Host a wine tasting at your home!

I am an independent wine consultant for WineShop At Home, a California-based  wine company that specializes in limited production, hand-crafted wines and wine education. I conduct guided in-home wine tastings that are a fun way to try different wines in a comfortable setting and a lovely way to spend an afternoon or an evening with friends or colleagues.

Please visit my website (http://www.wineshopathome.com/sarapadilla) to read more about our artisan wines and tasting opportunities . These wines cannot be found in your local grocery stores! Gorgeous gift baskets, stemware and wine-related accessories  are also available on my website, including unique personalized labels for bottles of wine that you can design yourself. The labeled bottles a special way to wish someone a merry Christmas or a happy anniversary. Wines may be shipped to 18 participating states.

I would be delighted to conduct a wine tasting for your friends in your home. Business will be busy during the holiday season! If you are interested in joining my team and becoming an independent wine consultant, please give me a call or send me an e-mail to learn more about next steps.  I really appreciate your support!

$25 Childbirth Ed Classes - drop-in style!

A lot of families don't have the resources (financial or time) to commit to a long series of childbirth education classes. We have that problem solved!  Instead of signing up for a whole 4-8 week series, families can sign up for one OR two OR three classes and space them out in whatever way best fits their schedule.  There is no particular order anyone must follow, so if you take one before another you won't feel like you missed something important! 

Classes are taught by Kelly Schneyer, mama to 18 month old Asa and wife to Jeremy.  We live in NE Portland by New Seasons (Concordia) and classes are taught out of our home.  Each class is $25 or three classes can be bought as a punch card for $65.  Listed below are the class names, dates, and times.  For more detailed descriptoins of each class and to register online, click here!  Go to www.weboflifeperinatal.com to learn more about Kelly, her philosophy, and other classes and services she offers!

Hormonal Orchestration of Birth, Labor Positions, and Support:
Sunday, October 5, 5-8pm
Tuesday, October 28, 6-9pm
Sunday, November 16, 5-8pm

Newborn Care, Breastfeeding Basics, and Postpartum Planning:
Sunday, October 26, 5-8pm
Tuesday, November 18 6-9pm
Sunday, December 7, 2007 6-9pm

Plans and Expectations of Birth and Maintaining Relationship Health After Baby Comes
Sunday, October 12, 5-8pm
Tuesday, November 4, 6-9pm
Sunday, November 23, 5-8pm

Drive Less - Save More: September Giveaways!

Drive Less/Save More is partnering with REI and Metro this month to promote bicycling. We'll be raffling off an REI Quantum Computer messenger bag valued at $60 to one lucky winner. Plus, 10 additional winners will receive Bike There! maps produced by Metro.

The REI Quantum Computer messenger bag is designed for the mobile lifestyle. Foam padding provides protection for up to 17 inch laptops, and there is plenty of room for textbooks, lunch and a water bottle.

Bike There! has guided cyclists through the region's streets, paths and bike lanes for 25 years. Whether you are an avid bike commuter or recreational biker, Metro's bike map will help you find the best and safest way to travel around the region. Bike There! is water and tear resistant.

To enter, e-mail contact@DriveLessSaveMore.com with "Messenger Bag Giveaway" in the subject line and share one tip or trick that you use to drive less and save more. Offer ends September 30.

New to Portland-- and pregnancy. Can you recommend a doctor?

Hello, Urban Mamas. I'm glad to see such a wonderful site exists here in Portland!

I just moved to Portland a month ago, and the change of scenery must have done me good because I became pregnant just a couple weeks later.

So, while I'm not having bouts of sadness and panic about being far away from my family and friends, I'm searching out the care of an excellent OB/GYN. I spent hours on the internet doing some research (that's when I found urbanMamas) and it looks as though Providence Medical Center and Women's Health Today have had many satisfied patients. I called today and made an appointment with Dr. Nancy Grant at WHT. Does anyone know or have had any experiences with her? If so, I'd love to hear about it.

I'd also like to hear recommendations for other docs. (My appointment isn't until 10/14-- week 10!-- so I have some time to evaluate my choices.)

Thanks in advance for your replies.

cheers-
K.D.

Volunteer Op: Nursing Mothers Counsel

Greetings!

