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.
How Long is Too Long to Breastfeed?
As a mom, you may have heard a thing or two about the benefits of breastfeeding your baby. If you've been living in an underground cave for the last decade or longer, let me...
5 Things To Do the Moment Your Baby Is Born
You've waited nine months for this moment. Your baby is born and you get to see him or her for the very first time. You want this moment to be as special and beneficial...
Summertime! It’s All Fun and Games Until Someone Loses (or Fractures) a Tooth
As parents, dental trauma is not something at the forefront of our minds as the kiddos end the school year and begin a summer full of fun. But, this summertime fun can put children at risk...
Recap: Tone F1tness Mom’s Night Out
At a sold out Mom's Night Out last Thursday we welcomed 30 area moms to the Tone F1tness studio in Beaverton's Progress Ridge. Here's a glimpse of the experience--minus the sore muscles that many were feeling...
Finding Work and Family Balance as a Professional Caregiver
Brooke Johnson loves her role as mom to two boys under six years old. Together, her family enjoys snowboarding, swimming, hiking and trips to OMSI, the Children’s Museum and the zoo. More recently, Brooke discovered...
Event Invitation: TONE F1TNESS Mom’s Night Out
Join us for an energizing Mom's Night Out where yoga pants are not only acceptable, but encouraged! Workout, dine & socialize, and take home some great giveaways!
What :: A 50-minute workout that combines cycling and toning...
There’s a New Cleaner in Town
Did you know that 70% of the chemicals in cleaning products have NOT been tested for their effects on human health? I didn’t either, I thought that if I used products with “plant based chemicals” we...
BurnCycle Brings a Unique Spin to Portland
Most of us know one of the best ways to get energized is through exercise. And wow...if you're craving an invigorating, inspiring workout--I found your answer. It's a dance party on a bike. And just in...
Kids and Allergies: Expert Advice for Keeping Symptoms at Bay
Chances are, someone in your household has endured the always annoying--and sometimes serious--symptoms and complications associated with allergies. Springtime can be especially harsh for anyone with seasonal allergies. While our first reaction might be...
9 Insider Tips for Consignment Sale Shopping from Just Between Friends
Does it ever surprise you that your kids just keep on growing--and subsequently outgrowing all those clothes you JUST bought? Or how babies today seem to use more gear than the total sum of our...