This weekend my husband and my boys attended Monster Jam at the Moda Center in Portland. Here is my husband's review: In case you’ve never been to Monster Jam before, A. It will pump you full of adrenaline for two hours, and B. Your kids will like it as much as you do. If you’re lucky you’ll have a voice left after you’ve squealed like a girl over and over again as the giant trucks launch themselves thirty feet into the air and crash or not crash land. You need to go ahead and trust me on this one: it is way more fun that I thought it was going to be.   Monster Jam consists of watching giant, over-powered, balloon-tired trucks Keep Reading

Need to cool off this summer? Here is a list of some of the best Splash Pads to visit. We have been to several of these on the list, but look forward to checking out others! SE Portland Earl Boyles Park Essex Park Raymond Park SW Portland Bill Naito Legacy Fountain Director Park Elizabeth Caruthers Park Salmon Street Springs Waterfront Park North Portland Dawson Park Farragut Park Kenton Park McCoy Park Northgate Park Peninsula Park Pier Park NE Portland Grant Park Khunamokwst Park Woodlawn Park NW Portland Jamison Square Fountain Gresham Blue Lake Park Children's Keep Reading