SHOPPING
Because the world needs more black rhinos and amazing human beings (Chizi’s tale, a review)
June 11, 2015My kids don’t know Jack Jones, but I wish they did. He’s a senior in high school in Connecticut and I think he must love animals as much as my guys do because he has written an amazing book about a black rhino and when I heard about his book “Chizi’s Tale” I knew we […]
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A remote Belize island without remotes is perfect for a family’s soul (South Water Caye with kids)
June 6, 2015“Are you sure this is the place?” our driver asked as he pulled up to a somewhat dilapidated dock in Dangriga, Belize. And the hubby looked at me and I looked at him and we both knew that we actually weren’t sure and we had two kids and a whole bunch of suitcases and three […]
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What social media made me shop and forage for in Seattle on a Monday
June 2, 2015It’s been a drizzly but hit-the-ground-running kind of Monday where I somehow found myself lost in the aisles of Costco. (Oh my goodness, is there any other place in the world like this that induces sane people to buy copious amounts of things they don’t need?!! I need to stay away.) Except they sell Tutta […]
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A little local love on a Monday (Seattle shopping)
May 18, 2015Oh 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, 2015I’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, 2015One 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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Because my kids are obsessed with Star Wars
April 9, 2015My 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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My current favorite lunch spot in Pike Place Market (Seattle, WA)
March 26, 2015I’ve been volunteering at the Pike Place Market in Seattle for a little while now and I’m still surprised that every time I visit I find some place that’s new to me. There are so many neat little shops and vendors and they are all so unique-the other day I found myself in a corridor […]
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We have windows! (Cabin building in the Woods, Snoqualmie Pass)
February 21, 2015While we’ve been a little sad about the lack of the snow in the mountains, it hasn’t been horrible for building and hiking and biking with kids in these wintery months has been so fun because it’s so gorgeous and mild. If you’ve been following our cabin building progress, we’ve learned that building in the […]
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Northwest Flower and Garden Festival in Seattle 2025
February 13, 2015I happen to be the type of person who could probably kill plants just by looking at them, but every year I like to visit the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival and pretend that I could possibly be a garden whisperer and this keeps me totally happy all spring. This Northwest Flower and Garden festival […]
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Edaleen Dairy: A stop for ice cream between Vancouver and Seattle
January 29, 2015Just 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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Because this week Tuesday still feels like Monday so here are some thoughts
January 27, 2015Yesterday we woke up to sunshine streaming in all the windows and a record seven birds were holding onto our bird feeder for dear life while they guzzled down a twenty dollar bag of birdseed like it actually might turn wintertime over here. They also took down the 12th man flag, so I’m wondering if […]
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The time I was the one in the driver’s seat for a whole week
January 21, 2015It is really nice to start the New Year out with a new toy and when I was contacted to test-drive a new Toyota Highlander Hybrid I was more than excited, especially since we’re looking for a vehicle that will be good to drive in winter through Snoqualmie Pass. I knew I had it for […]
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The best cafe to wait at while your kids ski in Snoqualmie Pass (The Commonwealth, Snoqualmie Pass
January 20, 2015There aren’t a ton of options for food in the Snoqualmie Pass area and because we’ve been there so often lately, we’ve managed to try a bunch of them and find some favorites. I love Webbs (they have a thoughtful kid’s menu) and Red mountain coffee is quite cute and has pretty inexpensive ice cream […]
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A marshmallow chocolate in Vancouver I need to find before Valentine’s Day (Mink Chocolates, Vancouver, BC)
January 16, 2015We have lots of favorite places for treats in Seattle; our general go-to favorite place to get coffee, our usual favorite place to get ice cream and then we get a little bit more specific, like if you actually want a coffee flight and have time to sit down, or if you want coffee and […]
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12 or so things you might need on a Monday if you live in Seattle
January 13, 2015How will we ever get through the week until the next big game? HOW WILL WE EVER GET THROUGH THE WEEK UNTIL THE NEXT BIG GAME? All the football games seem so big right now and I actually barely understand football and I would definitely survive the week football-free if I didn’t have a 6-year […]
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If you love your fitbit and lose it
January 9, 2015I 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, 2014I’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, 2014I 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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More gifts for Seattle lovers!
December 11, 2014I already have a list of Uniquely Seattle Gifts and a list of places in Seattle where you can help others with your Christmas shopping but here are a few updates I’ve found in the last little while: Like how can you resist this adorable Seattle Luggage tag charm from Jet Set Candy?(They actually have […]
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