What is a micro wedding: A micro wedding is a smaller-scale wedding celebration that typically has a guest count of 20-25 or less, and has a shorter and much more simplistic timeline. Most often, micro weddings will have an intimate ceremony and a more casual and relaxed reception (or even a 20 person highly styled dinner!), should the couple choose to host a reception at all.

Keeping kids busy and entertained, educated and thriving during a Pandemic can prove to be one of the most challenging tasks for parents and guardians, especially if your kiddos are young and are used to just playing freely outside. Below are some of the most unique and fun ideas we could come up with and we shared them on KATU’s Afternoon Live…but first, get to know the “COVID Rules of in-home Entertaining”…

ALONE TIME. Let her be. Truly be alone. Block out as long as she wants to just be by herself, and not alone to grocery shop. But alone to take a hot bath, extra time for self care, a walk with a good audio book or just a nap.
FLORAL LOVE: Deck out her front door, porch or back deck. When you swing by to drop off her card or gift take some extra time to hang a pretty seasonal wreath or add potted floral to her doorstep.
TAKE A CLASS TOGETHER: Take an online cooking class. We’re quickly realizing we can do a lot more things online then we ever knew -or tried. This year why not take a virtual cooking class together. The whole family can get involved…

I know, I know. The last thing you want to do when there is an airborne virus floating around is take a deep breath. But I’m here to tell ya- if there was ever a time to practice our best self-care skills and mental health practices – this is it.

Inspired by #TeamLuxeProductions and their self-care tips, here are some solid suggestions for you to try this weekend.

BE KIND
Unless you’re like me and live alone with entirely too many dogs, odds are you and your family have been spending more time together than normal…

Humans can do some amazing things when the time calls for it. From lifting cars in times of dire need, to banning together to battle a world crisis, to flowering an entire city with love…

This past week, a well-known Portland flower wholesaler shut its doors due to COVID-19. In a positive turn of events, what resulted was the most beautiful act of kindness. When the warehouse shut its doors…