Dreaming of a National Park trip to the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State? Looking for rainforests, mountains, beaches, lakes, and waterfalls? Here’s my local’s guide for a 3-day Olympic National Park itinerary that includes stops at the best things to do around the park. When you live in Seattle, it’s easy to stay close to …
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 …
As a Seattle resident, I was shocked to discover I knew nothing about the Langley Murder Mystery weekend despite it celebrating its 37th year recently. So I grabbed a friend and we made plans to visit Langley, Washington, and take part in this small-town murder mystery weekend. Now that I’m back home I’m sharing some …
It’s March, which means it’s time for the Taste Washington food and wine event to come to Seattle. And even though things look a little different this year, you can still support local restaurants, hotels, and wineries! You can take part in Taste Washington in four ways. All involve delicious food and wine! Take It …
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 …
I admit, I love technology. My phone is often in my hand, browsing the latest social media posts, or just looking for something informative or entertaining. More and more, I’m coming to realize that as my girls are growing older, I’m missing chances to be with them and instead giving myself and my energy to …
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 …
Today marks the first day of the 6th Annual Great Northwest Glass Quest and we’re going on a treasure hunt! This will be our first time participating and we’re ready for an adventure. The girls are out of school for a long weekend break, so my friend and I thought this would be an ideal …