urbanMamas Portland

  

itsabelly®  Baby Planners and Orbit® Baby (win a $900 Orbit Stroller System), 

along with My Kidz World

Hello Urban Mamas!

I am looking for an ecofriendly infant seat, one that does not say that it was inspected by the California bureau of home furnishings (the bureau sprays fabrics with fire retardant chemicals).

Does anyone have ideas? I would just love an environmentally safe seat that my baby could have fun sitting in while I play, read and sing with her.

Thanks!

Alice

Portland, Oregon

Go to http://www.seventhgeneration.com/million-baby-crawl/ to create your own virtual baby and join Seventh Generation and millions of babies nationwide in a campaign to reform the 33 year old Toxic Chemical Substances Act.  Invite other people to support your crawler and you could win a trip to 4 to D.C.

Did you know that current law does not regulate chemicals in cleaning products? And companies are not even required to list all ingredients on the label?  Many of these ingredients are toxic.  Please support the campaign and say "no" to toxins!

Watch for events around Portland where you can learn more about this campaign and get free samples and coupons of Seventh Generation products.  Seventh Generation diapers, laundry detergents and dish soap are chlorine free and phosphate free, safe for you and your home!

And mark your calendars for the Million Baby Crawl at Washington Square Mall on November 18th, a fun, family-friendly event!

For more information or to host a Million Baby Crawl event, please contact Angi Gunther at confidentbirth@gmail.com

Learning to accept and love your body to maximize health and parenting.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

2:30-4:30pm

OmBase Studio

6357 SW Capitol Hwy

Portland, OR 97239

$15-$25 sliding scale

 

In this workshop you will:

 

• participate in discussion regarding the social and cultural pressures which pregnant women and new moms face

• have an opportunity to share your experiences and concerns in a supportive space

• be given tools to help challenge your perceptions, as well as increase acceptance and self-care

• learn the importance of role modeling a healthy body image for your child

 

A Licensed Professional Counselor and new mom, Kassie W. Hughes specializes in group therapy for body image disturbance and eating disorders.  She has over 13 years experience as a trainer and therapist, and utilizes an eclectic blend of mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral interventions, and practical wisdom. 

 

Questions and RSVP’s to healthybodyimage@gmail.com

My son will turn 6 months old in 3 weeks, which will make him eligible for the seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccines, but our pediatrician's office has run out. They referred us to pharmacy clinics, but those appear to only provide vaccines to ages 2 and up. Can anyone tell me where to take him?

Hi, I have a seven year old daughter who has attended kindergarten and first grade. I am keeping her home and home schooling her currently because I am trying to protect her from getting H1N1 until the vaccine is available. But I noticed a huge change in her!!! The snottiness she picked up last year and the year before is fading away. So I am seriously considering this option of home schooling, but I would like more info. before I make up my mind. Thanks, Sheila sheilaalbin71@gmail.com

Jessica Garay

  Photography

Creative Family Portraiture

• v $150 includes high-resolution CD
• v On Location Photography…. I travel to you!
• v Professional & Experienced

o   Bachelors in Fine Art Photography

o   10 yrs in commercial photography

o   5 years of experience with Children & Families

• v Creative contemporary family portraits 

 

For more information visit us on the web!

 www.jessicagarayphotography.com 

*January 16,  2010*

“BABYMOON  CHILDBIRTH  WORKSHOP”

at

BONNEVILLE  HOT  SPRINGS  RESORTand SPA!

A divinely, relaxing get-away to connect with your partner before your baby’s arrival, while learning about the childbirth experience.  Included in this package is the “babylove childbirth workshop” at the resort, a discounted Saturday night stay, a 20% discount on prenatal and couple’s massages and a gift basket for each couple (taxes and gratuity not included).  Check out the website below for all of the great amenities Bonneville Resort and Spa has to offer and please contact me for more specific details about this great get-away!  Spaces are limited.

www.bonnevilleresort.com

www.babyloveworkshop.com

Hi Parents.

My name is Nicole and I am a published comic artist and professional illustrator based in North Portland.

I am currently accepting new students for individual and pair tutoring/classes in Drawing and/or Comic Arts. 

My goal is to help your child find his/her unique voice.

We will work with your child's strengths to boost self esteem and refine their style and skills.

In Comic Arts We will  aim at making our own comic books to share with friends and family.  We will work with designing characters and writing stories that engage the reader and promote literacy for your child. 

In Drawing Class we will learn about drawing our fellow humans, animals, nature,  and those pesky inanimate objects in the background.

My rate is $20/hr , and I am open to teaching students one or two at a time.

I can travel to homes in North/Northeast Portland

or can set up space for us at the IPRC in downtown Portland.

All we need is a table, some tools, and time to get our comic minds going!

Available after school and on weekends.

Please email for more information.

nicole at nicolejgeorges dot com

Please check out my website for more info!

www.nicolejgeorges.com

About the artist:

I have been teaching self publishing (zines, chapbooks) classes, comic art classes, and drawing classes for almost ten years through local nonprofits and in the schools.

I have worked with Young Audiences, Writers in the Schools, The Rock n Roll Camp for Girls, The Right Brian Initiative, The Independent Publishing Resource Center, Friendly House, and more.  I have worked in many many Portland schools including Humboldt, Beech, Chapman, Findley, Creative Science School, and more.