Wildwood Recreational Site (Mt. Hood) Whenever we start to get an urge to explore the wilderness with our young twins, Wildwood Recreation Site on Mt. Hood is near the top of our list. We discovered it about three years ago and we find new things to enjoy each time we take the trip. The Cascade Streamwatch and Wetland Boardwalk Trails are well worth the trip and there are plenty of other attractions there, too. Just 16 miles east of Sandy on Highway 26 lies the town of Welches. A crossroads to people heading to Government Camp or higher, Welches is home to Wildwood Recreation Site. We usually stop at the Thriftway just a mile past the park Keep Reading
Pacific Northwest Summer Fairs & Festivals
Pacific Northwest Summer Fairs & Festivals Looking for some summer fun ideas? Check out our huge list of Pacific Northwest Summer Fairs & Festivals. In this post, I have listed fairs and festivals in Western Oregon and Southwest Washington. Head to Thrifty Northwest Mom for a list of Puget Sound Fairs & Festivals. Post updated for 2018. PORTLAND METRO June Tigard Festival of Balloons, June 21 - 23, Tigard Portland International Beerfest, June 28-30, Portland (Pearl District) July Molalla Buckeroo, July 1-4, Molalla St. Paul Rodeo, July 2-6, St. Paul Waterfront Blues Festival, July 4-7, Downtown Portland Keep Reading
Portland Family Fun Guide: Newberg 99W Drive-In
Newberg 99W Drive-In (Newberg) Looking for an amazing night with the whole family? Even the dog! How about a good old fashion trip to the drive-in? Yes, there is a drive-in here in the Portland Metro area. Well, Newberg to be exact, but worth the drive. The cost is super low at $9 for adults and $5 for kids 6-11, kids 5 and under are free. That is for TWO recently released movies! We have seen everything from Harry Potter to Transformers to Wall-E on opening day. Also you can bring your own food in! You're hooked now huh? But before the movie even starts, there's the pre-show party. Let your kiddos run wild. All the kids run up in front of Keep Reading
How to plan a (successful) strawberry picking trip with kids
I can't even tell you how much I love this time of year in the Pacific Northwest. Warm days. Cool nights. And the berries. Oh, the berries... After much practice, my friends and I have somewhat perfected the art of berry picking with small kids. In fact, five years ago, we hauled our two toddlers and one newborn out to Sleight's Farm in Mulino to pick strawberries. At worst, this may sound like a recipe for disaster. At best, this may sound like lots of kid chasing and very little berry picking. The kids did great, though, and we managed to pick around 25 pounds each. The kids raced up and down the rows, filling their bellies with berries and Keep Reading
16 self-directed activities for your kids this summer
Summer is coming! It's always so nice to break away from the structure and routine of the school year, but after awhile you will inevitably hear the sibling squabbling ramp up or the "I'M BORED" declarations. Having a few activities planned or fun crafts or outdoor games in your back pocket can be a life saver. Now that we have talked about the simple routines to make your summer less crazy, let's plan some activities for those crazy kids of ours. 5+ Other Ways to Play with a Water Table | Atlanta's Frugal Mom Pool Noodle Structures with Toothpicks | Little Bins for Little Hands DIY Fun: Giant Ice Cube Awesomeness | Crumb Bums Ocean Keep Reading
Portland Family Fun Guide: Fanno Creek Greenway Trail
Fanno Creek Greenway Trail (Beaverton/Tigard) The Fanno Creek Greenway Trail was one of the buying points my home; I kid you not. I am fortunate enough to live by this great trail system, and the kids (after almost eight years) aren’t tired of it yet! This trail system is a collaboration between multiple cities, counties, and Oregon Metro (just to name a few of the partners). Its goal is to connect the Willamette River to the Tualatin River through parks. So far, so good; it’s not completely connected river-to-river but still provides numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. Signs between parks tell newbies where to cross and Keep Reading
Pacific Northwest Summer Reading Programs
Summer Reading Programs 2019 Summer vacation is here and it’s a great time to start planning different activities for your kids. Summer reading programs hosted by local public libraries and businesses are a fantastic way to encourage your children to read (or be read to) and earn prizes for doing it! In this post, I have listed national summer reading programs as well as local programs in Western Oregon and SW Washington. Find summer reading programs in the Puget Sound (Seattle) area over at Thrifty Northwest Mom. National Summer Reading Programs Barnes & Noble Summer Reading "Book Your Summer" Kids earn a FREE book when they read eight Keep Reading
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