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Featuring all of our favorite local businesses, things to do, places to go here in our hometown of Seattle! We also spend time traveling the state and West Coast, so you will find info on Eastern Washington, the Oregon Coast, and more here.
This weekend in the U.S. seems to be the weekend everyone takes off for their last hurrah of summer family vacation. Pretty much everyone I know is headed in one direction or another to soak up some sun before it's time to start getting in the back to school mindset. We are no exception to …
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With a few recent Super Bowl appearances in the past few years, the Seattle Seahawks (our home NFL team) are all the rage at the moment. This unfortunately for football lovers has sent prices of regular season game tickets skyrocketing! There were several times last year where I debated going, and after looking at tickets …
Summer 2017 is officially going by way too fast! We have already had the chance to do some super fun activities such as BBQ'ing out with friends, dined out on the waterfront in Kirkland, took our daughter to her first movie in Woodinville, and hit a concert at Marymoor Park. We have trips planned to Roche Harbor and Lake Chelan, in addition to plans to hit up Bumbershoot. What are we missing, and what are you up to Seattle?
Kirkland Uncorked is coming up soon. If you are a Seattlite and feel like you are too good to cross the bridge I suggest you change your mind set and head on over for some delicious food and the chance to sample over 70 Washington Wines. More info on the event in link. I hope to see you there!
Have you ever tried watching 4th of July Fireworks at Gas Works Park in Seattle? It is one of the best views, but also is a total mad house! If you are thinking about going, here is my experience and some helpful tips. Happy 4th of July everyone!
My work has a pair of season tickets to the Seattle Mariners... the seats are great and they are offered up to us pretty regularly through the season; a nice perk of the job! There were some circulating for the games this past weekend, which so happened to be some of the first nice spring …
My knee-jerk reaction was to not write about Purple Cafe and Wine Bar because I know that they are a well-established restaurant and loved by the masses here in Seattle. Any good wine-loving person in the PNW knows that this is the perfect destination for amazing food, savory apps, and unlimited wine choices. I however …
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The Maltby Cafe is a tiny little vintage vibe cafe located in Snohomish Washington. They were awarded "Best of Western Washington's" Award for best breakfast in 2016. You can't go there without treating yourself to a giant cinnamon roll! If you live in Seattle or are visiting the area, this diner is a must-stop for sure!
Amavi Cellars is a must visit when checking out the south side of Walla Walla. One of their most notable features is their big deck perfect for watching the sunset... amazing views!
Some of my favorite shop reccomendations to make if you are looking on Etsy for trendy wedding decor! These little finds truly helped to make our special day feel personalized and hi-lighted the details of our personalities perfectly.