Seattle family
Spectacular sunsets at Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine, Washington and another great Pacific Northwest hotel stay with a yorkie poo pup
July 2, 2021I went to Semiahmoo Resort as a kid with my family maybe 30 years ago around the time when it first opened. I remember walking along the water, having fun in the pool that was both indoors and outdoors and just having a really wonderful stay with my sister and my parents. This is the […]
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Heroes and Villains: the Art of the Disney Costume at MoPOP Seattle
June 1, 2021We get the coolest pop culture exhibits at the MoPOP in Seattle, our city’s museum dedicated to all things pop culture in an iconic Frank Ghery designed building that “evokes the rock and roll experience” . From June 5, 2021 Walt Disney Archives will be presenting Heroes and Villains: the Art of the Disney Costume […]
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Staying at the Olson Kundig tiny homes at the Sagecliff Resort and Spa (at Caveb winery) with kids and a dog in April
May 24, 2021We were supposed to go to Palm Springs in April but the kids weren’t vaccinated yet and we also realized we weren’t ready for an airplane trip with kids and a dog in tow. Instead we decided that there is still so much close to Seattle that we want to see and if there is […]
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Treat and all the other Seattle cookie companies you need to know about ASAP
April 27, 2021If you have seen foodie social media in Seattle lately it’s blown up with Treat cookies. And while Treat isn’t exactly a Seattle cookie company-it’s in Burien in Seattle’s Southside about a 30 minute drive away- it’s in an area that you definitely want to check out if you are the type of person who […]
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Meet Circle Home Plus with a parental control app for online devices at home
April 18, 2021I received the Circle Home Plus Device and Parental control App for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions about this product. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links. I have to admit I let my kids get a bit carried away with video […]
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(not) Flying to Palm Springs during the Pandemic for Spring Break
April 8, 2021We were thinking of flying to Palm Springs during the pandemic. The CDC came out with guidelines that vaccinated people are able to travel relatively safely on airplane flights. We have about a zillion miles to use on airplanes. We found a self-contained Airbnb with a pool. And Palm Springs is an easy two hour […]
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A roadtrip to Cannon Beach with kids and our pup because this is how we travel now and the dog friendly Oregon hotels we found
March 2, 2021We haven’t been to the Oregon Coast in a few years. And that doesn’t mean we don’t love it, we just usually head up north to BC to see family and it’s about the same distance from Seattle to Vancouver as it is from Seattle to Portland or Seattle to Cannon Beach. But this year […]
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All about Armoire, a Seattle clothing rental that will change the way you shop for clothes online
February 20, 2021I am one week into my Armoire clothing rental subscription and I’m starting to wonder why I never got into clothing rental before. When I think about all the worn-one-time gowns hanging in my closet at this very moment taking up prime closet space, it seems crazy that I used to go out and buy […]
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Dole Whip and other yummy foods at two new food halls near Seattle
February 10, 2021I never set out to find Dole Whip when I stopped by some food halls near Seattle on a recent trip to Tukwila with Seattle Southside. But as I was standing in line for mochi donuts at Dochi (which are delicious by the way), I saw someone in line holding a Dole Whip at the […]
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A new Seattle waterfront playground on Pier 58 seeking input from local families
January 15, 2021This is sponsored post on behalf of Waterfront Seattle to help with the new Seattle waterfront playground design on Pier 58 and as always the thoughts and ideas in this post are my own. Have you been to Seattle’s Waterfront lately? It feels like ever since the infamous viaduct came down the whole area has […]
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Finding safe holiday joy in Seattle at Starlight Lane
December 18, 2020Last night my family and I went to the Starlight Lane light show in Seattle so we could drive through a parking lot decorated with lights. Tickets were priced around $40 and with Ticketmaster fees and taxes, I think the final cost was about $50. Going into the event I saw some horrific reviews on […]
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Shopping at Grand Ridge Plaza in the Issaquah Highlands this 2020 holiday Season and beyond
December 1, 2020This is a post created in partnership with Grand Ridge Plaza in Issaquah Washington and Regency Centers to help shoppers discover the community resources that help them flourish and all thoughts and opinions are my own. Why my Seattle family shops at Issaquah Highlands Grand Ridge Plaza Although we live in Seattle, we spend a […]
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If you live near Seattle and want to cut your own Christmas Tree
November 29, 2020Add researching how to cut your own Christmas tree to the list of local firsts we’ve tried in Seattle in 2020. We usually go to the same tree farm in North Bend where we’ve gone almost exclusively for the past 10 or 11 years. But this year we were worried about distancing and not sure […]
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15 seconds of Stardom in Seattle (a chance to play with the Seattle Star) and other fun local gifts for the holidays
November 24, 2020This year it’s more important than ever to shop locally to help support the businesses and places in Seattle we love. So here’s my running list this year for Seattle gift ideas that have caught my eye. Many of them are things our family will be buying and giving to friends and family as well […]
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Holiday Gift ideas from a Seattle family with a pup and two nearly-teenage boys
November 3, 2020Usually I’m more of an experience gift type person but since experiences are a little more tough to execute this year we’re on the lookout for more tangible holiday gift ideas. And I start my shopping early because it feels even better when I find a good deal on a holiday gift as well. We’re […]
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A Seabrook Schoolcation at the dog-friendly Big Wheel Beach house
October 19, 2020When in history has “how is your wifi” been so important for being able to just get away from it all for a while? While we aren’t flying anywhere for fun and it’s too tough to cross the border to see family, sometimes just changing our scenery while the kids are schooling from home is […]
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A 5 day loop roadtrip from Seattle around the Olympic Peninsula (that you could make shorter or longer depending on how much time you have)
July 30, 2020Suddenly everyone in Seattle has discovered the Olympic Peninsula and we have too. I guess when circumstances force us to explore our own backyard we realize we’ve been neglecting one of the prettiest places on earth for more faraway adventures. We recently drove a 5 day loop through the area, from Seattle to Sequim via […]
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Summer roadtrip ideas from Seattle especially if you have kids and a dog
June 17, 2020I have been holding onto all hopes that the Canadian border might open but as of today it will be closed until nearly the end of July. So now we’re looking for all the summer roadtrip ideas for places that are as self-contained as possible, places that have scenic views and especially places that can […]
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Beginning to travel again with a bit more thoughtfulness and responsibility from now on and a first trip to Peace Arch Park
May 27, 2020***AS OF 8pm June 18th 2020 Peace Arch Park on the Canadian side will be closed until further notice*** We have always lived a life with our suitcases packed. My husband and I are the only people in our immediate families who don’t live in Vancouver BC, and we chose to live in Seattle WA […]
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Local produce CSA’s and delivery ideas in Seattle that I hope stick around after life goes back to normal
April 23, 2020We have never kept a lot of food in the house-the kids go to school near a grocery store, we travel a lot and I’m used to popping by Pike Place Market at least once a week for local produce. But because we’re eating a home a LOT more now (like everyday on repeat) and […]
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