Seattle family
#SummerinSLU and how you can too! A list of fun and free pop-ups in South Lake Union in Seattle Washington
August 12, 2022This is a sponsored post on behalf of South Lake Union for #SummerinSLU and as always the opinions in this blog are my own It is summer in Seattle, and possibly one of the best times to be in our city. The weather is sunny and perfect and the city is bustling. And if you […]
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What is the deal with FEND Everyday Airway Hygiene?
July 27, 2022I received FEND everyday airway hygiene for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. This post may contain affiliate links.” As someone who has been a Seattle blogger for years, I’ve tried out a lot of cool products with Moms Meet and this one sounded really unique. A spray for […]
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Kenmore Air adds a new way to get to the San Juan Islands with a short flight Paine Field
July 21, 2022How incredible is it that we can fly? I often forget that small planes are also an option in our area when we are trying to get to local places. We’ve used Kenmore Air before for their seaplane to Vancouver Island. I just learned that they also have land planes too. And now there is […]
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A hike to Lodge Lake a trail about an hour away from Seattle that has easy parking and is nearby food
July 18, 2022Every time we do the Lodge Lake hike I think it’s going to be a lot longer than it actually is. From the trailhead, it’s about 2-2.5 hours round trip if you don’t stop much. But Lodge Lake is one of my favorite Snoqualmie Pass trails especially for the first half an hour-I don’t even […]
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Things to do in Seattle in August
July 14, 2022I blinked and July is over, so I need to make sure I look ahead for next month. We usually create a bucket list, but haven’t in the past couple years-time has become a blur. So here are a few things I know we’re going to do in August in Seattle. This is not an […]
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California Travel : All the places we’ve visited over the years and absolutely loved
July 11, 2022When the hubby first moved to California years ago before we were even married, I never imagined that I would one day live in the United States. But now over 20 years later, we’ve been here now nearly half my life and California is still one of the places we visit often and it’s a […]
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If you are looking for lupines here is where to find lupines in Seattle so you don’t have to drive too far
June 16, 2022Remember this next year when you see all the lupine pictures from Van Lierop Park or Mount Rainier. There are lupines in Seattle and if you don’t have time to drive out of the city you don’t have to miss out. They seem to bloom between mid-may and early June. This year they are just […]
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Why you need a Seattle Art Museum Patron Membership if you’re a Seattleite who loves to travel
June 14, 2022The Seattle Art Museum is one of my favorite places in the city. If I know I’m running errands downtown or at Pike Place Market, I love having a membership so I can pop in even just for a few minutes if that’s all the time I have. But there is another fabulous reason to […]
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Tiger Sugar Seattle: a new boba spot downtown in the city just steps away from the Seattle Art Museum
June 13, 2022My kids are big fans of bubble tea and so am I. I grew up in Coquitlam BC, Canada, and this is a treat that’s been up north for a while but it’s taken a bit of time to get down here to Seattle so I get really excited when see a new bubble tea […]
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Harbor Cruise or Locks Cruise? How to choose the best Argosy Cruises cruise for your Seattle Visit
June 8, 2022This post is a sponsored post on behalf of Argosy Cruises and as always the thoughts in this post are always my own. I recently had the chance to try out two fabulous Argosy Cruises with my family, the Harbor cruise and the Locks cruise. If you’re only in Seattle for a short time, how […]
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Passlife Workspace : all about a coworking and events space in the mountains an hour from Seattle and right across from the Summit at Snoqualmie Pass
May 31, 2022Why work in the city and wait for the weekend to play in the mountains when you can have an office in the mountains and do both? I had the opportunity to visit the Passlife Workspace near the Summit at Snoqualmie Pass recently with a group of women I’ve met through instagram and this is […]
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Find and Share Seattle Family Activities and other travel ideas using the Trove Collective App
May 3, 2022I was recently introduced to Trove Collective,(use sign-up code TRVE30) a new social app and I loved it so much that I signed on to be a brand ambassador. Among other reasons I found this app quite useful is that it makes it really easy and quick to find and share Seattle family activities among […]
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How about visiting Joshua Tree from Seattle for an easy family trip with teens
April 27, 2022So maybe you also tried to visit Palm Springs from Seattle lately and have realized that the flights are incredibly expensive and the hotels are totally full. Joshua Tree is about a 45 minute drive from Palm Springs and while I used to think of it as a camping destination, there are many options for […]
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Pythian Market, a New Orleans Food Hall for Everyone where you can get Willa Mae’s with maybe no line up and vegetarian options too
April 12, 2022I tagged along on my husband’s recent work trip to New Orleans and it was our first airplane trip in over two years. New Orleans had just done away with its vaccination requirement for restaurants and I am still wary of eating indoors so my food list for New Orleans centered on places that had […]
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The best salads in Seattle that you’ll want for lunch
April 5, 2022When the weather starts getting a little sunnier sometimes we crave fresh and more vegetable filled dishes as we get out and about. Here are a few of my favorite places to get the best salads in Seattle. I’ve tried to add the neighborhoods you’ll find these places in too. Evergreens all over Seattle There […]
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A drive through Seattle Cinnamon Roll shop up in Woodinville that’s worth the trip
March 30, 2022If you are searching for a unique cinnamon bun shop near Seattle, you might find Seattle Cinnamon Roll. And it’s not actually in Seattle, it’s about 30-40 minutes north of the city. But before you give up and try looking for another place, make a plan to go to Woodinville to the Seattle Cinnamon Roll […]
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Making Tutta Bella at Home in Seattle from QFC
February 10, 2022This is a sponsored post on behalf of Tutta Bella and their new at home meal ingredients at QFC and as always the opinions and thoughts in this blog post are my own. If you’ve been following along with this blog for a while you already know Tutta Bella is one of our family’s favorite […]
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Trying out the Too Good to Go app to help reduce food waste in Seattle
February 3, 2022I recently heard about the Too Good to Go app in Seattle. Too Good to Go is an app that connects consumers with businesses to buy ‘Surprise bags” of food not purchased during business hours that might otherwise go to waste. I love the idea of being able to try a business, try something new, […]
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Souffle Pancakes at the Gram Cafe and other delicious places to eat at the Amazing Brentwood in Burnaby BC
January 30, 2022The Amazing Brentwood in Burnaby BC is quickly becoming on of my go-to places to eat and shop when we head north from Seattle to see family in Canada. I’ve been eagerly anticipating the opening of the Gram Cafe there-this is a well- known souffle pancake chain in Japan and there are a few other […]
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A review: Goodles Mac and Cheese
January 25, 2022This post is a sponsored post in partnership with Moms Meet to try Goodles Mac and Cheese and post my honest opinions. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links. And as always the ideas in this blog are my own. I have really vivid memories of making and eating […]
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