Cooking Classes at Lost Arts Kitchen

Do you want to cook tasty wholesome meals at home, but feel you don't have the time or the skills? Wondering what to do with that strange-looking vegetable you found at the farmers' market or how to preserve the bounty of summer? Would you like to save money on groceries or quit shopping at the grocery store altogether? Do you want simple recipes that incorporate local foods and highlight their natural flavors?

At Lost Arts Kitchen, you can learn not only how to bake bread, make cheese, roast a whole chicken, and practice other lost culinary arts, but how to incorporate slow food traditions into your fast paced modern life. Find out how you can bring economy, organization, and time management into your kitchen, reduce your food bill, and enjoy delicious, nutritious meals at home.

Lost Arts Kitchen offers small, hands-on cooking classes in a typical home kitchen in NE Portland, as well as private lessons and consultations on topics such as meal planning, food storage, and kitchen organization.

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Looking for a gift? Give the gift of knowledge and empowerment with a Lost Arts Kitchen gift certificate, available for any basic baking or cooking class. Shower an expecting mama with homemade food for her freezer: purchase her a Homemade in Hibernation lesson.

How 'bout a discount? Arrange a class with a group of six friends for a 20% discount or assist with clean up after class for a 50% discount. Suggestions for other arrangements are welcome. For more information, contact Chris Musser.

New Doctor in Sellwood

Dear UrbanMamas,

I am a board certified family physician, opening a solo private practice in Sellwood; until now I’ve been working and teaching at OHSU and continue to be an Assistant Professor there. The Open House is Tuesday, December 2^nd 7PM to 9PM, EVERYONE WELLCOME.

I do not do immunizations (and don’t believe much in them), but otherwise provide a full range of adult and child medical care (until June of 2008 I did obstetrics and in-patient care too, but stopped that to focus on teaching and out-patient work).

I am also an urbanpapa with 2 boys, 7 and 8 year old, of my own.

Oleg I. Reznik, M.D.

8083 S.E. 13^th Avenue, Suite 3

Portland, OR 97202

503 314-5003

www.olegreznikmd.com

email: olegreznik@olegreznikmd.com 

Give the Gift of Memories!

We're all searching for the perfect gift for friends and family each year ~ something that will stand out and bring something different to the mix of cozy sweaters and scarves!  And with the scary economy it's important to most of us that we spend frugally and practically this year.  Well, I have a great solution for you!  Give the gift of memories this season with a fantastic gift idea for your husband, wife, friend, or a special coworker or employee that deserves something very special this year.  Not only is the end-result a beautiful heirloom, but think of the fun they'll have as a family running around the park and having their photos taken!

A Gift Certificate for a creative session of your choice:

• Family Portrait Session $75.
• Children's Portrait Package $75.
• Senior Portrait Package  $75.

Each session includes an hour of photography on-location, a private online gallery, and a $25 credit toward a print purchase!

• Baby's First Year Gift Card  $299.

The Baby's First Year package is so great for a new or expecting mom.  It includes THREE one-hour portrait sessions throughout her baby's first year, each with a private online gallery and slideshow.  At the end of the year, she can choose her nine favorite photos for a gallery-framed collage to hang in her home.

Each gift card is personalized and enclosed in a festive envelope for giving with style.  Contact Amy at Moving Pictures Studio to get yours delivered in time to give at your holiday party or to put under the tree!

503.786.2157

Campbell Salgado Studio Holiday Specials

I am a long time fan of Campbell Salgado Studio and thought urbanmama readers might like to know about their holiday specials!

My first experience with Campbell Salgado was over eight years ago, while pregnant with my twin daughters. Eager to capture memories of our pregnancy, my husband and I booked a portrait session. The resulting photographs were so breathtaking that we have returned to Campbell Salgado Studio each year since, trusting Francisco and Kim to capture the gentle changes in features, expressions, and relationships in our family. And they do so, beautifully, every single time.

I have been so thrilled with Campbell Salgado Studio that I recently began assisting them with marketing - It's so exciting to share my love for such a talented team with everyone!

Here are some holiday ideas for you to consider, each of which includes a limited-time offer!

