Yesterday, as I brewed my morning coffee, a few early rays cast across my kitchen counter. My brain could not compute. Is that… could it be… might it be…. sunshine? Later, when I stepped outside to feed my chickens, I...
I sat on my front porch to soak in the sun when a mom jogged past on the sidewalk. She looked radiant pushing her stroller, with her perfect messy bun, cute ball cap, neatly-fitted exercise clothes, and a lean,...
In like a lion, out like a lamb. That's what they say about March, right? Here in the Pacific Northwest, we might add the caveat that both animals will likely be wet. But the truth is that March is...
Growing up, young people from all over the world lived in our house at different times. Some stayed a few months, some up to a year. I formed not just friendships, but also a genuine curiosity about the world...
I never had any intention of being a marching band mom. And I certainly had no idea what it would entail once I became one. Unbelievably long days at competitions, freezing nights at football games, and nearly non-stop fundraising...
My hubby and I were married for 9 years before we were blessed with our daughter (followed by our son, 3 years later). And while we longed to grow our family much earlier than 9 years in, it had...
I was unprepared for the barrage of tasks and to dos that came with buying a house. I mean, I knew it wasn't a small task. And with the market the way it is, I expected everything would feel...
It's here! The PMC 2023 Guide to Portland Summer Camps is live! Find everything you need to learn about our regions very best that summer has to offer!
Valentine’s Day used to catch me off-guard. After the madness of the holiday season, I'd spend January recovering from festive giving. Eventually, February 13 would roll around and I'd receive an email from my kid's teacher about a Valentine’s...
I can’t remember what I did last Valentine’s Day. I think we must have done something (maybe) but it certainly wasn’t memorable enough to stick with me. I have mixed feelings on this holiday and tend to waffle each...

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Spring may have just begun, but we know parents are already thinking about Portland summer camp options! We're excited to share some of the...