In + Around PDX

When my daughter was in first grade, we decided to mark the end of school by watching Judy Moody and the Not So Bummer Summer. The movie got terrible reviews but we were enjoying the book series, and it seemed like a fun...

Who knows what moms want better than moms themselves? We love supporting local businesses and especially love when they are run by moms, offering something special for moms. Below are six Mother's Day happenings in Portland (both before and...

I love to eat. No, seriously. Breakfast or brunch out on the town is my ultimate weakness. With their mimosas and dark, slow-roasted Ethiopian coffee, it's enough to make me swoon! My favorite people know this about me, and...

I am not one to sign my kids up for extracurricular activities. I am lucky to be a stay-at-home mom, and I view my role with great responsibility; I cannot justify sending them away when I could be doing...

Being a mom is hard. Everyone has a story. How we became moms. Our struggles. Our triumphs. Our minivans that smell like French fries. Expressing Motherhood is a show that was founded ten years ago in LA by Lindsay Kavet,...

On April 28, BabyFest NW, the Pacific Northwest's biggest baby event, returns to the Convention Center for its seventh year, and Portland Moms Blog will be there! Come out to find us and other organizations sharing resources, products, ideas,...

Whether you're Irish or not, Portland is a fantastic place to be on St. Patrick's Day. Between our growing number of Irish pubs and popular community events, you will find plenty of ways to celebrate. Since the holiday falls...

“Mom,” says my four-year-old son, Kyle, as he holds out a dollhouse figurine with a sparkly gown. “This one looks just like Cinderella.” He pauses, looks wistfully at the doll for a moment, then looks up at me, "When...

I owe a great debt to my local library for helping to maintain my mental health. When I'm at my wits end and need a place to take the children without spending money, the library is my #1 destination. ...

Seeking a new adventure this summer for your kiddo(s)? As we head in to March, it's time to get serious about choosing summer camps, and Portland Moms Blog has you covered with the 2018 Guide to Portland Summer Camps. Bringing...