I love to eat. No, seriously. Breakfast or brunch out on the town is my ultimate weakness. With their mimosas and dark, slow-roasted Ethiopian coffee, it's enough to make me swoon! My favorite people know this about me, and...
A day to celebrate motherhood, mother figures, and the mothers in our lives. Yes, Mother's Day is near. The word mother is a noun, adjective, and a verb. It's not just who we are, but what we do. As I reflect...
Ah, Mother’s Day. Twenty-four whole hours dedicated to celebrating us, the women who have embarked on the sacred journey of motherhood. The day when our children are perfectly behaved, we are lavished with gifts, our partners attuned to our...
One of the best things about how large Portland's tri-county area is the variety of events throughout the year. The 4th of July is no exception with parades, festivals, and fireworks EVERYWHERE all over the metro! Whether you want...
Becoming a mother has changed the way we celebrate holidays. We now have a two-year-old interested in trick-or-treating. Therefore, the idea of handing out mass amounts of sugary treats for Halloween sits a little differently. It is nice to...
We love Halloween at our house. The kids are adorable in their costumes, neighbors open their doors to one another, and the kids come home with treats that we wouldn’t normally buy. I like a piece now and then,...
The winter holidays are my favorite time of the year, but as a poison center educator I can't help but think of all gifted toys that can harm children. When people think poison, they often think bleach and although...
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Creating New Traditions

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The holidays are a time to gather with family and sink into the familiar traditions that you remember as a child. The evolution of tradition is inevitable when you begin your own family, but whether they are abrupt or...
Portland is a city filled with transplants. So many of us have moved to the PNW from other states and countries, making this corner of the west coast a unique and, in my experience, a welcoming place for "the...
Mothering during a 'quiet' time of the year can be all-consuming, exhausting, and a challenge of endurance and ingenuity. Then, as the festive period approaches, we’re expected to find extra hours in our days to prepare, cook, clean, and...

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Hygge As An Antidote to Seasonal Depression

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If you find yourself feeling sluggish, unmotivated, sad, or otherwise out of sorts each winter, it’s possible you’re dealing with seasonal depression or Seasonal...