New Year’s resolutions often fail, and it’s not because people lack willpower. You may be stuck in the same old pattern because you’re overwhelmed by detailed (and conflicting) information about how to lose
There’s no doubt about it: Dave’s Killer Bread is absolutely killer, indeed. The cinnamon-infused Sin Dawg is the bomb. Most people who live in Portland are devoted fans of Dave’s many crusty creations, including
Christopher stood facing me in fighting stance on a hot, August day; fists raised, left foot forward, right foot back. At six feet, two inches, he had six inches on me and a good 60 pounds. He fixed his eyes
Children grow up fast, so it’s natural that parents want to capture the good times, especially during the holidays. Digital devices make it easier than ever to record memorable moments in family life. Some
The Academy Theater in the Montavilla neighborhood is a restored gem of movie house with three screens, 10 microbrews, pizza, sushi, childcare and affordable prices. Stop on by!
Project Runway winner Seth Aaron chat with Janna Lopez about family, Project Runway and the holidays.
Janna chats with April Minister about the IKEA Family Discount program.
You’ve consulted books, logged onto Websites and asked your friends — but you’ve still got niggling questions about feeding your baby safely that no one seems to know the answers to — until now. To help you sort through the confusion, we rounded up top pediatricians and baby safety experts to answer some of your [...]
While pregnant with my second child, I fretted endlessly about how my firstborn daughter would adjust to the dramatic change of a sibling. Every day I read books, articles, online advice, etc., advising me how to make the transition smooth and to reduce potential resentment. Such advice included scheduling one-on-one time, making my daughter feel [...]
New Year’s resolutions often fail, and it’s not because people lack willpower. You may be stuck in the same old pattern because you’re overwhelmed by detailed (and conflicting) information about how to lose
The start of a new year is a time for reflection, and often enough we think of ways to improve the coming year. Right now I’m think about ways to be more frugal and improve my overall health (the picture doesn’t show it, but this chef likes to eat). With that in mind, these affordable, [...]
Work, not a wand, will change your image Cinderella, Vivian Ward (“Pretty Woman”) and Eliza Doolittle. What do these three fictitious characters have in common? They all transformed the way they looked, which dramatically changed their lives. You may recall that Cinderella was transformed in the twinkling of an eye by her fairy godmother; and [...]
Seth Aaron Henderson wears his heart and finesse on his sleeve. Literally. A true fashion designer in every sense, when it comes to clothing, the seventh season winner of TV’s “Project Runway” adores all
We had no idea our lives would change so significantly. Up until January 7, 2005, my family enjoyed the “perfect life.” Okay, maybe it wasn’t perfect, but let’s just say it was normal. But things changed drastically overnight. My daughter Karla was diagnosed with an inoperable tumor at the age of 14. She was in [...]
The Salvation Army White Shield Center Somewhere between the bustling movement of northwest Portland’s industrial district and the immense, peaceful landscape of Forest Park lies a large, mostly
In honor of the Chinese New Year, Portland Family is heading to Portland’s Old Town Chinatown neighborhood this month. Like the name suggests, Old Town Chinatown was originally two neighborhoods, the Skidmore District and Japantown New Chinatown District —both on the registry of historic places. Now known as Old Town Chinatown, the neighborhood is bordered [...]
Holiday shopping doesn’t have to mean canned mall music, chain store tschotskes and impersonal gift cards. Portland is full of unique specialty stores staffed by people who know what’s new, what’s hot and what’s locally produced. From collectible books to salt cooking blocks, encaustic paintings to graphic novels, jousting to journals, and how to cart [...]
Avoid Buyer’s Remorse There’s really no way around it: if you have kids (or a spouse) in the house, you’ve got someone asking for video games this holiday season. You may even be thinking about games yourself—adult women represent a greater portion of the gaming population than boys 17 or younger (37 percent vs. 13 [...]
