Remember when Valentine’s Day simply meant a dozen roses from your sweetheart and fighting for a table at a crowded restaurant? Those were the good old days! Now you have kids, so we’ve rounded up local, Portland activities to help...
With Christmas just weeks away, we've made our gift list, checked it twice, and are thrilled to share it with you! Portland Moms Blog is teaming up with a few of our favorite local shops and services to help make your gift...
The kids and I sat around the coffee table and made a list of things of must-do's over Thanksgiving break. Our voices rose with excitement as we tossed out ideas for what food we wanted at our feast and what...
Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) (November 1) The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday where people remember, celebrate, and pray for loved ones who have died. The Tualatin Public Library is hosting a free, all-ages...
I’ve been an Oregonian for seven months now. As a born-and-raised California girl, moving to Portland has been, well, an adjustment.  We are loving life in the Pacific Northwest but there are a few things I wish I had...
We all know kids, especially young ones, say the funniest things; from brutal honesty about our appearances, to off-the-wall ideas, to insightful observations, and high-level questions with difficult answers. So what's special about kids being raised in the Northwest? Reflecting some...
Are you busy? Well of course you are; it's how we do motherhood in this culture, right? My own busyness (and resulting craziness) has had me on a quest this year to find some time savers that will help me and...
FRIED DOUGH! We know it's not great for us, but it tastes so good. Portland has recently made a name for itself in the doughnut (donut?) world as a launching ground for international and hipster haven fried pastry shops....
Two things I love; summer and making lists. I don't know if it's the sense of accomplishment I get from checking an item off or that it gives me direction for my day/month/year but whatever it is, our family...
Dear First Day Of Summer, Welcome! I'm so, so, so glad you're here! The kids and I have been waiting for you. You are our favorite! We love that you will let us turn off the alarm clock as we stay...

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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...