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Trying to figure out how to properly celebrate mothers can be a stressful task – and it shouldn’t be. Make this year easy with the Mother’s Day Brunch at The Benson Hotel in the heart of downtown Portland. On Sunday, May 13 from9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., families are welcome to dine on classic menu… [Continue Reading]
Cirque du Soleil is thrilled to return to Portland with its critically-acclaimed and family-friendly big top production OVO opening Thursday, April 5, 2012 for a limited engagement under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau at the Portland Expo Center. Portland will be its last stop in North America before setting sail for Australia! About the… [Continue Reading]
The Portland Seafood Company sent us a gift card to give their newest location a try. Their newest location is inside the Washington Square Mall in the city of Tigard in our great state of Oregon. The Portland Seafood Company is a seafood place with a clean modern design. The Portland Seafood Company menu has… [Continue Reading]
When was the last time you were at Chuck E. Cheese? I know it’s been quite a long time for our family so we were so excited to hear about all the new happenings at Chuck E. Cheese. In fact, they were so nice they treated our family to a family fun day so we… [Continue Reading]
The Christmas Holiday is the best time for any family to get out and see a lot of lights. Here in the Portland, Oregon area we have many things to get out and enjoy in the cold as a family but they are things that anyone can like. So far this year we have made… [Continue Reading]
To celebrate the release of CARS 2 on DVD Lightning McQueen, Mater and Finn McMissile are all making their way to the Clackamas Town Center next week!! This event will have a variety of CARS 2 themed activities and fun including: A video kiosk, e photo opportunities, games, giveaways, prizes and a chance to win… [Continue Reading]
Hear ye, hear ye, calling builders of all ages! Join Portland Children’s Museum as we open our new traveling exhibit, LEGO® Castle Adventure. In this exhibit children and their families are transported to a LEGO® kingdom where they will: Build their own creations using one of the greatest building materials of all time – LEGO® bricks… [Continue Reading]
If you get lost in this year’s corn “maize” at Sauvie Island, just try to picture in your head what the Portland Timbers logo looks like. It might just help you find the exit. We’re going to be featuring some fun things to do in Portland this fall. We’re starting with a tribute to Portland’s… [Continue Reading]
It is estimated that 80% of what a child learns is visual. With an average one in four children having an undetected vision problem that can interfere with their ability to learn, proper eyecare and eyewear is critical to their performance inside the classroom and in their everyday lives. Visionworks and Transitions Optical are committed… [Continue Reading]
The historic Oregon Trail is well known for early setters making their way through the mountains exploring the country. They brought everything they had with them in their wagons and often navigated some of the most difficult routes. My husband and I stumbled upon Laurel Hill also known as Barlow Road was a part of… [Continue Reading]
Last week my husband and I packed up and headed for a date night in the mountains. Living in the Pacific Northwest we are surrounded by volcanoes, rivers, and plenty of mountains. I truly love living here and my husband and I plan to continue to explore our region. Having a date night in the… [Continue Reading]
With the sunny weather we are having in Oregon, I decided to take the family out for a trip to our local giant historical waterfall, Multnomah Falls. There is still a lot of snow on Mt. Hood which does add to the falls flow. One of the best parts to experiencing nature is the pictures…. [Continue Reading]
Open every Saturday and Sunday from March through December is Portland’s Saturday Market. The market features local artisans, international food, and live music that truly reflects the culture that is found here in Portland. The newly redone site is located North Waterfront Park & Ankeny Plaza in Portland, Oregon.Take a stroll down Tom McCall Waterfront Park… [Continue Reading]
With an abundance of water here, Oregonians are no strangers to rivers, lakes, beaches, and being soaked by rain. Portland residents have a diverse and artistic collections of outdoor water fountains, being among the top in the U.S. That’s right, we my not swim in pools that often but we sure love our water fountains!!… [Continue Reading]
The weather is set, we’re going to have a gorgeous 4th of July weekend. If you live within the Portland metro area maybe you’re looking for activities. Here’s a list of things to do within the Portland metro area this weekend.Our family will be at a fort just across the river, celebrating with a night… [Continue Reading]
There’s nothing quite like picking your own fresh fruits, berry’s and fresh locally grown vegetables. There are so many farms around the Portland metro area and all of them are worth visiting at some point in the year. U-Pick Farms and Orchards Near The Portland Metro Area Baggenstos Farm Store – strawberries, raspberries, marionberries, boysenberries,… [Continue Reading]
We decided to pack up the family and take a road trip and combine in with it a picnic. We picked Mount St Helens Volcanic National Monument which is located in Southern Washington, about 50 miles north of Portland and for those in the Seattle area its about 120 miles south. We have many national… [Continue Reading]
I simply pressed the On-Star button and after talking to a onstar rep our Chevy Equinox was sent the diretcions to direct us toward Mt St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. Our family often admires the majestic volcano which is easily viewable from the Portland skyline. We have a goal this summer to explore the Pacific… [Continue Reading]
June is National Dairy Month and living in Oregon we celebrate by visiting the Tillamook Cheese Factory. Tillamook is situated southwest of Portland, OR. For those who may know, Tillamook cheese is some fantastic cheese and I think is distributed now nationwide at all Safeway stores. If it’s not, it should be! Tillamook is largely… [Continue Reading]
The extinction of dinosaurs remains one of the world’s biggest mysteries, and a question that fascinates “kiddosauruses” of all ages. With the help of animatronics, the Oregon Zoo brings these great creatures back to life with the return of “Dinosaurs!” This interactive, outdoor experience will take visitors back in time millions of years. The exhibit… [Continue Reading]
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