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Jan201202

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January Coupons & Deals

With every new issue comes a new set of coupons and deals. Here’s what you’ll find in our current issue : EcoMaids: Your initial house cleaning is only $149. (Page 5) Dancing Brooms: Schedule two cleanings, receive $50 off your third. (Page 6) The Little Gym of Lake Oswego: Free introductory class. (Page 2) Music Together: Free demonstration class. (Page 2) Raising Our Sons/Raising Our Daughters Parenting Guides: Receive 20 percent off with code “Metro Parent.” (Page 17) Sylvan Learning: Get a free assessment for your child. (Page 18) World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry: Complimentary dental exam for children under 2. (Page 5) Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry: Free initial exam for children under 3. (Page 15) Learning Palace: Take 15 percent off all regular priced items. (Page 19) Tidee Didee: Get one free week of diaper service with four prepaid weeks. (Page 37) (We even have a PDF version of the magazine , for easy coupon clipping.)

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Dec201107

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Donate & Receive a $20 John’s Incredible Pizza Gift Card!

Our holiday giving campaign is in full swing, with two wonderful ways to contribute, and to sweeten the deal we’re giving away five $20 gift cards to John’s Incredible Pizza to the first five readers who donate $25 or more to one (or both!) of them. Here’s the 411 on the giving campaigns: JOIN’s “Home for the Holidays” Program: Since 2008, Metro Parent and our readers have been partnering with JOIN , a local nonprofit that helps homeless people move into permanent housing, to help families down on their luck transition into stable environments – and keep them there. The cost to get a homeless family into permanent housing through JOIN is $2,500. During November and December, Metro Parent will match our readers’ donations up to a combined reader contribution of $1,250, bringing the total to $2,500. To contribute to our “Home for the Holidays” effort, visit JOIN’s website and click on the Metro Parent logo on the home page, then choose “Metro Parent Magazine Home for the Holidays” from the donation category drop-down menu. Mercy Corps/Metro Parent Match Campaign: The famine in the Horn of Africa has taken the lives of thousands -– but the suffering is far from over. The United Nations predicts that 750,000 people could starve to death over the next few months in Somalia alone. Metro Parent has been matching our readers’ donations to Mercy Corps since September. At press time, we had matched $1,410 in reader donations and our readers had donated $1,910 (for a total of $3,320). We will continue to match donations up to a total Metro Parent match of $2,500 (for a total reader/Metro Parent donation of $5,000). To donate to Mercy Corps, visit our donation page . Here’s the 411 on how to enter: (1) Donate a minimum of $25 to one of the campaigns above. (2) Send an email to marie@metro-parent.com letting us know you donated. Be sure to include your address so we can mail you your gift card! The first five readers to donate and email Marie (our editor-in-chief) will receive a $20 gift card to John’s Incredible Pizza. You’ll be making the world a better place and having a fabulous time with your family! What could be better?

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Nov201121

Jeremy

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Win Tickets to the Cinnamon Bear Cruise!

The Cinnamon Bear began in 1937 as a radio series running from Thanksgiving to Christmas. The story followed Judy and Jimmy Barton as they searched throughout Maybeland for a missing Silver Star that belonged on their Christmas tree. The Cinnamon Bear and other colorful characters helped them on their journey. The Cinnamon Bear still is a holiday tradition for families in the Portland metro area, with a special two-hour, family-friendly Portland Spirit “Cinnamon Bear” cruise inspired by the classic holiday story. Passengers enjoy holiday treats while the fanciful cast of characters entertain with storytelling, music and magic. Families can get their pictures taken with the Cinnamon Bear himself atop his festive throne. This year, we’re thrilled to be giving away a family four-pack of tickets to the Cinnamon Bear cruise, which runs Dec. 3 through Dec. 27. Here’s how to enter: 1. “Like” Metro Parent (Portland, OR) on Facebook, follow @Metro_Parent on Twitter, and/or subscribe to our e-newsletter . (You’ll be entered once for each of these actions, so do them all for three chances to win!) 2. Send an email to contest@metro-parent.com with your name, mailing address, phone number and email address. Tell us which of the actions in number one you did (if you were already a Facebook fan, Twitter follower, or newsletter subscriber, we’ll count it!) so we know how many entries to allot you. Contest ends at noon on Nov. 23. For more information about the Cinnamon Bear Cruise or to purchase tickets, visit cinnamonbearcruise.com . Tickets are $28 adults, $20 children ages 1 to 12, free for children under 1, and that includes one picture with the Cinnamon Bear for each child! Group rates are available for 15 or more.

