Holidays + Events

Halloween has a tendency to leave a very full bag (or two, or three or more, depending on how many kids you have) of not-so-nutritious sweets lurking in your house. I have a brood of four which quadruples the...

Fall is in the air again in the Pacific Northwest. Cool, crisp mornings, beautiful sunny days, and changing colors across the landscape. To make it easier on you, we’ve collected some of our favorite autumn-themed posts in to one...

For the last few months, I've been keeping an eye out for unique Mother's Day gifts, and I need to share them now! I know what you must be thinking: What is wrong with you, woman? May is months away! To...

September's arrival means several things for Portland-area families: the kids are heading back to school, temperatures are about to get cooler, and it's officially the beginning of apple picking season. And we highly recommend visiting a u-pick apple orchard (or...

Taking your kids trick-or-treating is one of the best things about Halloween! It gets you out in the community, meeting neighbors, and allows your kids to see you engage with others in a safe environment. But there are more...

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...

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...

Having a smaller holiday get together this year? Not sure how to downsize your favorite dishes? Don't want to make a huge meal? I hear ya! And, I have a crazy idea: don't make them! This year has been anything...

We are coming upon the time where, for just a moment, the sun is thought to “stand still”. Sol (the sun) - Sistere - (stand still). Much like the top or bottom of a breath, the solstice refers to the suns...

It's almost Mother's Day and you know what that means? It is the one day we moms can request anything we want. Of course it's also a day we celebrate our own mom and express much thanks for all...