Urban Mamas

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

Hello mama friends!

When: Saturday November 12th and Sunday  November 13th          
Time: 9.30am to 1pm     

What is for sale:

*Tons of SHOES: boots, sandals, Nike running shoes, and more.
*diaper covers (all sizes)
*onesies
*pijamas
*shirts
*pants, jeans
*skirts
*dresses
*jackets
*sweaters
*complete matching outfits
*hats
*blankets
and more.....
* FREE BOX (maternity clothes)

*boppy pillow

*full body pillow

Portland Attorney Candice N. Aiston is putting on a free workshop for parents in the Portland area. The event will be held Tuesday, 10/25, from 6-7 p.m. at Milagros Boutique, 5433 NE 30th Ave.

At this FREE workshop you will discover what will happen to your kids and your assets if something happens to YOU. Candice will tell you exactly what the state's plan is for you if you don't create your own, and she'll show you exactly how to get your own plan in place so that you can have peace of mind, know that you have done everything in your power to protect your family. Learn:

-How to make sure your kids are always with the right people;
-How to ensure you always provide for your family, even if you're not here;
-How to safeguard your assets from creditors, divorces, and lawsuits;
-How to legally avoid estate taxes;
-How to avoid long delays, high costs, and ensure privacy for your family.

...and much, much more!

CALL (503) 235-5150 TO REGISTER! SPACE IS LIMITED.

[Candice N. Aiston is a Mom, Attorney, and frequent speaker about estate planning issues for parents. She has a passion for helping parents who want the very best in life for their families. She helps her clients to make sure that theur kids are always protected and that their assets are always safeguarded to provide for their families and to accomplish the goals that they have for the future.]

Hello.  My name is Angela and I am currently working on my doula certification.  One of the things I need to finish my certification is to complete three births which I am offering for free at this time.  I do have some experience as well as having my own birth.  If you are interested, please let me know.

Angela

angela . chrystal @ gmail. com

Are you a mommy who loves shopping? Do you find it harder and harder to shop with your little one? Well, here at Nordstrom Washington Square, we’re working to make you’re your shopping experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible! We’d like to offer you a complimentary play area for your children between the ages 2 ½-8 years old. This play area is called Play N, where children can color, play games, watch movies and socialize while you shop.

You are welcome to utilize Play N for up to two hours while you shop within our store. Children do not have to be potty trained, although attendants cannot tend to their potty needs. We will page you if needed. There are other guidelines in place for the best interest of the children that you may want to know ahead of time. No food or drinks are allowed, no toys from home, and no contagious illnesses.

We’re excited to announce that Nordstrom Washington Square was the first Nordstrom store to have a Play N, and is now one of two stores offering the service. So far the response has been amazing! We continue to look forward to serving our customers and are committed to keeping your kids happy while you shop!

Feel free to take advantage of our Play N Sunday thru Thursday from 10am to 7pm and Friday thru Saturday from 10am to 9pm. For any questions or for further details, give us a call at (503) 620-0555 ext 2273 and a Play N attendant will gladly provide more information.

Have you already visited or utilized Play N? We’d love to here your feedback! Please use the comment section below!

We look foward to seeing you soon,

Nordstrom Washington Square - 503.620.0555 - 9700 SW Washington Square Rd. Tigard, OR 972333

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

A friend of mine was recently put into a medically induced coma, after a routine surgery led to a seriously life-threatening infection.  It is looking good that she will recover, but the suddenness of the infection and the uncertainty of the outcome have really shaken our community.  One friend immediately asked about whether there was any estate planning in place, which made many people wonder about whether it was time to ge their own plans in place.

I decided to go ahead with a plan that I had come up with a few weeks earlier.

A couple of weeks ago, I was so sick with The Cold of Doom, that I could not get out of bed for five days.  My kids were extremely lucky that their dad was able to take time off to care for them, because I was seriously incapacitated.  During this time, I thought about you, Dear Readers.  What would your kids do if you were seriously incapacitated?  Do you have a plan in place for the care of your kids?

I have not given out my FREE Oregon KidsCare packet to the public since last December, but I am giving it out now, so that if you do not have a plan in place for the care of your kids if something happens to you, you can get the peace of mind you deserve NOW.  Do it before you go on that trip.  Don't wait another day!

The KidsCare Plan Packet helps you to:

-Legally name long-term guardians for your kids;

-Legally document short-term guardians so the kids don’t have to experience foster care;

-Exclude any unacceptable choices from being considered as guardian;

-Communicate with your guardian choices to let them know the plan;

-Inform caregivers who to call in an emergency; and

-Tell guardians exactly how you’d want your kids raised.

It’s my gift to you, and there’s no obligation attached.  Simply click on the link and follow the instructions.

This is the best first step to getting your plan in place!  Happy Summer!

To receive your FREE Oregon KidsCare Plan packet, CLICK HERE!

To your family's health & prosperity,

P.S.  Want to get started on the most important planning you'll ever do for your family?  Give our office a call at (503) 235-5150 to get started.  You'll be glad you did.

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