Comments for Portland Family Magazine http://www.portlandfamily.com My new Web site Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:54:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Oregon’s African-American Heritage by a cup of curiosity » Blacks in Oregon history http://www.portlandfamily.com/posts/oregons-african-american-heritage/#comment-1093 a cup of curiosity » Blacks in Oregon history Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:54:27 +0000 http://www.portlandfamily.com/?p=6358#comment-1093 [...] in Oregon history Posted February 2, 2012 By Carisa My latest article in Portland Family Magazine is about Black history. I highlight Oregon Northwest Black Pioneers, an [...] [...] in Oregon history Posted February 2, 2012 By Carisa My latest article in Portland Family Magazine is about Black history. I highlight Oregon Northwest Black Pioneers, an [...]

]]> Comment on Unschooling: A natural way to learn by Melonie K. http://www.portlandfamily.com/posts/unschooling/#comment-1092 Melonie K. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:01:29 +0000 http://www.portlandfamily.com/?p=5584#comment-1092 This is a wonderful piece! As a veteran homeschooler, I've noticed I've become much more of an unschooler over the years, and with each child. In my case, it's been a bit of a relaxing in my parenting style as well. I was WAY too linear and structured to start, as the first kiddo can attest. :) Now my youngest benefits from the older kids forging ahead and putting up with my rigidness and helping me learn to bend. As I type this he and his sister are making their own books - he's mechanically inclined and is just having a grand time figuring out how the stapler works. She's my "artsy" one; she asked about endangered animals, pulled out a science text from a few years back, and made her own book about which animals are endangered - including her own artwork. She just taught me about a macaw that is the rarest bird in the world, and we discussed three-toed sloths. There's no way I could have made that work out as well if I had tried to plan it! How nice to read such encouraging unschool stories! Keep it up! This is a wonderful piece! As a veteran homeschooler, I’ve noticed I’ve become much more of an unschooler over the years, and with each child. In my case, it’s been a bit of a relaxing in my parenting style as well. I was WAY too linear and structured to start, as the first kiddo can attest. :) Now my youngest benefits from the older kids forging ahead and putting up with my rigidness and helping me learn to bend.

As I type this he and his sister are making their own books – he’s mechanically inclined and is just having a grand time figuring out how the stapler works. She’s my “artsy” one; she asked about endangered animals, pulled out a science text from a few years back, and made her own book about which animals are endangered – including her own artwork. She just taught me about a macaw that is the rarest bird in the world, and we discussed three-toed sloths. There’s no way I could have made that work out as well if I had tried to plan it!

How nice to read such encouraging unschool stories! Keep it up!

]]> Comment on Wearing His Heart on His Sleeve by » Perspectives from a previous Purse-o-nality http://www.portlandfamily.com/posts/wearing-his-heart-on-his-sleeve/#comment-1068 » Perspectives from a previous Purse-o-nality Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:16:29 +0000 http://www.portlandfamily.com/?p=6043#comment-1068 [...] do it again, who would be your dream designer? I’d have to stay with Ellington. Unless of course Seth Aaron wanted to design a matching coat for me.  Who do you think, any local or global celebrity, would [...] [...] do it again, who would be your dream designer? I’d have to stay with Ellington. Unless of course Seth Aaron wanted to design a matching coat for me.  Who do you think, any local or global celebrity, would [...]

