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The weekend is almost here! Hurrah!

by Bethany Dunn

January 15, 2009

Last weekend, we had grand plans to make a visit to see the the final days of the Mr. Potato Head exhibit at the Seattle Children's Museum, but, alas, my son had a stomach bug. BOOOO. So! We're REALLY looking forward to THIS weekend - and so much to choose from. Bainbridge Island's Kids Discover Museum is hosting their " Arts Studio ", with a theme to reflect their current Arthur's World  Read more...

Seattle by the letters.

by Bethany Dunn

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...

History Lesson: 520 Floating Bridge.

by Bethany Dunn

November 03, 2008

In part two of two of our historical look at the floating bridges of Lake Washington, we'll now take a closer look at the State Route 520 floating bridge. (Did you miss the post on the I-90 Bridge ? I hope not! After the completion of the I-90 Bridge in 1940, traffic soon overwhelmed the bridge and in the 1950s plans were developed to build a second floating bridge across Lake Washington.  Read more...

History Lesson: The Northwest Railway Museum.

by Bethany Dunn

August 04, 2008

Most preschoolers like trains. But there are always the ones, and I'm sure you either know one or have one in your household, who has a slight obsession with them. Then the Northwest Railway Museum in Snoqualmie may be just the thing to send them over the edge. The museum itself was founded in 1959 as the Puget Sound Railway Historical Association and operated under that name until 1999, when  Read more...

History Lesson: Point Defiance Park.

by Bethany Dunn

July 23, 2008

You've heard me go on and on and on about how cool Point Defiance Park in Tacoma is. It's one of the nation's largest urban parks (top 80) and has a rich history. President Andrew Johnson reserved the land at what is now Point Defiance Park for use as a military installation - although that function never materialized. Instead, it sat undeveloped until President Grover Cleveland deeded the  Read more...

History Lesson: The story of the Creation of the Interurban Line.

by Bethany Dunn

June 23, 2008

Kids love trains. Some REALLY do (like my son, shown below intently watching a toy train with a REAL train behind him at last summer's Thomas the Train visit at the Northwest Railway Museum ). (Don't mind the scraps on my poor son's face; he had a fight with some cement stairs and lost.) Some of us adults like trains, too. As I eagerly await the opening of Sound Transit's first set of light  Read more...

Summer day trips to fill your staycation.

by Bethany Dunn

June 20, 2008

Since summer has (sort of) come to the Seattle area, my children have both been pestering me with the questions of how soon until our vacation. You see, we have our own version of a staycation and it includes my siblings and their kids, a log cabin and Lake Whatcom. It's hard to explain to them exactly what "6 weeks away" feels like, so when we get a bit closer, we'll make a countdown  Read more...

Activities to fill the days of your staycation.

by Bethany Dunn

June 19, 2008

Now that you know how best to plan for your staycation and how to have fun on your campstaycation , let's move onto all the activities that are best enjoyed in the relative heat of a Seattle summer, perfect for planning during your staycation. We'll hit the top activties, from educational, athletic or just plain fun for your family. When it's hot, hot, HOT. Rent a boat and enjoy  Read more...

Seattle weekend guide: consider this your sanity.

by Bethany Dunn

June 06, 2008

It is really disheartening to come home after work, turn the key in the lock, open the door and hear the heater running in June. But, yet, that is what greeted me this evening. Again. In June. And this weekend? Not looking promising . By the way, just WHAT IS the difference between "rain" and "showers" anyway I have lists and lists of ideas and plans for great summer, outdoor activities  Read more...

Things you must do with your children in Seattle before they grow up.

by Bethany Dunn

May 29, 2008

Since I grew up in Portland, I love that I am learning and exploring the Seattle area for the first time right along with my kids. There is always some attraction or activity to venture out to. In this series of posts, I'll be sharing my ideas on the 100 things to do in Seattle (and the greater Puget Sound region) with your children before they grow up in Seattle. Here are the first five  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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