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Nov201107

Jeremy

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Our Holiday Giving Campaigns

You’ve probably heard the expression, “Think globally. Act locally.” We think that’s a wonderful way of approaching life, but this holiday season, we’d like to take it to the next level by saying, “Think globally AND locally, then act on both fronts as well!” That’s why our 2011 Holiday Giving Campaign has two components -– one focused on local families in need, the other on starving families living on the Horn of Africa. Here’s the scoop: JOIN “Home for the Holidays”: Since 2008, Metro Parent and our readers have been partnering with JOIN , a local nonprofit that helps homeless people move into permanent housing, to help families down on their luck transition into stable environments – and keep them there. The cost to get a homeless family into permanent housing through JOIN is $2,500. During November and December, Metro Parent will match our readers’ donations up to a combined reader contribution of $1,250, bringing the total to $2,500. Mercy Corps/Metro Parent Match Campaign: The famine in the Horn of Africa has taken the lives of thousands -– but the suffering is far from over. The United Nations predicts that 750,000 people could starve to death over the next few months in Somalia alone. Metro Parent has been matching our readers’ donations to Mercy Corps since September. At press time, we had matched $1,410 in reader donations (for a total of $2,820). We will continue to match donations up to a total Metro Parent match of $2,500 (for a total reader/ Metro Parent donation of $5,000). To contribute to our “Home for the Holidays” effort, visit JOIN’s website and click on the Metro Parent logo on the home page , then choose “Metro Parent Magazine Home for the Holidays” from the donation category drop-down menu. To donate to Mercy Corps, visit our donation page . And be sure to pick up a copy of our sister publication, Portland Woman , to read a gripping report on The Women of Mogadishu by Mercy Corps aid worker Cassandra Nelson. Together we CAN make a difference!

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Oct201112

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Your Baby and You 2011

Our annual Your Baby and You issue is on the stands now, packed with useful information for new and expecting parents. “All About Cesareans” explores the increase in c-section deliveries in recent decades and what can be done to curb the trend, while “Choosing a Partner in Pregnancy” looks at your options for prenatal care and how to choose the best fit for your family. You’ll also find a comprehensive list of resources for new parents –- from support and play groups to parent-child development programs, classes, online resources and more –- as well as our annual roundup of the best gear for babies and new parents . Pick up a copy wherever Metro Parent is distributed.

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Sep201119

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Support Mercy Corps, Win $20 at John’s Incredible Pizza!

A few weeks ago we asked readers to help us support Mercy Corps’ efforts in Somalia , where over 30,000 children have died in the past several months because of the country’s worst drought in 60 years. Metro Parent and our sister publication, Portland Woman , have pledged to match your donations up to $1,500, for a total contribution of $3,000. So far, our generous readers have donated over $1,000, but we’re eager to meet our goal as soon as possible. To offer some incentive, we’re giving away two $20 gift cards from John’s Incredible Pizza ! Here’s how to enter: (1) Donate a minimum of $10 to our Somalia fundraising match . (2) Post a comment below letting us know you donated. (Be sure to enter your email address correctly when you post your comment so we can get in touch with you if you win!) Only the first 20 people to donate (and leave a comment below) will be entered to win, so your chances of winning the gift card are 1 in 10! Never been to John’s Incredible Pizza? Read a review in our July issue (page 38). And don’t forget to bring your child’s report card from last year with you -– their good and improved grades can earn them credits to use for games and rides! We hope you’ll visit Metro Parent’s page on the Mercy Corps website and make a donation today . You may not be able to give much, but every little bit helps.