•The Winter Session Special

•A Holiday Package

•A portrait slideshow on DVD

•Custom Greeting & Holiday cards

see the Gift Idea blog post on our website for more details…

http://campbellsalgado.com/blog/#17712412

The session itself creates a wonderful memory for your family.. a moment in time when you can relax and enjoy eachother.

http://campbellsalgado.com

Piano Lessons in Inner NE/Grant Park Area

Enthusiastic, supportive, and experienced piano teacher in Grant Park area.  I have 17 years piano teaching experience and provide lessons in my home.  I try to instill a love of music in all my students!  Lessons are 1/2 hour (usually, unless other arrangements are made).  Cost per lesson is $30. Please contact Anne at painomamapdx@yahoo.com  if you are interested!

Affordable childbirth education workshop offered by experienced labor and delivery nurse

Hey there mamas and mamas-to-be!  I am an experienced labor and delivery nurse (and mama to a 1 year old little girl, Sloane :)  offering childbirth education workshops in the Portland Metro. area.  Please log onto my website at www.babyloveworkshop.com to find out more.  Let me give you the INSIDE scoop on hospital deliveries!  Thanks! Dena

Lifestyle Family Portraiture Specials $49.

My name is Amy and I am the owner and principal photographer for Moving Pictures Studio.  Heard of us?  Maybe not - we're not big-budget advertisers.  We stick mostly to things like Urban Mamas and Portland Picks.  This month we'd like to share our fantastic offer for Urban Mamas readers... $49 ($100 off!) for a family portrait including a free 8x10 and one hour of photography on location at some fantastic spots...

Choose from a gorgeous Autumn Leaves backdrop at the Hoyt Arboretum, Halloween fun at Kruger's Farm on Sauvie Island, or festive Christmas backdrops at Usher's Tree Farm or "Holidays in the City" in front of the tree at Pioneer Courthouse Square.

See some of our portfolio at www.movingpicturesstudio.net.  We're having so much fun with these specials... and most spots have been reserved but there is still room for just a few more in each location!  Email Amy or call us at 503-786-2157.  Urban Mamas get a VERY special price so please make sure to mention that's where you found us!!!

www.movingpicturesstudio.net
www.movingpicturesstudio.wordpress.com
503.786.2157
Call Soon!

Host a wine tasting at your home!

I am an independent wine consultant for WineShop At Home, a California-based  wine company that specializes in limited production, hand-crafted wines and wine education. I conduct guided in-home wine tastings that are a fun way to try different wines in a comfortable setting and a lovely way to spend an afternoon or an evening with friends or colleagues.

Please visit my website (http://www.wineshopathome.com/sarapadilla) to read more about our artisan wines and tasting opportunities . These wines cannot be found in your local grocery stores! Gorgeous gift baskets, stemware and wine-related accessories  are also available on my website, including unique personalized labels for bottles of wine that you can design yourself. The labeled bottles a special way to wish someone a merry Christmas or a happy anniversary. Wines may be shipped to 18 participating states.

I would be delighted to conduct a wine tasting for your friends in your home. Business will be busy during the holiday season! If you are interested in joining my team and becoming an independent wine consultant, please give me a call or send me an e-mail to learn more about next steps.  I really appreciate your support!

Support Group for Mamas

"The Idea of Motherhood"

http://www.healingcounseling.com/group.html

Are you a mom? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the realities of motherhood? You are not alone! Please join us in a counseling process and support group for mothers with children 8 years old or younger. Group meetings will focus on the emotional exploration of the idea of motherhood and the disconnect with the reality of what motherhood really means.
Group will be cofacilitated by Alison Stawicki, MS, NCC, a professional adult individual counselor and Lindsay McGrath, MS, a professional marriage and family therapist.
Our therapy group will have two evening offerings meeting from 6-7:30 and from 7:30-9 at 1603 NE 16th Ave, Suite C, Portland, OR 97232. Starting date and meeting night will be determined.
$20 per meeting, 8 weeks of meetings.
Please contact Alison Stawicki with interest and inquiries at 503-329-4283 or alisonstawicki@yahoo.com.
Adults only please, no childcare available.

Pfeifer MusicWerks Studio has expanded classes for Infant to Adult!

Dear Mamas -
The Pfeifer MusicWerks Studio is excited to announce that we have expanded our class offerings for all instruments and ages. We are now offering baby music and movement classes, small group classes, and private music lessons. visit http://www.musicwerksstudio.com for more information or call 503-287-5028 to schedule a tour!

Our programs:
* Musicgarten - music and movement for baby and caregivers -newborn to 3 years
*Piano Pixies - small group piano lessons for 3-6 years
*Beginner Group lessons- piano, voice, & guitar
* Private lessons for piano, voice, guitar & violin coming soon)
* Composing lessons