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Getting Back to School in Style (Macy’s, Bellevue Washington)

August 11, 2015

I am a member of the Everywhere Society and Everywhere has provided me with compensation for this post. However all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. I’m totally not ready for back to school and neither are my guys, (how is summer almost over already???!!) but I guess it’s coming and I would like […]

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A little local love on a Monday (Seattle shopping)

May 18, 2015

Oh Monday.  How do you get here so fast and why is Friday SO. FAR. AWAY???!!! That’s why Monday is a day I usually shop and share my favorite new finds. So there is a fabulous new Golden Tote-like company called Emerald Cuff that was created by some fashionable moms in Seattle and if you’ve […]

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Because my kids are obsessed with Star Wars

April 9, 2015

My kids can’t help it in this city.  It’s like you have to breathe Star Wars just to live in Seattle and this has become even more apparent since my guys started school where they alternate playing zombies and Star Wars on the playground.  I think we live in the only city where I’ve ever […]

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Edaleen Dairy: A stop for ice cream between Vancouver and Seattle

January 29, 2015

Just like many people like to stop for ‘gas’ at Costco when really they want to check out the handbags or the makeup, the Edaleen Dairy is a great stop for ‘milk’ before you head into Canada. And by milk I mean soft serve ice cream made from milk because this place has the best […]

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Some super easy ways to give back while you shop in Seattle this weekend

December 5, 2014

I volunteer for an organization that does a giving tree to help out our community and the wishes I’ve read so far have been so simple and beautiful that I can’t help but think how wanting the lists and lists of my family’s desires seem in comparison and it’s made me reflect a little more […]

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Uniquely Seattle Gifts that might help with your Holiday shopping

November 23, 2014

I am a big fan of locally made and anywhere or anytime I can toot my “I love Seattle” horn, I will.  So here are some things that I have my eye on for holiday gifts: We have chocolates of all sorts here in Seattle and my favorites are Frans’ and Theos. Both give fabulous […]

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Octonauts and the Cold and Rainy Pool Birthday Adventure

August 20, 2014

I’ve always been stressed out about having park parties for my kids because we live in Seattle and there is always a slight chance of rain no matter how sunny a stretch of weather we get.  I don’t know why I didn’t apply this train of thought to having an outdoor POOL party but suddenly […]

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Spa Day with my Boys (Gene Juarez at Uvillage, Seattle)

August 6, 2014

I have to admit I let out a little joyous squeal when I received an email inviting me to come visit Gene Juarez in Uvillage, Seattle with my guys for haircuts. I have enjoyed many haircuts/colors/mani-pedis at Gene Juarez( and even at their Academy) over the years so of course, this one was a no-brainer.  But […]

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Why a Seattle Children’s Theatre Subscription might be a good idea for your family

July 24, 2014

Okay here’s some math you might want to try if you’re in the Seattle area and you are thinking about some children’s theater this fall.  Last year we didn’t subscribe to any tickets so I totally spaced on ALL the plays at the Seattle Children’s Theatre. (even Art Dog which I heard was AMAZING!!)  So […]

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free flag coloring resources for kids

A few coloring resources my little world travelers (and I) can’t live without

May 28, 2014

A few months ago I needed my guys to do some independent coloring and for some reason they chose flags, and I didn’t know at the time this would start a whole flag coloring madness in our house but now they’ve started a flag collection and have been coloring like crazy ever since.   I […]

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They’ve (sort-of)seen London, They’ve (sort-of) seen France (Family Travel Europe Research)

March 24, 2014

Long ago when I was pregnant with my guys, we visited London and France to see my two besties who were living overseas.  I can’t believe how much life has changed since then!  Then last year, I went back to see S who was still there for a quick 3 night trip, my first away […]

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Proud Mama moment at the Seattle Thunderbirds Game

March 11, 2014

I can barely keep this one in, I am SO excited.  Ever since the hubby and I started going to the Tbirds WAY back when they were at Key Arena and long before we had kids, I remember seeing these cute mini hockey players skating at intermission.  They were so fun to watch and I […]

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Exploring Imagine Children’s Museum on a chilly afternoon (Everett, WA)

February 12, 2014

All a kid needs is sunshine, water and air or something like that right?  I love that the Imagine Children’s Museum in Everett has all of these things.  We went the other afternoon using half-price reciprocal benefits from the Kidsquest Museum in Bellevue (Another great kids’ museum! the reciprocal benefits come with the family deluxe membership […]

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Giving in to peer pressure is okay sometimes, right?

January 28, 2014

I totally want these bubble glass lights my friend just put in her house. They don’t match anything I have-I would probably need  to build a whole new bathroom just for them, but I can’t Stop. Thinking. About. Them. And I’ve seen this Nate Berkus for Target tray pinned quite a bit, and it might […]

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Perfect present for parents of Lego-lovers and a fun night in Bellevue (Snowflake Lane)

December 18, 2013

In Bellevue last night we braved the crowds to see Snowflake Lane.  I thought it might not be busy because it was a weeknight and school isn’t out yet, but it was still pretty packed.  It has changed a lot, even since last year. In the past few years the best spots to watch with […]

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Just a little Monday shopping

December 2, 2013

Yeah. Just shopping a little today.  You know.  Cyber-Monday. Take it or leave it, right? I might buy a little. Or maybe I’ve bought a lot. But I have been shopping and I’m trying not to let all these sales excite me too much.  I’m a little wary that the fitbit my hubby bought me […]

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Boxes of Fun on a Monday

November 11, 2013

Happy Monday!  Scores of boxes arrived at our house last week so I thought I’d better update on a few of them.  If you’ve been reading a while you know I’m already totally addicted to my monthly Birchbox but I got an email that I recently received my 21st box!  I think there are few […]

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Birthday Month Monday and some early morning shopping

November 4, 2013

It’s my birthday month and I’m loving the love from some of my favorite stores.  For being a member on Anthro and Urban Outfitters, they send wishes with great coupons.  Tory Burch (I love that she’s a twin boy momma too!) sent me a $50 coupon which is VERY helpful in her stores. And I’m […]

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Five things on a Monday to make the day better

October 21, 2013

I’m still pinching myself to make sure Domino magazine is actually back but it is and I have a copy in my hands.  I love the instantly shop-able pages and it’s the loveliest read to peruse on a foggy Seattle Monday like this.  (One of my sweet purchases even arrived today!  Seriously, why aren’t more […]

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Thankful Monday (and you better get your Seattle Restaurant Week Reservations) You’re welcome.

October 14, 2013

One of the best things about being a bunch of cultures is combining celebrations and on Canadian Thanksgiving weekend I’m always so thankful for my roots because I get two turkey weekends every year.  We had a homemade meal with my family and even though the pie barely survived a 5-year old dumping an entire […]

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