Well Earth Home Cleaning has an opening!

My name is Angela, and I am the proud proprietress of Well Earth Home Cleaning, a non-toxic housecleaning service that has been fastidiously cleaning homes Portland, Oregon since 2000. We enjoy what we do, we take pride in our work, and it shows! We are a small two-person operation, with much experience and enthusiasm between us. We use only non-toxic products that are provided by us, and are equipped with all of the necessary tools to clean your home with precision. We work as a two-person team so that your home will sparkle in half the time! And of course, superb references from long-term clients are available! 

We charge $50 per hour for a team of two, and we work quickly! Most home take us between 1.5 and 2.5 hours to clean. Please call or email to set up a time to talk about your cleaning needs and receive an estimate.  We serve NE, SE, N, and close-in Westside Portland.

***HOLIDAY INCENTIVE***Contact us before 2012 and your first two cleanings are only $40 per hour (2 hr minimum) - just mention that you saw us on urbanMamas.  Happy Holidays!




Thanks so much, 

Angela 

Well Earth House Cleaning

ahreavis@gmail.com

(971) 209-2299

Sprig Health brings individuals and families in Portland a new way to schedule appointments with local doctors at prices that are 20 to 30 percent below average. This new service is available to anyone, with or without insurance coverage.

Here’s how it works:

• Go to www.SprigHealth.com.
• Search for a doctor that meets your need.
• Book an appointment with one of the providers at a time that works with your schedule.
• Pay for your appointment online to take advantage of the great price.
• Go visit the doctor or practitioner. There are no applications or claim forms, only great care!

And for urbanMamas followers, enter GO21 in the discount code field during the booking process and receive a 30% discount on the already great prices. And, we’ll help you manage your health care by automatically entering you into a drawing to WIN a free iPad when you sign up. Don’t’ wait too long to schedule your appointment because the iPAD drawing will be held on January 4, 2012.

So what are you waiting for? Book a massage, schedule your child’s pediatric visit, get your women’s wellness exam or mammogram .

We’re changing the health care system, join us at www.SprigHealth.com.

Hello mamas!  I'm excited to share that "Babylove Childbirth Classes" will be a featured daily deal on www.mobba.comwithin the next two weeks!  The deal is 50% off all childbirth workshops for the next year when purchased through Mobba.com.  That's $30 per person...a steal!  So, if you're not already a member of Mobba.com, now's the time, especially if you or someone you know is expecting (or planning to) any time within the next year.  My workshops are one-stop shopping when it comes to preparing for childbirth.  The workshops are a one time, 4-5 hour session on a weekend day, and includes lots of coupons and resources from all around the Portland area.  Not only are the workshops informative (I'm a labor and delivery nurse) they are personal, small group sessions so that you will come away feeling connected and empowered when your baby's birthday arrives.  Please check out my website for more information!  Best, Dena Holstrom www.babyloveworkshop.com, deenzrn@yahoo.com

Hello! My name is Jillian Brown I am a certified hypnotherapist. I am excited to offer a series of 3 sessions of hypnosis, and training in self hypnosis, for a comfortable and enjoyable childbirth. I am offering this for only $150 (generally $300). Please mention urbanmamas for the discounted price.  After the 3 sessions you will feel confident using self-hypnosis to control any discomfort during the birthing process, you will feel confident, relaxed, and excited about giving birth to your happy, healthy baby! For more information please check out my website at jillianbrownhypnosis.com. Please feel free to contact me for a free 30 minute consultation if you would like more information before scheduling an appointment. You can email me at jillianbrown1@gmail.com or call 503-523-9569.

Thank You and Be Well!

Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3 is coming to the Rose Garden NEXT WEEK starting on October 27th through the 30th for 7 big performances!   

Toy Story 3 has been one of most highly anticipated Disney on Ice shows to tour the country and now it finally arrives in Portland in October.      

Check out these highlights:

Special Pricing for Urban Mamas readers with ticket discounts and NO PER TICKET SERVICE FEES!!

Discount Prices:

100 Level (Rows 1-2) - $62 (Reg. $72)

100 Level (Rows 3-10) - $36 (Reg. $45)

100 Level - $16* (Reg. $25)

200 Level Mid - $16 *(Reg. $25)

200 Level Ends - $12* (Reg. $20)

*Opening Night (Oct 27th) $11 

Buy your tickets early and get the best seats for this special show!

 http://groupsales.rosequarter.com

 username: urbanmamas    

password: discounts

or call:  503.963.3887 

Tickets are going fast - Don't miss this GREAT family show!

Please join us on Friday, July 29th for a huge sale from 9 AM to 5 PM (EVERYTHING HALF PRICE AFTER 3 PM!!!) The sale will be located in the basement of the Village Free School which is at 8660 SE Foster Rd in Portland.

