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The weekend is almost here! Hurrah!
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...
History Lesson: 520 Floating Bridge.
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...
Getting out of Seattle: the car trip survival kit.
August 22, 2008
The kids and I are heading over the mountains and through the woods tomorrow to visit family. The whole trip should take approximately six hours; which includes stops and lunch. Gah. Here's how I'm planning to make the time FLY by. Well, as least not CRAWL by. Map your journey. If you're going somewhere you've never been to before (like me), be sure to have your route figured out. There Read more...
History Lesson: The Northwest Railway Museum.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Top 5 things to do outside when the clouds clear and the sun shines in Seattle.
May 20, 2008
I know, I know - you think you'll never have the opportunity to use these recommendations because THE SUN NEVER ACTUALLY SHINES HERE. But, alas, that is not necessarily true. Well, it's mostly true. In Seattle, we take what we can get; so consider this a list of the top five things to do when WHEN IT'S CLOUDY, BUT NOT ACTUALLY RAINING (yet). And, don't forget to bring your umbrella along, Read more...
History lesson: The Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
May 14, 2008
Almost universally, kids love bridges (or maybe its just mine!). I have been meaning to take them down to Tacoma and do the drive over to Gig Harbor and back to show them the "old" and the "new" Narrows Bridges . It's almost been one year since the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge opened to connect Tacoma to Gig Harbor and the Olympic Peninsula. To get the most out of the experience, here's some Read more...
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