Monthly Archives: October 2008

SCRAP, the School and Community Reuse Action Project, has tons, I repeat, tons of different Scrapbooking Paper Packs(50 sheets)for $4.00, individual sheets are 10 cents each. Come by and check them out!
SCRAP is located at 3901A N. Williams Ave.
Wed. 11-8
Thurs-Sat 11-6
Sun 11-5
Mon/Tues CLOSED
SCRAP is a nonprofit whose mission is to inspire creative reuse and environmentally [...]

Are you serious? Is KB Toys still relevant? They’ve released their 2008 “hot toys” list and it’s not what I’d call “inspiring.”

Black & Decker Junior Play Workbench
Disney Princess Enchanted Tales Royal Light & Sound Vanity
My Happy Family Dollhouse with Lights & Sound
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Bounce House
Grand Canyon Express Train Set

Aww, man, I can’t even consider looking at the [...]

How to Ditch Your Fairy is a good, light book. As opposed to the Floating Island, the magic in the story is quite a bit different from how it’s normally portrayed. As an additional step to declare the residents of New Avalon ( Avaloids, or Avalonians ), there are several unusual words; “doos” for [...]

It’s another chance to recycle your old car seats. Your kids are growing up and growing out of their safety equipment. All used, damaged, expired and unwanted car seats will be recycled for free!.
Saturday Oct 25, 2008, 10:00AM – 1:00 PM
Legacy Emanuel Hospital
2801 N.Gantenbein,Portland, OR 97227
Parking Structure #3 (corner of N. Gantenbein & N. Graham)

Little Jet Set is running a contest to give away a “zoobie.” A zoobie is a soft micro-fiber blanket and pillow that rolls up and bundles up into an adorable animal. The ones they’re giving away are the alligator, hippo and elephant. Check out their simple contest!

the floating island
The Floating Island is the first of the Lost Journals of Ven Polypheme. These are some light stories for about fourth to sixth grade, perhaps. This one retells Ven’s story as he leaves his home, encounters pirates, learns of the Floating Island, gets thrown into prison, is rescued and begins his adult life. [...]