Little Kids, Big City
Pregnant moms seeking advice on pre-baby prep and concierge-style service can turn to a new source of info. Seattle's pregnancy planning service owned by Kelly Oswald, Seattle Baby Planners (SBP), was recently bought by Itsabelly, run by Portland-based Melissa Moog.
By Lora Shinn | September 30, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
Want a fun challenge for the next month or two? Try out one of the following contests, drawings and competitions.
By Lora Shinn | September 25, 2008
Minding the Store
Tottini, Seattle's outpost for modern kid's gear, is turning two and they're throwing a shin dig on Monday, Sept. 29, from 6 to 9 p.m.
By Alison Brownrigg | September 23, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
Hey baby, tu parle Francais? If you just love those trilingual tots, several Seattle spots offer language-learning opportunities.
By Lora Shinn | September 8, 2008
Minding the Store
On Friday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m and Saturday Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Baby Legs is having a big sale at their warehouse to move out the remaining inventory of retired styles, including some Organic and Super Soft designs, for just $5 and $10 a pair.
By Alison Brownrigg | September 6, 2008
Daily Find
Precocious Toys in Madrona perfectly captures the giddiness of youth with its vast selection of toys for kids of all ages. Open since last October, the shop inhabits a colorful light-filled space on the south end of 34th Avenue, the neighborhood's main shopping street.
By Alison Brownrigg | August 29, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
We’ve all heard that green is good, but where to get baby's green goods? Check out Fremont's new Birth and Beyond Baby. An offshoot of the original Birth and Beyond store in Madison Park, Birth and Beyond Baby opened a month ago and sells everything an eco-aware mom might need, from breastfeeding supplies to wipes (cloth, of course).
By Lora Shinn | August 19, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
It’s time to shop for sweaters, jeans and backpacks. Where do you do your back-to-school shopping?
By Lora Shinn | August 15, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
Kids, if you've ever played the green card game Xeko, you already know it's education without frustration. You learn about endangered animals, even as you put the smackdown on your opponent. And you make your mom cry because she lost to an 8-year-old kid. Today, you can also play Xeko for a good cause.
By Lora Shinn | August 7, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
If the word "homeschooling" drudges up images of denim jumpers and rural living, then you haven't met Rom Impas and Stacy Lewis. Rom and Stacy homeschool their two sons, Orlando, 5, and Mica, 21 months, right here in Seattle's Leschi neighborhood. Rom, 45, is an artist and designer working in video games, and Stacy, 38, is a writer (see her blog here).
Here, we talk to Stacy about homeschooling in Seattle, great educational resources and favorite Seattle spots:
By Lora Shinn | August 6, 2008
