FAMILY TRAVELS
Japanese Souffle pancakes in the Pacific Northwest?
May 18, 2019**PS. Seattle, you can now get Souffle Pancakes at Beanfish at Uwajimaya. I’ve been told Cafe Remix who used to have them is now closed. ** Is anyone else out there obsessed about Japanese Souffle pancakes? I first saw these thick, fluffy pancakes on Instagram and put them on my bucket list of things to […]
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An In-N-Out burger right near LAX that’s perfect for people who love to see airplanes touchdown
May 8, 2019Have you ever been to In-n-Out Burger? My vegetarian boyfriend (now husband) was the first to introduce me to In-N-Out Burger back in Los Angeles, California when one of us wasn’t even in our twenties yet. It’s one of my favorite restaurants he told me, as I looked at the menu in total disbelief and […]
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Seattle restaurants with play areas for kids that you might want to know about if you travel here with your family
April 24, 2019It’s been a long time since my kids have needed a play area at a restaurant but I remember the days when it was so much easier to eat with the kids or eat with friends together with ALL of our kids when we knew there was an area that the little ones could hang […]
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Why you need to see Prince from Minneapolis at MoPop if you are an Instagram Influencer
April 10, 2019In the Instagram world there is so much talk about how to produce a “good” Instagram feed. Do you hire photographers? Do you choose a specific filter? And how do you create and curate your own style? I recently went to Alt Summit in Palm Springs where over 1500 creatives gathered to talk about trends […]
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A Ballard neighborhood restaurant with travel inspired fare that you need to know about now in Seattle
April 1, 2019If you haven’t been to Ballard lately it might be easy to get lost. There are so many new buildings and restaurants popping up everyday! (And isn’t that like the rest of Seattle these days too?) I was invited with my family to Gather Kitchen and Bar to try out their menu and because we […]
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Wander your Way and Live like a Local at Loews hotel 1000 in Seattle This Spring
March 12, 2019As a Seattle family who lives close enough to bike to the heart of the city, we haven’t stayed at a ton of Seattle hotels and I keep getting asked by visitors who are heading here about where they should stay. I was totally excited to be invited to the Loews hotel 1000 with my kids […]
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Planning for a 10 day trip to Japan with kids
March 6, 2019Are you thinking of traveling to Japan? There are a few airlines that currently fly directly to Tokyo from Seattle like Delta and ANA and flying to Tokyo is only about an 11 hour flight from Seattle. In the time it takes to fly there, you can watch about 4 movies, have a quick nap, […]
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If you have ever sold an Everlast bag on Craigslist, you might have met Jeffrey Gibson
March 2, 2019I was invited to see the opening of Jeffrey Gibson’s “Like A Hammer” exhibition at Seattle Art Museum the other day and it’s the type of honest, colorful, modern and inclusive art that speaks to your heart and I really want my kids to see it. We love visiting art museums together and we usually […]
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Why you want to dine at Fisherman’s Restaurant at Miners Landing if you haven’t been there in a while
February 22, 2019Did you know your stomach is made up of two halves-the dessert side and the food side? Sometimes the food side gets full but then the dessert side might still be hungry too. This is what chef Nick Novello told us when my friend and I were hosted at Fisherman’s Restaurant in Seattle at Pier […]
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The Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre hotel: another fabulous place to stay if you’re in Vancouver BC with kids
February 6, 2019I can’t figure out if I call Vancouver my hometown or my home away from home nowadays but it’s where we spend a lot of time and it’s where the hubby and I grew up. We usually hang out with family in Coquitlam or Richmond BC when we’re not at Granville Island, or reminiscing at […]
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Why Richmond might be a great home base for families traveling to Vancouver BC
January 27, 2019Is Vancouver BC on your travel bucket list? As someone who grew up in the city I can’t believe how much it has changed and grown over the years. We now live in Seattle, about a three hour drive away, and we head back to Vancouver often to see family and it’s still one of […]
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Using a Whispbar Tesla Ski Rack and Supercharger from Seattle to Whistler
January 16, 2019Thank goodness for Craigslist because my husband was able to purchase a barely used Whispbar Tesla ski rack for less than the heftier price tag it usually comes with which is so nice when you’re dealing with anything Tesla and we wanted to add a ski rack so we can do some winter road trips. We […]
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Brunching with little kids at the Wildflower Restaurant and an adventure in art at the Audain Art museum in Whistler
January 9, 2019What do you do with little ones who don’t yet ski when the rest of the family is out adventuring in Whistler? My sister and I were visiting friends at their cabin in Whistler over the holidays and everyone else went out skiing and we stayed back to adventure with her three year old twins. […]
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Family Travel Planning for 2019 with #emeraldcitylife
January 3, 2019Thank you 2018, you taught us to be grateful and savor our days a little more. Do you take a bit of time to think about the year that just passed before starting to plan the next year’s adventures? I’m currently in the process of travel planning for 2019 and so far I’m almost certain […]
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Yes you can buy happiness with Happy Cards
December 17, 2018This is a sponsored post on behalf of Happy Cards and as always the ideas and thoughts in this post are my own. So here’s a happy way to buy a great experience gift! I recently learned about Happy Cards and not only are they gift cards but they are gift cards that pair your […]
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Why going to Enchant Christmas in Seattle on a Sunday might be the best deal
December 5, 2018*PPS Enchant Seattle is back in 2024!! *PS I originally wrote this article last year when Enchant first arrived on the Seattle scene. Enchant Christmas is back in Seattle for the 2019 winter Season with the theme of “Enchant Mischievous” at T-mobile Park! We were invited the other night for a media preview and I love the updates […]
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Why Seattle Families might want to stay a night in Bellevue for the holidays
December 3, 2018Living in our city we have lots of holiday events nearby for Seattle families-we can bike to the aquarium to see diving Santa or check out the new Enchant Christmas light show at Safeco field. We can take the bus to Seattle Center to ice skate at Winterfest and ride the monorail to see the […]
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Eye Eye may just be the coolest place to go if you are looking for glasses in Seattle
November 28, 2018I was invited to Eye Eye to check out their new expansion, meet with an eye doctor and choose a pair of prescription sunglasses. Eye Eye has been around in Seattle for a little while but they recently redesigned their store and made it nearly double in size. If you are looking for glasses in […]
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Next time you head to Vancouver with kids, here’s a list of my 10 best Vancouver spots
November 23, 2018We are a Seattle family. My kids’ blood is the requisite blue/green for Sounders, Seahawks, Mariners and our one day Seattle hockey team. I think when the hockey team finally gets here, I’ll be the one most torn about who to cheer for because I grew up in Vancouver and my childhood self would be […]
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Going back and giving back to the NICU for Prematurity Awareness month with Carter’s
November 17, 2018This post is sponsored by Carter’s on behalf of Everywhere Agency; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I am really excited to tell you about something I was part of last week. I was so honored to work with Carter’s to bring a generous donation of clothing and gift cards to parents in […]
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