]]> Comment on Our Family by » Perspectives from a previous Purse-o-nality http://www.portlandfamily.com/our-family/#comment-1067 » Perspectives from a previous Purse-o-nality Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:15:39 +0000 http://www.heka1.com/clients/portlandfamily/?page_id=214#comment-1067 [...] Janna Lopez, writer and publisher for Portland Family Magazine, was one of the 14 purse-o-nalities for 2011′s Power of the Purse held at Pure Space. As an innovative leader, passionate about serving the communiy though meaningful story sharing, she video-documented her experience working with bag designer, Michael Eggleston from Ellington. We recently caught up with her to get her How did you get involved with Power of the Purse 2011? I had known about it as a past guest over the years and was always impressed with what a great, fun, worthwhile event it was!! Why did you get involved with the event?  I believe in the mission and purpose of helping young impressionable girls become strong, smart and bold. What were you looking forward to the most? I was looking forward to the positive energy and inspiration of the Girls, Inc. girls. How did you enjoy the event? It was a blast! I totally dressed the Rock n’ Roll part to match the fantastic purse Ellington designed for me. How did you feel about all of the purses turned out? AMAZING! What a wonderful opportunity for the participants AND the designers!! WOW! How successful was your purse? I think it was the second or third highest selling purse. I was right there with Gert Boyle’s! Similar to Jack Jewsbury with Ziba, Janna captured her collaboration process with Ellington in a series of videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57hzzVeHu3A The Purse inspiration: “Little Bit of Kitty, Little Bit of Rock n Roll’ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2R3ACXce5c How was it working with Ellington to design your purse? The crew, designers and staff of Ellington were kind, attentive, professional and very very fun to hang out with! What did you enjoy about the collaboration? I loved that they picked up on the Hello Kitty meets Judas Priest aspect of who I am. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2R3ACXce5c What surprised you about the collaboration? The purse was way cooler than I could have imagined! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfv8AJir8_4&feature=related What did it feel to be part of the event? It was an honor, from start to finish, to be among such talented, kind, engaged women. What is your favorite part of the event? I enjoyed seeing all the other purses and talking with the guests. If you could do it again, who would be your dream designer? I’d have to stay with Ellington. Unless of course Seth Aaron wanted to design a matching coat for me.  Who do you think, any local or global celebrity, would make a good purse-o-nality?  I think the Girls, Inc. girls are the real stars of the show… As a business owner, what advice would you give to girls on pursuing their passions? To always try and love themselves, be silent enough at occasional points to listen to themselves and do their best to accept themselves for who they are. What was the best advice you got as you were starting your business? It was more people’s actions of loyalty and dedication of staying by my professional side than their words that kept me encouraged. What has been the most challenging part of owning your own business?  Reeducating people about the importance of print media and that social media is PART of the plan, not the answer to market or save a business. Print media can and should be relevant, creative, viable now more than ever. I am blessed that I can positively impact people’s lives buy sharing positive news. I believe 1 story can change a single life. How are you strong, smart and bold? By recognizing I have much to learn. I am a work in progress. I am seeking to cultivate a strong heart-based life just as much if not more than a thought-based life. I try and be grateful for my health, my opportunities, my children, my friends, my partner and the great gift of this crazy journey we call life. [...] [...] Janna Lopez, writer and publisher for Portland Family Magazine, was one of the 14 purse-o-nalities for 2011′s Power of the Purse held at Pure Space. As an innovative leader, passionate about serving the communiy though meaningful story sharing, she video-documented her experience working with bag designer, Michael Eggleston from Ellington. We recently caught up with her to get her How did you get involved with Power of the Purse 2011? I had known about it as a past guest over the years and was always impressed with what a great, fun, worthwhile event it was!! Why did you get involved with the event?  I believe in the mission and purpose of helping young impressionable girls become strong, smart and bold. What were you looking forward to the most? I was looking forward to the positive energy and inspiration of the Girls, Inc. girls. How did you enjoy the event? It was a blast! I totally dressed the Rock n’ Roll part to match the fantastic purse Ellington designed for me. How did you feel about all of the purses turned out? AMAZING! What a wonderful opportunity for the participants AND the designers!! WOW! How successful was your purse? I think it was the second or third highest selling purse. I was right there with Gert Boyle’s! Similar to Jack Jewsbury with Ziba, Janna captured her collaboration process with Ellington in a series of videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57hzzVeHu3A The Purse inspiration: “Little Bit of Kitty, Little Bit of Rock n Roll’ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2R3ACXce5c How was it working with Ellington to design your purse? The crew, designers and staff of Ellington were kind, attentive, professional and very very fun to hang out with! What did you enjoy about the collaboration? I loved that they picked up on the Hello Kitty meets Judas Priest aspect of who I am. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2R3ACXce5c What surprised you about the collaboration? The purse was way cooler than I could have imagined! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfv8AJir8_4&feature=related What did it feel to be part of the event? It was an honor, from start to finish, to be among such talented, kind, engaged women. What is your favorite part of the event? I enjoyed seeing all the other purses and talking with the guests. If you could do it again, who would be your dream designer? I’d have to stay with Ellington. Unless of course Seth Aaron wanted to design a matching coat for me.  Who do you think, any local or global celebrity, would make a good purse-o-nality?  I think the Girls, Inc. girls are the real stars of the show… As a business owner, what advice would you give to girls on pursuing their passions? To always try and love themselves, be silent enough at occasional points to listen to themselves and do their best to accept themselves for who they are. What was the best advice you got as you were starting your business? It was more people’s actions of loyalty and dedication of staying by my professional side than their words that kept me encouraged. What has been the most challenging part of owning your own business?  Reeducating people about the importance of print media and that social media is PART of the plan, not the answer to market or save a business. Print media can and should be relevant, creative, viable now more than ever. I am blessed that I can positively impact people’s lives buy sharing positive news. I believe 1 story can change a single life. How are you strong, smart and bold? By recognizing I have much to learn. I am a work in progress. I am seeking to cultivate a strong heart-based life just as much if not more than a thought-based life. I try and be grateful for my health, my opportunities, my children, my friends, my partner and the great gift of this crazy journey we call life. [...]

