Summer's here, moms. It's going to be hot, and the kids are going to be home all day long. I do not want to be slaving over a hot stove (in a house that has no AC) after a...
Remember the old saying, "The best way to reach (whoever's) heart is through their stomach"? Well, it's true! Recently, I've been using my kids' stomachs to give them a greater love and understanding of themselves and their world. Eating Your...
This is part of our Do What Works (DWW) Parenting Series. To read the rest of the posts in the series, click here. There are few topics in the parenting world more charged than feeding your family. The judgment starts when...
I love making salads in the summer while the produce is in peak season and the flavors are amazing. The next time you're at a farmers market, grab some fresh cherry tomatoes, yellow corn, cilantro, jalapenos, and lettuce greens and...
The leaves are turning colors, the days are getting shorter, and fall cravings are in full force here in PDX. Between hitting up pumpkin patches and taking full advantage of harvest season at the vineyards, you’re bound to get...
{This post is sponsored by Full Belly Fare, a local mom-owned business we think you--our readers--would love to get to know!} Every busy mom knows the frustration of trying to cook healthy meals everyone in the family will eat. Not to...
The kitchen for most families is the hub of activity, the place where families and friends are brought together to enjoy good food and wine. It's where refrigerators and pantries store raw ingredients and staples, where fresh coffee is...
Pink birthday cake on stand

Making the Perfect Birthday Cake

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Birthday’s are a BIG deal in our house! As moms, we love and adore our kids and want to make their big day as special as they are. We could write a dozen blog posts on parties, but I want...
Just before the green peas and snappy asparagus line produce stands, I like to “spring clean” my meal plan by organizing my cupboards and giving ingredients a fresh look. After becoming a mom, I learned how meal planning can...
While I am the runner in the family, my husband is an endurance cyclist currently training for a 200 mile gravel race. He goes out for rides ranging from 2-8 hours several times a week. His rides take him...

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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...