RENATA Nick and Sandra Arnerich renatapdx.com Renata is a wood-fired Italian restaurant located in Portland’s Central Eastside district. When the pandemic forced them to close their doors, they found a way to shift gears and build a new successful venture.…
You’ll adore this easy craft project. Here’s why: Use your handiwork to cover bowls or to wrap food or to-go snacks. Easiest ironing ever. No sewing. Work with wax, which smells nice and behaves differently than any other craft material. …
There’s no better time to get your kids baking hamantaschen than when they’re still kids! Why? Such a yummy recipe is sure to motivate kids. Baking reinforces skills like reading, following instructions and hand-eye coordination. Kids can take pride in…
How to make food taste great There are so many reasons to make your own food at home. Most people have a sense that it can be less expensive than eating out or ordering in, but did you know that…
Learn how to make marshmallows–make them heart shaped, just in time for valentines day. A few reasons to LOVE this Valentine’s project: Learn how to make marshmallows at home Explore flavorings like mint extract and rose water Melt hearts with…
A super easy craft idea for a non-sugary valentine’s gift. Like this, but with heart shaped labels and classic Sweetheart candy messages. Are you falling in love with this simple and sweet Valentine’s project? Oh, let us count the ways: No…
Journaling to reset your mindset We all get confused sometimes. Or worried, or fixated on a problem that doesn’t seem to have a solution. Next time you’re feeling confused, worried or stuck on something, try writing about it. Writing helps…
Ready for a fun beginner’s sewing project? Here are three reasons you will love this one: Make just one, or jump in and make many! Use almost all of your materials (not a lot of leftover fabric) Turn these crafts…
Record a few polished musical pieces to give to friends and family. Have fun designing your own CD label. This is a super fun project for young musicians. Here’s why: Be inspired to practice and polish a few pieces Have…
Shifting away from Sugar We’ve all heard the advice to avoid sugar and simple carbohydrates, also known as refined carbohydrates. There is a clear link between high refined carbohydrate diets and diabetes, heart disease and many other conditions. But we’ve…
Fun handmade envelopes are personalized with address labels to create a one-of-a-kind gift: an envelope kit! Here are five reasons to love this project: Easy and quick to learn Inexpensive materials (old magazines and junk mail with brightly colored images) …
With the start of the new year, a lot of us are thinking a lot about our goals and dreams for the coming year. We dream about finally breaking free of old habits and bringing in new ones that will…
For you this holiday season, we offer a special gift – our family recipe for pie pastry. We are a family-owned business, and this family is super into our pie crust. My daughter says it best: it needs to be “flaky,…
Dried bananas are super yummy and easy enough for kids to do! Package them up to turn them into sweet treats for friends. Read on for a project that can: Keep your kids busy Use up those spotty bananas on…
Ever feel like the world is just too much? Take a moment to think about all the things you manage in your life. Maybe for you you’re juggling taking care of the kids, managing of finances, keeping track of the…
Here’s why you might want to help your kids make butter: Keep your kids busy Reinforce skills like reading, following directions and hand eye coordination Increase kids’ confidence in the kitchen Develop kids’ relationship with culinary herbs End up with…
Kids can make their own play dough and even mix their own colors! Package them up with a sweet label and give them as gifts for seasonal holidays or birthdays. This project is totally worth the effort. Here’s why: Keep…
Do you remember when seemingly everyone thought a “low-fat” diet was a “healthy” diet? Turns out this just isn’t true! In fact, we need fats in our diet! Thankfully, more and more people are catching on to the fact that…
A recipe for fun! Teach your kids how to cook Reinforce skills like reading, math, science, following directions, and hand-eye coordination End up with inexpensive gifts Hoping for some help with gift giving this holiday season? Wrangle your kids into…
Making bubbles at home is easy! Help your kids make gifts or favors for other kids with this simple project. Here’s a project with a bunch of reasons to jump in: Keep your kids busy Reinforce skills like reading, following…
