a suggested $5 donation. Sample Ethiopian garlic-lemon chicken and injera bread or…
I have been asked numerous times if Oregon, in particular Salem, is a place that atheists can live without being judged. Salem is considered to be more moderate to our more liberal leaning neighbors of Portland and Eugene. One of the nice things about Oregon is that is has a “to each his own” kind…
Guest post by Pam Choc I can’t help being in awe of the bounty the Willamette Valley offers as I buy fresh organic produce from Minto Island Growers nearly all year long. They offer many varieties of high-quality, fresh fruits and vegetables, and a native plant nursery as well. Nobody knows vegetables better than the…
This is a guest post written by Pam Choc. Although Salem’s winter weather is tame compared to my former stomping ground of Montana, there are still many days when I feel the need to hibernate in the warm and dry indoors. Unfortunately, my toddler doesn’t seem to share my vision of peaceful relaxation–his energy level…
One of the things I have been working hard on this year is redoing my videos on my website. I decided to go a totally different direction and my first one is done. Jeff and Ashley with Silverman Studios did my first video and I’m excited to share it with you all. So, here…
I always thought Chablis was something that came in a box. Well, that is until I had dinner at the Crooked House Bistro. Many years ago my husband and I were down in Bandon, Oregon with my in-laws. We dined at this small restaurant with 12 tables, ordered our dinner, and a bottle…
