Even tiny vacations can be complicated right now, but we had great luck with a short trip to Kittitas County and hiking Franklin Falls! #pnw #hike #kittitascounty
Fun ways for the Seattle Boater to enjoy Christmas in the Northwest
Being a big-time boater, the winter can leave me missing the sunshine and the water I so frequently enjoy in summer! So, I decided to rack my brain and come up with some inspiration on how to still enjoy boating this winter, and get your family excited for next summer's boating season too!
My Seattle (end of) Summer Bucket List
Summer is coming to an end, but it isn't over yet! I am a big goal writer - if you write it down on a list that you can check off I think you are so much more likely to do it. So, I am writing down my summer bucket list, the last few items I want to do here in the northwest before summer is over!
Enjoying the 4th of July in Bellevue, stay-cation style!
Holidays are always so fun spent with family, but when you have little kids it sure can be stressful! Especially when you add in long travel and wait times to the equation. So, this year for the 4th of July we decided to try a fun staycation in downtown Bellevue to enjoy the festivities and fireworks at close range. We booked a hotel room, walked to the park, swam and ate our hearts out! It was such a perfect 4th of July... if you live in the greater Seattle area be sure to give this a read and give yourself some staycation inspo!
Bye Bye Birthday Month! September Recap
Birthday month was amazing! If you missed any of my posts or recipes, here is a chance to look back on my favorite things from September. The hi-light for me was trying the new Jason Wilson restaurant in Bellevue, the Lakehouse!
Family Date in the City – Seattle Aquarium & Molly Moons Ice Cream!
It has been a great start to birthday month (September) already! For Labor Day weekend we went camping with friends, and were truly so lazy that I don't have anything exciting to share from it... we just sat by the river, bbq'ed, and slept in... it was a much needed opportunity to recharge for sure. …
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How to Stay Safe This SeaFair Weekend
Let me start by saying that SeaFair weekend is one of my most favorite weekends of the year here in the Northwest. There is nothing more majestic than watching the Blue Angels ZOOM over Seattle with Mount Rainier in the background. However, this almost 100 degree weather forecasted for Sea Fair weekend has me a little nervous. Here is my easy 4-step list of ways to keep you and your friends safe this Sea Fair weekend. Happy Fleet Week everyone!
Mark Ryan Winery Woodinville – A Super Modern and Northwest-y Tasting Room that you MUST TRY!
Are you looking for a cool new winery to try in Woodinville? Are you hoping to find a moderm amd trendy winery that is just breaking the mold left and right? Then give Mark Ryan Winery a try right in the heart of Woodinville Wine Country!