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On Bookmarking the Hyatt Regency Bellevue for Christmas or just a weekend staycation from Seattle
July 7, 2017My kids and I were guests of Visit Bellevue Washington during our stay at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, but the thoughts and opinions expressed below are my own. A few weekends ago, I had the opportunity to spend a “mom and me”night in Bellevue Washington with my two 8-year old guys. Because of my husband’s work […]
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Our Summer Bucket List and How We Chill
June 30, 2017I created this sponsored post in collaboration with Auntie Anne’s however all thoughts and opinions in this post are my own. The mailman told me today that summer is definitely on its way in Seattle and I totally believe him because there is actually sun popping through the clouds and I think the boys […]
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STEM toys and ideas to help with science for kids
June 26, 2017We have the promise of a week full of sunshine here in Seattle in the first week of summer which is pretty much our whole year’s weather goals accomplished. So as we wrap up our last week of school and create a this summer’s bucket list (Do you do this? Do you make a summer […]
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Bringing our Bubble Bum inflatable booster seats on a 6-week trip (A travel booster seat review)
May 22, 2017If I had to pick the best booster seat ever based on name alone, these travel booster seats would definitely win. Every time we pulled our Bubble Bum inflatable boosters out of our suitcase, all I could hear in my head was “Bubble Bubble Bubble Bum” to the tune of a song played at my […]
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Fields of Fun Cherry Blossoms and Tips for Snapping Pics with Osh Kosh
April 23, 2017This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of OshKosh B’Gosh; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Sometime around Easter after we’ve had enough snowstorms in the mountains and endless days of winter rain, little blossoms decide they’re going to erupt in Seattle like glorious hopeful confetti poppers to let us know that there […]
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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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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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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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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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Time to get Thankful on a Monday
October 4, 2016How are you this whirlwind Monday? Can you believe it’s October already? For my family, this means it’s time to think about our first Thanksgiving of the year. We celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving in the second week of October and then American Thanksgiving in November. Thanksgiving is such a nice holiday to be able to celebrate twice. When things […]
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Eat Voraciously with me for Pike Place Market on October 6 in Seattle
September 28, 2016Who wants to join me at the Voracious awards on October 6? My giveaway has ended and the winner has been randomly chosen for the#Voracious2016 ticket giveaway (Congrats Diana from Eating Richly!) but if you’d still like to enjoy some tasty bites and delicious cocktails, here’s a special offer for my loyal readers & followers: go […]
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September 26th is Family Day
September 21, 2016Nestled snuggly between “Hug a Vegetarian Day” (September 23rd) and “Biscotti Day”(September 29th) you really can find “Family Day” on September 26th-I verified it on Days of the Year and I totally would love to know who actually makes these days up. I didn’t even know there was such a day until I was contacted by Gifts […]
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Looking for easy meals on a Monday
September 20, 2016How is it Monday again, already? Did your weekend fly by in a blur? With all the soccer games and parties and adventures sometimes Monday just hits me like those anvils that would flatten Tom in the old Tom and Jerry cartoons. But thankfully, I’m eating cold pizza thanks to Stefan Frei (a phemonal flying […]
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When homework starts on a Monday
September 13, 2016I forgot what a vortex the inside of a backpack can be late on a Sunday night. You would think I’m some sort of rookie parent not remembering that all the homework in the first week of school belongs to ME; a zillion forms that I am frantically filling in so I look like I […]
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The time I drove a Ferrari in Tacoma
September 3, 2016A few months ago, the family and I visited Tacoma for a weekend and had a fantastic time. Although this city is only about an hour’s drive from Seattle there is so much to do that a weekend’s visit there felt like a perfect northwest ‘Staycation’ holiday. We really enjoyed visiting the Tacoma Art Museum […]
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Because I didn’t want to miss out on a Monday
August 31, 2016Ignore the date. Does anyone REALLY know what day it is in summer? We’re in the final countdown to school in Seattle. My guys are in camp this week and I’m remembering what it feels like to make lunches and dash out the door. I kind of feel like this is how our life in […]
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Meatless things I’m loving on a Monday
July 11, 2016I hear a lot about “Meatless Monday” and we go practically meatless everyday in our house, so I was happy to read that going meatless has a lot of benefit for EVERYONE even if it happens in a household just one day a week. With all the animals we visit on our travels, the kids […]
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The summer travels of our new favorite blanket
July 6, 2016As a blogger, I’m always on the hunt for fun new products and it makes my life a zillion times easier when something fabulous literally ends up in my lap. Enter the Rumpl blanket, a downy soft sleeping-bag-like blanket I was sent to review. At first I imagined it would be the perfect cabin blanket […]
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