Moms know how to get it done. In honor of Mother’s Day, we are featuring some cool local businesses that are owned and operated by some of the hardest-working women in Portland: moms.
Books With Pictures
Billed as “comics for everyone,” this cozy shop is owned by Katie Pryde, a queer, single mom of two. The Hosford-Abernethy shop is not only a repeat PDX Parent Reader Favorites winner, but was also named the best comic book store in the world during the 2022 Comic Con event.
Bison Coffee House
Bison Coffee House is Portland’s only Native-owned coffee shop. You’ll find coffee sourced from Native coffee roasters, plus delicious baked goods, from recipes crafted by owner Loretta Guzman.
Piccolo Mondo Toys
Meaning “small world” in Italian, Piccolo Mondo is owned by Michelle Smith. The toy store — which has locations in Bethany, Beaverton and Hillsboro — helps expand the growing world of kids by offering educational toys, books, puzzles, stuffies and more. Pro tip: They gift wrap!
Aerial Dance PDX
This dance studio lets kids get airborne! Owner, instructor and mom, Alicia Anthony, teaches classes, workshops and hosts birthday parties at this fun Beaumont-Wilshire studio.
Sit Still Kids Salon
This kid-tailored and -approved hair salon makes getting a new ‘do fun for littles (they even host parties). Now a national franchise — with four locations in the Portland area — Sit Still was co-founded by Portland mom Amy LeClerc.
Pssst. Speaking of moms, show your mom, grandma or mother-figure in your life some extra love with these fun ideas.