Holidays + Events

Father's Day is just around the corner, and we all know Portland dads aren't just any dads. They work hard, play hard, and dad hard so we've put together some mostly local gift ideas to honor the special dads...

Historically, Memorial Day is a holiday to honor military personnel who have given their lives in the line of duty. Since many employers and almost all schools have a three-day weekend, a lot of people choose to celebrate this...

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 12th! Whether you're looking for ideas to spoil that special mama in your life, or need some serious hints to drop so your family can spoil YOU, Portland Moms Blog has you covered! We’ve...

I’m going to let you in on a secret. Okay, it’s not really a secret. However, it is quickly becoming one of the most beloved holidays of the year. Oh and it’s all for the ladies. It’s Galentine’s Day...

Valentine's Day is a great opportunity to be creative. From turning old shoe boxes into extraordinary Valentine's boxes to stuffing confetti into balloons with a pencil eraser, my kids love making Valentine's Day crafts.  I blame my mother for the...

Instead of making a New Year's resolution, of which 80% are abandoned by February, and only 8% of people achieve their goals, save yourself the disappointment and self-judgement and set a New Year’s intentions. An anti-resolution! Stress Destroys Your New Year's Resolution Google...

Christmas is like a bad cold. You know it's coming on, and yet we are still surprised upon its arrival. I know I'm getting older because I keep saying, "Where has this year gone?!" My husband, Clark Griswald, put...

Walking down the toy aisle of any store can be an overwhelming experience, especially during the holidays. It’s hard to see past the loudest singing, brightest flashing toys claiming to be the next “must-have” toy. I have spent a lot...

Long lines at the mall. Terrible Photos. Tears. These are just a few reasons I stopped trekking my kids out to meet Santa Claus during the holidays. Truthfully, it started to seem like a lot of effort for very...

It's that time again! Time to embrace the chill in the air and get those kids out of the house for some fantastic, family-friendly events and activities to keep you busy throughout the PNW winter months. Bundle up and...