DAILY LIFE
Barbie the Movie with the Seattle Symphony
June 20, 2025This is a sponsored post on behalf of the Seattle Symphony for Barbie the Movie in Concert with the Seattle Symphony on June 27 and June 28th Have you seen Barbie the Movie yet? On June 27 and 28th at Benaroya Hall in Seattle you can see Barbie the Movie: in Concert with the Seattle […]
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FIFA Club World Cup in Seattle
June 18, 2025First of all have you signed up to potentially be a FIFA World Cup Volunteer next year in Seattle? If you’re a soccer fan or just a fan of Seattle, this might be something you might want to see if you want to try so it doesn’t hurt to sign up and it’s one way […]
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If you get a chance to see Duel Reality at Seattle Rep or beyond you definitely want to
June 9, 2025Duel Reality by Seven Fingers is a touring show that is currently playing at Seattle Rep Theatre in Seattle until June 22nd 2025. I was invited to see Duel Reality at Seattle Rep on its opening night and was seated on stage. Have you ever sat on stage for a play? But Duel Reality isn’t […]
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Shopping for an adidas duffle bag for summer travel
June 6, 2025This post featuring duffle bags is sponsored by adidas and as always all opinions in this piece are my own. Are you going anywhere for the summer? We’re headed away to at least one soccer tournament for one of my guys and with all his gear I’m looking for a good duffle bag for him for these […]
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Have you ever thought about Reserved Parking at SEA (Seattle-Tacoma International Airport)
June 4, 2025If you’ve traveled through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, you’ll know it’s busier than ever. Seattle has become quite the destination. From cruise ship travel to soccer (FIFA Club World Cup and World Cup 2026) and just regular business and tourism, SEA never really quiets down especially from May to September. During this time, having guaranteed parking […]
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A giveaway for Make it Wow! in Seattle at Benaroya Hall on June 21
May 27, 2025Do your kids listen to the podcasts “Wow in the World?” or “Who, When Wow?” by Tinkercast? If you haven’t heard of them yet, Wow in the World is a fantastic innovative podcast based on the latest news in science and tech with hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz and is also the #1 science podcast for kids and their grownups. Who, When, […]
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Chicago is a family-friendly destination from Seattle just a short non-stop flight away
May 23, 2025A closer flight than Hawaii but a further one than Los Angeles, Chicago is a family-friendly destination from Seattle (about a 4 hour plane ride away) that I didn’t really think about when the kids were small and I kind of wish I had. It’s really easy to get around and it’s such a clean […]
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Have you tried the ice cream nachos at a Seattle Mariners game yet?
May 19, 2025I recently went to my first Seattle Mariners game of the year with friends and the day had started out so cloudy and rainy we were more than excited when the sky cleared up and we had an open roof for the game. I’m not the biggest baseball fan but I do love going to […]
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A few of my favorite affiliate programs with deals for you too
May 17, 2025If you are new to the blogging/instagram space you might wonder if we can actually pay our bills with income from work in this realm. And yes, it is definitely possible but it’s a lot of work and sometimes uncertainty too. I’ve been working as a blogger/influencer/creator for over 15 years part-time and it’s been […]
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Summer events at Seattle’s Waterfront Park that we’re looking forward to this year
May 16, 2025If you follow along with my instagram you know that Seattle’s Waterfront is one place in Seattle we’re frequenting a lot lately. We commute through the area at least twice a day and any time he can get a chance to go, Scout makes me stop and walk the Overlook Walk down to the Waterfront. […]
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Six the Musical with Broadway in Seattle and why you should see it when it heads to your town
May 13, 2025The first time I saw Six the Musical I didn’t give it a fair chance. It was on the same night Taylor Swift was in the city and I did not have tickets to Taylor Swift. And nothing else should be playing in any city on a night Taylor Swift is in town. Fast forward […]
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Maybe the most peaceful oasis in Seattle Center is the Bar at Chihuly Garden and Glass
May 8, 2025I often forget to tell people to go to the Chihuly Garden and Glass at Seattle Center. It’s a really gorgeous museum but it’s also a little spendy (and it doesn’t take a whole lot of time to visit) so it’s hard to put on a must see list. But it really should be. Dale […]
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Grazing at the Zoo: Pancakes with Penguins and afternoon tea at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle
April 28, 2025When we moved to Seattle over twenty years ago, one of the first things we got was a membership to our Woodland Park Zoo. We are so lucky to have a place like this in our city that supports conservation and helps us, our kids and our visitors learn about our animal neighbors, our earth […]
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Don’t forget to put the tulip fields near Seattle in April on your must see list
April 23, 2025Since having kids, months seem to fly by and please don’t ask me what the actual day is today, I only know it’s a soccer day, or a late pickup day or a one of the teens is driving so we are down one car today kind of day. But also it is April and […]
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Life of Pi with Broadway in Seattle and beyond
April 18, 2025I don’t know why I thought that Life of Pi would be a one person play. And I really meant to re-read the novel before I went to the media night for Life of Pi with Broadway in Seattle this past week. But of course, life gets in the way of things like this, and […]
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Eight or more lovely places for croissants in Seattle and what to do nearby
April 15, 2025Lately we’ve (I’ve) been on a croissant quest in our family where we’re trying all the croissants in Seattle to find our favorites. So far we love the ones we’ve found on the list below: Pufftown-this is one of the easiest places to get a pastry with a pup in tow because it’s literally a […]
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Finding women’s workout shoes with adidas
April 5, 2025This post featuring women’s workout shoes is sponsored by adidas and as always all opinions in this piece are my own. I’ve been doing my best to work out this past little while with online workouts and walks through the city and I’m really proud of how it’s going. Cherry blossoms and other flowers blooming […]
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Tutta Bella for Seattle Restaurant Week 2025 and other places catching my eye
March 31, 2025We happened upon Seattle Restaurant Week last night at Tutta Bella. I was going there to check out their Spring menu with my family but it turned out to be Seattle Restaurant Week and the Restaurant Week menu at Tutta Bella is pretty phenomenal this year so we decided to try it and go back […]
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All about perfect Seattle mornings walking the Overlook Walk to Waterfront Park from Pike Place Market
March 27, 2025It’s the end of March, and I feel like Seattleites have been more than lucky to have the Overlook Walk and Waterfront Park pretty much to ourselves this winter. I’ve been feeling especially thankful on the mornings I drop one teen off at school and Scout starts to perk up and whimper as we near […]
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Wild Mike’s Ultimate Pizza Scratch-Made Pizzeria Taste Perfect for Impromptu Pizza Parties
March 25, 2025This post is sponsored by The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA). All opinions are my own. For more inspiration during #FrozenFoodMonth, be sure to check out delicious ideas from NFRA at EasyHomeMeals.com #MFFM2025 How much does your family love pizza? My teenagers are definitely pizza fans and so am I so it’s always a go-to meal for […]
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