We have furniture, appliances, books, videos, fabric and crafting supplies, electronics, exercise and outdoor equipment, toys and games, clothing and shoes, and thousands of baby and children's items! If you have kids you don't want to miss this sale! CHILDCARE will be available on a donation basis for part of the day. We will also have baked goods, drinks and coffee!

This sale is a benefit for a local mom who needs to raise money for lawyer fees. She left an abusive relationship and was granted a restraining order, but now the ex has hired a lawyer to try to contest it and get unsupervised access to their son. Please come out and support this worthy cause!

-BIG LATCH ON

-AUGUST 6^TH 2011 AT 10:30AM

-VENUE- A. LINDAHL CREATIONS PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO

On Saturday 6th August 2011 at 10:30am thousands of nursing women and their babies across the United States will gather in their own communities to take part in the Big Latch On, America’s first synchronized nursing event in multiple locations. Our local Big Latch On will take place at A. Lindahl Creations Photography studio located in SE Portland.  Call Amanda, the photographer, to get directions 503-828-8773. Come join us for coffee, muffins and a wonderful opportunity to spend time with other mother's to have a lot of fun.  For the month of August A. Lindahl Creations will promote and support breastfeeding by offering coupons to mom’s with breastfeeding babies.

The first record for a single location was from Berkeley, CA USA in 2002 where 1,130 mothers breastfed simultaneously. The international record for one location is 3,738 mothers held by the Philippines in 2006.  Since then, there have been several coordinated international events and in October 2010, 9,826 nursing mothers were recorded at 325 sites in 16 countries.

The Big Latch On is originally from New Zealand.  It was introduced to Portland, Oregon in 2010 by Joanne Edwards as a celebration for World Breastfeeding Week. During the same week Annie Brown, a La Leche League Leader from Connecticut organized a simultaneous breastfeeding event in her home state. For World Breastfeeding Week 2011, they are working collaboratively and with the support of La Leche League USA to bring the event across the country.

World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7, is celebrated in 120 countries and marks the signing of the WHO/UNICEF document Innocenti Declaration, which lists the benefits of breastfeeding, plus global and governmental goals. 

Breastfeeding contributes to the normal growth and development of babies, and babies who are not breastfed are at increased risk of infant morbidity and mortality, adult obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and premenopausal breast cancer and ovarian cancer (both mom and baby.) The World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months of a baby's life to optimize these benefits, continuing to breastfeed for 2 years and as long thereafter as is mutually desired by mother and baby.

For more information:

Amanda Lindahl-Lemke

Http://www.alindahlcreations.com

503-828-8773

alindahlcreations@yahoo.com

www.lllusa.org/wbw/BigLatchOn.php

http://www.biglatchon.org

Your child is unique and you should share that face with Portland!

During the month of May, AVP will be featuring the most charming kids in Portland. Join in the fun and get your captivating kid in the spotlight! Details below:

Here's how it works:

Enter your child into the contest and get your 20-minute mini session scheduled during the month of May. Amy creates magic in the studio with your child, capturing a fresh, candid portrait that expresses your child's true personality.

These spots will go fast, so call ahead to reserve your May date!

Amy will choose the most beguiling image and display it everywhere...
website
blog
facebook page

That cute little face will be famous in no time!

VOTING:

Voting will take place on Amy's facebook page and blog. Encourage your friends to vote for your charming little sprout on either site! The child with the most votes WINS the 2011 title, and...

THE WINNER:

As the winner of the MOST BEGUILING BABE IN PORTLAND, you'll receive a beautiful piece of bamboo-mounted wall art of the winning image for your home.

To Enter Your Child:

• Your child must be at least 6 months old AND sitting up, and no older than 10 years old.

• You may enter more than one of your children, of course! Each child requires a $25 session fee and will be given their own separate 20-minute sessions.

• Group photos allowed only if time permits and at Amy's discretion. Family portraits are not included in this promotion.

Contact Amy via her website, blog, email us at amyvining@me.com or call 503-367-2285.

click here to see awesome baby/mama stuff for sale!

YES, that's right, i am doing my semi-annual purging of the stuff. this stuff feels like it is swallowing my home, but perhaps you have a place for an item or two (or 10 or 20, who am i to argue?) here you will find tons of new and lightly used toys, baby slings, clothes, furnishings, and other items...

i am constantly updating my craigslist ad and also have a TON of clothes (newborn-5 boy, newborn-10 girl, and teen/ladies/juniors small and medium) and shoes (same size range), and books and toys that i have not individually listed yet. also have a big dresser with a mirror attached and some kitchen appliances/ gadgets that i may be persuaded to sell! also a breast pump, petunia picklebottom diaper bag, little tikes slide and other outdoor items...

please let me know if you're needing anything, listed or not!

Hello mamas!

Understanding the economical factors we're all dealing with, I am giving a 50% discount to my childbirth classes for the months of April, May and June.  The fee will be $50 per couple.  Hopefully this will allow me to continue to teach these classes that I'm so passionate about, while being a more affordable option for parents!:)