RESTAURANTS

Trying Seattle-based Darigold’s new salted caramel milk on a roadtrip for a special occasion

Salted Caramel Milk and Road trips with kids for a special occasion

March 5, 2018

This post is written in collaboration with Darigold for its new Salted Caramel Milk and as always the opinions and stories in this piece are written by me. We drink milk on a regular basis but salted caramel milk reminds me of a milestone birthday or special occasion.  The salty sweet and creamy taste is […]

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Still Me by Jojo Moyes and Valentines Gift Inspiration

A Valentine’s Gift List because I met Jojo Moyes

February 8, 2018

”Be kind” Jojo Moyes says when someone asks her what the one thing the breadth of ALL her work tells us at an author reading the other  night at Third Place Books in Bothell. “Kindness is an underrated virtue.  Be strong, be courageous and if you’re strong within, the world will be a better place.” […]

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Dreaming of a California adventure because of Mom 2.0 conference in Pasadena

Deciding where to California adventure on a trip to Mom 2.0

February 7, 2018

I’m headed to Mom 2.0 in May and a dear friend of mine has promised to meet me in California after the conference in Pasadena so we can have an adventure like we used to in college pre-kids. For us from the Pacific Northwest, California means shopping, palm trees, beaches and yummy food.  So now […]

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Goodwill purchases help support a culinary training program

Learning how to be an auction winner with Goodwill and what kind of used snowshoes you should buy if you’re in Seattle

January 30, 2018

This is a sponsored post for Goodwill and as always the opinions in this piece are mine.  I visited with Goodwill in Tacoma to learn about their mission and learn about their online auction site: www.shopgoodwill.com Let me preface this tale with a little bit of back history. As a mom of energetic twin boys […]

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Where to eat in Seattle with kids, the

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, 2018

Do 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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Stop in Squamish for Family Friendly activities and restaurants

Whistler Canada with kids and a fun place to see bald eagles and eat along the way

January 4, 2018

When 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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Hello 2018 photo of Ularu Australia taken by Terumi

New Year Goals (Hello 2018!)

January 2, 2018

So 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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St Kilda's Penguins in Melbourne

Dreaming about Swimming Pools, Food Alleys and Penguins in Melbourne

September 16, 2017

Why do we not have a teleport button yet in 2017?   I would totally push mine and head back to Melbourne ASAP.  I am sitting at a desk filled with back to school paperwork (the same back to school paperwork we fill out every year btw), I have a pile of last night’s dishes […]

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Veggie Burger Kid's meal at Next Level Burger in Seattle

Next Level Burger in Seattle has vegan milkshakes and delicious kids’ meals

September 7, 2017

Next Level Burger, a newly opened restaurant INSIDE Whole Foods in Roosevelt Square Seattle can’t be more perfect for families with kids.  There is free parking.  The food is fast and delicious.  And when the kids have eaten and are perfectly content, the grocery store is RIGHT THERE so grabbing a fast few things for tomorrow’s […]

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Visit bellevue mug

On Bookmarking the Hyatt Regency Bellevue for Christmas or just a weekend staycation from Seattle

July 7, 2017

My kids and I were guests of Visit Bellevue Washington during our stay at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, but the thoughts and opinions expressed below are my own. A few weekends ago, I had the opportunity to spend a “mom and me”night in Bellevue Washington with my two 8-year old guys. Because of my husband’s work […]

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Sizzle and Crunch in Seattle

Seattle Food Craving: Sizzle and Crunch

May 25, 2017

Someone asked me the other day where I like to eat in Seattle right now.  Well, we haven’t been back from Australia for very many days, so I haven’t really had time to eat out in Seattle for the past couple months, but what I am craving is a place in the UDistrict called Sizzle […]

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Tea in the Smallest house in Amsterdam

Tea in the Smallest House in Amsterdam with our kids

March 31, 2017

I’ve decided that tea is the most perfect meal one can have.  There are sandwiches with no crusts, there are pretty pastries and there is unlimited tea.  It’s the type of meal that you go to with the intention of enjoying yourself and the unlimited tea kind of commits you to sitting for a while. […]

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Bread Street (AKA Stone Way) in Seattle

Unofficial Bread Street in Seattle (Aka Stone Way)

March 25, 2017

Work with me here-do you know the street in Seattle with the big, beautiful Brooks Running store on the corner and Evo sports and the delicious Whale Wins restaurant with the gorgeous mural on the side of the building? This street is named “Stone Way” if you look for it in Google Maps but I call it “Bread Street” and there […]

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Burgos fondue in vancouver

My Vancouver with Kids list-where to eat, what to do and where to stay.

February 27, 2017

This 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 […]

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Must-try Chinese Restaurants in Richmond

Yummy Chinese Restaurants in Richmond BC that maybe even locals don’t know about

February 16, 2017

Have you ever been to Richmond BC?  Perhaps you’ve passed through on your way north from Seattle to Whistler, or maybe you’ve had a flight from Vancouver airport and stayed overnight here somewhere, or maybe you, like me, also know that this is a gem of a city and it’s worth a stay all on […]

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cute valentine

Seattle Valentine’s Ideas especially with kids in tow

February 9, 2017

There is little doubt in my mind that come Valentine’s Day I’ll be dining at one of Tutta Bella’s restaurants with my three guys. We’ve done this on a few Valentine’s Days now and it’s become a bit of an easy Seattle Valentine’s family tradition-the hardest part is deciding if I’ll have tiramisu or gelato (They get […]

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Halosfun ornament

Orange you glad an after school snack can help your kids learn their states

January 12, 2017

A little while ago, I received a package in the mail from Halos.  I was excited when I saw the cute little orange on the front and it was so festively Christmas with an adorable orange-shaped ornament, some crafting decor, coupons and A MAP. My guys LOVE maps. And this one is a pretty innovative map […]

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Nancy Silverton at Macys

Free and Exciting events at Downtown Seattle Macy’s you should definitely put on your calendar!

November 4, 2016

This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of Macy’s however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Macy’s in Seattle has been such a big part of my holiday season since we moved here over a decade ago.  I remember the excitement of shopping with all the beautiful decorations at the store and […]

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Lowells restaurant in Pike Place Market

Back to Pike Place Market! Lowells Restaurant for the First and Second Time (Seattle, WA)

October 19, 2016

Some time last year I started on a 52 weeks of Pike Place Market eating project.  I’m sure I’ve been to the market more than 52 times since then, but I’m not one for rules and I do love eating at some of the same places more than once in a year.  So this project is […]

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Eat like a local in pike place market in seattle

Back to Pike Place Market: a salmon sandwich to talk about at Market Grill

September 22, 2016

Who would have thought 52 weeks could take more than a year?  I’m SLOWLY eating my way through Pike Place Market and as much as I’m trying to eat at new places I can’t help but get hung up on some that I love.  (Like Delaurenti.  It is SO hard to come to the market […]

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