Urban Mamas

Thanks to all the parents who attended my most recent lecture on Will and Trust Planning for the Busy Parent.  One of the moms who came shared with me the last person SHE learned about who drafted a Will.  Not a personal acquaintance to be sure.  But very fun non the less.  Thanks Emily for sharing these links with me and now Urban Mamas.

Michelle-Shari Kruss, Attorney at Law, Michelle-Shari@Krusslaw.com
Assisting Portland new parents with their estate planning for close to fifteen years.

Below is a transcription of Thomas Jefferson's last will and testament.
http://www.monticello.org/site/jefferson/brief-biography-thomas-jefferson

George Washington's Last Will and Testament
http://gwpapers.virginia.edu/documents/will/text.html
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/courts/circuit/washington.htm

Hello PDX Mamas and Families,

My name is Karen Chenier. I am a counselor, group facilitator, dance movement therapist, and a part-time professor at Portland State University's Psychology Department. 

In February, I am offering a New Parents Group (baby and parent(s)) and a Parents Only group.

You shall see various flyers posted up and around the neighborhood in the next week (New Seasons Market, Common Ground Wellness Center, Jim and Patty's Coffee House ect...)  If you wish to receive a informational flyer please call, or email, and I would be happy to send one to you. 

In addtion, I am scheduled to speak on the subject of Mindful Attached Parenting at the New Renaissance Bookstore, NW Portland  on Thursday, April 26th, 7-8:30pm.   

To give you a little background, I have an interest in the creative and somatic aspects of psychotherapy and wellness, and have over 12 years of experience in the field.  I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families in helping to address parenting skills, school/work related problems, relationship issues, marital problems, divorce, and life-transitions, loss, anxiety and depression.  My office is located at Common Ground, Flanders House in NE Portland.

I am very happy to answer any quesitons you may have regarding the groups and services.  You may contact me by phone or email.

Warmly,
Karen

Karen Marie Chenier Ph.D, R-DMT
Counselor & Lecturer
Common Ground Wellness Center
Flanders House
2926 NE Flanders St., Suite 2D
Portland, Oregon
mobile: 503.206.2297
email: kchenierphd@gmail.com
website:  flandershousepdx.org

Behavior Modification without Punishment & Beyond Stranger Danger

Double Offer:

World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is hosting Rebecca Magby of Everything Baby, LLC to teach her popular classes Behavior Modification without Punishment and Beyond Stranger Danger in back to back Monday Sessions!

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

Behavior Modification Without
Punishment: Teaches easy to implement techniques to reduce the fighting and promote family bonding.

What you must know:

Date: February 20, 2012 ~ Behavior Modification Without Punishment
February 27, 2012 ~ Beyond Stranger Danger
Time: 5:45 pm- 7:45 pm

Location: World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry 11790 SW Barnes Rd Suite 280 Portland, OR 97225

Speaker: Rebecca Magby

Cost: $10.00 for individuals $15.00 for couples/ parenting partners ~When enrolling on only 1 class

DOUBLE OFFER: $15.00 for individual $25.00 for couples/parenting partners ~ When enrolling in both classes.

You must: E-mail Rebecca Magby to reserve your space for the seminar rebecca@everythingbabyllc.com

What you should know:
This seminar is located at World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry.
Childcare will not be provided.
Questions are encouraged!

To Learn More: www.everythingbabyllc.com

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!!

I bought three blueberry all-in-one basix pocket cloth diapers about a month ago (still have the receipt) with the intent to use them as my night time diaper. Turns out my baby is already too big for them. Only used a couple of times times, no stains, washed with Lulu's cloth diaper detergent following strict washing procedures. Colors are brown, green and blue, snap closures. Selling whole lot together. They are $16.95 new. Selling all three for $40...$10 savings. (These are great for dads and caregivers who aren't too keen on cloth diapering)

MEDIUM SIZING: http://www.blueberrydiapers.com/Products_3/All-in-One-Diapers_2/Snap-AIO-Cloth-Diapers_8
Waist 11" - 20"
Thighs 8" - 13"
Rise 16"
Weight 12-25 lb

Alana
360-901-8008
email, text or call...I can text pictures.
Here is a link to read reviews:
http://www.amazon.com/Blueberry-Pocket-Diaper-Medium-Marina/product-reviews/B004OBKJ3O

Cully Grove is a new pocket neighborhood coming together near NE 47^th Ave & Going St.  Sixteen homes on two acres with many amenities for families: car-free play space, gardens, and an indoor area for sharing meals & play dates.  KATU green living story 

Please visit CullyGrove.org to learn about home availability, upcoming events and new pricing. Est. move-in: December 2012.  A project of Orange Splot LLC

For details, contact Noellest(at)gmail.com or 503.358.2055. We are looking forward to meeting possible new Cully Grove neighbors!

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