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Aug201122

Jeremy

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Help Stop the Suffering in Somalia

We’re matching donations to Mercy Corps Nearly everyone we know has been impacted by the current recession. Friends, neighbors, relatives and acquaintances have been laid off or taken pay cuts. Our 401(k) plans have tanked. We worry about whether our children will be able to go to college. We agonize over the very future of our country. But none of us has endured what the women of Somalia are experiencing. Weathering that country’s worst drought in 60 years, thousands upon thousands of these brave mothers are walking for days, or even weeks, to reach refugee camps. Along the way, far too many are watching their young children suffer and die from hunger. A recent estimate by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control reported 29,000 Somali children under age 5 had died during the past 90 days. If this situation seems too vast and you feel powerless to change anything, we’re offering an easy way for all our readers to make a difference: Simply visit Metro Parent ‘s page on the Mercy Corps website and make a donation. Both Metro Parent and our “sister” publication, Portland Woman, are matching our readers’ donations to Mercy Corp, up to $1,500 (we’ll chip in $1,500 for a total of $3,000), to help end the suffering in the Horn of Africa. You may not be able to give much, but every little bit helps. We hope you’ll join us in trying to make a difference today!

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Jun201108

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Win Tickets to Day Out with Thomas!

When my son was younger, he was a huge fan of Thomas the Tank Engine! One of the highlights of his summer (several years in a row) was Day Out with Thomas at Mt. Hood Railroad, where you get to ride on everybody’s favorite little blue engine, meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy a train-themed day of fun! And this year, Metro Parent is happy to be offering one lucky reader a Family Four-Pack of tickets for free! On June 18, 19, 25 and 26, the Mt. Hood Railroad will be transformed into the Isle of Soder — Oregon-style — with Thomas himself pulling a passenger train, Sir Topham Hatt mingling with the crowd, storytelling, arts and crafts and more! Check out thomasandfriends.com/dowt for more info. Purchase tickets at ticketweb.com/dowt . And don’t forget to enter to win the Family Four-Pack of tickets before the contest ends on June 15! After all, little engines can do big things! Contest ends June 15. One entry per household.

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Jun201101

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Our Education & Enrichment Issue

Our annual Education & Enrichment issue is hitting the stands beginning this week, packed with articles and listings to help you find the best school for your children and support their academic success. Inside you’ll find a primer on many of the different Educational Philosophies available around the area as well as a feature to help you decide if it’s Time for a Tutor . We offer tips about helping your child with homework and helping them succeed academically throughout their school career. And for those of you looking ahead to college, we have a feature on college savings and one debunking the myth of the “best” colleges . You’ll also find listings for a host of local schools to help you find the one that best fits your family and your child. Pick up a copy wherever Metro Parent is distributed, or look for it online beginning next week.

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May201123

Samantha

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The Latest Issue of Portland Woman

The latest issue of our sister magazine, Portland Woman , is on the stands now, with a fabulous and fun focus on food. You’ll find an article on Women & Food: The Love/Hate Relationship , a round-up Portland food resources , tips on where to find the best eats from the author of Food Lover’s Guide to Portland , five food secrets to make you smile , and an intimate interview with the matriarch of Andina Restaurant, Doris Rodriguez de Platt . You’ll also learn about Sisters of the Road Café , where feeding the homeless and working for justice have been priorities since 1979, plus all your favorite regular features, including news you can use, herstory, making a difference, get a life (coach), great reads and a comprehensive community calendar . Pick up a copy wherever you get your Metro Parent magazines, or read it online today.

