Monthly Archives: June 2010

MonDay ArtDay Squeegee Painting

When you think about fun art projects to do with your kids, think about projects that will help them learn the basics of color, texture, and pattern. Squeegee painting is a perfect example. Materials: Washable paint A squeegee Finger painting paper Process: Pour a small amount of paint onto the paper. Create designs with the [...]

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L.U. vendor Jewelry By Cari gains a little Leverage

I love picking up the newspaper and seeing one of my vendors as a feature story. Today’s Oregonian featured a story about one of my favorite local jewelry designers, Jewelry By Cari. Cari’s wonderful jewelry got worldwide exposure when actress Megan Fox wore one of her necklaces in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, and now [...]

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summer events at Little Urbanites!

Here at the Little Urbanites blog, we can’t wait for more families to be in the Pearl enjoying Jamison Park, Lovejoy Bakery and of course Little Urbanites!  We’ve partnered and planned some super FUN EVENTS including a dance party, a French festival and a fundraiser for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Kids of Portland Project Help support [...]

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product recalls June 2010

Where do the products you use come from? No matter what your answer to this question – whether you bought your all-wood crib from a local store, got your baby’s car seat as gift from your sister, or found a great deal on your popular stroller in a thrift store – no matter how you [...]

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L.U. Loves: Petit Bateau

If you’re looking for comfortable, well-made children’s clothing with a quirky sense of fun and fashion, look no further – Little Urbanites has found the brand for you. Created in Troyes, France in 1893 by Pierre Valton, Petit Bateau is credited with the invention of the petite culotte, the first short-pant undergarment for children and [...]

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