Note: Please review our COVID-19 practices for the latest updates regarding appointments. A baby’s first few months of life are filled with firsts: the first smile, first time sleeping through the night (hopefully), first time meeting family, and more. That first week after birth can also be exhausting as you and your family are likely still recovering from the experience of actually giving birth. If your birth was “normal,” this is usually around the time when you will have your first doctor’s appointment with your baby. Here is what you can expect and how you can best prepare. When Will the First Doctor’s Appointment Be? Typically, a baby’s first appointment with the doctor will be when they are no more than a week old; it usual…

Read all about The Klosets impact on the local Keizer schools through clothes and other donations. Read "Kloset Kindess" in Northwest 50 Plus If you would like to learn more or donate to The Klosets you can visit the Facebook page or contact Keizer Community Foundation.

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a condition that is quite common and something that medical professionals provide treatment for on a routine basis. Despite the common occurrence of UTIs, they can cause serious issues if they are left untreated. This means that it is important for you to have a basic knowledge about urinary tract infections and the symptoms that suggest you might have one. UTIs Affect Women More Frequently Than Men One of the things that you might have previously been unaware of regarding urinary tract infections is that women have a higher likelihood of contracting them than men do. This is related to the fact that men’s urethras are longer than those of women. Because of the shorter urethras in women, bacteria do not ha…

Let’s be honest, keeping a vibrant, green lawn requires significant time, energy, and money. You have to consistently mow, rake, fertilize, weed, and water. While the payoff is great, for some people, it’s just not worth the effort.  Fortunately, there is one alternative that has been “growing” in popularity over the last five years: synthetic turf. At Green Acres Landscape, we have been incorporating synthetic turf into our projects, most recently, in the New Product Showcase House which was featured on the HBA Tour of Homes. Let’s discuss the reasons for choosing synthetic turf over real grass. Save on Water Cultivating a green, grassy lawn is not cheap, especially if your yard is large. A lot of water is required to keep the grass t…

And the work begins… James Lukinich, chainsaw artist, has begun to carve the second and final story pole located in front of the Keizer Community Center. The theme of this pole is “honoring Oregon agriculture”.  This pole was funded by the Keizer Community Foundation, the Keizer Rotary Club, and Marion County Development Corporation. The pole is anticipated to be completed within 2 to 3 weeks. 

Some children think a little bit differently than other kids. This means that the standard methods of teaching don’t reach them. If your child has trouble in school, they may have a learning disability. It’s important to learn about the possible disabilities in order to best help your child. Here are some of the most common learning disabilities. ADHD ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a disorder in children that causes them to, as the name suggests, behave in a hyperactive manner. They may not be able to sit still in class. They may also demonstrate a lack of impulse control. There are a number of ways to address the issue, including medication. Many people are now opting for effective holistic methods that don’t involve me…

If you are pregnant, you have probably started to notice a strange phenomenon occurring. This is the phenomenon of sudden and potentially hard-to-explain cravings. You might find yourself craving foods that normally would not appeal to you. The reality is that this is a common occurrence and you are not alone. Pregnancy cravings are a real phenomenon, and most women experience them. With this in mind, these are some of the key things that you should know about why these pregnancy cravings occur. Cravings Can Be Tied to Nutritional Deficiencies One of the first things that you need to understand about your pregnancy cravings is that they are often the result of nutritional deficiencies that your body is experiencing. You will often…

"I’d like to extend my sincere gratitude to one of your employees who saved the day for me yesterday, Wednesday, July 8th. I was already having one of those days where anything that could go a just a little wrong, was. In the early afternoon I had to travel from my home downtown out to South Salem to pick up my daughter, and I took my hyperactive Siberian Husky with me for the ride. Since I didn’t plan on leaving my car I was in house slippers and hadn’t taken a face mask with me. En route home we suddenly found ourselves with a flat tire, and I pulled into Venti’s Taphouse parking lot to figure things out. We walked over to Auto Zone for a can of Fix-A-Flat, which the cashier advised me doesn’t always work correctly, so if I got a “dud,” j…

One of the biggest challenges of having your business website on the internet is the possibility of spam to your business email. At Third River Marketing, we are seeing an email scam being sent through website contact forms that you should be on the lookout for. Here's a sample of the text you might see, or some variation. Hi there!This is Melitta and I am a qualified photographer and illustrator.I was confused, frankly speaking, when I came across my images at your web-site. If you use a copyrighted image without my permission, you should know that you could be sued by the copyrigh owner.It's not legal to use stolen images and it's so nasty!Check out this document with the links to my images you used at your website and my earlier publicat…

