good people of portland, the baby loves disco flag flies at half mast as we have to postpone all future disco dates due to these touch economic times which have cast a long shadow on many of our good friends here.
until we come back again (soon!) we leave you with this easy to do BLD home kit: (i) click hereand download a podcast of baby loves disco live in nyc; (ii) click here to make your own egg shakers; (iii) click here for some ideas on healthy snacks; (iv) get dad to brush up on his mc skills; and (v) tell mom to get down with dj roc raida for some beat juggling trips, sprinkle with imagination (and more!) and we'll see you on the dance floor.
The 4th Annual Race for CARRA will be sprinting in Portland on June 7th along the Eastbank Esplanade and around the Oregon Convention Center. It is a family friendly 5k run/walk benefitting the Childhood Arthritis & Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA). JDM is a rare rheumatic disease that attacks muscles and skin causing significant pain and weakness. Come have some fun, exercise and raise money for a good cause. For more info go here: www.raceforcarra.com.
Mama, let your babies grow up to be yelpers. Check out Yelp.com for everything from baby gear to maternity clothes, kid-friendly restaurants to playful parks, even pediatricians. Thousands of moms and dads can't be wrong! www.yelp.com
Cousins' Closet Infant and Children's Consignment events (as seen on Channel 8 news) is gearing up for their Spring Sale in a larger location at Beaverton Christian Church May 29th (10am-5pm) and May 30th (9am-3pm). Consignors price their items and keep 70% of the sale price, and shoppers benefit from great deals. They accept gently used baby and children's clothes, toys, and more, and any donated items benefit Northwest Children’s Outreach. Don’t miss out! Stop by their website at http://cousinscloset.blogspot.com/ to learn more.
Our pal Elizabeth is helping babies communicate before they can talk using the World's leading Sign Language Program for hearing babies. Offering Play Classes, Workshops and Training for parents, babies and Early Childhood Educators. Reduced tantrums and learning to talk sooner are just a couple of the amazing benefits babies and parents get from learning Baby Sign Language before a baby learns to speak. Helping to potty train before the age of two is another great benefit of this program! I'm a mother of three and I'm doing what I love! I get to share one of the greatest feelings as a parent, a window into the life of your child, with parents all over Oregon! Babies have so much to say before they learn to speak and I can't think of any better job than helping them share that with you.
Brick Lane Studios specializes in maternity, newborn, children and family photography. Husband and wife photographers, Andy and Lisa Olson strive to make each session unique and fun. We offer in-studio, outdoor and on-location portrait sessions, top quality printing services and now personalized photo gifts, announcements, invitations and sterling silver photo pendants. We 100% guarantee all of our work. Gift certificates are available. Brick Lane Studios has been hanging at the Disco since day 1. To check out pix from the event, go here (http://www.bricklanestudios.com), select the "Login" link and use password "disco”. Disco friends will receive a complimentary 8x10 print from your next portrait session scheduled by 8/31. give us a ring to schedule at 503.780.7443.
in celebration of babylegs' 4th anniversary, bring a pre-made "thinking of you" card to the disco this month & exchange it for a pair of legs. all cards will go to the ronald mcdonald house of portland, along with pairs of babylegs for all the kids in residence. feel free to share a joke & pass a smile along this month....want more? Go to www.babylegs.net for $5 off any order with BLDBDAY thru May 31
2 years later and we’re still grooving on Milagros where you will find a delightful mix of natural, fairly-made, and recycled products for families. Along with well-known brands such as Ergo, Bummis, and Bravado, you will find many unique and often one of a kind items that are made in Portland by local artisans and crafters; wood toys, receiving blankets, fun and stylish clothing, and much more. Milagros also serves as a community gathering place. Every month, many fun, family events such as concerts and craft fairs are hosted there. Informative and supportive classes for cloth diapering, baby wearing support gatherings, breast feeding are also on the Milagros event calendar.
metro parent is the answer. (the question was - where can i find the best parenting resources and information in town?). pick up metro parent for free at over 1200 locations in the portland area or click here to learn more, or just come to next month's baby loves disco where we'll have plenty for everyone.
