Author: Terumi
Why Hadrian’s Wall was one of our England faves for family travel
March 10, 2017As with most things travel these days I saw a picture on Instagram from someone I was following-I think it was North Idaho dad-shortly before we visited England in August and I immediately added a place called “Hadrian’s Wall“to our itinerary because of the curious ancient rocky rubble and sheep-filled hillsides that looked quite unlike anything I […]
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A personal heater, vegan gummy bears and other things that have arrived in the mail lately
March 6, 2017As a blogger, and an avid online shopper, there are many lovely things that arrive in my mail every week and it’s always exciting to see what might turn up next. I’m so amazed when mail gets delivered, even in the snow! Last week we were away in Amsterdam (I have some sneak-peeks on Instagram) and I’ll […]
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My Vancouver with Kids list-where to eat, what to do and where to stay.
February 27, 2017This Vancouver Canada with kids list is long overdue! I get asked about Vancouver family travel at least once a week and I always type up an email or facebook message to the requester and then forget to write this list for my blog. There are so many things to do in Vancouver and because […]
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Yummy Chinese Restaurants in Richmond BC that maybe even locals don’t know about
February 16, 2017Have you ever been to Richmond BC? Perhaps you’ve passed through on your way north from Seattle to Whistler, or maybe you’ve had a flight from Vancouver airport and stayed overnight here somewhere, or maybe you, like me, also know that this is a gem of a city and it’s worth a stay all on […]
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Seattle Valentine’s Ideas especially with kids in tow
February 9, 2017There is little doubt in my mind that come Valentine’s Day I’ll be dining at one of Tutta Bella’s restaurants with my three guys. We’ve done this on a few Valentine’s Days now and it’s become a bit of an easy Seattle Valentine’s family tradition-the hardest part is deciding if I’ll have tiramisu or gelato (They get […]
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Kind coffee shops are the best kind of coffee shop (Caffe D’arte, Seattle)
February 6, 2017Next time you’re sipping coffee in a coffee shop and you happen to feel your feet dangle a bit as you sit on one of those high stools in front of a window, try and whisk your memories back to when your feet really didn’t touch the floor. Maybe you’re 5 or 6 and you’re sipping hot […]
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An Easy Chicken Fajita recipe with Metropolitan Market and my mom
January 26, 2017Am I right when I say that when you grow up, a grocery store isn’t just a grocery store anymore? Adulting with kids is SO hard some days that just escaping SOLO to the grocery store and slowly, purposefully, SILENTLY picking out delightful bits and bites at whim can be such a peaceful way to feel […]
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Going back home for Chinese New Year in Richmond, BC
January 24, 2017This week is Chinese New Year and there are few better places to celebrate in the Pacific Northwest than in Richmond, BC, a city in Canada about an hour from where I grew up and where I often visit to see my sister and her sweet family. I’m often mistaken for being Chinese (I’m actually Japanese, […]
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New stores at Sea-Tac Airport and a great parking deal
January 19, 2017Is anyone else getting itchy feet to travel somewhere-ANYWHERE-and be swept some place far away right now? I’ve noticed some fantastic seat sales over the next few months and drizzly Seattle weather makes jet-setting so enticing. The last time I popped into the Sea-Tac Airport, I was just there for a visit, so I’m so excited that next […]
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Orange you glad an after school snack can help your kids learn their states
January 12, 2017A little while ago, I received a package in the mail from Halos. I was excited when I saw the cute little orange on the front and it was so festively Christmas with an adorable orange-shaped ornament, some crafting decor, coupons and A MAP. My guys LOVE maps. And this one is a pretty innovative map […]
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An Electric Tesla Roadtrip to Cannon Beach on the Oregon Coast
January 10, 2017Does anyone else have 16,000 pictures stuck in their phone? Lately, I’ve given up on bringing any real camera anywhere and I’ve been IPhone only for most of 2016. It’s freeing because I haven’t had to worry about carting so much gear around and I like that my photos have been a little more spontaneous […]
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Warm socks, an Apple Watch and slowing down in the New Year
January 5, 2017How many days have whizzed by this New Year? I’m trying not to count. This year, I’m making an effort to take each day as it comes. I’ve spent the last couple weeks (yes all of Christmas!) totally under the weather and it made the holiday season a little quieter and slower, but it also made […]
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A festive weekend trip with kids to Vancouver BC
December 13, 2016A weekend or two ago, the husband had a conference in Vancouver BC, so of course we tagged along. I love hanging out in my hometown and we’re always torn between catching up with friends and family and just playing around in one of the coolest cities in the world. Thankfully this was a weekend […]
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Travel-themed wish list for kids
December 7, 2016Kids these days seem to have the world at the fingertips and I have so much fun finding travel-themed gifts for little travelers. When my guys were smaller they loved a lot of the books on this list and I have compiled other travel-themed gifts in this post too! I’ve also written a travel-themed books […]
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Caffe D’Arte opens a new flagship in Pioneer Square!
December 5, 2016Should you happen your way to Pioneer Square Monday, December 5th, make sure you stop by Caffe D’Arte’s new home on the corner across from Magic Mouse Toys and Cow Chip Cookies at 99 Yesler Way. Everyone including the mayor will be there at 11am for a ribbon cutting and there will be free 12oz […]
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Holiday Traditions with Osh Kosh B’gosh and a giveaway
November 29, 2016This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of OshKosh B’gosh; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Can you feel the snow in the air yet? Apparently this year is our best chance in years for lowland snow in the northwest and I do love a white Christmas. It just seems to […]
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Fun Seattle gifts and some awesome sales!
November 26, 2016This list of Seattle gifts is a bunch of things that I’m getting or have bought for people in my life (and myself…I tend to by duplicate gifts for me) that are made by local designers. And yes, these awesome gifts could be for any family, but Seattle families will probably find this gift guide most […]
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When a soccer tournament makes a great excuse for a staycation in the Seattle Southside
November 22, 2016I may have been a bit of a green-eyed monster hearing about all the places people were going for their Thanksgiving holidays: Florida. Mexico. Hawaii. Belize. But we had a soccer tournament at the Starfire Sports Complex that cut into our holiday so flying somewhere far wasn’t meant to be. And usually the Seattle Southside […]
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Holiday Shopping Gift Guides begin!
November 14, 2016The holiday season is here and usually I’m a little on the bah humbug side, but this year I’m all for bottling up all the joy we can handle! I’m the type of person who likes to get my holiday shopping done early so I don’t stress or worry about having to get last-minute things. […]
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Sometimes oatmeal is something more than oatmeal
November 12, 2016Bleary eyed on a morning that came too soon, I fumbled through the kitchen desperately looking for something I could make in a few minutes so we wouldn’t be late for school. I grabbed some oatmeal cups that I’d just been sent to try from Bob’s Red Mill. Halloween on a Monday tests everyone’s endurance and […]
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