I don’t know what is is about pregnancy and parenthood that makes people feel like they need to constantly make unsolicited comments. Unless you have something nice and positive to say don’t say anything at all. I don’t want to hear it and honestly I probably already have. I swear to you, every single time … [Read more…]
I think both of our kids are going through a growth spurt right now. Every time I sit down to relax for a minute they seem to ask for a snack and back to the kitchen I go. With all this snacking I have really had to get creative with their snack plates. My go to … [Read more…]
Babywearing is a bit of an obsession of mine, so much so that I became a certified educator. I have tested out 30-40 (maybe more) carriers over the past 3 years and I have loved some, liked a lot and had only a few that where meh. These are a few of my favorites that I think … [Read more…]
Lately I have found myself saying a lot more no’s and don’t do that/touch that or stop that. As soon as the words come out of my mouth I regret it and I am kicking myself for not finding a way to be more gentle in my words, in my approach and in my tone. … [Read more…]
Is anyone else squealing over the fact that Beauty and The Beast will be at Keller Auditorium this week? It is one of my absolute favorite Disney films and while I have seen the Disney World live performance I have yet to make it to a broadway performance. So, this week you could say that … [Read more…]
Since moving back to SE Portland we find ourselves spending a lot of time walking to coffee shops, restaurants, shops and events. With walking we end up doing a lot of babywearing because little legs are bound to get tired. This is one of our most recent adventures in Portland- specifically, the Sellwood neighborhood. On this … [Read more…]
It’s that time of year again when we start to think about the holidays and the fun things we want to do and the gifts that we want to give. Last year we attempted to go 70% local and we were fairly successful and we also set a $250 max budget. I’ll be honest while … [Read more…]
I don’t know what it is, but finding a reliable sitter has been a challenge for us. So, getting to go out on a date night is a rare treat. Friday night we finally had a long overdue date night that included a trip to Keller Auditorium to see Riverdance. We didn’t really know what … [Read more…]
Who is ready to to kick off the 2015 Holiday Season? We are! I have been taking stock of all of the fun activities going on in the Portland area this week and thought I would share a few with you. November 26th: You have probably heard of a Turkey Trot but how about a … [Read more…]
Of the two of us Neil is the outdoor explorer. He is the hiker, the backpacker, the adventurer. For him it’s a passion. Me? I love camping and hiking but usually only after complaining or looking for excuses to bail on things. That’s until we had children. Having children put the outdoors in the forefront … [Read more…]
