Road Trips in a Tesla
Why booking with Amex Fine Hotels at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort is more than “worth it” for families
September 12, 2022Whistler, BC has become a really popular destination for Seattle families-it’s about a 4-5 hour drive away and it’s easily combinable with a Vancouver trip for shorter travel days and a longer vacation too. Over the years it feels like we’ve stayed at nearly all the properties on the mountain and our favorites so far […]
A Seattle pup travels to Ocean Tails in Seabrook WA with his family
July 6, 2020Our life has become our dog’s life. We used to take for granted that we could pretty much vacation anywhere with our kids but with our new little pup we actually have to do a lot more planning to make sure he can tag along. We are staying locally this year (and isn’t everyone) so […]
Refillable soap and other reusable/refillable things we Seattleites can get from places in the Pacific Northwest
October 21, 2019Soap is one of my favorite luxuries. I don’t mind spending a little more on soap, bubble bath or face wash if it seems better for me, smells heavenly, is beautifully made, or if it promises to get rid of all my wrinkles. But lately, especially if I use a product a lot, I’m looking […]
If you love Public Markets in the PNW, put Pybus Market in Wenatchee on your list
September 10, 2019This summer my family was invited to visit Wenatchee, a city about 2 and a half hours east of Seattle. I was excited because we haven’t been in years and I have heard a lot about Pybus Market, an intriguing and photogenic public market there recently. My guys are also into biking and I know […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I’m already making my summer plans for next year thanks to Predator Ridge Resort in Vernon
August 16, 2018Summers are for the Pacific Northwest and we do our best to explore this area as much as possible from June until the days get darker and the snow starts falling in the mountains. When there is a good chance of sunshine, there is so much nature here to see! And from Seattle, if we’re not […]
Spring Clothes from Osh Kosh that can transition from Park to Party and Bring the Fun
March 27, 2018This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of OshKosh B’gosh; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. There are two things we look for in clothes for my family-are they comfortable and can we wear them for multiple events? It’s even better if the clothing we buy travels well too because […]
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 […]
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 […]
On Stopping by the new Angel of the Winds Arlington Supercharger
July 3, 2017The other day we were driving up to Vancouver from Seattle when a new Tesla Supercharger popped up on our navigation dashboard. Apparently a new Arlington Supercharger opened up a little while ago to add one more charging option along this drive route and we thought we would check it out. We usually stop in […]
My Vancouver with Kids list-where to eat, what to do and where to stay.
February 27, 2017This Vancouver Canada with kids list is long overdue! I get asked about Vancouver family travel at least once a week and I always type up an email or facebook message to the requester and then forget to write this list for my blog. There are so many things to do in Vancouver and because […]
An Electric Tesla Roadtrip to Cannon Beach on the Oregon Coast
January 10, 2017Does anyone else have 16,000 pictures stuck in their phone? Lately, I’ve given up on bringing any real camera anywhere and I’ve been IPhone only for most of 2016. It’s freeing because I haven’t had to worry about carting so much gear around and I like that my photos have been a little more spontaneous […]
A windfarm you can visit in Washington State (Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility, Ellensburg)
November 9, 2016Before you drive out to Ellensburg to visit one of the only windfarm visitor centers in the United States, realize that the Wild Horse Wind and Solar Visitor Center is only open from April 1st-November 15th. If you are visiting during this time, there are usually some pretty awesome free tours and other events going on in […]
Unexpected Chickens on an electric drive down the Chuckanut
July 6, 2016Windy turns and hidden bakeries, scenic pull-outs and switchbacks reminiscent of the old Sea-to-Sky highway from Vancouver to Whistler are all reason to drive the Chuckanut Route that hugs the coast from Mt Vernon to Bellingham for about a 30 minute drive. With small kids and family up north, we were always in a rush […]
A trip to Tacoma might be the perfect Seattle Staycation for local families
June 23, 2016How lucky are we in the Pacific Northwest to have so many fabulous places to visit within decent driveable distances? My family recently visited Tacoma as guests of Tacoma Tourism and we were curious to learn about Tacoma as a family travel destination as well how it would be as a destination for electric car travelers. It’s […]
Earth Day Every Day on a Monday
April 25, 2016The nice thing about most people in life is that we talk about sports, the weather and nice places we like to eat.With kids you get: “Hey mom, we’re going to be dirt one day!” Pardon me?!!! “I guess we better treat the earth a little better then….” Thanks to my kids unabashed willingness to […]
An Electric Car, Scooters and Yummy Food in Vancouver BC
March 24, 2016Living in Seattle we are SO lucky to be equidistant between Vancouver and Portland which are two excellent food hubs in the northwest and both cities are only about a 3-hour drive away. This makes Seattle such an excellent starting point if food is a reason why you travel. It is also pretty convenient to […]
Whistler with kids in the Wintertime at the Sundial hotel with your own hot tub
January 8, 2016Everyone I know has been talking about going to Whistler lately and it is such a fun place to go-especially with kids-there is just so much to do. When we were MUCH younger the hubby and I used to wake up early, pack his two-seater gold Fiero to the brim, and drive off with his […]