FAMILY TRAVELS
A family stay at the Copenhagen Marriott Hotel in August traveling with teenagers
April 15, 2026People book hotels for many reasons. I picked the Copenhagen Marriott hotel for our family vacation because of its location on the Copenhagen Harbor canal (Kalvebod Brygge) and because I saw pictures of people wearing bathrobes from the hotel to go for a swim. And when we convinced our teenage sons to go on a […]
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Seattle Mother’s Day ideas 2026
April 14, 2026Yes, it’s still April (and I’m never this early) but it’s a good time to plan Mother’s Day (it’s on May 10th this year), especially if you’re leaning towards an experience type gift in Seattle. There are many events happening in the area, and I’ll try to keep this curated to the ones that really […]
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Trying out Tieks ballet flat to get ready for summer travel
April 7, 2026I am always looking for versatile shoes that can be used for different occasions while traveling so when Tieks messaged me about trying out their footwear I was more than excited to peruse their site to find a pair that would be perfect for our summer adventures. Tieks are a ballet flat “reinvinted” with signature […]
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C is for Chilis and the C Concourse Expansion at SEA
March 31, 2026If you’re headed in or out of Seattle Tacoma Airport (SEA) in the next little while the C Concourse will soon be complete (think late may, early June). This concourse has been under construction for a while now and it is bringing a whole bunch of new retailers and experiences to our local airport (and […]
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Treats around Seattle for Cherry Blossom Season
March 20, 2026There are many things that have grown in our city over the years and one of them is our love of cherry blossoms. Seattleites are all in for Cherry blossom season and I am starting to see all the “where to see cherry blossoms in Seattle posts” all over my instagram feed. The most popular […]
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Birds Connect: a free place to learn about birds in downtown Seattle
February 5, 2026Writing this story, I know I’m giving away where I like to park when I go downtown but I also need you to know I didn’t go out of my way to find this place. Pacific Place usually has the best price for parking when I go downtown, but I don’t always like the hassle […]
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If you want to do a field trip for toast from Seattle (to the WSU Bread lab in Burlington, WA)
January 21, 2026There are few things that my family loves more than bread and with Singaporean roots we’re big fans of the kaya toast breakfasts that we get when we visit family overseas. Imagine my excitement when I saw an instagram post for a toast bar at the WSU bread lab in Burlington. I already love stopping […]
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All about the Seattle Travel and Adventure Show at the Seattle Convention Center Jan 10-11 2026
January 9, 2026I’m headed to the Seattle Travel and Adventure show at the Seattle Convention Center as media (it’s in town this year from Jan 10-11th) and I’ve never been so I’m not sure what to expect. It’s not just for travel trade, it looks like there are some interesting talks and travel deals. You can find […]
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Free Port of Seattle Adult Education Series with Port U
August 21, 2025Have you ever wondered about all the things that go on at the Port of Seattle? And the Port of Seattle isn’t just the airport, it also involves places along our waterfront as well as Fisherman’s Terminal. I recently learned about a Free Port U Adult Education Series with the Port of Seattle where you […]
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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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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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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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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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When you spend the day at SEA (Seatac airport) and don’t even go anywhere and it’s awesome
February 20, 2025I am often invited to SEA (our airport formerly known as SeaTac and still kind of known as SeaTac but it’s moving towards SEA now) for events because of the blog and instagram and the other day my son and I went for the opening of the last new N concourse shops and restaurants but […]
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Most popular colleges in the United States in 2024/2025 for when you and your high school student start looking
February 4, 2025When do we start looking for colleges with our kids? We have twin boys who are in their Sophomore year in high school and a lot of their friends in Junior year are starting to look for colleges. I don’t remember college visiting trips being a big deal when I was looking for college as […]
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Behind the scenes with Cirque Du Soleil Kooza Seattle (at Marymoor Park)
January 26, 2025Just an FYI before you go, Cirque De Soleil Kooza Seattle is not totally in Seattle but in Redmond about 30-ish minutes away (or more) depending on traffic. Also, know before you go that there is a $25 parking fee that can be paid by card or cash and really no other place to park […]
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Staying at the Mimaru Hotels Asakusa Station on a trip to Tokyo with teenagers
September 30, 2024We’ve traveled to Tokyo several times with our kids over the years but Japan travel has changed a ton since pre-2020. We finally made it back this August as part of a trip to see family in Singapore and the south of Japan and it turned out that this kind of trip with teenagers is […]
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