Last weekend my oldest child and I were traveling together. At age four, my son is no stranger to airplanes since all our extended family live in different states. But, our flight prep includes a few extra steps given...
Summer is usually carried right into September here in the NW, though the hints of fall are unmistakeable. Crisp mornings, earlier evenings, and waving the children off to school are all signs that point us to the inevitable transition. As much...
Involving kids in anything kitchen related can be a test of your patience and flexibility. The mess, the spills, the seemingly constant stream of directions you need to give, and misunderstood directions can make cooking with kids a nightmare....
Summer has arrived, and so has the fruit! For our family, this means making fresh fruit pies. They are so delicious! The only problem is that as much as we love our pie, it seems that we are always trying...
I consider myself a meal prep advocate that has been practicing what I teach since 2018. When my kids transitioned to distance learning in the spring, a whole new set of challenges came up around the lunch hour. At...
One of our favorite (and relatively inexpensive) things to do as a family is visit our local Farmer’s Market. We bring our wagon so we can cart around not only our son, but the bounty of fresh fruits and...
We are knee deep in the season of gratitude, a time of year where we are nudged to reflect on all there is in our life for which to be thankful. And, what a wonderful nudge because we know the...
Spring is here! Every time spring rolls around, it brings an appreciation for the longer days, warmer weather, and blooming flowers and trees of the season. My family tends to hibernate a bit in the winter, so once spring...
Summer is here, and it is fun and busy! As a mom of two constantly moving and hungry sprites, I’m always looking for easy and healthy snack ideas. Enter popsicles; portable, delicious, and something most kids would eat daily...
Sometimes, being at home can be a real drag, and that was back when things were “normal”! We are staying home more often and it can be extremely stressful -- especially when you have young children at home! So,...

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2024 Portland Summer Camp Guide

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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...