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Fairy Tales and Frog Urinals, how I’m going to win at Aunting in the New Year

January 6, 2016

If I could make a list of things that freaked me out about my kids going to school, getting lice would probably be on the top of my list.  So I’m thankful that Fairy Tales sent me an arsenal of lice prevention that we’ve been using since Christmas to get ready for going back after […]

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these costumes did not come with the light sabers but it was fun to wear them at boo at the zoo

What I’m gifting the little Star Wars fans in my life so they can share the Force

October 23, 2015

My world is currently a strange place where the two hurricane forces that control it are always quizzing me on my Star Wars knowledge, making me read everything they can get their hands on about Star Wars and cutting and turning any paper/boxes/washi tape I’ve left on low shelves into Star Wars creations that litter […]

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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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A couple Seattle things you might buy for mom, some things for you and a few you might buy for your littles

April 28, 2015

I’ve seen a wave of things being advertised for mom for Mother’s Day in the last few days and a few gems have caught my eye, especially if you live in the Seattle area. I love shopping at Uvillage (along with probably every other mom in Seattle) and the coolest gift idea I’ve seen are […]

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Even grown-ups want to drive Power Wheels (When Chevy loaned me a Volt for a week)

April 13, 2015

One spectacular Christmas, my guys received Power Wheel Cars and they drove around my parent’s house like two speed demons trying to beat each other to any and every destination they could dream of.  They both felt so powerful and free and they raced until their batteries were out of juice and needed to be […]

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how not to lose your fitbit

If you love your fitbit and lose it

January 9, 2015

I am just a little jealous of all the people posting their steps in all my social media feeds. I’m counting with you, but mine are getting counted a little more manually right now. Like the 10 steps I just took while standing at my computer, I’m totally writing down. On paper. Maybe I’ll remember […]

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Something 2014 to bring into the New Year (Classpass, Seattle)

December 17, 2014

I’ve been known to complain about exercising and I definitely prefer sloth.  But I’ve been trying out Classpass since my birthday and it hasn’t been horrible.  I actually even signed up as a real customer after my free trial expired.  The nice thing about this pass is it’s a commitment that’s non-committal so it’s perfect […]

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Got a list of Starbucks loves on a Monday (Starbucks Roastery and Cafe, Seattle)

December 15, 2014

I haven’t swooned about a Starbucks in forever and I’ve even been gushing about this one to total strangers since I went the other day.  The Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room in Seattle is so worth visiting if you love coffee and I’m so excited that it’s finally open. Of course I had to […]

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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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Events that didn’t feel like commercials but made me feel better about products

November 13, 2014

Last month my family drove up to Snoqualmie Pass and we joked that with all our shiny cars parked in the parking lot it totally looked like a car commercial and it’s a little eye-opening to think about how much of our lives really ARE a commercial, from the things we see on instagram or […]

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The only time I don’t care about seeing Christmas in October: makeup advent calendars. *swoon*

October 14, 2014

So it’s taking me all my willpower not to buy this advent calendar today, but I haven’t cleaned out my makeup drawer that I promised I would clean out before I bought any more makeup and I know my hubby would die if this giant box of new makeup shows up before I’m done. So […]

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kids haircut at Gene juarez

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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easy to make octonauts party balloons for swimming pool

Shopping things I’ve been asked about lately barely making it on a Monday

July 22, 2014

Whew. Now that was definitely a weekend. I’ve barely started to put away the decorations from my guys’ birthday but it’s shopping Monday and since shopping is the one thing that gets me through most Mondays the decorations can wait.  I’ve been asked a lot about my shopping purchases lately so I totally thought I’d […]

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Running Mantra #1

May 29, 2014

I am running again and as much as I sometimes dread it, it is so good for my health-especially my mental health.  I find that when I run, I feel empowered, in control and strong and sometimes it’s just a nice way to concentrate on myself after hanging out with the kids and all their […]

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10 or so things I’ll probably buy at the Container Store before Monday

April 12, 2014

Oh how The Container Store is brilliant.  If it weren’t for my husband I’d be a clutterer/hoarder/disaster/junk heap but every time I walk into that store something overcomes me and I feel like I could be an organizational genius and everything wants to come home with me. So a few days ago I was invited […]

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A visit to the Seattle Macy’s Secret Garden

April 4, 2014

I am a member of the Everywhere Society and Everywhere has provided me with compensation for this post about Macy’s. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own. I have been obsessed with flowers since my college days when my bus would take me past the most amazing flower shop I’d ever seen.  […]

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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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Coffee Table Shopping and garden musings on a Monday

March 10, 2014

It is so hard to buy furniture on the interwebs.  I’ve had my eye on this table for quite some time and it’s now 20% off thanks to a sale that ends TONIGHT.  But I have no idea what it’s going to actually look like, so I’m a little worried but I have a feeling […]

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