NW Kids Magazine

Winter in Portland has come, and you feel destined for life as a hobbit: enjoying second breakfasts, sporting hairy toes and craving coziness.

Erin Crouch

Feeling a little anxious about making one of the most important decisions in your kiddo’s life? We feel you.

Afton Nelson

We hope you are are looking back fondly on a holiday season full of warmth and joy, and a year full of fond and happy memories.

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Hello, 2017. The start of a new year comes with feelings of new beginnings and clean slates. 2016 was a turbulent year for our country at times, and an important reminder to look closely at what is immediately around and dear to us, no matter what’s happening in the greater arena that may cloud our ability to see clearly.

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Tamale history is one wrapped in mystique. Its name is derived from the word tamalli in the Nahuatl language spoken by the Aztecs, meaning “wrapped food.

Charity Marchandt

Take a moment this weekend to soak up some end-of-December magic! All Weekend Lighting of the Woods Until Dec 31, Maddax Woods will be all alight and ready to greet you with the warmth of a winter wilderness.

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Do your kids have their social plans hashed out for the biggest party night of the year? Whether you’ll be at home in your jammies when the ball drops, or you’re looking for a little more excitement, we found a few family-friendly parties for New Year’s Eve that will get your little ones excited about the year to come… or just tuckered out when you’re ready to pick them up.

Kelley Gardiner

With the holiday season upon us, it’s important to step back and take a moment to reflect on everything we are fortunate to have.

Carmen Ripley Wilson

Oh hey, it snowed! Whether you never want to venture out again or have cabin fever, it’ll be a welcome weekend – and the start of Winter Break! *Please call ahead or check event websites/Facebook pages in case of weather cancellation before heading out, and be safe! All Weekend Beauty and the Beast The holiday season is all about enchantment and wonder, so a little Disney magic only makes sense this time of year.

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Imago Theatre’s “La Belle” is hard to categorize – and that’s what makes it so alluring. The show opens with a spotlight on the simple, charming Sam, an engine room stoker on the titular steamship La Belle.

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NW Kids Magazine

6 ways to live a hobbit life in the PNW

2017-2018 Schools Open House Guide

The Short List: Dec 30-Jan 1

January 2017

Cultured Kitchen: Dulce Tamales

The Short List: Dec 23-25

5 New Year’s Eve bashes – for kids!

Teaching Children the Importance of Giving

The Short List: Dec 16-18

La Belle: Imago Theatre’s fairy tale puppetry masterpiece dazzles and delights