Monthly Archives: March 2006

Sad News About Portland Public Schools

I received a letter a few days ago, from another parent, and she obliquely referred to “the sad news about the school.” I had to track her down and find out what “new” distress we should prepare for. The way I read the letter, it sounded like something specific to my kid’s school, but it [...]

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Kidfest!

Kidfest/BabyFest/Campfest is this weekend- March 11/12.
The Northwest’s Largest Family Expo, serving the Portland Metro & SW Washington community for over six years, this event is truly the place to find the latest information, products and services for babies, kids and parents. This annual community event focuses on active and healthy family lifestyle, and [...]

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Mommy (& Daddy) Matinee

Do you avoid going to the movies with your children because you don’t want to annoy non-parents? How long has it been since you’ve seen a movie in the theater? Prices got you down? Do you miss the feeling of being out on the town?
McMenamins Kennedy School may have the solution you need. And it’s [...]

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Looking for a Getway?

An inexpensive option to sleep an entire family is one of Oregon State Parks’ Rustic Yurts. The rate is generally about thirty dollars a night, and the yurt has bunks, lights, heaters and a broom. Even storm windows!
These “camping lite” campsites go quickly, so get your reservations in early. The Beverly Beach ones and [...]

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Shopping Smarter?

Are you down at the Toys-R-Us, looking at the stroller, and you want to know if you can get it cheaper somewhere else? Send a text message to smarter.com at 610-SMARTER with the model and name of the product, and within minutes the website will reply with the lowest price it found online.
A fascinating new [...]

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The Crisis Clears Up

When you aim at the “portland parent,” it is inevitable that some discussion will turn to the Portland School District. Even though many of you may not be directly affected by the public school crisis, whether you have kids in private schools or no kids in any schools, this is an extremely important problem.
Let’s [...]

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Spring Break

[ March 27, 2006; 12:00 pm; ] Spring Break

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