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Experiencing Spring in Seattle.

March 17, 2009

The snow this weekend was pretty darn incredible. My family and I live in the "Puget Sound convergence zone" so our weather is sort of its own micro-climate - often experiencing what I consider strange weather events. And this Sunday was no different - somehow, snowflakes combined as they were falling from the sky to create these sort of massive "super" snowflakes. There were some snowflakes that were - NO JOKE - the size of small salad plates.

But we soldier on into spring. By my calender, the first day of spring is only 4 days away (March 21). Here's some great ways to enjoy spring in Seattle! (But don't forget your umbrella!)

Spring in Seattle is a great time to get geared up for summer by learning to swim - our very own Angie helps us decide if our preschooler would benefit from private swim lessons.

While Washington, DC has their famous Cherry Blossom Festival, we have our own for you to enjoy: the Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival which is held in April. Other than the festival, great spots to enjoy the cherry blossoms include in the Quad on the University of Washington Campus or along the walkway on Lake Washington Boulevard. Breathtaking.

Get ready for baseball reason (and the return of Junior!!) by scheduling a Safeco Field Tour.

Plan a trip up to Skagit Valley to the annual Tulip Festival. The acres and acres AND ACRES of the tulips are a sight to see; but there are lots of family activities to enjoy, too.

Pack a picnic and enjoy your local park. It may have been MONTHS since you've made this trip - but the days should dry out soon, so make your first trip back special by packing your lunch and inviting some friends to join you.  Read more...

Seattle by the letters.

November 04, 2008

In November, The Savvy Source's theme is "Because a Great Book..." and today in the local city blogs we're all looking at our city "by the letters". Here's what you need to know, see and do in the Seattle are "by the letters". A = Enjoy the sights and sounds of Alki Beach in West Seattle. B = Just a ferry ride away is the beautiful Bainbridge Island . C = Seattle Center , home to many fun  Read more...

Before you check out "The Show", you may want to start in the minors.

July 29, 2008

While the Mariners may be " The Show " around Seattle, alot of good, inexpensive family adventure is to be had experiencing all the fun that the minor leagues have to offer. Whether it's the Mariners' Triple A affiliate the Tacoma Rainers or the Single A affiliate the Everett Aquasoxs, a day at the ballpark is just a short drive away. One of the great things about watching minor  Read more...

Hitting it out of the park (Safeco Field, that is) with your preschooler.

July 16, 2008

Now that you know the grand history of Safeco Field , let's get down to the business at hand: how to make the most of your visit to Safeco Field with your preschooler. My husband and I have been to the field a handful of times with our kids; this includes the time he took 9-month-old Bubba just long enough to get the Ichiro bobblehead , then came back outside to hand him over to me to  Read more...

History Lesson: Safeco Field.

July 15, 2008

As I explained yesterday , Safeco Field is definitely one of the activities that you need to experience with your child before they grow up. But just what is the best was to getthe most out of your visit to the park with your children? First, a little history. The financing for Safeco Field was created by the Washington State Legistlature (after a tax issue narrowly failed  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in seattle

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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