http://milagrosboutique.com a Boutique for little Miracles and their Mamas Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:11:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Oregon Environmetal Council has launched a Healthy Kids Campaign that is advocating for new legislation on the state level designed to eliminate some of the environmental threats facing Oregon's children. Here is more info from the OEC on this and how you can get involved: The Children’s Safe Products Act ... http://milagrosboutique.com/2008/11/21/the-healthy-kids-campaign/ A playgroup for NE Moms meets at in the Family Room at Milagros every other Friday at 2:30 pm. The next event is 11/21The 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 ... http://milagrosboutique.com/2008/11/19/ne-moms-playgroup-this-friday/ 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 ... http://milagrosboutique.com/2008/11/18/free-signing-for-babies-playgroup/ 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 ... http://milagrosboutique.com/2008/11/18/diaper-free-baby-meeting-1119/ From UrbanMamAS...Parents for Paid Leave is still at it!  Our state legislature kicks into action in January, so we're busy getting our ducks in a row and biggering our Facebook group so we can pack a punch and bring paid family leave to Oregon.  By joining the Parents for Paid ... http://milagrosboutique.com/2008/11/18/parents-for-paid-leave-on-facebook/ Yes, NE Portland residents, that IS the sound and sight of F-15 fighter jets roaring over residential areas at low altitudes. You are not going crazy.The Oregon Air National Guard has been practicing combat-style landing patterns in the area as a “test”. Typically, these drills have been practiced outside of ... http://milagrosboutique.com/2008/11/17/whatever-happened-to-the-sound-of-silence/ More awesome locally-made Flipside Hats that are ready for cooler weather... And Portland-made Newsport Kidsport mittens! We have many other mittens and hats to choose from as well - locally-made, fair-trade, and consigned! http://milagrosboutique.com/2008/11/16/this-just-in/ 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 - ... http://milagrosboutique.com/2008/11/14/special-savings-at-milagros-this-weekend/ 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 ... http://milagrosboutique.com/2008/11/14/babywearing-event-1116/ 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, ... http://milagrosboutique.com/2008/11/13/home-birth-article-in-nyt/