This is a public service announcement from the Nursing Mothers Counsel of Oregon (NMC).  NMC is a nonprofit organization that strives to improve health in our communities by advocating a women's right to breastfeed her child.  We are developing free breastfeeding classes and other services to provide to our communities.  We do not do any paid advertising.  Having our homes in the Portland Metro area leaves us a wealth of opportunity to reach people through our community newspapers and other publications.  We are currently advertising our fall training to recruit new volunteers. Please run the following ad in your community listing/calendar sections. 

 

Thank you very much for your support!  Please contact me with any questions.

 

The Nursing Mothers Counsel of Oregon is actively seeking new volunteers. If you wish to become a phone counselor and have had at least six months of breastfeeding experience, or you do not have the breastfeeding experience and wish to volunteer in other ways, please come to our free training held at Legacy Emmanuel Hospital.  Learn how to counsel women on common breastfeeding issues, train to teach breastfeeding classes, and help improve the rates of breastfeeding in our communities.  We are reaching out to diverse populations and really need volunteers that represent these communities.  Women of diverse ethnic backgrounds and bilingual women are in very high demand!  For more information, please visit our website at www.nursingmotherscounsel.org and click on the “Promote” button or call Madia at 503-516-6471, you can also email her at raddoula@yahoo.com.

Fall Session

Saturday, October 4th  9:00am-4:30pm

Monday, October 6th  6:30pm-9:30pm

Monday, October 13th  6:30pm-9:30pm

Monday, October 20th  6:30pm-9:30pm

Monday, October 27th  6:30pm-9:30pm

Get Rid of Those Baby and Children's Clothes and Items Piling Up In Your Closets and Earn Some Extra Money

COUSINS' CLOSET infant and children CONSIGNMENT events is having a FALL SALE OCT. 24-25 at a new larger location in BEAVERTON and we're looking for CONSIGNORS.

* Register at http://cousinscloset.blogspot.com before Sept. 12 with NO PARTICIPATION FEE. After that it's only $5.00 deducted from your profit.

* Let us do all or most of the work! You price your items and keep 70% of the sale price or we'll price them for you and you still keep 50%

* We've added vendors to this sale. If you're interested in having a booth please contact us.

* We take gently used baby, kid and maternity clothes, toys, games,diaper bags, strollers, high chairs, cribs and more!

* Pickup up your unsold items at the end of the sale or we can donate them to Northwest Children’s Outreach on your behalf.

* Help us spread the word. If you're interested in fliers to hand out please let us know.

Looking for a volunteer Position?

The American Cancer Society Needs Volunteers to Staff Cancer Resource Center

The American Cancer Society seeks dedicated volunteers to help staff the Pacific Oncology Cancer Resource Center in Beaverton, OR.

The Cancer Resource Center (CRC) is a partnership between the American Cancer Society and Pacific Oncology, and is entirely volunteer-run. As a CRC volunteer you will have the opportunity to make an enormous difference in the quality of life for cancer patients, caregivers, and their families. Volunteers provide clients with information and referrals for services such as free wig-fittings,overnight housing for those who travel for treatment, and supportive home-visits.

Anyone can volunteer, provided they are committed to improving quality of life for cancer patients and their families. Our volunteers range in age and experience from pre-medical students to stay at home parents and retirees. Working as a Cancer Resource Center volunteer is a challenging and richly rewarding experience and we welcome any inquiries at PacificOncologyCRC@gmail.com

Requirements:

- Excellent communication skills, especially active listening
- Ability to conduct work in professional and compassionate manner and maintain confidentiality
- Available for one shift per week during the hours of 9am-12:30pm or 12:30pm to 4pm Monday through Friday
- Committed to improving quality of life for cancer patients and caregivers
- Ability to give a one year commitment

Pacific Oncology is located at 15700 SW Greystone Ct. Beaverton, Oregon 97006 and is easily accessible from Hwy 26 Murray Rd. exit.

We are also looking for volunteers for Cancer Resource Centers located at Providence St. Vincent's Hospital in Portland, and Providence Portland Hospital in NE Portland, for inquiries regarding working at these locations please contact Kristin at kristin.atkinson@cancer.org

Two exchange students in Portland need homes- already here!

Hi Mamas and Papas,

As a Local Coordinator for the student exchange organization CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange, www.ciee.org) I am excited to say that we have over 15 high school exchange students placed in the greater Portland area for this coming school year!  Yay!  That's not why I'm writing this post, however.  I'm writing you all with a plea to consider hosting, or consider those you know who might be able to host, one of our two last boys who are currently in "Welcome Families" in our area.  Both boys are sweet, hard-working, and academically-inclined kids who are patiently waiting to be taken in for the year.  Could your family consider hosting one of them?

