Created a new section of the site dedicated to our favorite Portland hang outs!  My list is ever-growing and continues to live within texts that I go back to reference and pull from.  Needless to say, it has become a bit messy.  I am putting an end to this madness and moving these lists online!  I get hit up by people planning visits to Portland and are looking for my recos...

Our 5 year old has been experiencing some level of separation anxiety these past few months.  She has endured some pretty big changes; moving to a new home in a new state and also starting Kindergarten!  I have been feeling a bit clueless lately in knowing how to help her. My wish is for her to be happy & carefree, enjoying these years as a small person with little to no re...

Can we all agree that the Stay at Home Mom title needs a refresh? Talk about antiquated and nondescript...for starters, we’re hardly at home!!  For lack of a better term, this has been my job title for the last 5 months.  I embarked on this new adventure an empowered yet overworked mother, who never had enough time for anyone or anything.  I entered into my new world giddy...

The sights that unfolded in front of our disbelieving eyes at Portland's International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park had us swooning.  Yeah, yeah this place is crawling with tourists but there is a reason why.   If you haven't been yet, drop everything you are doing and make the trip.  It is worth it.  10,000 rose bushes of 650 varieties across 4.5 acres and has been...

One month in Portland...annnnnd....we LOVE IT!!  The Pacific Northwest is everything we could have imagined it to be and more.  People are authentic and kind, the weather is gorgeous, the beer is fresh, the coffee is delicious, the food is on point, and the exploring is endless. I feel an overwhelming...

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