DAILY LIFE
A new sweet treat in Pike Place Market (Choukette, Seattle)
June 16, 2016**Sadly, Choukette is closed! There is something new popping up in the space….we’ll just have to wait and see what shows up!** Every week I head to Pike Place Market and every week I could probably go to the same spots and be perfectly content. But because of my 52 weeks of market eating project, […]
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10 last minute Father’s Day Gifts from Seattle and Beyond on a Monday
June 13, 2016As a notorious procrastinator I’ve learned that sometimes you find the best things if you wait until the last minute. We usually lean towards experience gifts for special days like an outing or some fabulous restaurant, but we also like to find some special things especially if they’re local. So this Father’s Day is no different […]
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Why Hong Kong Disneyland Might be a Good Idea for Your Family
June 10, 2016As a family travel blogger it’s hard to admit that my husband is a little Disney-hesitant. He would much rather head to a beach or museum than chance the misery of crowds, lines and the over zealous pizzazz of all things Disneyland. It doesn’t mean we haven’t been. But it means that it’s not on […]
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A simple Father’s Day idea near Seattle with Western Chief
June 6, 2016I am not always good at celebrating the people I love most on birthdays or greeting card days. I tend to stress out a little. What do I get the people so dear to me that will be special enough to let them know how much I love them? How do I make sure it’s absolutely perfect? […]
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Why visiting ART of the Brick is a good idea for families
June 4, 2016Remember when Lego used to be only bricks? I didn’t have a ton of it as a kid but I remember building a bunch of square shaped colorful houses that look a lot like all the modern architecture that is popping up in Seattle neighborhoods recently. We didn’t have specific pieces or sets like the […]
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Getting my Christmas pj’s a little early this year (Seattle Premium Outlets)
June 2, 2016Every year I buy the kids Hanna Andersson pjs to wear for Christmas. They are the perfect pj’s. We’ve had elf pjs, Santa pjs, and Fair Isle-style Star Wars pjs and I usually buy the hats that match them too. These pjs are cute and comfortable and end up getting worn for the rest of the […]
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A savory crumpet in the market (The Crumpet Shop, Seattle)
June 1, 2016Technically I’ve been to the Crumpet Shop in Pike Place Market before so it isn’t totally a place I haven’t been in the market, BUT because I’m usually at the market when the Crumpet Shop is closed, I haven’t been there FOREVER and I ended up visiting on a day when it was open and decided it […]
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Travel Reading to inspire trips or to help you when you get home on a Monday
May 25, 2016In the next few weeks you’ll hear about our recent trips to San Diego, Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo on the blog-we literally just flew in from our travels and back to a world of baseball and soccer practices, piano and school. It makes me realize how precious family time on trips is in all […]
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World Burger Tour with Hard Rock Cafe
May 23, 2016It seems like every big city has a Hard Rock Cafe and Seattle is no different. Ours is right near Pike Place Market and it has some iconic Nirvana and Pearl Jam memorabilia and an awesome rooftop deck too! I was recently contacted about their World Burger Tour, a menu showcasing some Local “Legendary Burgers” […]
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A Fun Family trip to Imperial Beach thanks to Expedia
May 19, 2016I’ve said it many times before but I’m a total fan of booking through Expedia. This site allows me to consolidate my bookings in one place, cancel many hotel bookings without penalty and I’ve had some pretty great upgrades because of my VIP status. I’ve booked so many times with Expeida that I know what […]
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Super cute Hello Kitty Cafe Truck rolling into Seattle
May 11, 2016If you are in Seattle May 14th and 15th and you LOVE Hello Kitty, you need to get yourself to the EMP Museum. The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be parked outside the museum selling adorable Hello Kitty treats and it sounds like it will be rolling in from 10am-5pm on both days. I was […]
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Cinco de Mayo, Qdoba and an easy way to bring home a feast
May 5, 2016Don’t you just love guacamole? I whisper in my kids’ ears as I tempt them to go out to dinner with me. They want to stay home for dinner and I DO NOT WANT TO COOK. Thankfully errands bring us to the Qdoba near Uvillage in Seattle (The “University Plaza” location) where the hubby and I […]
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Lego Dreaming at the Legoland Hotel California in San Diego
May 4, 2016I almost didn’t book the Legoland hotel. I had planned a beach vacation for the family and Legoland wasn’t even on my radar. I thought we’d laze on the beach, visit some museums and eat yummy food. But then we were invited to a Legoland event at our local Science Center and I realized my […]
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Mother’s Day Shopping on a Monday
May 2, 2016Yes, life should be about presence not presents, but I do love a beautiful bouquet of flowers or a fun experience gift and I’ve found some fabulous ones in Seattle if you’re looking for a tangible thank you for your mom or other influential ladies in your life. I’ve had an exciting week so far […]
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Going beyond bagels at Seattle Bagel Bakery (Pike Place Market, Seattle)
April 29, 2016Seattle Bagel Bakery is situated nicely between the Daily Dozen Donuts and Saffron Spice in Pike Place Market and there is a convenient seating area nearby too so this was an easy choice for my 52 weeks of new-to-me Pike Place Market restaurant project. I also happen to love bagels and cream cheese but I’ve […]
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Sustainable Clothing from PrAna review and would you like to be my twin?
April 27, 2016When I think of clothing that is good for the environment it doesn’t always conjure stylish images in my head. But I think this kind of thinking needs to change. Why shouldn’t clothing that is good for the planet make you feel good while you wear it? And why shouldn’t all clothing be made this […]
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Earth Day Every Day on a Monday
April 25, 2016The nice thing about most people in life is that we talk about sports, the weather and nice places we like to eat.With kids you get: “Hey mom, we’re going to be dirt one day!” Pardon me?!!! “I guess we better treat the earth a little better then….” Thanks to my kids unabashed willingness to […]
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Sound View Cafe in Pike Place Market
April 23, 2016I’ve been stalking the window seats at the Sound View Cafe ever since I started my 52 weeks of eating at Pike Place Market series. I’ve seen this place very crowded and I wanted to make sure that the day I visited I got a window seat. The cafe is very casual-you can order at […]
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Pondering the color of airplane sound and the meaning of indigo because of the Seattle Art Museum
April 21, 2016“Get ready for a crash landing” the boy ahead of me squeals. His mom promptly hushes him, “We don’t crash land. We just land.” And she looks around tentatively for reassurance that her son hasn’t cursed the plane. I meet her eyes and smile and though normally this type of ominous negativity jarrs my danger […]
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Lyrical Flowers at my Local Safeway Let Me Play Florist at Home
April 18, 2016Truth be told sometimes I used to get off the bus I rode to college just short of campus because there was a spectacular florist along the route and I couldn’t help but stop in and see what new things were going on in the store. Pretty flower arrangements are something I have always loved to […]
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