Author: Terumi
A Valentine’s Gift List because I met Jojo Moyes
February 8, 2018”Be kind” Jojo Moyes says when someone asks her what the one thing the breadth of ALL her work tells us at an author reading the other night at Third Place Books in Bothell. “Kindness is an underrated virtue. Be strong, be courageous and if you’re strong within, the world will be a better place.” […]
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Deciding where to California adventure on a trip to Mom 2.0
February 7, 2018I’m headed to Mom 2.0 in May and a dear friend of mine has promised to meet me in California after the conference in Pasadena so we can have an adventure like we used to in college pre-kids. For us from the Pacific Northwest, California means shopping, palm trees, beaches and yummy food. So now […]
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A driving solo adventure in Orange County I want to repeat with family and friends
February 2, 2018In my dreams I’m a fearless traveler, stylish carry on in hand, passport in the other and I’m ready to take on any adventure life whispers to my heart. In reality though, I’ve got a bag-load of responsibilities, schedules to coordinate and I’m still a little choosy about which way the wind blows me; sometimes […]
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Learning how to be an auction winner with Goodwill and what kind of used snowshoes you should buy if you’re in Seattle
January 30, 2018This is a sponsored post for Goodwill and as always the opinions in this piece are mine. I visited with Goodwill in Tacoma to learn about their mission and learn about their online auction site: www.shopgoodwill.com Let me preface this tale with a little bit of back history. As a mom of energetic twin boys […]
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How far would you travel for the most perfect playground and a family-friendly meal?
January 25, 2018There are many reasons to travel to New Zealand’s North Island. The scenery shouts “take photos of me” every where you turn, the food is delightful and the people are absolutely charming and friendly. There are bubbling geysers, mountain adventures and sheep dotting the lush green hills. And there is Hobbiton. (I’m sorry we didn’t […]
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Low tech and high tech toys that are faves in my house right now
January 22, 2018The holidays are over, the decorations are packed away and we’re about a month into all the fun toys that have arrived at our house. (I can’t take credit for the decorations being down…that’s definitely the hubby’s doing. I would have them up all year round but not because I’m festive….) And of course […]
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A restaurant that’s been cooking here a little longer than all the poke, and it’s not just for tourists in Seattle
January 13, 2018Do you know which Seattle restaurant I might be talking about? Although Seattle seems smitten with poke these days and new trendy restaurants are popping up daily, I love a Seattle restaurant that’s been cooking awhile. And we’ve eaten so many great meals at Ivar’s Salmon House in South Lake Union that I thought this […]
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Tanaka Farms in Irvine California is a great place to take kids to learn where food comes from
January 8, 2018Do you love knowing where your food comes from? I recently did a poll on my Instagram Stories and I was so excited to see that an overwhelming majority of people care about the story of their food. I feel the same way. I love hanging out on factory tours and finding locally made things. I […]
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Whistler Canada with kids and a fun place to see bald eagles and eat along the way
January 4, 2018When I was a kid, I grew up in a small Vancouver suburb and we used to be able to drive to Whistler and back for a day trip. We had our favorite places to eat, like Ingrid’s which is still in Whistler, and we would always stop at the McDonald’s in Squamish along the […]
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New Year Goals (Hello 2018!)
January 2, 2018So here we are on the first day of 2018 and I love how shiny new a new year feels. There is sun and sparkly light in Seattle today and already that is something to be thankful for. And how many of us are still trying to savor the blur that was 2017? (Both my […]
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Are you a last minute shopper who still needs gift ideas?
December 21, 2017I totally get you! I’m a last minute shopper too and there are still a few places you can shop and get what you need in time for the big day. Now is the time I start shopping at places that use shoprunner two-day shippingor who have the ability to order online with in store […]
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Five delicious places to eat at Seatac Airport
December 15, 2017Are you headed through SeaTac airport any time soon? I totally wish I was! We are finally getting our air travel plans for the new year together but until then I need to travel vicariously through anyone who gets to go on a trip in the next little while. I recently visited the airport not […]
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A place to see all the computers in Seattle (The Living Computers Museum and Labs)
December 8, 2017I had a year’s membership to the Living Computer museum and I didn’t even know this museum existed. Because we had a MoPop membership we kept seeing information that it included a year to the Living Computers Museum and Labs. For some reason I thought it would be just a place that grownups could go […]
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A solo mom afternoon on a family trip to Whistler
December 4, 2017I have created this post in partnership with PrAna and the ideas and opinions are my own. Sometimes you find a brand that just clicks right with your soul. PrAna’s mantra of being ‘clothing for people who live fully, play long, and travel well’ speaks to me and I love that the clothing I’ve tried […]
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More than cards at Minted for your holiday shopping
November 28, 2017I’ve partnered with Minted to check out their holiday shopping ideas in exchange for credit on their site and as always the ideas and thoughts in this post are my own. Have you checked out Minted lately? I was in Target recently and noticed a new wall display with gorgeous cards by Minted artists. I’ve […]
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Shopping Outside at Noguchi Garden and South Coast Plaza (Orange County, California)
As I frantically scan the internet and virtually shop for cyber Monday deals, I’m wondering how many people truly opted outside for Black Friday? Do we really hate shopping all that much or is there is a difference between shopping to see innovative and beautiful things and shopping aimlessly hoping to get a deal on […]
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An experience gift idea for families in Tacoma with the Tacoma Museum Pass
November 18, 2017Who else is trying to find more ways to give the gift of an experience rather than something tangible this year? As someone who gets a lot of joy from adventuring, I’m always on a quest for a way to share this with the people I love too. I was really excited when I heard […]
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A tech filled lunch that helped me with my holiday shopping and might help you too!
November 14, 2017I was a guest at a Techlicious and Consumer Technology Association event In Seattle to lunch and learn about tech gift ideas for the holidays and as always the ideas and opinions in this blog are my own. I’m not always the earliest adopter of tech. Sometimes I get a little overwhelmed and feel like […]
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Checking out Electric and Hybrid Cars at the Seattle Auto Show 2017
November 10, 2017I attended a media event to preview the Seattle Auto Show so I could check out the electric and hybrid cars and as always the opinions and views on this blog are my own. The 2017 Auto Show is in Seattle this weekend and I was so excited to check out the new electric and […]
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A few things I’ve got my eye on in Seattle and beyond thanks to Instagram Stories
November 8, 2017Doesn’t it feel like we have the whole world at our fingertips lately? I so love Instagram and the community it creates. Last week I was at Costco and I saw an awesome-looking snack from Nature Valley and I wasn’t sure if I should buy it. I asked about it in my Instagram Stories and […]
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