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Dressing up your little for Halloween can be loads of fun – for both kids and parents! Whether you’re looking for something spooky, silly or sweet, shopping for costumes at your local children’s resale stores can save money and allow you to be more creative than shopping at a big box store.

Carmen Ripley Wilson

photo: courtesy Disney Live You’ve watched the shows a thousand times and now your little one is begging to meet their favorite characters face-to-face.

Erin Crouch

I don’t know about you, but I am loving everything about these late summer days! Crisp mornings, warm afternoons and seeing the sunset just a bit earlier each evening make for the loveliest transition into the fall season.

Mary Brady

In an alternate yet familiar past, in a place where wonders abound for those who trust their imagination, a Seeker discovers that in order to glimpse the marvels that lie just below the surface, we must first learn to close our eyes.

Mary Brady

Kids’ feet grow fast: an infant’s foot will reach almost half its eventual adult length by the end of their first year.

Carmen Ripley Wilson

Labor Day Weekend is upon us! Though many of us have already sent our kids back to school for 2017-18 and some of us are just wrapping up the final school-supply and new-shoes runs, the summer is not quite over yet! Here are a few of the events we’re looking at for the weekend: All Weekend The Big Bounce Head to Hillsboro for the world’s biggest bounce house! There will be multiple themed zones from inflatable forests inhabited by giant inflatable characters (8ft pink gorilla’s anyone?) to super-sized ball pits, slides, obstacles and basketball hoops for you to jump on, slide down and slam-dunk into! When you and your kids need a rest, there are also areas to relax and listen to what the DJ is spinning! Friday noon-7pm, Sat-Mon 8am-7:30pm.

Mary Brady

There is only one weekend to go before Labor Day weekend, but the summer is far from over! Here is our Short List: All Weekend Oregon State Fair This Friday kicks off the 2017 Oregon State Fair in Salem! The fair will run through September 4th, so you have two full weekends to make it there.

Mary Brady

The temperatures are back to normal, the smoke has cleared and we still have three weekends to go before Labor Day! Here are some of the events that we’re considering this weekend! Aug 18 Free Open Swim at Pier Park Our families are enjoying the cooler temps and have been having so much fun with Portland Parks and Rec’s free open swims this summer! Friday’s open swim is at Pier Pool! 1:45-4:30pm, free.

Mary Brady

Traveling on an airplane with your kids means the days of one checked piece of luggage and your carry-on handbag are long gone.

Carmen Ripley Wilson

Summer 2017 is nowhere close to being over! We have another gorgeous weekend in the forecast (and even a bit of a cool down?) and, from fairs to food to fun reptiles, you’ve got you covered on what to do with the family! All Weekend 20th Annual Elephant Garlic Festival Head to North Plains for a weekend full of music, fun, great eats and GARLIC!! This free event is fun for the whole family and includes craft vendors, a play area for the kiddos and even a 10k run/5k walk! Fri 12PM – 11PM, Sat 10AM – 11PM, Sun 10AM – 6PM, free.

Mary Brady

Category: Blog

A Thrifty Halloween: Finding Costumes at Local Resale Shops

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