Use peppermint oil to aid digestion, repel bugs, and more

Ever wonder why a lot of restaurants have those peppermint candies next to the register? It's because of peppermint's long history as a digestive aid dating all the way back to ancient Rome and Egypt.

http://www.naturalnews.com/042219_peppermint_healing_herbs_digestion.html

Pet calendar: Pet adoptions, fundraisers, events, and more

Dog Fashion Show: Kenton Park's PROPER Festival will include a dog runway fashion show featuring all breeds and sizes, 2-2:30 p.m. The festival will also include a variety of other entertainment, such as poets, dancers, live music, a massage therapist, business and life coaches and more, noon-4 p.m. at Kenton Park, 8417 N. Brandon Ave. in Portland.

http://www.oregonlive.com/pets/index.ssf/2013/08/pet_calendar_pet_adoptions_fun_13.html