Little Kids, Big City
Remember that "Little House on the Prairie" when Mary Ingalls got her groovy granny glasses and went through some perfunctory peer humiliation? Apparently, times have changed for the better.
By Lora Shinn | May 27, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
On Tuesday, May 27, at noon, the Seattle Parks and Recreational Department's registration opens for their fact-packed nature programs. If you haven't been before, the Environmental Learning Centers' classes aren't snore-inducing biology lectures. Instead, the hikes and walks are more like a hands-on PBS nature show, without the gory bits.
By Lora Shinn | May 26, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
Seattle mom Christine Hanna didn't relish the thought of Bisphenol-A leaching from her baby's bottle into his morning meal. As an employee at the Sightline Institute, a non-profit environmental think tank, she felt perturbed at the chemicals in "all kinds of products that babies drink and eat from, mouth, and sleep on."
By Lora Shinn | May 21, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
To celebrate their 10-year anniversary, Curious Kidstuff in West Seattle is having a big sale all day Sunday, May 4. For one day only, all items in stock will be 25 percent off. With a selection of educational and entertaining toys and books for kids from birth on up, everyone should find something great to snag. Time to stock up for the next birthday!
By Lilium Pierson | May 3, 2008
Daily Find
Beacon Hill artist and designer Rachel Addison's childhood was filled with the stories, songs and recipes of her Latvian heritage. So when Addison had kids of her own, she wanted them to experience the customs and traditions that her mother and grandmother had shared with her.
By Alison Brownrigg | April 18, 2008
There is nothing cuter than a baby's first pair of shoes -- so tiny and pristine, symbolic of innocence. Soon enough, though, baby grows, crawls, then walks, and as he discovers more of the world, his shoes begin to show signs of wear. The years to come will require so many trips to the shoe store that parents can be forgiven if they start to find the whole process rather tiring.
By Lilium Pierson | April 17, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
While at Sugarlump, a childrens' consignment shop in Madison Valley, a couple of days ago, I found what I think is the perfect jacket for little ones in Seattle. This little rain coat from GO!Globo looks common enough, but it features a post-consumer recycled plastic fleece lining, made from old PET bottles. More exciting for the user is the fact that it folds into itself to become a handy little backpack, so mom and dad aren't stuck carrying the thing when the weather warms up.
By Lilium Pierson | April 11, 2008
Daily Find
Local nonprofit organization Childhaven will hold its 10th annual Butterfly Tea and Fashion Show Sunday, April 27, from 1 to 3 p.m., in the Spanish Ballroom of the historic Fairmont Olympic Hotel. Sip tea and nibble on cucumber sandwiches while you and your little one are treated to an eyeful of adorable spring fashion from West Seattle's premier kids' boutique, Georgia Blu.
By Alison Brownrigg | April 15, 2008
Daily Find
At Max and Quinn's Atomic Boys Shop-O-Rama, it's highly possible that you'll find your
favorite childhood candy. The store is stocked with oldies but goodies
like Sky Bars, the aforementioned Candy Buttons (both 99cents ) and
bubblegum cigarettes (50 cents to $1.25), and each confection is
accompanied by a small sign that tells its history.
By Alison Brownrigg | April 11, 2008
