Urban Mamas

I offer services for families to capture those important moments! Whether it be a big birthday party, a family reunion or just a day in the backyard or Grant Park, let me help you hold onto those memories forever!

Find many more photos and examples of my work at http://www.katherynmoranphotography.com/ or visit me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Katheryn-Moran-Photography/113081122486

I offer services for families to capture those important moments! Whether it be a big birthday party, a family reunion or just a day in the backyard or Grant Park, let me help you hold onto those memories forever!

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!

Urban Mamas and Papas are know to support our own! So please come join us on Memorial Day weekend to help a wonderful family whose very young child has been battling leukemia for a year.

Memorial Day Weekend - May 28th, 29th, and 30th from 8am to 4pm

1809 NE 118th Ave, Portland

We have gathered donated items from countless families and have treasures for everyone - infant and children's clothing and toys, sports equipment, furniture, glassware and dishware, cute household knickknacks, handmade crafts, sewing supplies, books, the list goes on and on.

Please come out for a day of treasure hunting, fostering community, and supporting a wonderdful family. 100% of the proceeds will go towards their medical bills.

Thanks so much and see you there!

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!

 
 
With over 100 consignors, you won't want to miss this! 

Come shop for clothes, toys, books, games and more.

Bring cash or check

Those interested in consigning must sign up by Nov. 6th.

Visit us at www.cousinscloset.blogspot.com

For a few days last fall, Portland writer and editor Kate Haas feared her life was turning into of one of those tragic cancer narratives she'd always found so compelling. Or perhaps she was just freaking out. It didn’t occur to her that a third, much stranger possibility existed. But it did. Her essay about it, A Little Stranger, is just out in Brain, Child magazine and on its website.

We will have a screening of The Birth of Sabine,

a henna artist to adorn bellies or hands,

and delicious refreshments.

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Hi Mamas~

I am an Urban Mama and have been so since the birth of my first born, 3.5 years ago. This site has given me endless valuable referrals and resources throughout the past 3+ years as a SAHM. Without UM, I'd have been lost as a new mom. Now with the recent birth of my second child I am looking to break out of my strict roll as an at home mama. That's how I landed the idea of opening a baby/kid/family friendly business in the wonderful baby-friendly town we live in, P-Town. I've gotten sick and tired of feeling uncomfortable in "normal" shops with my screaming babe. No matter how polite people may seem, the look of annoyance is always transparent on peoples faces when they don't have children of their own. I want a place all my own where the "wild rumpus" can commence without others batting and eye. I have a couple ideas of my own to ponder of what I may want to open. Also a few from my partner, another fellow Urban Mama. But regardless of what is swirling around in our heads right now, we'd first and foremost love to hear from you, other Urban Mamas and families in Portland. What kind of family friendly establishments would you love to see open up in your neighborhood? Any burning, yearning or clever ideas that you'd like to see come to fruition in this amazing town that we live in? We all know there are many kid/mama friendly clothing shops, renewable shops (aka: kids consignment), cafes,restaurants, toy stores, music, theatre, or art themed activities in and around town. But what what we'd like to know is: is there a shop or business you would like to see that you haven't yet seen in Portland, or something you feel that Portland is lacking in the family-friendly arena? Or perhaps something you'd like to see more of, maybe something you've experienced that hasn't fully met your needs or an idea that needs to be expanded upon. Or something truly different that you've been waiting for someone to start-up? Since we are all one in the same, mamas with families with kiddos that we want to cater or with (out without---mamas night?), your input is so valuable to us because we are a part of the community and are a part of you. We want to make something special happen for all of us in Portland with your input!

Thanks for all your time and support....

Sara

Jessica Garay is a contemporary family portrait photographer.  She specializes in candid expressions and capturing the unique beauty of the individual.  She has worked as a photographer professionally for almost 10 years after receiving a BA in fine art photography.  Jessica has spent the last several years working with children in many capacities, as a teacher, a yoga instructor, a nanny, and a photographer.  Her natural understanding of children gives her the ability to capture an honest portrait of a child's essence. 

She travels to you and provides a 1 to 2 hour portrait session for your family which includes all post-production, and a High-Resolution CD of all final images for only $150 including everything!

Find out more about Jessica at www.jessicagarayphotography.com