FAMILY TRAVELS
When you worry that styrofoam is taking over the world, stop by the Pacific Science Center in Seattle
February 14, 2018There are many reasons to visit the Pacific Science Center in Seattle. Maybe you have kids who like science or you have kids you want to get interested in science (or STEM which seems to be all the buzz word in education right now unless you believe the world is flat and want to remain […]
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A new Tesla electric car charger in Lynnwood and pondering going completely gas-free
February 13, 2018A couple years ago when we first got our Tesla we were a little apprehensive about buying an electric car for a family car. We had one option for charging on the way between Seattle and Vancouver and with all the long-driving we do to see relatives between here and there we didn’t know if […]
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How far would you travel for the most perfect playground and a family-friendly meal?
January 25, 2018There are many reasons to travel to New Zealand’s North Island. The scenery shouts “take photos of me” every where you turn, the food is delightful and the people are absolutely charming and friendly. There are bubbling geysers, mountain adventures and sheep dotting the lush green hills. And there is Hobbiton. (I’m sorry we didn’t […]
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Low tech and high tech toys that are faves in my house right now
January 22, 2018The holidays are over, the decorations are packed away and we’re about a month into all the fun toys that have arrived at our house. (I can’t take credit for the decorations being down…that’s definitely the hubby’s doing. I would have them up all year round but not because I’m festive….) And of course […]
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A restaurant that’s been cooking here a little longer than all the poke, and it’s not just for tourists in Seattle
January 13, 2018Do you know which Seattle restaurant I might be talking about? Although Seattle seems smitten with poke these days and new trendy restaurants are popping up daily, I love a Seattle restaurant that’s been cooking awhile. And we’ve eaten so many great meals at Ivar’s Salmon House in South Lake Union that I thought this […]
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Tanaka Farms in Irvine California is a great place to take kids to learn where food comes from
January 8, 2018Do you love knowing where your food comes from? I recently did a poll on my Instagram Stories and I was so excited to see that an overwhelming majority of people care about the story of their food. I feel the same way. I love hanging out on factory tours and finding locally made things. I […]
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Whistler Canada with kids and a fun place to see bald eagles and eat along the way
January 4, 2018When I was a kid, I grew up in a small Vancouver suburb and we used to be able to drive to Whistler and back for a day trip. We had our favorite places to eat, like Ingrid’s which is still in Whistler, and we would always stop at the McDonald’s in Squamish along the […]
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New Year Goals (Hello 2018!)
January 2, 2018So here we are on the first day of 2018 and I love how shiny new a new year feels. There is sun and sparkly light in Seattle today and already that is something to be thankful for. And how many of us are still trying to savor the blur that was 2017? (Both my […]
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Are you a last minute shopper who still needs gift ideas?
December 21, 2017I totally get you! I’m a last minute shopper too and there are still a few places you can shop and get what you need in time for the big day. Now is the time I start shopping at places that use shoprunner two-day shippingor who have the ability to order online with in store […]
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Five delicious places to eat at Seatac Airport
December 15, 2017Are you headed through SeaTac airport any time soon? I totally wish I was! We are finally getting our air travel plans for the new year together but until then I need to travel vicariously through anyone who gets to go on a trip in the next little while. I recently visited the airport not […]
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A place to see all the computers in Seattle (The Living Computers Museum and Labs)
December 8, 2017I had a year’s membership to the Living Computer museum and I didn’t even know this museum existed. Because we had a MoPop membership we kept seeing information that it included a year to the Living Computers Museum and Labs. For some reason I thought it would be just a place that grownups could go […]
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A solo mom afternoon on a family trip to Whistler
December 4, 2017I have created this post in partnership with PrAna and the ideas and opinions are my own. Sometimes you find a brand that just clicks right with your soul. PrAna’s mantra of being ‘clothing for people who live fully, play long, and travel well’ speaks to me and I love that the clothing I’ve tried […]
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An experience gift idea for families in Tacoma with the Tacoma Museum Pass
November 18, 2017Who else is trying to find more ways to give the gift of an experience rather than something tangible this year? As someone who gets a lot of joy from adventuring, I’m always on a quest for a way to share this with the people I love too. I was really excited when I heard […]
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Checking out Electric and Hybrid Cars at the Seattle Auto Show 2017
November 10, 2017I attended a media event to preview the Seattle Auto Show so I could check out the electric and hybrid cars and as always the opinions and views on this blog are my own. The 2017 Auto Show is in Seattle this weekend and I was so excited to check out the new electric and […]
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How many nights do we need in Boston with kids in tow?
October 25, 2017Forgive me if I never realized that Boston Massachusetts was a family travel destination. On a flight in August this summer I almost thought we had mistakenly boarded a flight to Disneyland instead of Logan international as the flight was packed with families headed to the East Coast. Why were so many people traveling to […]
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Hot cocoa and snowy northwest weekends for the win!
October 16, 2017I used to dread the period between October and February a little in the Pacific Northwest. The days get shorter and we go for weeks on end with chilly, wet, dreary weather. During stretches like this it’s easy to wonder if we’ll ever see sun-filled days again. But then a few years ago we went […]
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Women’s Small Business Month at Zulily
October 13, 2017There are so many world-renowned businesses that have their roots in Seattle and when I see their names in other places when we travel it’s hard to believe that these companies ever started small. When I drive past the zulily headquarters on the way to Pike Place Market, this business is no different. I remember […]
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A tiny home community where you can stay overnight in Leavenworth
October 11, 2017One of my favorite parts of travel is that you get to stay somewhere that is NOT your home and through our travels we have stayed in many different types of accomodations. Before we had kids, we used to camp a lot. If I had to use the bathroom in the middle of the night, […]
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A great hotel choice for my Vancouver friends when they visit Seattle
October 3, 2017Yes, Vancouver friends, I know you said you’re visiting Seattle but I know that you really might want to stay in Bellevue. If visiting “the mall” is on your itinerary and you are headed south to shop and hang out, Bellevue is becoming more and more of a shopping hotspot and I have a great […]
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Family travel tools to help you on World Tourism day
September 27, 2017Yes, there are millions of theme days nowadays, but today is one that is dear to my heart. There is nothing like travel to make the big wide world feel smaller and more like a interconnected community and I would rather have a handful of travel days in my heart than any materials things. That […]
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