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Where we were: Mount Vernon, WA day trip from Seattle

We try and visit as many towns and cities near us, and this summer has been a busy one of day tripping around the Seattle area. One town we often overlook on our travels is Mount Vernon, WA, and we decided to change that this summer. We’ve mainly driven through Mount Vernon on the way … Read more

10+ ideas for family summer fun at Whitefish Mountain Resort

During our epic Montana adventure this summer, we spent a few days exploring all that Whitefish Mountain had to offer at Whitefish Mountain Resort. My niece and sister joined us and it made for an awesome family-fun adventure that we all can’t stop talking about.From gorgeous scenery and slow-paced sightseeing all the way to heart-racing … Read more

Two days in Kalispell, Montana with kids

If you know my family, you know that the way to their hearts is by exploring new towns as often as possible. So, it was very popular when we got the opportunity to explore a whole new state this past week in our two days in Kalispell, Montana. The last time I was in Montana … Read more

Seattle Day Trip: Vashon Island

Vashon – Maury Island is one of my favorite destinations around Seattle. It is less than an hour away {give or take, depending on ferries, etc} from the city, but it feels like worlds away with a much slower pace and very few crowds. Even though we are surrounded by islands in the Puget Sound, … Read more

Seattle weekend trip: Semiahmoo by the sea

Have you heard of Semiahmoo before? It’s a little slice of heaven that is jJust 45 minutes south of Vancouver, B.C. and 90 minutes north of Seattle. See why this is one of our favorite Washington beach towns and why it brings us back to Blaine, WA over and over again.

Discovery Park in Seattle with kids

Discovery Park is located in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood, and is the largest park in the city. Entry is free, and official hours are daily 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Discovery Park Loop Trail is a designated National Recreation Trail, 2.8 miles long with an elevation change of just 140 feet. It passes through both … Read more

Seattle: get festive at Wild Waves Holiday With Lights

Wild Waves and Enchanted Village was such a huge part of my childhood, and I’m embarrassed to admit my kids have never been to either. We drive past it plenty and we’ve talked for years about making it happen, but we always ended up getting booked with travel and never made it happen. When I … Read more

Experiencing the Seattle International Auto Show with kids

Hey, Seattle! The Seattle International Auto Show opens its doors tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 9. Like previous years, it will be packed with all the auto industry has to offer including electric and alternative fuel vehicles, ultra-high-end exotics, luxury rides, test drives and so much more. Thinking about taking the kids this year? I highly recommend it! And, going to … Read more

Where we were: Country Village in Bothell, WA

Have you been to Country Village in Bothell, WA? I grew up going to Country Village with my mom and my aunts, and I have vivid memories of going to Harvest parties each fall and watching Santa ride in each winter. My favorite store there closed years ago when the owners retired, but there are … Read more

Where we were: a ferry adventure with kids

One thing I love most about living in Washington State is that we're literally surrounded by water. I love just sitting at the beach and listening to the waves crashing, I love running around and taking pictures while the kids play, and I love exploring all the islands around us. And, while I wish we had our own motor boat to make island hopping easy, I do love the inherent adventure in hopping on one of the Washington State Ferries and taking it somewhere for the day.

It's great because you can just walk on with your day's worth of stuff and let someone else take you where you want to go, let them figure out where to park, and they can provide bathrooms, snack options, and entertainment.