Summer is just around the corner. Hard to believe, isn't it? However, there's still plenty of time to start making activity-related plans. These are just a few of many fun, Washington-based fairs and festivals to consider adding to your calendar. Walla Walla Sweet Onions Festival 2017 marks the thirty-third year of the Walla Walla Sweet Onions Festival, which takes place on June 17 and 18. Festivities include onion bowling, onion sack racing and a "bald as an onion" contest. There's a 5K … [Read more...]
10 Water Parks in Washington State to Visit This Season
Looking for a way to cool down or want a day packed full of fun this summer? Well if you are in Washington, or plan to visit, below are the top water parks to visit! From thrilling slides, fun wave pools, or float through a lazy river, these parks have something fun for each member in the family! Make sure to grab your floaties, sunscreen, and flip flops and head out to one of these epic water parks in Washington! Epic Water Parks in Washington State Wild Waves & Enchanted Village, … [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...]
10 Reasons Kids Love the State Fair
The Washington State Fair is coming up this next month. I have fond memories of attending this same fair each year with family and friends. My kids look forward to the Washington State Fair every summer. It is a great way to say goodbye to summer before heading into the fall season. Does your family love attending the state fair? 10 Reasons Kids Love the State Fair 1. Animals In addition to the standard farm animals and draft horses, for the first five days (Sept. 11-15) the Animals … [Read more...]
When Your Husband Gets a New Job (and he’s so much busier)
You know when you have two Bible studies to finish, three books started, an overflowing Netflix queue, ten days left of homeschool kindergarten, every intention of getting some kind of extra curricular activity scheduled for your child, and some very essential housecleaning to be done? {Don't even bring up blogging, which has now become a part time job.} Oh and those Amazon reviews that were due a month ago... Yep, that's what life is looking like right now. Can you relate? In June, I … [Read more...]
8 Family Walking Trails: Skagit County
We like taking the kids on Saturday afternoon easy hikes. I loved it growing up and it is fun to take the kids different places nearby our county here in Washington. It will be nice when they are a bit older and can do more walking and exploring. I put together a small list of 8 family walking trails in and near Skagit County for families. Boulder River - exit 208 off I-5. 8.6 miles roundtrip. Good for kids. Dogs allowed on leash. After a mile you'll come to a twin waterfall. This is a … [Read more...]
Feeling Confident at the Point Defiance Zoo
I participated in an Influencer Program on behalf of Mom Central for Dove. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating. This past weekend we visited the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium for the first time. We loved it. It is the perfect size attraction for parents with small children. Fun animal enclosures, playgrounds, feeding areas, interactive exhibits, and live shows - we can't wait to come back to this zoo in Tacoma, … [Read more...]
