Lee Ann
5 Pandemic Body Care Experiments :: Take Advantage of Quarantine to Get Kinda Funky
I’ve never been one for beauty regimens or fancy clothes, so the leap to 24/7 athleisurewear and mom-buns caused by the quarantine orders has not been much of a challenge. No make-up? No problem....
PDX Happenings :: March Family-Friendly Events
Ahhh, March. The month of transitions. The rainy days are not yet over but spring is juuuuuust around the corner. To pass the time, we've collected a handful of fun events for you and...
A Day at the Theater: Nothing But Love for “Dragons Love Tacos” {Review}
My six-year-old son Kyle is a huge fan of the children’s book “Dragons Love Tacos.” When I learned that Oregon Children’s Theatre had brought the story to life on stage at the Newmark Theatre,...
Your Monthly Adventure: Zero Waste Periods
In our house, we’ve been making more sustainable choices, from cutting down on plastic to reducing food waste. Our choices are often both ecological and economical, with more durable, long-term options replacing their disposable...
Holiday Magic: Go Beyond the Photo Shoot with The Santa Experience
Have you ever heard of a boutique, storybook Santa photography session? I hadn’t, either, until I was contacted by Miriam Haugen at The Santa Experience. By phone, she shared some of what The Santa...
Back-to-School Home WiFi: How Internet Essentials Bridges the Digital Divide
“Mom,” yelled my second-grader from upstairs, a little panicked, “I can’t get the image to print!”
We were one week away from his project's due date. The poster board had been procured, outline was written,...
“Riverdale” Comes to Troutdale: A Red Carpet Meet & Greet at the Columbia Gorge...
Our family doesn’t own a TV, but we have plenty of streaming options. As a result, we rely on word-of-mouth to know what new shows to seek out. When the team at the Columbia...
You Might Be a Portland Dad If…
Portland is its own kind of quirky, and parents in PDX might operate somewhat differently than in the rest of the country. This year, in honor of Father's Day, PMB developed a short list...
The One Where I Learned to Love Shopping in My Living Room…And You Can...
In an online mom group, a member recently asked, “What is the number one thing that you struggle with when it comes to your appearance?”
I thought for a moment before settling on my answer:...
Portland, Meet Pigeon: The First Family Fitness Tracker with Built-In Kid Safety
A few years ago, I was sitting at a local play place (rhymes with ShplayPlate PleeDeeEx) and watched from a distance as a little boy made a mad dash out the front door. A...