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...
It’s the most flavorful time of the year! Yes, the emergence of Oregon strawberries - that most delicious (and rather short-lived) of seasons - officially marks the beginning of berry season in the Pacific Northwest. Whether you're a new...
Ah... spring has sprung! It's a wonderful season for family fun in and around Rose City, with an explosion of outdoor fairs and festivals. Below are a few great options for getting out and about this month. Know of...
Getting outside can be hard, and trying to figure out where and how can be even harder. Don’t despair parents! There is hope for those of us who don’t have a ton of time, but still have the desire...
'Tis the season... to think about the next season! While summer may still seem far-off, camp planning starts NOW. To get to know some of the amazing summer camps Portland has to offer, check out our 2022 Guide to...
I have never been a stranger to hobbies have always loved houseplants. However, the pandemic kicked what was once a casual interest into a full-on obsession, and somewhere in the haze of the past two years, my previous count...
It may still be dark and cold in the Pacific Northwest, but February is still packed with fun events in and around Portland for families. Get out and enjoy the rain and cold with any of these fun adventures....
Armed with matching road trip tee shirts and (my husband's) zest for life that could only be likened to Clark Griswald, my family set sail for 43 days in an RV. My husband received a six-week sabbatical from his...
Being the fourth kid in the family, one-on-one time with my daughter can be hard to come by. Especially in these past 18 months, when our family has had a loooooottttt of together time, the special attention that comes...
We all love a good family vacation, but sometimes summer calls for a ‘staycation’ right here at home. But a staycation doesn’t mean you can’t discover someplace new. If you’re looking for a new adventure for your staycation within...