The Importance of Grandparents
by Steve Vernon Each year since 1979, on the first Sunday after Labor Day, an often-overlooked segment of the population is celebrated in the United States. This date was designated as National...
View ArticleFourth of July FAQ
by Christine Couvillon The Fourth of July is a day filled with food, fun and flags, but what do you really know about the holiday and its origins? Obviously, Independence Day celebrates the United...
View ArticleThe Ties That Bind: Father’s Day 2015
by Steve Vernon It’s kind of hard to not associate Father’s Day with ties. After all, the necktie industry was instrumental in getting Father’s Day included in our cultural lexicon. With the assistance...
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Brackitz!
Brackitz is a new construction toy made to stimulate your child’s STEM skills. Of course, I take any claims like this with a grain of salt, but sure enough, the first thing our six-year-old tester did...
View ArticleApril Showers Us with Plenty to Celebrate
by Steve Vernon April is known for many things. The month begins with a tribute to practical jokes, to the dismay of April fools everywhere. For our Christian and Jewish friends, it is the month in...
View ArticleWhy Men Fear Valentine’s Day
by Steve Vernon Often, men feel uncomfortable handling a baby, even their own. This isn’t from a lack of love, but because men tend to drop and break things. Men can be clumsy. So how are we supposed...
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Making Corn A-Maze-Ing
Every year as fall rolls around, a rite of the season is visiting one of the many corn mazes in Portland or the surrounding area. Young and old alike test their navigational and puzzle-solving skills,...
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December Notes from Kat
I say it every year, but I can’t believe we’re already in the middle of another holiday season. It’s inevitable – it comes every year at the same time, but I wake up one day and realize, “Holy cow,...
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Ring in the New Year with Family-Friendly Party Games
Are you including the kids in your New Year’s celebration this year? For most of us, that means bringing the kids to the party, then sending them off to play with their friends while we mingle with...
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“It’s Not Fair!” – How to Handle Holiday Rivalry
You shop ’til you drop for holiday gifts. Then, as the flurry of wrapping and ribbons settles on the living room floor, you hear a shrill, small voice whine, “Mom, she got seven presents and I only got...
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Affirm Holiday Spirit Over Holiday Spending
The holidays are upon us, and even parents with the best of intentions may have realized somewhere along the way that their sweet, innocent baby swaddled in soft blankets turned into a demanding child...
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Give Gifts without Price Tags
I recall giving wrapped, handwritten notes to my mom as a young child. They would say, “Redeem for extra help in the kitchen,” or “Good for babysitting my sister while you go to the store.” The special...
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Portland Family Magazine Gift Guide 2014
Here at Portland Family we know all too well how hectic the holiday season can be: hunting for that perfect gift, attending kids’ holiday pageants and parties, and family gatherings galore. We...
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Healthy Holidays
During the holidays, food isn’t just food. It’s a delicious experience loaded with tradition and temptation. But if you’re not careful, in the five weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, the...
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Here Comes Santa Claus….
Every weekend between Thanksgiving and Christmas, you’ll find Santa at McMenamins I’ll let you in on a little secret: Santa has a hideaway in Astoria. It’s true. He called me from his coastal home,...
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The German American School of Portland’s Annual Holiday Market
Where German tradition brings food, entertainment, fun with friends and culture together! Every year I look forward to the GSP Holiday Market. This is an event where I can enjoy spending time with new...
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Don’t Get Tricked This Halloween
Keep your kids healthy and safe with tips from Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel Halloween is one of the most anticipated nights of the year for children. Before kids have a spooktacular...
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Making Corn A-Maze-Ing
Every year as fall rolls around, a rite of the season is visiting one of the many corn mazes scattered around the Portland metro area. Young and old alike test their navigational and puzzle-solving...
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Focus on Halloween Fun & Family
It all started with a peanut allergy. I was 9 years old, trick-or-treating with my best friend Vicki and her brothers, proudly wearing my homemade Pippi Longstocking costume. With each house we...
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Honoring Father’s Day
How can you ensure that your Father’s Day efforts hit the mark? First, think about how the father figure in your life demonstrates his love for others. According to Dr. Gary Chapman, a marriage...
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