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Sinupret is an all natural, plant-based alternative to what is currently on the market for children's cold and sinus relief. It does not contain any harmful stimulants, caffeine, ephedra, or pseudoephedrine, like most other children's cold medicines. pass the sinupret man and bring some healthy relief!
want to see more moms like me (and you)? come visit moms like me and see how they can help portland mom's like you (and me) live a bit easier and a lot more fun. worth clicking here to learn more about how the site is connecting Moms like me (and you) with other local Moms in your own (my own) neighborhood.
New Seasons Market loves kids, but sometimes it's just easier to let us shop for you. Now you can shop for groceries day or night right from the privacy of your own home here . Their nice (and real human!) staff will carefully select your order and deliver it to your home or work (pick-up at the store is an option too). Baby Loves Disco families try if for free with promo code "DISCO" at online checkout. it's the greatest thing that's happened to the super market since......ever? www.newseasonsmarket.com
portland mom deb fernando has a children's equipment rental service called Jibba Jib (rent). what's a jibba jib? this is a jibba jib - rental car seats, cribs, strollers and other baby gear to those who are either hosting little ones or visiting the Portland metro area. they deliver to private residences and commercial accommodations 7 days a week. check them out and say jibba jib.
good people of portland we are so blessed to have greasy kids stuff on board as our dj crew for all our events. not only do belinda and hove know how to serve it up hot every month at our party,they are nationally coveted husband and wife crew that basically wrote the book on kids music. check out their blog here
baby loves "on the go with joe" and apparently the feeling is mutual. we had a great time last week with Joe Vithayathil and his daughter Sienna who came to play with us during the live feature for KPTV. we love you joe! (and we love you too sienna!)
save money on BLD tickets by not having to pay a service fee and pick yours up at black wagon where you can also pick up the coolest outfit for your kids to wear to baby loves disco!
click here for a great video report from the "it" moms or click here from a more traditional news report from nbc to see great coverage of the first baby loves disco event at portland's crystal ballroom.
one of my favorite parts about my job (my life!) with baby loves disco is meeting other parents in other parts of the country. and parents of portland, you have a super-star mom among you in asha dornfest - founder and editor of one of the coolest parenting blogs in the land - parenthacks. check her out here or come meet her this weekend at baby loves disco where she'll be hosting a little meet up of parent hacks faithful.
boy oh boy (and girl oh girl!) are we proud and excited to have the portland children’s museum not only as a sponsor of baby loves disco, but a participant too, as they bring their own flavor and favors to the chill out room. Super cool, just like the “Arthur’s™ World” exhibit now featured at the museum. Check it out here.
on our first day in Portland we went to powell’s city of books and barely made it out by closing time. this independent bookstore is as unique as it is huge! It fills an entire city block, so be sure to pick up a free map at the main entrance when you visit so you don't get lost. Children and adults will love strolling through the thousands upon thousands of books housed here. Check it: http://www.powells.com
We have to give credit to the amazing ladies of baby boot camp for being such gracious hosts to us while we were exploring Portland. Here’s a pitch: The best way to get rid of the baby weight, become stellar strong, and meet awesome friends. Classes are throughout Portland, Beaverton and Vancouver. Instructors are phenomenal and make class tons of fun for you. Can’t go wrong - a great workout, time with your little one and laughing with friends. More info here.
CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates ) are ordinary men and women from all walks of life who volunteer to advocate, in court and in the community, for children who have been abused and neglected, and are temporarily under the protection of Juvenile Court. their purpose is to secure a safe and permanent family for each child we serve as quickly as possible. Check ‘em out and get involved.
when we got back from our trip to Portland my youngest son charlie kept saying “wash the park, wash the park”. I had no idea what he was talking about until his older brother took a guess: “he’s talking about Washington park daddy”. I should have known – with all those trails, the rose carden, the castle park, the zoo, and a never ending list of activities it was easily one of our favorite part of our trip. More info here.
Finally- A movie treat for Moms (and Dads too). Enjoy a movie with your munchkin, order a pint, and get comfy on the cozy couches. All at mcmenamin’s kennedy school mommy matinees. Mondays and Tuesdays starting at 1:00 p.m.More info here.
very cool charity - The Old Library Studio which engages at-risk teens by igniting their passion for music. Over 300 teens from all over Portland have composed music and produced their own recordings hands-on with The Old Library Studio since 2004. The Old Library Studio even brings their music technology expertise into the public schools, to help music teachers integrate computer music production into the classroom. Check it out here.
