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A playgroup for NE Moms meets at in the Family Room at Milagros every other Friday at 2:30 pm. The next event is 11/21

The group is open to all - you don’t HAVE to live in NE Portland  and there is no charge or RSVP required.

Bringing a snack to share is encouraged but not required and as with any playgroup please help keeping things cleaned-up and safe!

My Smart Hands with Maria would like to invite you and your little person to come meet, play, and learn about using American Sign Language (ASL). Most babies are developmentally ready for signing back to their caregivers around 8-10 months of age, but exposure to sign can begin at birth. Research has shown that signing babies: •

• Talk sooner
• • Have larger vocabularies
• • Have less frustration, crying, and tantrums •
• Show more interest in books •
• Engage in more sophisticated play
• Score higher on IQ tests (when tested at age 7-8)

So, come and join us and find out how you can learn more! This play group is FREE and open to anyone with a baby or toddler who is interested in learning how signing can benefit early communication, learning, and bonding. Please RSVP to Maria Gross at 503-312-2216 or maria@mysmarthands.comDates:

• December 4th @ 10 am
• December 16th @ 10 am  

Diaper Free Baby Meetings are at Milagros on the third Wednesday of the month at 2 pm. The next meeting is Wednesday, 11/19.

Diaper Free Baby of Portland is a local, free support group that helps promote a natural approach to responding to babies’ elimination needs. This practice is followed worldwide and is known as Elimination Communication, Natural Infant Hygiene, and Infant Potty Training. The process involves observing one’s baby’s signs and signals, providing cue sounds and elimination-place associations, and can be done with or without any diaper use.

If you are using this method, interested in finding out more, or are just curious, please come to the meeting or check out diaperfreebaby.org

Some Products at Milagros Related to Diaper Free Use:

Huggalugs

Baby Bjorn Potties

Big Savings at Milagros THIS WEEKEND!No Coupon Required! Have a Coupon? Bring it in and SAVE EVEN MORE!

• SAVE 30 PERCENT OFF the original price of ALL Robeez shoes, sandals, and booties!
• Polar Bummis Diaper Covers - 50 percent off the original price!
• Yummy Mummy Baby Carriers - ONLY $40!
• Maya Tie Carriers - 30 Percent OFF!

These Special Discounts Are Only Available Friday 11/14 - Sunday 11/16/2008. In-stock items only - NO special orders, so come in early for the best selection!

The Portland Baby Wearing group meets at Milagros on the third Sunday of the month from 11 am - 1 pm. The next gathering is this Sunday, November 16th.

These baby wearing gatherings are a casual forum for getting your questions on babywearing answered by other mamas and/or to share your own babywearing stories. FREE! No RSVP required.

More info on the Portland Baby Wearing group may be found here:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PDX_Babywearing

We have some carrier specials this weekend as well!

There was a piece about home birth in today’s New York Times.Gael and Mila were both born at home. It was a wonderful experience for us as a family, it is wild to see this option being used by more and more families in the US.Although we chose home birth, we encourage expectant parents to make their own informed decision on what may be best for them. We posted some thoughts on how to shop for a midwife a while back, here is a link to that post.

Milagros is hosting a Holiday Bazaar on December 6th! This festival will be a fun and free community event and an opportunity to support the great work of MercyCorps. If you are a crafty mama and would like to take part, send us an email for details!

We have family and friends who have served and are serving in the military.  We know what a challenge it can be, not just for the service member but their family as well.  So a thank you this veterans day to all who have served and their families.

Although we don’t talk it up as much as we should the The Family Room at Milagros isn’t just a great place for classes, it is also available for private rentals.

The space is fun, colorful, and kid-friendly with comfortable seating for up to 30 people - and room for more. The play area and joyful atmosphere makes it a great space for birthday parties and other kid-oriented events. Rates are affordable - 3-hour block is only $60 - and you may bring in outside food for your event.

If you are interested in renting The Family Room at Milagros, please contact Tony Fuentes at milagros@milagrosboutique.com or at the store: 503-493-4141.

Please note: Unless otherwise noted, all classes and events offered in the Family Room at Milagros are managed and operated by third-parties. Information on classes and events are presented by Milagros, LLC on its website at its discretion.

A playgroup for NE Moms meets at in the Family Room at Milagros every other Friday at 2:30 pm. The next meeting is…TODAY! 11/7!

The group is open to all - you don’t HAVE to live in NE Portland and there is no charge or RSVP required.

Bringing a snack to share is encouraged but not required and as with any playgroup please help keeping things cleaned-up and safe!