Are you looking for the perfect book to gift parent to be? Children as young as one (or younger!) can develop a love for books if the right ones are put before them. When my second daughter was born I knew I wanted to grow our little library and what better curators than dozens of teachers. From my own book loving findings to the picks of many parents and teachers we’ve compiled a list of board books even the littlest…
As we wade through the dog days of Summer in the Pacific Northwest it can be a bit overwhelming trying to plan fun family activities on a budget. Whether you’re a native, newcomer or just visiting you are probably familiar with the crazy Summer weather patterns the Seattle area is known for. This year has been particularly wonky causing a sort of desperation to get out into the sunshine while it lasts. These activities are not only full of family…
Recently I’ve been finding myself in a snack rut. I know there was a time when I served more than cereal and sunflower seeds for snacks and simple meals, but for the life of me when I go to the store, I so often just cannot think of what to buy. We are also on a mission to reduce and hopefully extinguish our single use plastic purchases. So I decided to really think and put together a list of simple…
This is an ever-growing list of our ABSOLUTE FAVORITE THINGS for Babies and Moms! If you’ve ever taken a look at the baby section in any store you know it is super overwhelming and so hard to decide what you need and what you can live without. So we’ve decided to take the guesswork out of baby shopping with our Absolute Best Things for Baby. These are tried and true products that our family has tested and loved. We have…
1. Jetty Island A gem nestled a boat ride away from the Port of Everett, Jetty Island is a man made island sanctuary. The free ferry boat carries 60 passengers at a time to and from the island. Once you arrive at the island enjoy a beautiful sandy beach, warm waters to dip your toes in or a number of educational walks. Ferry reservations can be made by city of Everett residents or groups of 8 or more non-residents 48 hours…
As a Seattlite and coffee lover I admittedly go to Starbucks way too much. I personally like their coffee, but feel it is not necessarily worth the price I pay. My husband and I make the majority of our coffee at home, but convenience and deliciousness lure us in occasionally. Even with occasional purchases we are able to earn free coffee by doing a few simple things. Use the mobile app. By using the Starbucks app you can view the…
In the wake of toy and baby gear sales giant ToysRUs/ BabaiesRUs’s fall it can be hard to know where to shop for baby items. However there are dozens of stores, both online and Brick and mortar that offer amazing baby sections. 1. Nordstrom The first store and perhaps most overlooked by many is Nordstrom. You may think of perfume and designer hand bags when you hear someone mention Seattle based, Nordstrom Department Store. What you may not know is…
It’s important to be conscious about money and who doesn’t like to save a little when they can? You may have tried coupons, buying strictly on sale, pouring over ads or shopping several different stores for groceries. While you can save some money with these ideas, most mentioned feel like gimmicks. For example shopping sales… you go to four different stores to get what’s on sale at each and try to plan a meal menu around those items. When you…
Sometimes as a parent, it seems like everyone else has it all and does it all with their children in tow. Often it’s nearly impossible to finish your to do list and extra projects seem completely unobtainable, like a dream that can never be caught. How then, do those people we all see doing it all do it? For the past 2 1/2 years I’ve been asking myself how other people do so much, but I can’t seem to get…
10 ways to celebrate Halloween without breaking the bank Please note: this post may contain affiliate links. Halloween is one of my favorite days of the year. I love the entire Autumn season… the leaves falling, the cozy fires and warm sweaters inspired by chili, drizzly weather. It’s a day we all get to step back into childhood and be anything, and anyone our imagination can fathom. It’s the day children can be grown up and grown ups can be…
