Inside Activity: Green Bowling, fun with stuff you already have!
Here’s another inside activity that you can set up within minutes using every day items that you have around the house. First, gather up ten... Read More
House Cleaning Tip: Minimize the upstairs/downstairs trips!
Although it’s probably great for my glutes, I loathe running up and down the stairs all day long shuttling this upstairs and that downstairs. To... Read More
Wowzers! All your holiday TV viewing in one easy guide! Set your DVR and pop that corn!
‘Tis the season to find your inner elf and watch a grinchy heart grow three sizes! Set your dvr and kick back to watch with... Read More
My favorite Thanksgiving recipes. Seriously yummy.
Thanksgiving is around the corner and everyone is beginning to salivate like Pavlov’s Dogs because they know they’re about to dig into that one special,... Read More
Chicken Pot Pie Soup recipe. Just try to stop eating it.
Ready for a soup that will stick to your bones? Here’s a delicious, hearty soup that’s insanely easy to make and everyone in the family... Read More
7 Awesome no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas! No knives required!
My kids love getting pumpkins– it means the countdown is on to Halloween! The only problem is that they want to get the pumpkins the... Read More
Need a break? Sanity-saving “time out” tricks you can steal.
Once you become a parent, doing everything for others (and all at once) becomes woven into our DNA. But it’s important that we keep an... Read More
When to toss it? Average lifespan of household products.
Many of us are guilty of trying to eke out the last breath of common household items—it’s expensive and time consuming to keep up with... Read More
Lunch Box Idea: Sandwich On A Stick
For some reason, my kids won’t eat a sandwich. Of any kind. They like all of its components—the bread, cheese and deli meats—but wouldn’t give... Read More
Green Tip: Go digital—thermostats, that is.
How many times have you left the house for the day and forgotten to turn down the heat or AC before you left, letting it... Read More
Rainy Day + Sock With No Mate = Homemade Fun.
If you’re anything like me, your kids (or you) have no less than 6 socks in their bureau with no match. I keep thinking that the... Read More
PKC’s 2018 “12 Days of Giveaways” starts 12/10! See contest rules here!
The “12 Days of Giveaways” is right around the corner and we couldn’t be more excited! Monday, December 10, PortlandKidsCalendar will be giving away a prize... Read More
Did someone say Casserole? Try out this simple & tasty Mac-n-Cheese recipe.
Macaroni and Cheese has been a favorite of kids (and grown-ups) for generations. Try out this super simple and delicious recipe that’s sure to please... Read More
Check out this DIY Teacher Gift, so cute!
Whether it be Teacher Appreciation Week or end-of-school gifts, teachers deserve to know we care! Here’s a great, useful and delicious gift any teacher would... Read More
Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone Challenge: A week without caffeine.
This week’s Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone Challenge (GOYCZ): No Caffeine! I was always one of those people who said, “Caffeine doesn’t affect me.”... Read More
Earth Day Challenge: No baggies, water bottles or paper towels, Oh my!
I’m not a professional environmentalist, nor do I play one on TV. But I do like to think of myself as (semi) eco-conscious. So when... Read More
PEEPS S’Mores Easter Treats. Yes, please!
This wins my personal prize for cutest Easter treats EVAH! No campfire necessary! This recipe and photos are courtesy of CincyShopper.com. Check them out, they... Read More
Pizza Dough Desserts: Twist up some Yummy Hot Pretzels!
Looking for some delicious, indoor fun? Try your hand at making sweet soft pretzels. Super easy to make with store-bought pizza dough and it’s a... Read More
Holiday houseguests? An easy and stress-free “How-To” prep for your merry visitors.
Ding dong! The guests have arrived! Being a great host is a big job, but it doesn’t mean you have to expend a super human... Read More
3 Tips on practicing Table Manners at home just in time for the holidays!
“Your children have the best manners!” exclaimed my neighbor after a recent playdate with my kids. “Me? Mine?” I said confused. “Oh, yes, thank you.... Read More
Reindeer food recipe for Christmas Eve fun.
Children instinctively love animals and want to make sure they are treated well, and reindeer are no exception! The following “recipe” will ensure that, along... Read More
Taste Test: Which store-bought pancake mixes are the best?
I just received a coupon for Krusteaz, and it got me thinking…pancakes. Delicious, light and fluffy homemade (and by that I mean, made-at-home-out-of-the-box) flap jacks.... Read More
Awesome Tip: Bedtime for baby with a warm blankie!
I was having a bit of trouble getting my 16-month old daughter to settle down for bed at night, until I started tossing her favorite... Read More
Beyond the turkey sandwich. New recipes for Thanksgiving leftovers!
After you’ve had your fill of turkey sandwiches, there are still plenty of options for all those Thanksgiving leftovers! Extra crudite makes for excellent salad... Read More
My favorite cool weather crockpot recipe. Beef Stew. So easy, you’ll freak.
Take a big breath and blow the dust of the ol’ crock pot. It’s cool weather cooking time! I was given this Beef Stew recipe from a... Read More
Rainbow Rice Krispie Treats: Easy after-school treats. Now you look like a hero.
Let’s play super-parent for a day and have some yummy treats waiting for the kids when they arrive off the bus! Check out these multi-colored... Read More
Keep cool with this super easy Frozen Tiramisu recipe. Yum.
Looking for a cool dessert that won’t break make you break a sweat? This one’s easy peasy. And not too bad on the waistline either!... Read More
Green Tip: Keeping it clean with cloth napkins.
Here’s another way to get green– Just Say No to paper napkins! Purchasing the paper versions cost you money every week and pile up landfills... Read More
Kids Indoor Activity: Pack your bags, we’re going on vacation!
Need an indoor activity? Send those kids on vacation! There’s no reason you have to actually leave the house to go on an adventure. Destination?... Read More
Procrastination busters. Start your day by eating a frog.
Everybody wakes in the morning with a list of things to do. If you’re like me, some of those tasks persistently show up day after... Read More