Author: Terumi
Revisiting the Island of Hawaii at the Kamilo at Mauna Lani: A multigenerational trip
August 25, 2022If there is one thing that got our hearts through the past couple years, it’s been the hope of revisiting Hawaii Island (you might know it as “the Big Island”) with our family. We went with my parents and my sister and her family in 2019 and it was one of the most special places […]
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When you learn you should have listened to New York City CityPASS and booked things ahead of time but your trip still works out
August 23, 2022I love getting CityPASS when we travel because it’s often a great way to bundle a bunch of activities we know we are going to see and it makes sure we get a discounted price and often it helps with lines during busy seasons too. I was given two NYC CityPASSES on our recent trip […]
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#SummerinSLU and how you can too! A list of fun and free pop-ups in South Lake Union in Seattle Washington
August 12, 2022This is a sponsored post on behalf of South Lake Union for #SummerinSLU and as always the opinions in this blog are my own It is summer in Seattle, and possibly one of the best times to be in our city. The weather is sunny and perfect and the city is bustling. And if you […]
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What is the deal with FEND Everyday Airway Hygiene?
July 27, 2022I received FEND everyday airway hygiene for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. This post may contain affiliate links.” As someone who has been a Seattle blogger for years, I’ve tried out a lot of cool products with Moms Meet and this one sounded really unique. A spray for […]
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Proto101: A new Seattle-based sustainable clothing brand you really need to know about
July 21, 2022The first time I heard about Proto101 was when I was at the Northwest Flower and Garden show in February. I parked near Pacific Place and stopped in to check out a few stores. I noticed Proto101 on the main floor across from where Tiffany used to be and it immediately caught my eye. And […]
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Kenmore Air adds a new way to get to the San Juan Islands with a short flight Paine Field
How incredible is it that we can fly? I often forget that small planes are also an option in our area when we are trying to get to local places. We’ve used Kenmore Air before for their seaplane to Vancouver Island. I just learned that they also have land planes too. And now there is […]
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A hike to Lodge Lake a trail about an hour away from Seattle that has easy parking and is nearby food
July 18, 2022Every time we do the Lodge Lake hike I think it’s going to be a lot longer than it actually is. From the trailhead, it’s about 2-2.5 hours round trip if you don’t stop much. But Lodge Lake is one of my favorite Snoqualmie Pass trails especially for the first half an hour-I don’t even […]
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Things to do in Seattle in August
July 14, 2022I blinked and July is over, isn’t that how it always is? So here are a few things that have caught my eye for August in Seattle. This is not an extensive list of all the things to do in Seattle in this month, it’s just things that interest me and my family and maybe […]
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How to get nearly two days for the price of one at Shutters on the Beach
July 13, 2022There are some hotels that I see in those “dreamiest hotels in the world” posts and stash away for just in case one day we might be able to stay there too. Shutters on the Beach was one of those hotels. It’s right on the beach in Santa Monica, California. It feels like one of […]
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California Travel : All the places we’ve visited over the years and absolutely loved
July 11, 2022When the hubby first moved to California years ago before we were even married, I never imagined that I would one day live in the United States. But now over 20 years later, we’ve been here now nearly half my life and California is still one of the places we visit often and it’s a […]
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Why we should all keep testing for COVID-19 if we want our lives back
July 5, 2022Are you tired of COVID-19? A million times me too. And even after all the precautions we’ve had, the testing at school and the testing at home, COVID-19 still hit our house. And if we didn’t test, we would never have known we had it. So how did we get COVID-19? Our kids went on […]
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Why Marcel the Shell with Shoes On needs to be on your watch list this summer
June 24, 2022If you go to see Marcel the Shell with Shoes on like we do every Blockbuster expecting to be entertained with fast-paced action and mesmerizing energy, you’ll be disappointed. It’s not that kind of film. But maybe just buzz into the movie almost late from the busyness of everyday life, flop into the familiar comfort […]
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Why we’re big fans of COVID-19 testing in schools with the Washington State Department of Health
June 22, 2022This is a sponsored post in collaboration with the Washington State Department of Health and as always the ideas in this post and on my blog are my own. A couple months ago, our family cheered along with nearly 70000 fans as we watched our Seattle Sounders in their historical win in the Concacaf tournament. We […]
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If you are looking for lupines here is where to find lupines in Seattle so you don’t have to drive too far
June 16, 2022Remember this next year when you see all the lupine pictures from Van Lierop Park or Mount Rainier. There are lupines in Seattle and if you don’t have time to drive out of the city you don’t have to miss out. They seem to bloom between mid-may and early June. This year they are just […]
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Why you need a Seattle Art Museum Patron Membership if you’re a Seattleite who loves to travel
June 14, 2022The Seattle Art Museum is one of my favorite places in the city. If I know I’m running errands downtown or at Pike Place Market, I love having a membership so I can pop in even just for a few minutes if that’s all the time I have. But there is another fabulous reason to […]
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Tiger Sugar Seattle: a new boba spot downtown in the city just steps away from the Seattle Art Museum
June 13, 2022My kids are big fans of bubble tea and so am I. I grew up in Coquitlam BC, Canada, and this is a treat that’s been up north for a while but it’s taken a bit of time to get down here to Seattle so I get really excited when see a new bubble tea […]
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Harbor Cruise or Locks Cruise? How to choose the best Argosy Cruises cruise for your Seattle Visit
June 8, 2022This post is a sponsored post on behalf of Argosy Cruises and as always the thoughts in this post are always my own. I recently had the chance to try out two fabulous Argosy Cruises with my family, the Harbor cruise and the Locks cruise. If you’re only in Seattle for a short time, how […]
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A visit to Hedges winery in Tri-cities Washington
June 7, 2022Hedges is one of the Washington wines I see often (and buy often) at our Costco, so I was eager to visit the Hedges winery at the Hedges Family Estate in the Red Mountain area of Tri-Cities Washington as part of a FAM trip for the TBEX conference. This was my first time at a […]
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Passlife Workspace : all about a coworking and events space in the mountains an hour from Seattle and right across from the Summit at Snoqualmie Pass
May 31, 2022Why work in the city and wait for the weekend to play in the mountains when you can have an office in the mountains and do both? I had the opportunity to visit the Passlife Workspace near the Summit at Snoqualmie Pass recently with a group of women I’ve met through instagram and this is […]
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Best places to stay in Washington State-Seattle influencer HelloTerumi reviews hotels and other accommodations on her blog An Emerald City Life
May 24, 2022After living in Seattle for nearly 20 years, we’re getting to be experts in this area. Like most people, we tended to travel far away more often than in our own state, until 2020 when we ONLY traveled locally and we’re only just starting to travel farther away again. I often get asked where the […]
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