Holidays + Events

Seven years ago, I hosted my first holiday as a freshly-minted married woman. On that day, I was a glamorous holiday queen - no duplicitous contouring or tilted camera angles required. My show-stopping holiday ensemble consisted of a festive...

PMB is delighted to announce the fourth edition of our annual ShopPDX Holiday Gift Guide! We are so excited to share some amazing, LOCAL gift ideas with our readers. This year, it’s a mom-owned edition:  every business in our...

Welcome to the family...er, holidays! Does this holiday scenario sound familiar to you? You go home to open arms. No criticism. Everyone agrees. There’s no place you’d rather be!OR, you try to avoid your family, which causes tension. You...

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...

My name is Jannah-Rae, and I am taking over my mom, Ranya’s post this month with a poem I wrote for my Baba (dad in Arabic) this Father's Day.   To My Baba on Father's Day Dads are all different you...

I am Karys, and I am taking over my mom’s post this month for Mother's Day. Each and every child loves their mom more than any other mother on earth, which proves that, technically, every mom is the best...

Who knows what moms want better than moms themselves? We love supporting local businesses and especially love when they are run by moms, offering something special for moms. Below are six Mother's Day happenings in Portland (both before and...

Hello! My name is Jannah-Rae. I am a 2nd grader at St. Agatha Catholic School. For Mother's Day, I decided to take over my mom's post for the month of May to tell you a little more about my...

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...

Whether you're Irish or not, Portland is a fantastic place to be on St. Patrick's Day. Between our growing number of Irish pubs and popular community events, you will find plenty of ways to celebrate. Since the holiday falls...