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Feb201114

Samantha

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Win a Fabulous Birthday Party Package!

What’s better than hosting a fabulous birthday party for your child? Winning a fabulous birthday party for your child! In our February issue , you’ll find a comprehensive guide to local party resources, whether you want to host a party at home or away, something simple and sweet or elaborate and extreme. Now we’re offering our readers the chance to win one of 14 party packages donated by the following businesses, from complete birthday parties to fabulous supplies that will make any party you host spectacular. Cupcake Academy : 503-621-7520; cupcakeacademy.net . The Circuit Bouldering Gym : 6050 SW Macadam Ave.; 503.246.5111; thecircuitgym.com . Fairy Garden Parties : 503-957-9768; fairygardenparties.net . The Merry Kitchen : 5202 NE 72nd Ave.; 503-946-8357; themerrykitchen.com . Metro Mountain Climbing : 503-327-4712; metromountainclimbing.com . My Masterpiece Art Studio : 7905 SW Cirrus Drive, 27G, Beaverton; 503-453-3700 ; mymasterpieceartstudio.com ‎. Oaks Park : 7805 SE Oaks Park Way; 503-233-5777; oakspark.com . Once Upon A Horse : Lake Oswego; 503-635-7403; onceuponahorse.com . Oregon Fencing Alliance : 6699 SW Oleson Rd.; 503-467-9891; oregonfencing.com . The Oregon Garden : 879 W Main St., Silverton; 503-874-8100; oregongarden.org . Out of this World Pizza and Play : 6255 NW Century Blvd., Hillsboro 503-681-8866; outofthisworld.net . Pizza.com : pizza.com/portland . The Portland Children’s Museum : 4015 SW Canyon Rd.; 503-223-6500; portlandcm.org . Sherwood Ice Arena : 20407 SW Borchers Dr.., Sherwood; 503-625-5757; sherwoodicearena.com . How to Enter: Go to metro-parent.com/contest and submit your name, address, phone number and e-mail address. You can also send your information to Metro Parent, P.O. Box 13660, Portland, OR 97213. One entry per family. See additional terms/details online at metro-parent.com/contest . Contest ends February 28.

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Feb201114

Samantha

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Win a Fabulous Birthday Party Package!

What’s better than hosting a fabulous birthday party for your child? Winning a fabulous birthday party for your child! In our February issue , you’ll find a comprehensive guide to local party resources, whether you want to host a party at home or away, something simple and sweet or elaborate and extreme. Now we’re offering our readers the chance to win one of 14 party packages donated by the following businesses, from complete birthday parties to fabulous supplies that will make any party you host spectacular. Cupcake Academy : 503-621-7520; cupcakeacademy.net . The Circuit Bouldering Gym : 6050 SW Macadam Ave.; 503.246.5111; thecircuitgym.com . Fairy Garden Parties : 503-957-9768; fairygardenparties.net . The Merry Kitchen : 5202 NE 72nd Ave.; 503-946-8357; themerrykitchen.com . Metro Mountain Climbing : 503-327-4712; metromountainclimbing.com . My Masterpiece Art Studio : 7905 SW Cirrus Drive, 27G, Beaverton; 503-453-3700 ; mymasterpieceartstudio.com ‎. Oaks Park : 7805 SE Oaks Park Way; 503-233-5777; oakspark.com . Once Upon A Horse : Lake Oswego; 503-635-7403; onceuponahorse.com . Oregon Fencing Alliance : 6699 SW Oleson Rd.; 503-467-9891; oregonfencing.com . The Oregon Garden : 879 W Main St., Silverton; 503-874-8100; oregongarden.org . Out of this World Pizza and Play : 6255 NW Century Blvd., Hillsboro 503-681-8866; outofthisworld.net . Pizza.com : pizza.com/portland . The Portland Children’s Museum : 4015 SW Canyon Rd.; 503-223-6500; portlandcm.org . Sherwood Ice Arena : 20407 SW Borchers Dr.., Sherwood; 503-625-5757; sherwoodicearena.com . How to Enter: Go to metro-parent.com/contest and submit your name, address, phone number and e-mail address. You can also send your information to Metro Parent, P.O. Box 13660, Portland, OR 97213. One entry per family. See additional terms/details online at metro-parent.com/contest . Contest ends February 28.

