DAILY LIFE
When eating hazelnut spread is amore
May 20, 2018I was a little hesitant to try some chocolate hazelnut spread Moms Meet sent me to try and review because I was worried I might get addicted. I read that it had no palm oil in it (I’m trying to avoid palm oil) and it comes from Italy so it sounded too good to be […]
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What to do when you forget your laptop in the hotel safe when you check out (or anything else for that matter too!)
May 14, 2018Let me start by telling you that on this particular trip I had other grown up successes. I hung up all my clothes from my suitcase in my hotel closet and I never do that ever. Who has time for this kind of thing on vacation anyways? And I am always so paranoid about forgetting […]
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When you celebrate Mother’s Day a week early with Amazon Prime and Mom 2.0
May 9, 2018It seems almost a hundred years ago now when I was a new twin mom in Seattle and I still had a flip phone that I heard about a seemingly mythical drive through grocery store about an hour north of me. I was so envious of the people who lived nearby it who could just […]
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It is not impossible to take two boys to Legoland California on your own and be a STEM learning champion too!
April 26, 2018With avid Lego fans in the house it is a no-brainer that Legoland would be one of my guys’ favorite places in the world. On a recent trip to Carlsbad I was excited when Legoland gave me tickets for the boys and I to go while the hubby was at a conference. I was a […]
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Always check your passport expiration before you book an international trip
April 22, 2018Better yet, why not go and check your passport expiration now and put a little reminder maybe 6 months before it in your calendar to make sure you review it in time. Even if you’re always responsible and always do these types of things. Even if you never forget. Because we were the people who […]
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Eight Tips for Seven Days in Kauai with kids in tow
April 11, 2018If traveling to Kauai with your family is on your radar then you need to start thinking about accommodations soon-especially if your holidays happen during President’s Day or Spring Break. Here are eight tips we have from booking a recent trip we took for seven days in Kauai with kids in tow: Sign up for […]
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A chocolate factory in Carlsbad I didn’t know I wanted to tour until it was too late! (Chuoa chocolates, California)
April 7, 2018If you’re a Seattleite and shop at Metropolitan Market, you might notice the enormous selection of chocolates right by the checkout stand. It’s nearly impossible to miss, especially if you love chocolate like I do and the last time we visited Met Market there was even a sample stand to tempt us with delicious treats! […]
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Why you might need a Nest Doorbell Or Arlo Camera or other Video Alarm Monitoring in Seattle
April 2, 2018In the next couple weeks I have a feeling my family and I will be buying all the video alarm monitoring things for our houses in bulk. We live in a quiet Seattle neighborhood with not a lot of happenings, but lately we’ve seen more and more suspicious activity in the area and what happened […]
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Spring Clothes from Osh Kosh that can transition from Park to Party and Bring the Fun
March 27, 2018This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of OshKosh B’gosh; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. There are two things we look for in clothes for my family-are they comfortable and can we wear them for multiple events? It’s even better if the clothing we buy travels well too because […]
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My favorite take out food delivery apps for Seattle (and when you travel)
March 25, 2018PS it’s 2024 now and while I love using my smartphone for pretty much everything, lately in Seattle, it’s felt really expensive to get delivery through food delivery apps. I haven’t had anything delivered in months now but just the other day I had a late meeting and my husband was out of town and […]
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Why we have mad love for Marriott Rewards and how it makes us feel truly VIP
March 20, 2018**In September 2018 the Marriott Rewards program changed it’s Gold Elite Member Status rewards. We sadly no longer receive lounge privileges or breakfast at Marriott hotels. Hilton Honors Gold that we receive with our American Express Platinum card however includes continental breakfast with its booking so this is something we now take into consideration when […]
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The time I had Shakespeare’s House all to myself and how you (maybe) can too
March 16, 2018A long time ago when I was a headstrong college student I decided that I would become an English major and that was that. Shakespeare in Love had come out around that time as well as the first of the Harry Potter novels and being able to read and write and get credit for doing almost […]
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Planning a trip with kids to Kauai in February from Seattle
March 9, 2018Years ago when we would travel with our family to one of the Hawaiian islands, it was just a matter of getting airfare, booking the hotel and off we would go. If we booked a hotel near the beach, we didn’t need to plan much because there was sure to be almost guaranteed sunshine and […]
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Salted Caramel Milk and Road trips with kids for a special occasion
March 5, 2018This post is written in collaboration with Darigold for its new Salted Caramel Milk and as always the opinions and stories in this piece are written by me. We drink milk on a regular basis but salted caramel milk reminds me of a milestone birthday or special occasion. The salty sweet and creamy taste is […]
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Iphone Photography tips for Instagram
March 2, 2018How much do you love the Instagram App? I remember when I first saw the app I was so skeptical-I asked my bestie who gets me into all things social media-people really just want to see pics? Isn’t it just Twitter in picture version? But yes. WE WANT ALL THE PICTURES! And suddenly Instagram is […]
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When a clothing brand reminds you to be mindful of packaging
February 25, 2018I was really excited to try a few pieces from PrAna’s spring 2018 line-a cute black sweater and capri yoga pants-on our recent trip to Kauai. Have you heard of this clothing brand? I love so much about it-PrAna is stylish, comfortable, great for travel and easy to wear and I’ve partnered with them before […]
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E-bike sharing in Seattle and where to get a foldable helmet
February 21, 2018Try and not find the yellow, green and orange bikes popping up on every corner in Seattle. I often see them parked near the kids’ school and at community centers on sunny days. Maybe you’ve also seen them being pedaled around South Lake Union and Green Lake too. We have become a biking family-my husband […]
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Kiehls Apothecary Preparations and finding youthful skin in real life
February 17, 2018The other day I was asked if I was expecting (I’m not) and I got I.D.’d (thankfully in a different place than where they thought I was pregnant) and although one event made me happier than the other, I’m just going to put it out there that maybe, just maybe this might have a little […]
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When you worry that styrofoam is taking over the world, stop by the Pacific Science Center in Seattle
February 14, 2018There are many reasons to visit the Pacific Science Center in Seattle. Maybe you have kids who like science or you have kids you want to get interested in science (or STEM which seems to be all the buzz word in education right now unless you believe the world is flat and want to remain […]
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A new Tesla electric car charger in Lynnwood and pondering going completely gas-free
February 13, 2018A couple years ago when we first got our Tesla we were a little apprehensive about buying an electric car for a family car. We had one option for charging on the way between Seattle and Vancouver and with all the long-driving we do to see relatives between here and there we didn’t know if […]
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