If you are looking for a great camping destination in Washington that keeps you close to a town, I highly suggest giving camping in Leavenworth a try!
Camping in Leavenworth, Washington
Our Start to 2020 Summer – the New Normal
Summer 2020 is sure not a normal one, but despite it all, we are trying to enjoy this extra time together. We have been cooking/baking tons and spending lots of time playing in our yard, with the addition of a few small and hesitant trips. What does summer 2020 look like for you?
An Official Goodbye to Summer
This was our first summer as a family of 4, and there was a lot I wanted to squeeze into it! About half way through the season I panicked feeling like summer totally got away from us, so I paused and wrote an "end of summer bucket list" to document all the things I really wanted to accomplish by the end of the season. Here is a look back at what we got done - some amazing times were had here in the Northwest!
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!
Mid-Summer Check in… can’t believe July is coming to an end!
This summer is flying by at a heartbreaking rate! With a busy job and two kiddos it seems like time is flying by. My baby is already 9 months old, how is that possible?! However the good news is that we have found time for vacations with friends and some boating days on the lake, so there has been lots of fun so far. What are some of your favorite things you have done so far this summer? Click to read mine! 🙂
Off to Chelan!
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 …
Meatless Monday Recipe for When It’s TOO DAMN HOT – Gazpacho Soup (No Cooking Involved!!)
This vegetarian recipe is an awesome summer meal option! Not only can you whip it up super fast, but it is incredibly cool, tasty and healthy!
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!
My Favorite Blueberry Pie Recipe
I have a Martha Stewart crutch when it comes to baking... when I am looking for a recipe I tend to just gravitate towards looking one up on her website since I know it will be great. Ree Drummond too... I just feel like she always nails it, but they leave me forgetting to check …
Summer Blogging Struggles & Belated Bucket List
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?