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Things To Do in the Salt Lake City Area

Things To Do in the Salt Lake City Area

Are you traveling to Salt Lake City and wondering what to do while you’re there? Here are a few of the must do items from our family’s visit. Be prepared to spend several days in Salt Lake and surrounding areas as there is a plethora of wonderful adventures waiting for you once you arrive in Salt Lake. 1. International Peace Gardens Weather you’re local to the Salt Lake City area or just visiting you won’t be disappointed by the International…

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Things To Do in the Seattle Area: Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

Things To Do in the Seattle Area: Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

The Pacific Northwest has countless things to do in the Spring as the rain begins to subside and the sun starts peaking through and one definite outing on everyone’s list should be the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Skagit Valley is bout 45 minutes north of Seattle and the Tulip festival goes from about mid-March to mid-May depending on the year. Usually the tulips are in full bloom for about a month during this time (depending on the particular year’s growing…

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Nursing & Pumping: what no one told you about breastfeeding

Nursing & Pumping: what no one told you about breastfeeding

Please note: this post may contain affiliate links. Breastfeeding as you probably know is one of the best things you can do for your baby. However it is not easy. Plain and simple, it’s work. And it hurts at times and can be awkward and people judge you if you do it or don’t do it. But… THE BENEFITS GREATLY OUTWAY ALL THE NEGETIVES SO IF YOU CAN DO IT, DO IT!! There’s my soapbox… As you can already see…

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Snohomish County Parks Review: Lowell Park, Everett

Snohomish County Parks Review: Lowell Park, Everett

Yesterday I was feeling a bit bored with the usual parks and places we go to, so I decided to take a look at the City of Everett Parks and Recreation website and wandered over to their parks page. I was amazed at how many parks there are that I’d never heard of.  The city’s website gives some basic information, but as I looked through them I realized I’d really need to go to each park to check them out,…

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10 Ways Anyone Can Save Money

10 Ways Anyone Can Save Money

Please note: this post may contain affiliate links. Turn off the lights (and other electrical items when you aren’t using them). This also helps the environment by saving energy. While you’re at it, don’t let the water run and run while you’re doing things like brushing your teeth, scrubbing a dish etc. Spend money buying good food (not eating out). Each time my husband and I go out to eat we spend $30-$40 minimum. We can cook a gourmet meal…

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