Tag: family activities
Tried and True Family Hikes around Portland
I grew up on the Great Plains. Wheat, corn, or sugar beets as far as the eye could see, a veritable ocean of it....
Halloween at Home
When my husband was growing up, his mom always made pumpkin cookies for Halloween. He vividly remembers the bright orange frosting on the cut-out...
PNW Adventures: Vancouver Waterfront
I grew up in a town in New Jersey that was 10 minutes from the ocean. Any inch of property with a water view...
The Apple Experiment and the Power of Kindness!
A few months ago, a friend posted an experiment they did with their kids on social media, and I knew I must try it....
Portland-Area Adventures with Kids During COVID
Pre-COVID, we spent our weekends out and about exploring our amazing city. Checking out a new playground, hiking, OMSI, cooling off in the river,...
Want to Volunteer With Your Kids? Me Too.
My annual resolution to regularly volunteer with my kids is failing. Already. Again. I want to get my kids volunteering more. I’ve been saying...
A Day at the Theater: Nothing But Love for “Dragons Love...
My six-year-old son Kyle is a huge fan of the children’s book “Dragons Love Tacos.” When I learned that Oregon Children’s Theatre had brought...
Staycation Fun in Oregon City
I sort of despise the term staycation. To me it means staying at home trying to keep two little ones entertained while everyone else...
Traveling With Kids Is Hard – Do it Anyway!
I boarded my first flight as a mom when my baby was twelve weeks old. I had a stroller, a diaper bag, an Ergo,...
The Ultimate Post-Fire Columbia River Gorge Family Guide
Oregon summer is almost upon us, and if you're itching to get back out to enjoy the Columbia River Gorge like we used to...