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...]
Peanut Butter and Jam Sandwich Bar (Extending Camping in the RV)
This is a sponsored post with Adams Natural Peanut Butter. All opinions are mine alone. We camped in our 5th wheel travel trailer for 10 days this month here in Western Washington. We've known about this camping trip for almost a year and I'll be the first to admit that I wasn't prepared. I didn't make my normal list of things to pack. And I ended up forgetting a lot of things -- most importantly rain coats and rain boots. The clouds, thunder, lightening and rain was a HUGE surprise and … [Read more...]
Mother Daughter Day at the Beach
This is a sponsored post with Northside. My love of this brand and the PNW is all my own. This past month my daughter and I have visited Rosario Beach twice. The first visit was a Mother's Day celebration where she read a poem she wrote, gave me a handmade candle, we ate lunch with other students and moms, and we played on the beach. It was a lovely mother daughter day at the beach; truly an event we look forward to every year. The second visit to Rosario Beach was this past weekend for … [Read more...]
Love Kids Consignment Shops? Try Just Between Friends!
It's the time of year for shopping large consignment sales. I am blessed to live here in Skagit County, Washington because we have the Just Between Friends Mt. Vernon, WA here! I love shopping this consignment sale. This year opened with 50K+ items for sale! Do you visit kid's consignment shops? If so, you need to try out Just Between Friends. I found great deals today at my local Mt. Vernon consignment sale. I went with a clear shopping plan. I need Spring/Summer clothes for my daughter. … [Read more...]
Game Day Traditions: Seattle Seahawks and Beyond
This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/P&G. All opinions are mine alone. Game Day is a big day in our family and extended family. Of course, since we live in Washington state we are BIG Seattle Seahawks fans. We have a few fun traditions as well. Yes, there are people in my family who believe they if they do certain things, they are helping our team win. My sister always says, "It's only weird, if it doesn't work." Game Day Tradition: Blue Friday Friday before game day, we all … [Read more...]
Why You Should Shop Consignment Sales
This morning, I enjoyed early access to our local Just Between Friends (JBF) Mt. Vernon/Marysville consignment sale. First, I love JBF and their ability to bring quality used products to families at a great price. I've been shopping at JBF consignment sales since my daughter was born and they've never disappointed. This morning was no exception. Here is what I bought this morning at my local Mt. Vernon Just Between Friends Consignment sale: OshKosh B'gosh Special Occasion Dress $25 … [Read more...]
