Little Kids, Big City
Who needs to leave Seattle to show their children the world? We've got it all right here this weekend.
July 10, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
Shannon Armitage, 34, lives in Columbia City with her husband Greg, 33, daughter Clara, 2 and the mysterious "Baby X," due this fall. Shannon is a family therapist and parent coach in private practice, and blogs at Managing Life Transitions. Here, Shannon tells us how to put the spark back into your relationship, plus favorite stops in and around Columbia City.
July 8, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
Amazingly, there's still room in Seattle Tilth's camps, in their fairy-touched Children's Garden, blossoming with edible flowers, herbs and other delicious plants.
July 7, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
Don't forget -- the Seattle wading pools opened last Saturday. See a full list and open hours at city parks page. With 90 degree temps on the horizon for this weekend, the wading pools are a free way to stay cool.
June 27, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
Down in Fremont, a sweet little factory churns out my family's favorite food group: chocolate. And as of this week, Theo Chocolate revives their tour schedule.
June 27, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
What's a kid's favorite dream? Probably the one where he lives in a toy store. That's more or less the case for two lucky little kids, Isaiah, 8, and Mira, 1. After all, the Izilla Toys-owning duo Jude Larene and Jen Schneeweis are their parents.
June 23, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
This afternoon, my kids and I hit the University Village Sidewalk Sale. Great stuff! At Village Maternity, I saw Mei-tei-style baby carriers, maternity wear and infant swimsuits, plus $10 bins of baby and toddler gear.
June 20, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
Ruby Grynberg, 29, and Sebastian Grynberg, 36, cobbled together their own creative answer to the work-life puzzle.
June 17, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
Who cares about brain freeze -- if you're outta school? Pick up a frosty cone at Molly Moon's Last Day of School Event in Wallingford. The sweet shop offers flavors like Bubble Gum and Salted Caramel, Thai Iced Tea and Cardamom, Balsamic Strawberry and...Vanilla Bean (Vanilla's for the not-so-adventurous types).
June 16, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
A few weeks ago, I wrote about BPA-free bottles. But now Babies R Us in Lynnwood offers free exchanges -- turn in your icky plastics and get a BPA-free version.
Seattle Mom Blogs has all the details. Check out the site to find out more.
June 13, 2008