Connie
The Importance of Spending Intentional Time with Your Children
It is 2:30 p.m. The door flings open as my three older children rush into the house in a frenzy. Backpacks, shoes, and socks fly off bodies at warp speed. They race into the...
Hood River: A Family Day-Trip Guide
The quaint town of Hood River is a hidden jewel located along the Columbia River Gorge. My love for Hood River began as a tourist, and I now enjoy the benefits of being a...
Admitting Need: Putting an End to Surviving Motherhood Alone
It was the end of January and my twins were six weeks old. Although it took most of the morning to get the three of us dressed and fed, we finally made our way...
A Love Letter to My Children
Dear Children,
This morning I think of you as I look about the kitchen. You are not here now, but there is evidence of you all around. Today there are more colorful additions to the...
Meet Connie, Our Newest Contributor!
Hello Portland! My name is Connie Armerding, PMB's new contributor. I’m so glad to be joining a community of women who aim to resource mothers across the greater Portland area. I’m hailing from the beautiful...
Letting Go: A Redemptive Process
Six years ago my husband and I purchased a home that we loved in Visalia, CA. It was large and had plenty of space for our growing family. When we moved in the amount...