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Jan201117

Samantha

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Our Annual Family Resource Guide

The Metro Parent 2011 Family Resource Guide is currently being distributed throughout the region. It’s the ONLY regional directory of family-friendly activities, destinations, businesses and resources made available to area parents free of charge! Inside the guide you’ll find everything from Educational Attractions to Visual and Performing Arts to Playgrounds, Public Fountains and Hiking Opportunities to Sports, Gymnastics and Horseback Riding to Family-friendly Restaurants and Cafes to area Farmers Markets and so much more. There’s also a special section with resources for parents and families and a guide to Multicultural Fairs and Festivals happening around the area all year long. Pick up a copy wherever Metro Parent is distributed, or read it online today.

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Dec201008

PDXrover

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More BIG Savings in Our December Issue!

Once again, you’ll find a wealth of fabulous coupons and deals in our December issue , including several great bargains on toys and gifts for the holidays! It’s a perfect opportunity to save money and support some wonderful local businesses! (To find out how shopping locally benefits the entire community, read this month’s online article, The Joys of Buying Local .) Here’s what you’ll find, and where you’ll find it: OMSI Science Store: Take 20 percent off your total purchase in the store or online. (Page 19) Lakeshore Learning: Get $5 off your purchase of $25 or more; $10 off your purchase of $50 or more; or $15 off your purchase of $75 or more. (Pg. 21) Thinker Toys: Save 20 percent on one regularly priced item. (Pg. 21) Learning Palace: Get 15 percent off all regularly priced items. (Pg. 23) The Old Spaghetti Factory: Free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. (Pg. 35) Tidee Didee: Receive 1 week free with 4 prepaid weeks of diaper service. (Pg. 5) World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry: Get a free initial exam for kids under 2 years old. (Pg. 13) Clowns Unlimited: Take $25 off any order. (Pg. 51) North Clackamas Aquatic Park: Get a free Big Surf Swim Session with a paid session. (Pg.13) ECOMAIDS: Save 10 percent on gift cards of $100 or more. (Pg. 19) You can also save $20 ON ALL GIFT MEMBERSHIPS TO OMSI and ENTER TO WIN A 1-YEAR MEMBERSHIP TO CLUB SPORT when you click on the rotating banner ad at the top of our home page!

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Sep201020

PDXrover

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Get the MOB Mentality

Back in 2007, when we ran a feature on local moms who had started their own businesses, we were surprised to find so many entrepreneurial souls nurturing businesses as they nurtured their families. Back then, Portland Mamas, Inc. (now The Power MOB , for “ M om- O wned B usinesses”) was a relatively new organization with a very new concept – to encourage moms who own businesses to network and share resources and support. These days, The Power MOB has members throughout the Portland metro area and beyond, from individual proprietors to the owners of multi-million-dollar corporations. On Wednesday, the organization is hosting its annual Makings of a MOB Conference , and we’re proud to be counted among their sponsors. The full day of workshops and networking opportunities will offer attendees insight and advice from experienced business owners representing a wide range of industries; tips on seeking and securing publicity for your business; advice on how to balance a business and a family; opportunities to connect with some of the most influential business owners in the area; and much more. (There’s cool swag, too!) The conference is this Wednesday, September 22, but there’s still time to register . Whether you’re an experienced business owner or just thinking about launching your own biz, you can get a lot of great information and make a lot of great connections at the Makings of a MOB Conference! WHEN: September 22, 9 am to 5 pm. WHERE: University Place, 310 SW Lincoln St. HOW MUCH: $125 Power MOB members/$175 Non-Members. WHERE TO REGISTER: HERE! If you do attend, don’t forget to apply for the Power MOB’s Scholarship to Success , a comprehensive package of services and products to help one lucky mom-entrepreneur flourish as a business owner, woman and mother. And in case you were wondering, the number of local moms opening their own businesses shows no sign of winding down. That’s why this year, we’re focusing solely on local moms who design and market exceptional gear for babies and new moms in the Best in Baby Gear reviews in our annual Your Baby and You Issue, due out next week.

