Jess Says: Food-Inspired Fashion
Food was on display at the Mom Shop fashion show in late April. Local designs underscore the local foodie atmosphere here in Portland.
Aprons by Plum Tot
Have a young foodie in your life? Plum Tot’s pint-size aprons are perfect for kitchen duty, as well as playtime or art projects. Handmade locally with coordinated fabrics, adjustable ties, and a lined front pocket. Reversible. $25; www.plumtot.com
Whine Lover Toddler Tee by i walk the vine
Editor's Corner (May 2009): How Easy We Forget
On a recent visit with an old dear friend who is nursing her third son, she mentioned that I stopped by at just the right time—baby was in the “S” phase. I asked what that meant. She said, “You know—EASY: eat, activity, sleep, You time.” I said that was clever and asked where she learned that. “From you,” she said. Wow. How could I have forgotten already? It has only been five years since my eldest child was an infant! » Read more
Goodnight Room Warehouse Sale
Warehouse Sale on Goodnight Room merchandise
Save from 20% - 70%
Saturday Only! April 25
9 am to 4 pm
16130 SW 72nd Avenue
Oregon Business Park I
Portland, OR 97224
Exit 291 off I-5
Select from floor samples, furniture and accessories with slight imperfections. Some new and some discontinued items! Come prepared to take purchases "as is." All sales are final. Cash or credit cards only, no checks.
Wicked Cute Wall Art from Wee Gallery
Just saw these on the black wagon website. I love wall stickers - so easy to update the look of a room, and they sure are coming out with some nifty ones these days. Not just a car or two here and there - you can create entire murals in themes and scenes. So many great ones on the market - this one is a fave.
To shop for this and other wall art from wee gallery:
http://www.blackwagon.com/black-wagon/wg004s-wee-gallery-sea-animals.html
Editor's Note: “Letting Go”
My daughter "The Bean" has a stuffed giraffe she calls “Jerr.” Received as a gift at my baby shower, Jerr was there to welcome Bean home from her birth, and soon became a permanent fixture in my little girl’s arms. She came with us everywhere, and every nap and every night of slumber passed with that giraffe snuggled up in the Bean's arms. Jerr truly became a member of our family. » Read more
Web Favorites: For Parents - Today is Fun
www.todayisfun.com/blog
This blog is designed to help adults entertain the kids in their lives. The ideas here will keep kids happy and occupied for hours on end, without you having to spend money or buy more stuff. Some categories include Waiting Room activities, things to do at a restaurant, good for the car, and so on. Simple fun activities that sort of make you think you’re not very creative for not coming up with them yourself! » Read more
Web Favorites: For Parents - Common Sense Media
www.commonsensemedia.org
Reviews websites, tv shows, dvds, video games and provides detailed analysis. Common Sense tells parents what they need to know, provide guidelines on the show’s age appropriateness (to the year), warns of any violence or sex, highlights the overall message of the show and also reviews whether its any good.
Web Favorites: Blurb
Make your own book – upload a few photos, add some copy and you’re a publisher. What a great way to remember a vacation or holiday!
Web Favorites: Storytelling sites - Storyline Online
www.storylineonline.net
On this site designed for kids to navigate themselves, Hollywood stars (mainly those recognizable to tweens) reads book aloud in well-produced and engaging online videos. The words can show up on screen as captions, so following along. Each book comes with extended learning opportunities – discussion questions, downloads and so on.
Web Favorites: Storytelling sites - Story Nory
www.storynory.com
Classic and original audio tales read aloud. You can stream or download these gems, which are told with great, animated enthusiasm in crisp English accents. Pretty good collection of stories from which to stream, download, catch in itunes or in an iphone. This is a perfect site to bring up if you are trying to get something done on the computer but your kids want to be with you.
