Category: PDX Mama

• Living in Portland as a Mother:

  Living in Portland as a mom means rain gear by the door, snacks in the car, and a standing date with parks, libraries, and green trails. This is the blunt, cozy, realistic guide to building a life here that’s grounded, kid-friendly, and still yours.

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• Unsolicited Dick Pics IN PDX

  Unsolicited dick pics: still happening, still gross, and still not the flex men think it is. In this Relentlessly Single in PDX rant, I break down why random crotch shots aren’t cute, why they’re really about control (not attraction), and how to deal with them without letting some stranger’s poor lighting ruin your day.

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• Amazing Nonprofits in Portland Supporting Kids

  Raising kids isn’t easy — and for some Portland families, it’s downright overwhelming. That’s where our city’s nonprofits step in. From mentors who stay by a child’s side for 12 years, to diaper banks that keep babies healthy, to safe spaces for kids grieving big losses — these organizations are doing the quiet, relentless work…

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• From Beignets to black coffee.

  There’s no playbook for starting over. No Pinterest checklist or Target-run essentials for what it means to pack up your life, leave behind a broken marriage, and drive 2,500 miles toward a future that’s still blurry. But that’s exactly what I did. I left New Orleans—my home for the last few years, my comfort zone,…

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