It's hard to believe we're into the Fall season! There are many things I love about Fall, including leggings, boots, sweaters, pumpkin everything, and changing leaves; I also love kids consignment sale season. I look forward to the Fall Just Between Friends Mount Vernon consignment sale every year. It is such an amazing sale! What do you look for first when shopping for kids consignment? I always head to the girl's clothing section. My son gets great hand me downs from my sister-in-law … [Read more...]
Get Outside with the Kids and Hide Painted Rocks!
This is a sponsored post with Adams Natural Peanut Butter. All opinions are mine alone. Has your city jumped on board the idea of a Painted Rocks club? It's simple: paint rocks, hide them, post on FB what they look like and a hint where they might be hidden. You can also go out for the day and simply hunt for painted rocks. It is so much fun. We have two community Facebook groups near us where you can post your painted rocks and found rocks. The one for our island is active, but I've … [Read more...]
Fun Items to Add to Her Blue and Green Tween Busy Bag
Yes, even my 8 year old daughter needs a busy bag when we travel or at church. We like to mix it up and bring different items every few weeks to keep her interested. This is what I call her fun "blue and green busy bag". It's fun to make a themed bag. The items in this bag have a Pacific Northwest theme because the main attraction of this busy bag is the Find It Games State of Washington game. We love Find It Games -- this amazing portable treasure hunt that can keep kids and adults … [Read more...]
Why You Should Take the Kids to Wenatchee, WA
Our family took a great road trip this month to Wenatchee WA. Just three hours away from our home, Wenatchee was such a fun two-night trip that we cannot wait to do it again next summer. We had every intention of enjoying the famous Eastern Washington heat, and were very surprised by a cooler second and third day in Wenatchee. But, we didn't let it deter us. In fact, a cooler day was great for the sight seeing and attractions we visited. During our two night stay in Wenatchee, WA, we … [Read more...]
Canoe Journey 2016: Paddle to Nisqually
A special thank you to Adams Natural for supporting our PNW outdoor journeys this summer. This year our canoe family traveled to Nisqually for the 2016 annual canoe journey. We love our experience with the Canoe Journey. It brings together natives and non-natives with a common goal of providing a drug and alcohol free event. Plus, it offers pullers a chance to take a personal journey towards healing and recovery of culture, traditional knowledge and spirituality. Paddle to Nisqually … [Read more...]
The Kids’ Zone at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is Awesome!
This is a sponsored post with Hotel Murano and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. The love for this zoo is mine alone. We've visited the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium once with our kids and had a great experience. My son was pretty young and didn't remember it at all. So we knew it was time to go back for a second visit. (Honestly, we can't wait for the chance to go back again!) When we walked in, we turned left and visited the Kids' Zone first. My kids did not want to leave. They … [Read more...]
Visiting Tacoma, WA? Stay at Hotel Murano
This is a sponsored travel post. All opinions are mine alone. We travel a lot in the summer with our kids. We like to try new things and have a great time building memories with our kids. It's nice when we can take advantage of local family fun. Tacoma, WA isn't too far from our home and this summer Hotel Murano, the only 4-Star hotel in Tacoma is offering some amazing packages perfect for family fun. My husband and I appreciate car trips that take two hours or less. With two kids that … [Read more...]