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Apr201118

Samantha

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Family Fire Safety (Part 1 of 2)

Like most of the parents I know, the recent earthquake/tsunami/nuclear fiasco in Japan got me thinking, once again, about how prepared my family is for emergencies. The answer? Not very. I created a disaster kit several years ago (after 9/11), but I’ve done little to keep it updated. (Expired canned goods anyone?) Plus, it’s in the basement and quite bulky, so it’s not really portable and probably wouldn’t be accessible if there’s serious damage to our home. I now realize it’s not feasible for me to keep everything we’ll need in any given emergency available and accessible, so I’ve decided to focus on the things we CAN do to prepare. Besides the minimum “supplies” – water, flashlights, blankets and a crank-powered radio – that means putting our energy into education. Here at Metro Parent , we’re working on a series of safety articles for our June issue that will include information on emergency preparedness. In the meantime, I decided to begin my own family’s education by learning more about fire prevention and safety. I began my research online, at the City of Portland Fire and Rescue website. Their “Top 10 Safety Tips” provided an ideal outline for my family’s fire safety lessons. One in particular, “Develop a home fire escape plan and practice it” had been on our to-do list for years, though we haven’t gotten around to actually practicing. This coming weekend, we’re planning to remedy that by showing our son how to remove the screen from his window and climb out (which, of course, I know he’ll love and probably want to practiced over and over) and taking turns attaching the expandable ladder in our attic to the window frame and climbing down. I’m kind of scared to climb down the ladder from the second story, but I know it will be better to practice it once or twice now rather than trying to do it for the first time in the midst of a house fire! The PFR website also provides information about smoke alarms and other fire and general safety topics, including an interesting list of FAQs . Did you know PF&R has smoke alarms available to senior citizens, low income families and people with disabilities? (Call the smoke alarm hotline at 503-823-3752 for details.) You can even get your blood pressure checked at any fire station as long is crew is available. (You might want to call first to make sure it’s a good time.) (Sadly, they won’t fill your swimming pool! Now, can anyone tell me why that’s a frequently asked question, especially here in Portland?) …TO BE CONTINUED: Next week I’ll share what I learned from Portland Fire & Rescue about home fire extinguishers, and you’ll probably as surprised as I was by the information! Does your family have a fire escape plan? Have you practiced family fire drills?

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Mar201116

Samantha

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March Coupons & Savings

Once again, we’d like to point you in the direction of the coupons and deals in our current issue . Happy saving! Learning Palace: Take 15 percent off your entire purchase. (Page 6) Santosha Yoga: Attend your first class for free. (Page 7) World of Smiles: Free exam for children under 2. (Page 15) Little Smiles: Free initial exam for children under 3. (Page 19) Our World Learning Creative Play Center: Get $2 off a JJ Jump/Our World Open Play Session. (Page 25) Tidee Didee: Get 1 free week with 4 prepaid weeks of diaper service. (Page 35) Music for All: Classical music performance tickets for $5 for families on food stamps. (Page 37) You can also enter to win a week of summer camp at ClubSport this month. (Contest ends March 31.) And last but not least, we’re happy to offer you a chance to see the Portland Art Museum’s new exhibit – Riches of a City: Portland Collects – for half price ! Just mention our sister publication, Portland Woman , when you purchase an adult admission and you’ll get a second adult admission for free. (Admission for children 17 and under is always free.) The exhibit runs through May 22, but this offer is valid only through March 31, so don’t delay! Like we said, happy saving!

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Mar201107

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Pick Up the Latest Portland Woman

A new issue of our sister magazine, Portland Woman , is on the stands now, with loads of great information about women’s health — and a whole lot more. In this issue, you’ll find a feature on Five Health Topics You Should Know About , detailing some important women’s health issues and actions you can take to keep yourself healthy! You’ll also meet Project Access NOW Executive Director Linda Nilsen-Solares , who’s working hard to help the area’s uninsured receive health care, and you’ll get a behind the scenes look at the Oregon Women’s Health and Wellness Alliance , a group of Oregon state legislators committed to safeguarding the health and welfare of our state’s women. On a lighter note, you can read about one reporter’s experience at Ladies Rock Camp , and you’ll find all your favorite regular features, from Great Reads and Making a Difference to FAQs , Get a Life (Coach) and the Community Calendar . Pick up a copy wherever Metro Parent is distributed.

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