Portland Mom Collective
Portland Mom Collective is a group of writers raising kids in the Portland area, sharing their stories and experiences with our community.
PMC 2021 Mobile Easter Bunny Visits [Event Recap]
In 2020, the team at PMC was in the midst of organizing an indoor egg hunt event for Portland families when the pandemic cut our plans short. Like so many other things that year,...
A Parent’s Guide to Seasonal Allergies in Portland
Ahhh... springtime in Portland. That beautiful time of year when the sun shines a little longer, the plants begin to bloom, and, for many of us, the allergies start up. For parents with kids...
The Day Everything Changed
2020 was so many things, but we can all agree it was... different. We asked a few of our contributors to share a the moment they knew everything wouldn't be the same for awhile....
Simplify Summer Planning: 2021 Guide to Portland Summer Camps
We know managing the logistics of family life has been difficult this past year. Many summer camps are just now sharing the details of their 2021 offerings, and we're dedicated to providing our community...
Book a Visit with PMC’s Mobile Easter Bunny! [SOLD OUT]
THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT
While a giant indoor egg hunt isn’t in the cards for this year, PMC wants your family to have a fun, safe, and exciting way to celebrate the season. So, we’re bringing...
Keeping the Classroom from Becoming a Cubicle: Adapting to Distance Learning
“I don’t think the teachers are enjoying this either”, my son says, slumped over the dining room table, resting his head and rubbing his eyes.
It’s that look of midday crash, being exhausted from blue...
2020 #shopPDX Holiday Gift Guide
We all know 2020 has been a whopper of a year. Now more than ever, it’s important to support our local business community during the holidays by spending our dollars close to home. For the...
FREE First Day of School Printable (Customizable!)
We know this year's back-to-school vibe is not quite what kids (and parents) are used to. The typical excitement of checking out a new classroom or meeting this year's teacher has been replaced with...
Join Our Team: 2020 Open Call for Contributors
Are you a Portland-area mom or caregiver who loves writing? Are you interested in connecting with other parents, exploring creative writing, or sharing your special skill or area of expertise? Join our contributor team!
Every mom has a...
Last Day of School :: Celebrating Our Kids in 2020
In the fall, who could have predicted what the last day of the 2019-2020 school year would look like? Instead of the usual fanfare, fun, and ceremony of a typical last day, our family...