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Because Darigold sent me a bunch of cheese
September 30, 2015I never knew Darigold was a Washington brand until we started visiting Issaquah on the way to where we’re building a cabin in Snoqualmie Pass. We’ve been finding cute coffee shops like the Issaquah Coffee Company there and Triple X Rootbeer, a fabulous kitschy diner tribute to everything we thought was lost in the 80s […]
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First time at the International Food Blogger Conference in Seattle Washington
September 17, 2015Food is so much a part of our day that I almost take it for granted but it definitely drives my day plans, my travels, and my life. Even my family lives for food. We care about how it grows and gets created. We care about learning about how it gets from its source to […]
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If Mickey invites you to Portland, you can get there and back from Seattle in a day
June 24, 2015Last month I received something truly fabulous in my inbox when I was invited to the Disney Social Media Moms on the Road in Portland. I was totally honored to be considered for the event and of course I wanted to go and see what this magical conference would be all about. My hubby was […]
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A really secret menu item at Whataburger (Dallas TX with kids)
April 27, 2015I had a few ideas of what I wanted to see in and around Dallas, Texas with our kids when we arrived there for a short trip a few weeks ago. We would go to the Art Museum (it’s FREE!), the Dallas Zoo, the Perot Museum, the Arboretum and we would spend a day at […]
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Who cares if your soccer team loses if you get to meet Bill Nye and learn how to save lives.
July 9, 2014It is a really cool thing when a place like the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation opens up its doors for a Social Media tweetup, and I was really honored to be invited to their third such event, even though it coincided with the USA and Belgium game especially since Bill Nye was going to […]
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We heart summer in the Northwest and my favorite photo apps
July 3, 2013Oh, how lovely it is to live in Seattle in the summer! We’ve definitely been enjoying our fantastic weather. It’s definitely our favorite time of year and I can’t let it go without capturing a photo and savouring all the moments. We love the Pacific Northwest for: (PS. I’ve been playing with a phone […]
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Five toys that almost made it to the 4th birthday
July 19, 2012Someone recently asked about good toys for a one year old. I’m all about value with toys, so here are five toys that have lasted nearly 3 years in our house: Vtech Sit-to Stand Alphabet Train: all boys seem to love trains and when they got this for their first birthday it was an instant […]
Read MoreRe-entry after my first trip away
June 26, 2012Somewhere in between the big hugs, the ‘welcome home mommy’ banner and the “what did you bring me’s?” reality has set in. I’m back at home after my 100 hour journey and the guys are making it clear that re-entry will not be easy as long as they can help it. I caught a tinge […]
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