Urban Mamas

Hello Mamas and Papas,

I am an Infant/Toddler Educarer who is also the proud parent of a 15-month-old. I love my Moms' group, but recently I've been craving the support of other RIE parents. Does anyone want to join me for a once-a-month or so RIE parenting group?

If you missed out on your family photos this summer, it's not too late!  Summer is still here, and we are still taking advantage of the long, warm days!  From now until September 21, Andrew Paul Photography is offering mini sessions that are sure to fit your schedule and your budget.  

The sugar on top... one PDX winner will be chosen to receive a free session every week! Follow the link below to enter!

http://andrewpaulphoto.com/blog/minisesh/

Bring just the kiddos, the whole family, or you and your sweetheart, and let's go enjoy the sun!

Start cleaning your houses, basements, and garages of unwanted items and hard to recycle (non-curbside) recyclables so you can bring them to the annual Richmond Neighborhood Clean-up!

Did you know that the Richmond Cleanup is a win-win event for everyone involved? Not only do YOU get an affordable, centrally located location to get rid of unwanted items such as obsolete electronics or bulky block Styrofoam, but the Richmond Neighborhood also gets the opportunity to fundraise and support the neighborhood events you enjoy throughout the year!  Every car (or bike trailer!) that comes to the parking lot that day helps raise funds to support events such as Movies in the Park!

Don’t have any stuff to get rid of? Well you should still plan to drop by because back again this year are the ever-popular Plant Sale/Swap and U-Price it Sale!  The Plant Sale/Swap gets bigger each year and is a great opportunity to get affordable plants for your yard. The U-price is sale is an enormous neighborhood garage sale that overflows with usable household items that need a new home! Both are not to be missed!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. This event is only possible thanks to the fabulous support of our neighbors who give their time on Clean-up day to help divert people and stuff to their appropriate locations. We are always looking for enthusiastic folks who want to help out so please get in touch so we can add you to our list! (We’ll provide tasty food and beverages for your time!)

The details:

When: June 9,  2012    9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Where: Central Christian Church Parking Lot - 1844 SE Cesar Chavez Blvd, Portland

Items Collected: Bulky waste, metal, wood, non-curbside plastics, yard debris, styrofoam, computer monitors & accessories, televisions, small appliances, electronics, reusable household items, carpet pad, bicycles, & reusable remodeling materials.

For more information or to get on volunteer list: Email richmondcleanup@gmail.com or call Sabrina at 541-753-1027

ABSOLUTELY NO hazardous materials, paint, sod, or concrete

No curbside recyclables either please! (Take your cardboard, plastic plant pots, kittly litter buckets and paper out to the curb each week please!)

Bras2Moms is a local program that provides free nursing bras to moms who cannot afford them. Bras2Moms exists so that no mom becomes discouraged with or stops breastfeeding because she cannot afford a nursing bra. 

Donate a Bra: 

Bras2Moms can only help mommas out if we receive donated items! Donate a gently used nursing bra or tank before March 30th and be entered to win great prizes from Lil' Snippers and Coffee Revolution! Attach your name, email and phone number to each donation. Receive one entry for each item donated! Donations are also welcome any time after March 30th. 

Donations can be dropped off at Santé Mama, Denim & Frills, Pipsqueak Resale Boutique, Cotton Babies, Milagros, Kidz Cloz, Legacy Baby Boutique, and Kalama Kids Resale. Just let them know the donation is for Bras2Moms.

Receive a Bra: 

Any mom who has difficulty affording a nursing bra is eligible to receive up to two nursing bras from Bras2Moms. Fittings are held the first and third Monday of each month at Santé Mama, 113 NE 92nd Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98684. No appointment necessary and no documentation is needed. 

Volunteers Needed!

For more information email bras2moms@gmail.com, visit www.bras2moms.wordpress.com and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bras2moms

VStudio Photography offers Christmas Special. "Like" us on our Facebook fan page and get FREE maternity, newborn, baby or family photography session.

Photography session includes:

• Consultation
• Photographer's talent, gear, backgrounds, props
• 1- 4 hours photography session at your location in Portland and surrounding area
• One month of personal/family website to share your pictures with friends and family
• Online ordering of prints

To get more information visit our website www.vsudiophotography.com

If you have any questions e-mail us vstudiophoto@gmail.com

Don't forget to "Like" us on our FB fan page! 

Hello, does anyone have extra breast milk they are looking to donate?  I was unable to breastfeed my daughter for very long and we did we receive some donated breast milk, which I am very thankful for, but am all out and now giving formula.  I know breast milk is best and would love to provide that for her.  If you have extra, I would really appreciate it.  I can provide storage bags.  You can also email me directly at heidimarie78@gmail.com.

Thank you!!

After hearing about the horrible reports of abuse at Penn
State, I’ve felt the strong need to help parents keep their children safe.

I will be offering my class, Beyond Stranger Danger as a
free teleconference on December 11^th from 7-9 pm.

Beyond Stranger Danger teaches parents what child predators
don’t want you to know!

Space is limited, so please RSVP by e-mailing Rebecca
directly, rebecca @ everythingbabyllc.com. For more information, visit my website www.everythingbabyllc.com