SHOPPING

Pike Placde Market flowers

Looking for easy meals on a Monday

September 20, 2016

How is it Monday again, already?  Did your weekend fly by in a blur?  With all the soccer games and parties and adventures sometimes Monday just hits me like those anvils that would flatten Tom in the old Tom and Jerry cartoons. But thankfully, I’m eating cold pizza thanks to Stefan Frei (a phemonal flying […]

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Crossing the road at the Monkey forest

The World of Wedgwood, Free Roaming Monkeys and a lovely pottery town near London (Stoke-on-Trent)

September 15, 2016

Take note of this name if you ever dream of England: Stoke-on-Trent.  This amazing area known as “The Potteries” is where you might find the birthplace of some of the very dishes in your cupboards at home.  We happened to be driving through on our recent trip to England and we needed a place to […]

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Back of Toyota Highlander all filled up

When homework starts on a Monday

September 13, 2016

I forgot what a vortex the inside of a backpack can be late on a Sunday night.  You would think I’m some sort of rookie parent not remembering that all the homework in the first week of school belongs to ME; a zillion forms that I am frantically filling in so I look like I […]

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Summer in Seattle at Moss Bay Boating

When Tuesday is a little scary for a mom of twins on a Monday

September 6, 2016

I slipped and called my duo ‘babies’ at a wedding the other night.  But my twins really aren’t that little anymore and I can’t believe it.  My giant 8-year-old babies are starting school again in a few hours and I’m totally going to miss them.   Apparently this year my guys will be in different classes for […]

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Glass exhibit outside the Museum of glass in Tacoma

The time I drove a Ferrari in Tacoma

September 3, 2016

A few months ago, the family and I visited Tacoma for a weekend and had a fantastic time.  Although this city is only about an hour’s drive from Seattle there is so much to do that a weekend’s visit there felt like a perfect northwest ‘Staycation’ holiday. We really enjoyed visiting the Tacoma Art Museum […]

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last weeks of summer in the PNW

Because I didn’t want to miss out on a Monday

August 31, 2016

Ignore the date.  Does anyone REALLY know what day it is in summer?  We’re in the final countdown to school in Seattle.  My guys are in camp this week and I’m remembering what it feels like to make lunches and dash out the door.  I kind of feel like this is how our life in […]

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Franklin Falls hiking with kids near Seattle

When you can’t get anything done because it’s still summer on a Monday

August 23, 2016

Seriously, how on earth is anyone to get anything done when you play all day with two 8-year-old boys?  My sweet boys are suddenly 8 and I have no idea how that happened.  8 is such a grown-up sounding number and it’s way too close to 10.  But because this made me feel sentimental I […]

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Osh Kosh Sign North Bend

Back to School with Osh Kosh B’gosh and a Gift Card Giveaway

August 16, 2016

This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of OshKosh B’gosh; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Back to School?!!! Thank goodness here in Seattle we still have a few weeks to savor summer.  We’re still in a sunshine groove and I love being free to do whatever we want when we […]

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Summer days and daisies in the pacific northwest

When you just need to head out of town on a Monday

August 1, 2016

Summer is for lazy days and getaways and someday soon we’ll be jetting off out of town on a last-minute family adventure and I’m pretty excited to share the destination with you but we’ll get to that later because you’ll probably be more interested in the amazing travel kicks I bought for the trip at the […]

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Tomica Shop in Tokyo

Build your Own Tomica Cars in Tokyo Japan, a perfect stop for families on a trip to Japan

July 13, 2016

In another life, the only car I could have reliably named on the road was a Volkswagon Beetle but my husband has managed to pass on his passion for vehicles down to the next generation and now if I DON’T know the cars around me, I’d be totally outnumbered in the family.  So I try […]

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Snow lake hike with snacks

Meatless things I’m loving on a Monday

July 11, 2016

I hear a lot about “Meatless Monday” and we go practically meatless everyday in our house, so I was happy to read that going meatless has a lot of benefit for EVERYONE even if it happens in a household just one day a week.  With all the animals we visit on our travels, the kids […]

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Rumpl blanket review

The summer travels of our new favorite blanket

July 6, 2016

As a blogger, I’m always on the hunt for fun new products and it makes my life a zillion times easier when something fabulous literally ends up in my lap.  Enter the Rumpl blanket, a downy soft sleeping-bag-like blanket I was sent to review. At first I imagined it would be the perfect cabin blanket […]

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Toolbox for dads from Trusco

10 last minute Father’s Day Gifts from Seattle and Beyond on a Monday

June 13, 2016

As a notorious procrastinator I’ve learned that sometimes you find the best things if you wait until the last minute.  We usually lean towards experience gifts for special days like an outing or some fabulous restaurant, but we also like to find some special things especially if they’re local.  So this Father’s Day is no different […]

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Finding frogs in Snoqualmie Pass hiking with kids

A simple Father’s Day idea near Seattle with Western Chief

June 6, 2016

I am not always good at celebrating the people I love most on birthdays or greeting card days.  I tend to stress out a little.  What do I get the people so dear to me that will be special enough to let them know how much I love them?  How do I make sure it’s absolutely perfect? […]

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Art of the Brick at the Pacific Science Center in SEattle

Why visiting ART of the Brick is a good idea for families

June 4, 2016

Remember when Lego used to be only bricks?  I didn’t have a ton of it as a kid but I remember building a bunch of square shaped colorful houses that look a lot like all the modern architecture that is popping up in Seattle neighborhoods recently.  We didn’t have specific pieces or sets like the […]

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Hanna Andersson Christmas pjs

Getting my Christmas pj’s a little early this year (Seattle Premium Outlets)

June 2, 2016

Every year I buy the kids Hanna Andersson pjs to wear for Christmas.  They are the perfect pj’s.  We’ve had elf pjs, Santa pjs, and Fair Isle-style Star Wars pjs and I usually buy the hats that match them too. These pjs are cute and comfortable and end up getting worn for the rest of the […]

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Crumpet shop in pike place market

A savory crumpet in the market (The Crumpet Shop, Seattle)

June 1, 2016

Technically I’ve been to the Crumpet Shop in Pike Place Market before so it isn’t totally a place I haven’t been in the market, BUT because I’m usually at the market when the Crumpet Shop is closed, I haven’t been there FOREVER and I ended up visiting on a day when it was open and decided it […]

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Kids arriving at Legoland hotel

Lego Dreaming at the Legoland Hotel California in San Diego

May 4, 2016

I almost didn’t book the Legoland hotel.  I had planned a beach vacation for the family and Legoland wasn’t even on my radar.  I thought we’d laze on the beach, visit some museums and eat yummy food.  But then we were invited to a Legoland event at our local Science Center and I realized my […]

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Pro flowers Mother's Day flowers

Mother’s Day Shopping on a Monday

May 2, 2016

Yes, life should be about presence not presents, but I do love a beautiful bouquet of flowers or a fun experience gift and I’ve found some fabulous ones in Seattle if you’re looking for a tangible thank you for your mom or other influential ladies in your life.  I’ve had an exciting week so far […]

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Alpental in spring

Sustainable Clothing from PrAna review and would you like to be my twin?

April 27, 2016

When I think of clothing that is good for the environment it doesn’t always conjure stylish images in my head.  But I think this kind of thinking needs to change.  Why shouldn’t clothing that is good for the planet make you feel good while you wear it?  And why shouldn’t all clothing be made this […]

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