Animal-Themed Vacations
Incorporate your child’s love of animals into your next vacation, whether in Oregon or in a more tropical locale. Both the Dolphin Quest excursions and the visits to the Wildlife Safari help fund non-profits organizations dedicated to protecting rare and spectacular species.
Dolphin Quest
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Tasty Treats from Local Vendors
Summertime means summer treats. Don’t miss out on these Portland-area specialties and favorites!
- Elephant ears
A Portland Saturday Market staple, these fried yeast dough treats are also known as beaver tails, whale tails, tiger ears, pizza frita, frying saucers, and buñuelos. - Kettle Corn
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Family-Friendly Ethnic Restaurants in Portland Area
South of the Border
Pambiche
2811 NE Glisan St
(503) 233-0511
www.pambiche.com
Poe Que No? Taqueria
4635 SE Hawthorne Blvd
(503) 954-3138
www.porquenotacos.com
Ethiopian
Bete Lukas
2504 SE 50th Ave, Ste D
503-477-8778
www.bete-lukas.com
Dalo's Kitchen
4134 N Vancouver Ave
503-808-9604
www.daloskitchen.com
E'Njoni Cafe
910 N Killingsworth St
503-286-1401
www.enjonicafe.com
Queen of Sheba
2413 NE MLK Blvd
503-287-6302
www.queenofsheba.biz
German
Rheinlander
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Portland-Area Ethnic Restaurants Great for Kids
Eating out with kids often requires a bit of creativity. You want to enjoy your meal, which means you need the kids to behave well, which used to mean dining only at places that cater to kids. Ethnic dining, especially in foodie Portland, is a great alternative. The food, depending on your personal tastes, can be downright delicious, and is most likely more affordable than the big chain eateries. Plus, for the most part, you’ll find a relaxed atmosphere toward children that will help you relax and enjoy your evening out. » Read more
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Transition to Summer Fun
By Julie Ball
Everyone agrees that kids need a chance to relax in the summer. Kids of all ages are ready to trade in their books for their bikes; their dips into science for dips in the pool.
And we’re all for letting them dive in. However, parents should not overlook their kids’ need for consistency. My philosophy is simple—consistency, consistency, consistency and have fun! Whether it’s a regular feeding/sleeping schedule for an infant or a consistent “time for nap” routine for toddlers, consistency creates happy children. » Read more
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Sunday Parkways' Biking Fun With Kids: 2010 Schedule
Sunday Parkways 2010 Schedule Promises Tons of Biking Fun for Families and Kids in Portland this Summer
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Recipes: Pregnancy Cravings
There is a direct correlation to your pregnancy cravings and foods that your kids will eat later. It’s true. Case in point: my two kids.
During my first trimester of pregnancy with my son, I could not eat enough salsa. I wanted it at every meal, and had to eat at my favorite tacoria at least twice a week. Four years later, Mexican is my “go-to food” for Ethan; he always has an appetite for it. When he was a small toddler, he would eat salsa until the tears ran down his face from the spice. But just like his pregnant mama, he just had to have more salsa. » Read more
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