One of the boys is from Bangladesh and the other is from Thailand, and both are 16 years old.  Host families are volunteers who choose to host because they want to share their culture and home with a student from abroad.  The families are responsible for providing the student with a bed, a quiet place to study, and most meals.  The students bring their own spending money and are fully insured for medical and dental coverage through CIEE.  Both students and families are expected to bring love, enthusiasm and patience to the exchange experience!

Please contact me, Dory Hobbs, at your earliest convenience if you have any leads on families for these boys.  My number is 503-292-4212, or you can email me at dorianne.hyatthobbs@gmail.com.  These boys are here and need homes before school starts!!  Thank you so much for your consideration!!

Free samples of holistic product for kids cough/cold

With sneeze season right around the corner, and given the FDA’s anticipated announcement of banning all cough and cold medicines for children four and under – I wanted to share an all-natural idea with other urbanmamas.

An all-natural, organic remedy that provides relief to children with colds and/or allergies and has been popular in Europe for 75 years is just now being introduced in the United States. It is called Sinupret For Kids and is made by a leading German pharmaceutical company that offers plant-based products: www.BionoricaUSA.com.

If you are interested in holistic remedies and know of other moms who would be as well, please consider sharing some samples with friends, co-workers or family members.

I can get you 30 samples in an easy to transport bag so you can leave it in your car, by your front door or under your desk at work and share them with people as you see them. I will hand deliver samples in late September to those interested. The people giving out the kits will also get some gifts including a book by Dr. Sears (The Healthiest Kid in the Neighborhood: Ten Ways to Get Your Family on the Right Nutritional Track).

I have a 18-month old son, and have been following the news about how dangerous the drug based cold medicines can be, so I am excited that this product is coming to the US. The same company also makes an adult cold/sinus product and you will also get a sample of that in to try out.

I’ll include lots more info below, and am also happy to answer any questions you have. I really need your help getting these samples into our community!

Erin Thomas
503-914-5969
erinkatethomas@gmail.com
*I live in Portland, but am happy to get samples to people in other areas as well!

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From the Dr. Sears website:
http://www.askdrsears.com/html/8/t081000.asp

What can parents do to relieve cough and congestion when their young kids catch a cold or flu?
We suggest you try a natural alternative called SINUPRET. This plant-based pharmaceutical grade natural cold and cough medicine has been used in Europe for decades as a primary treatment for kids of all ages, and it just became available in the U.S. Not only does it relieve nasal and chest congestion and help clear out mucus, it also boosts the body's own immune response to infections to help clear them out faster. It comes as a liquid or capsules. For more information visit www.BionoricaUSA.com.

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Sinupret For Kids FAQ’s:

-100% safe for children aged 2 – 11
-holistic alternative to Children’s Dimetapp, Sudafed, Tylenol and Robitussin
-safe for children who currently take daily medication
-all natural, plant-based alternative to what is currently on the market
-the kit will include samples as well as coupons, etc.
-major US partners for the launch include Disney and Dr. Sears
-people giving out the kits will also get some gifts including a book by Dr. Sears (The Healthiest Kid in the Neighborhood: Ten Ways to Get Your Family on the Right Nutritional Track)
-Sinupret will be sold in the United States as an over-the-counter pharmaceutical product available online and in stores such as Wal-mart, Walgreens, Longs, CVS
-it is currently the #1 remedy for children’s respiratory and sinus conditions in Europe.
-it does not contain any harmful stimulants, caffeine, ephedra, or pseudoephedrine, like most other children’s cold medicines

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I have a couple great little tykes items to offer....

I have the most wonderful playhouse for sale..it is the around town playset! I bought it only 5 months ago. No sun fading, very nice...except the phone is missing and there is a small hole in the soccer net( just put it out there I say!) but is still very usable. I am also giving a very nice picnic table with the house. The table is little tykes as well and is perfect...no fading or anything! I do live in Clatskanie...so it may be a drive! I purchased these items at Toys R Us for $279.99 and $49.99 respectivly. I am asking for $175.00. Please feel free to shoot me an e-mail and make an offer or arrainge a time to pick it up! This won't last long...practicly brand new, hard to find used! I will be happy to send pics upon request. My e-mail is tiberonmom@yahoo.com