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I’m in the midst of back-to-school planning, logistically and mentally. Buying school supplies, planning lunches, making sure everyone has clothes and shoes that fit, and strategizing schedules. If you’re like me, you’ve already begun thinking about how to make...

I am sobbing. I am not sure what’s come over me but I am crying to this kind, sweet third grade teacher who, much to her dismay, shared her personal cell phone number with me awhile back. My lovely,...

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!

I sat in the forest on a fallen, moss-covered tree, watching my ten-year-old daughter and her friend dig in the mud of a creek bed. While shovels shaped the earth into new pathways, my attention turned to the sound...

Momming is so freaking hard. And exhausting. And overwhelming. And, oh yeah, rewarding. But being a mom in the age of social media is downright toxic at times. Depending on which accounts you stumble upon, you should be doing any...

What are your favorites parts of fall? The crisp air, the PSL, Halloween? The list is close to endless, but one thing I think we can all agree on is the beauty that comes when the leaves begin to...

Let's be real: I'm a plantaholic. My bestie recently gifted me a t-shirt that says, "I have enough plants…said no one ever," and it’s perfectly me. I love the warmth plants bring into a space, the calm they bring...

Camp Tonsafun is here to save your summer and make a mess of your kitchen... in the very best way possible. When our partners at Comcast reached out to tell me about Camp Tonsafun I thought it sounded cool,...

In 2009, my husband and I put together emergency “bug out bags” which included flashlights, N95 masks and MRE’s. We created the bags, put them in the garage and more or less forgot about them. Preparing the bags seemed...

The Portland Mom Collective team is growing!   Are you a local parent, grandparent, early educator, or someone in-the-know about all things raising kids in Portland and beyond? We're looking for diverse voices to share fresh perspectives on the parenthood experience...