A: In short, yes. Specifically, we're talking about a meta title tag. What is a meta title tag? A meta title tag is an HTML element that specifies the title of a web page. Title tags are displayed on search engine results pages (SERPs) as the clickable headline for a given result, and are important for usability, SEO, and social sharing. The title tag of a web page is meant to be an accurate and concise description of a page's content.~moz.com Here's an example: Most content management systems, such as WordPress, make it easy to have a unique meta title tag for each page. A great format to follow is: Primary Keyword - Secondary Keyword | Business Name However, most search engines only read the first 50-60 characters, so it can be tricky to…

Microsoft has been talking for months about their new Edge browser based on Chromium technology. Users will finally be able to see it in action as of the KB4559309 Windows 10 update, which will replace the legacy Edge browser with the company's latest offering. It should be noted that previous Windows 10 releases did include the new Chromium-based Edge browser, but it was installed alongside the legacy Edge browser. Also, in order to use the new Chromium-based browser, you had to make the conscious choice to open the new browser. Your legacy Edge browser would open by default. That changes with the KB4559309 update, which purges the legacy Edge browser. At that point, if you want to use a Microsoft-based browser, your only option will be th…

Every Tuesday in July, Dr. Camp will be hosting a live ZOOM call. Learn about the Montessori Philosophy, how to have successful video chats with your Loved Ones who are living with dementia, how to engage with your Loved Ones during the lock down, and learn about reuniting with them after the lockdown. Dr. Cameron J. Camp is the Director of Research and Development at the Center for Applied Research in Dementia. For more information and to RSVP, contact Samantha Demchak (503) 912-4551 [email protected]

Please remember us when you do online shopping. Every little bit helps and it all stays in our community! Through AmazonSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to a charity of your choice. ... When you hover over the name of the charity, you can see additional information about it and track the donation amount you've generated through your purchases.

If you haven’t already, it’s definitely time to incorporate Facebook Retargeting into your marketing strategy. But first, what is retargeting? Put simply, it’s a marketing tool used to “target” those prospects who have, in some way, shown interest in your website in the past. Why is this such a great idea? Well, those potential customers could have been one click away from making a purchase and, for whatever reason, decided to keep scrolling. Retargeting will remind them of their interest and, hopefully, turn them from “almost buyers” to customers. It’s one of the highest ROI marketing activities for just about every business that uses it - so let’s get started! Setting Up Your Facebook Retargeting Campaign First, we’ll go over the steps yo…

As we spend more time at home lately, it's natural for our time on social media to increase as well, along with our online shopping habits. Do you know how to navigate the internet safely to avoid compromising your account and becoming a victim of credit card fraud? Chris shares some common sense tips that everyone can use. If you're a business owner and you need help with your business IT,  contact us today to see how Petra Technologies can help you step up your game.

Chris explains the uphill trends of hackers infecting businesses with malware and how there are more cases every year. The average payment? $84,000. We think that's a number you should pay attention to. Hackers are still scoring big out there.Chris Cummings, CEO of Petra Technologies Do you need help protecting your business against ransomware attacks in Salem Oregon? Contact us today!

It's no secret that technology continues to evolve and change they way we work. While it might feel like you are making choices for your business as a reaction to this global pandemic, let's reframe the situation. What if you start making these choices as an investment into your business? This money that has been invested is going to be utilized into the future for many other reasons.Chris Cummings, CEO of Petra Technologies Are you ready to step up your business' use of technology? We can help! Contact us today!

This week's guest is Bonique Hollinrake with Green Acres Landscape, Inc. Listen in to learn more about Green Acres Landscape, Inc, and her own personal journey as a woman professional in a male-dominated industry. Looking for ideas on how to grow revenue by getting your internet marketing right? Download our free cheat sheet today. Download Cheatsheet

When navigating a new normal, you might not be able to engage in your typical office practices, like popping in to someone's office for a quick chat. In this clip, Chris shares a clever tip for improving communication with your remote team! Contacting your remote staff only using email? You've got options! Contact us today to see how Petra Technologies can help you step up your game.

The Keizer Community Foundation continues to support The Keizer Community Food Bank with its donation this month. YOUR donations to KCF continue to feed Keizer Kids! Thank you!