Are you craving a winter holiday escape? While I admit I love staying at home with a cup of hot cocoa and Christmas music playing non-stop, there’s something really special about visiting a Christmas town or city for the holidays. If you’re based on the west coast, here are some of my picks for the …
Earlier this month we took advantage of Seattle Museum Month and planned a teen staycation in Seattle. Our weekend in Seattle was filled with sightseeing around many of the popular downtown attractions, getting an up-close look at how glass art is made, and enjoying some new restaurants we hadn’t tried before. Thank you to Visit …
If you’re planning a trip to Seattle in February, I have got a huge tip that will save you money on your tickets to local museums. You’ll be able to get into places like Chihuly Garden and Glass, the Seattle Aquarium, and MoPop for HALF-PRICE! To celebrate the ending of the first semester and to …
We’re an active family. We enjoy hiking, riding bikes, hubby & the kids even sleep in a tent in our backyard during the summer. But we’re not really a camping family. I admit that I like running water and bathrooms a little too much. So when O.A.R.S. mentioned that we should go on a river …
A few month ago my youngest expressed an interest in visiting the Terracotta Warriors tour in Seattle. She had heard about it from her teacher and a fellow classmate. Her classmate had actually been to China to recently and showed Mia her mini soldier souvenirs from her trip. Seattle has this amazing exhibit on tour …
Recently I had a chance to go away for the weekend with my hubby for a romantic getaway to the Semiahmoo Resort. In addition to looking forward to getting away with my hubby, I couldn’t wait to check out this resort that I had heard so much about! Semiahmoo is located on a narrow peninsula …
Have you ever felt like there are parts of your own city that you haven’t explored? We’ve traveled around quite a bit, and taken numerous trips into downtown Seattle, but the area surrounding Sea-Tac (Seattle-Tacoma) Airport, known as the Seattle Southside, has been a mystery to us. Recently our family was invited to come explore …
Most of you know by now that I call the Emerald City of Seattle my home, but even with living here for 10+ years, I feel as if we still haven’t discovered all the delightful spots that Seattle has to offer. The housing market guru site, Zillow, is based in Seattle, so I’ve invited one …
Rocky coastlines and sandy beaches, country roads and main streets, all come together to create what has to be a true gem of the west, San Juan Island. One of the most popular ways to reach the island is via a Washington State ferry, and upon the approach you’ll see that the island history of being …
Nestled among the colorful blooms of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is a little town called La Conner. La Conner, WA is situated on the Swinomish Channel, surrounded by the mountains and water which are typical of the pacific northwest. If you’re one of the thousands of locals or tourists planning a visit to the Skagit Valley Tulip …