]]> Comment on Family Fieldtrip: Old Town Chinatown by robin ross http://www.portlandfamily.com/posts/family-fieldtrip-old-town-chinatown/#comment-1053 robin ross Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:59:18 +0000 http://www.portlandfamily.com/?p=6197#comment-1053 @julie Check out Red Tricycle, they have plenty of ideas for things to do with kids in Portland http://www.redtri.com/portland @julie Check out Red Tricycle, they have plenty of ideas for things to do with kids in Portland http://www.redtri.com/portland

]]> Comment on Family Fieldtrip: Old Town Chinatown by Julie Conner http://www.portlandfamily.com/posts/family-fieldtrip-old-town-chinatown/#comment-1052 Julie Conner Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:57:47 +0000 http://www.portlandfamily.com/?p=6197#comment-1052 Great article! Thank you! Does anyone know any websites like this offering ideas for day trips, family activites in Portland? Great article! Thank you! Does anyone know any websites like this offering ideas for day trips, family activites in Portland?

]]> Comment on Growing Up Online: Happiness Apps for Parents by Lorena http://www.portlandfamily.com/posts/growing-up-online-happiness-apps-for-parents/#comment-862 Lorena Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:05:58 +0000 http://www.portlandfamily.com/?p=5588#comment-862 I love these articles. How many words can a wordimtsh smith? I love these articles. How many words can a wordimtsh smith?

]]> Comment on Unschooling: A natural way to learn by Claretha M. Rice http://www.portlandfamily.com/posts/unschooling/#comment-611 Claretha M. Rice Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:19:17 +0000 http://www.portlandfamily.com/?p=5584#comment-611 This is a great article. Carisa is my daughter and I am so proud of her. I think her and her husband is on the right track about the learning process of their children. If I could do it all over again, I would home school her and her brother. I am encouraging young parents to do what is right for their children. Even though mine were in public schools, I took charge of their learning. Good job Carisa. This is a great article. Carisa is my daughter and I am so proud of her. I think her and her husband is on the right track about the learning process of their children. If I could do it all over again, I would home school her and her brother. I am encouraging young parents to do what is right for their children. Even though mine were in public schools, I took charge of their learning. Good job Carisa.

]]> Comment on Unschooling: A natural way to learn by Erika Davis-Pitre http://www.portlandfamily.com/posts/unschooling/#comment-521 Erika Davis-Pitre Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:54:13 +0000 http://www.portlandfamily.com/?p=5584#comment-521 What a great article! I will be sharing it with my friends!♥ What a great article! I will be sharing it with my friends!♥

]]> Comment on Unschooling: A natural way to learn by Carolyn http://www.portlandfamily.com/posts/unschooling/#comment-520 Carolyn Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:30:45 +0000 http://www.portlandfamily.com/?p=5584#comment-520 Thanks for the great article -- it's great to read about different educational opportunities in a positive light. Thanks for the great article — it’s great to read about different educational opportunities in a positive light.

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