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Aug201018

Jeremy

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Teaching Kids Money Management

In Savings & Loans – a story about saving (and paying) for college in our August issue – we found that not only are kids today often expected to contribute to their college expenses, but many families begin teaching them the importance of saving long before they graduate high school. A survey conducted recently by Money Management International (MMI), the nation’s largest nonprofit credit counseling agency, supports our finding, revealing that kids today are being exposed to financial education far more often than their parents were as children. According to the MMI report, “nearly five times as many parents did not learn about money until they were adults compared to their kids.” “It’s never too early to start teaching the next generation the financial skills they need for life” says Cate Williams, vice president of financial literacy for MMI. “Being exposed to financial education at a young age prepares youth to have financially successful futures.” Key findings from MMI’s 2010 Kids and Money survey include: Kids are starting to bank younger these days. Three times as many children under 10 have bank accounts than their parents did when they were that age. Piggy bank popularity is increasing. Nearly twice as many parents use the piggy bank as a learning tool for their kids compared to how many used it themselves as kids. Kids are learning how to raise money. Nearly 7 in 10 American kids participate in fundraisers for their school or organization. Parents are using these fundraisers as an opportunity to teach financial lessons – two-thirds of parents teach financial responsibility or basic math skills, roughly half of parents surveyed teach goal setting or basic business skills, and 4 in 10 use fundraisers to teach about budgeting or charitable giving. Some kids have control over their money, others don’t. When it comes to controlling the money kids receive, parents are roughly evenly split on who gets to control their children’s money – 49 percent say that they either give their children the total decision or most of the decision while 51 percent of parents say they give kids pretty free rein or put their money directly into savings. Kids mostly spend their money on wants. Almost half (49 percent) of parents report that their children primarily spend their money on things they want, such as ice cream, video games, etc. Twenty-seven percent of parents say that kids save their money. Nearly 20 percent said their children spend their money on things they need, like new clothing, school supplies, etc. Have you started teaching your kids about money management? What’s worked for your family? What have you tried that might not have worked as well? For tips on teaching kids good money management skills, check out the resources on MoneyManagement.org . For tips on saving for college, no matter how old your kids are today, read Savings & Loans in our August issue .

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Aug201011

Jeremy

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Last Chance to Vote for Family Favorites!

If you haven’t voted in our annual “Family Favorites” contest yet, DO IT TODAY ! Sunday, August 15, is the last day to voice your opinion – and be entered to win a fabulous Family Fun Package! Here’s the scoop: Every year during July and August we ask our readers to tell us about their favorite family-friendly destinations and businesses. You let us know where your family loves to eat, shop, hike, celebrate, exercise and more. As a reward, one lucky voter, chosen at random, wins a Family Fun Package including a $50 gift card to the winning restaurant (the “Happy Highchair” winner!), the books “Out & About with Kids Portland” and “Best Hikes with Kids Oregon,” and the DVD “Portland at Play.” Don’t keep those wonderful local businesses a secret! Cast your votes today ! We’ll reveal the winners in our September issue.

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Aug201009

PDXrover

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Idaho’s Snake River stretch thrives as a destination

Local recreation-oriented businesses say this 14-mile stretch of river has gained stature as a destination for both locals and tourists.

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Jun201028

PDXrover

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Arts Advocacy Update 136: A 50 Cent Fall in Raleigh

The content below is from Americans for the Arts’ Arts Watch email blast of June 23, 2010. (Subscribe to it here.) South Carolina: Legislature Overrides Some of Governor’s Budget Vetoes Bloomberg Businessweek, 6/18/10 “Technical schools, public libraries, and health programs were saved from Gov. Mar …

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Jun201020

PDXrover

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Jackpot Records: Strike musical gold

Jackpot Records proves that a music store is not an antiquated way of purchasing the latest hit single. With its sheer quantity of music, ranging from obscure limited-edition vinyl records to the most popular group of the moment, you will find what you are looking for and more.

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Jun201013

PDXrover

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Lone Fir Cemetery: A reflective journey through Portland s past

Lone Fir Cemetery gives visitors a chance to walk through and see Portland s past residents from major businessman and former mayors to the everyday citizen. Cemeteries are not only places for thought and reflection of those who have passed away, but great cemeteries offer a chance to see the history of a city through those who lived before you.

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Jun201010

Jeremy

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Noun: A simply amazing shop for inventive gifts

Noun is a beautifully understated shop in southeast Portland. Sharing its space with the delicious Saint Cupcake, it is also a sweet stop if you need a gift to amaze. With an innovative blend of antiques, local art and curiosities of all shapes and sizes, you can find that perfect something for that special somebody.

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Noun: A simply amazing shop for inventive gifts

Feb201023

Samantha

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Smith & Bybee Wetlands

What’s to Love:  Despite being sandwiched-in between some nasty industrial businesses, Smith & Bybee Wetlands Natural Area is an excellent family-biking destination with several options for family fun.  You may just need to hold your breath every now and then. Luckily, this heavy industrial area is covered with some of Portland’s best parks (e.g. Kenton,

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