We’re lucky to live in a place surrounded by many different options to take a winter day trip. Mt. Hood is the obvious choice, but summits in SW Washington, the Central Oregon Santiam pass, and even the coastal range...
I recently talked about the importance of dates with your significant other, and gave 28 date ideas around Portland. In our family we also like to have family dates. We value being intentional with our kids just as much...
I love asking questions that make people think beyond their current reality. Things like, "If you had to choose right now, what would you do for the rest of your life? If you were an animal which one would...
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 belongings when we first struck...
Earth Day is April 22. What began in 1970 in the United States is now celebrated each year by 1 billion people in 192 countries. So your kids ride bikes and use water bottles, but how much do they...
It's almost Mother's Day and you know what that means? It is the one day we moms can request anything we want. Of course it's also a day we celebrate our own mom and express much thanks for all...
Summer is quickly approaching and there are many family-friendly Portland events in June that you should know about. There is always something to do here that everyone in the family is sure to enjoy. Our family loves to pick...
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...
Summer is here and lucky for those of us in the Portland Metro area, that means access to an incredible amount of free, family-friendly festivals, farms, parks, splash pads, and more. We’ve done the legwork for you, the only...
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