I am sure whatever way you choose to celebrate Mother’s Day this year will make your mother smile. As mom always says, “It’s the thought that counts, and the best gifts come from the heart.” However, if you
A graduation party is a wonderful way to celebrate a student’s accomplishments with friends and family. The student could be graduating from high school, college, nursing school or any number of particular
At one time it was unthinkable for a woman to raise her child apart from the rituals and traditions of her community. Much has changed, but today’s woman still carries within her a lineage of wisdom that
Former Blazer and head of the Brian Grant Foundation Brian Grant spends a few minutes with Janna Lopez chatting about what family means to him
Rachel Hadiashar chats with Janna about how a good photo shoot can make any woman feel beautiful.
China Forbes of Pink Martini, with Arthur, the world traveling teddy bear, chat with Janna Lopez at China’s home.
With diminished stomach space, pre-delivery jitters and a mile-long to-do list, expectant moms may be tempted to slack off on healthy eating as delivery day nears. It’s completely understandable; after all, you’re busy, tired, and you’ve got other things on your mind. Who has the time or energy to whip up healthy meals when you’ve [...]
A graduation party is a wonderful way to celebrate a student’s accomplishments with friends and family. The student could be graduating from high school, college, nursing school or any number of particular
As a young child, I loved visiting Disneyland (what kid doesn’t?), and when I became a father, I couldn’t wait to bring my baby to Disneyland. His first trip was when he was six weeks old, his most recent trip was on his first birthday. This is a list of little memories, fun moments and [...]
A lot of us probably wish that we had more time to devote to our health and wellness — maybe sneaking in an extra workout, getting to the doctor for an annual check-up or just taking time to de-stress with a massage. I know I do — especially the massage part. But it just never [...]
Walt Disney was like most working dads: he just wanted to spend more time with his kids. While he sat on a park bench watching his daughters play, Disney imagined the world’s first theme park as a way to have fun with his family beyond their teeter-totter years. Sure, his dream now encompasses multiple parks [...]
Roughly two-thirds of American families own at least one dog. Add baby to the mix and oftentimes the family dog drops quickly on the priority list or is removed from the household altogether. Before your baby arrives, prepare your dog for the changes ahead and enjoy the rewards of raising your children alongside your furry [...]
I had the rare opportunity to hang out with my friend Karen yesterday. Yes, we’ve both been busy. But it was her birthday celebration and so we did what she wanted to do. We went and saw a movie, Blue Like Jazz. I had not read the book so I was not really sure what [...]
Years ago, I had the great honor of working with Cascade AIDS Project for an extended period of time when I was doing PR and media consulting. I worked with a lot of organizations that benefit children and families, and Cascade AIDS Project was one of the places which truly served a much wider spectrum [...]
Portland has a love-fest with the Trail Blazers. Through thick and thin, wins and losses, it’s mostly pride and fondness for the home team. Perhaps one of the greatest rip-city fan crushes is on one former Blazer, Brian Grant. And why not? From what we’ve seen, he’s given oodles of his time and money to [...]
