It's official: Portland loves Costco.  Last Friday's Costco Mom Hour did not disappoint. With four participating stores across the metro area, we estimate that almost 1200 guests showed up for the party!   If you were one of the guests in...
This post is sponsored by Costco. Since we think Costco is pretty awesome, we’re thrilled to partner with them! Not a Costco member? Get excited. As part of the upcoming Costco Mom Hour event, Costco is offering an AMAZING...
At a sold out Mom's Night Out last Thursday we welcomed 30 area moms to the Tone F1tness studio in Beaverton's Progress Ridge. Here's a glimpse of the experience--minus the sore muscles that many were feeling the next day! {Event Sponsored...
Join us for an energizing Mom's Night Out where yoga pants are not only acceptable, but encouraged! Workout, dine & socialize, and take home some great giveaways! What :: A 50-minute workout that combines cycling and toning followed by 20 minutes of...
As the founder of Portland Moms Blog, I can tell you that this site and community has, in many ways, become my third child (anyone who has ever started a business will understand). "Birthing" and building it has been MUCH...
As parents, we know birthdays are a big deal--especially first birthdays! At the end of this month Portland Moms Blog will have its own first birthday, and we're inviting you to join in the celebration! There aren't any smash...
The Portland Moms Blog team is growing, and we are currently looking for fresh, local voices who are passionate about our city and interested in sharing their stories! This is a volunteer position, but there are some fun perks to...

New Contributor: Meet Jody

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There are many things I’ve said that I would NEVER do; have children, live in Portland, and do anything on a high ropes course or a zip line to name a few. Let’s just say, I’m an expert in...
Hey Portland Mamas! My name is Molly and I live in what we affectionately call The Treehouse with my two sweet girls, my  husband of 10 years, and our two cats. I am parenting with intention, I'm feeding my clan...
I’ve played many mom-like roles in life: teacher, overbearing older sister, Girls on the Run coach, babysitter, mom on stage… but I was never sure I’d be an actual, real-life mom. I was okay with this, too. Or so...

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