Leanne In the Pacific Northwest we are literally surrounded by water and that means we spend a lot of time hanging out at the beach. And, while the water is still too cold here to do much swimming in the sound, we still like to get in the water as much as we can. And, now … Read more
Who knows how many times I’ve walked past the Teatro ZinZanni historical spiegeltent on Mercer Street in Seattle over the years, wondering what it was and dying to get inside. Who would have thought that it would be a kid’s show that finally brought me through the doors and into the world of Teatro ZinZanni, … Read more
One night my daughter came to me, head down and forlorn, and she asked, “Why don’t I love cars like Brother does?” I started by explaining that people like different things and it’s what makes us all special and unique. Then I suggested that she not focus on the one thing the two of them … Read more
I have found what is quite possibly the coolest personalized product you can buy, anywhere. Thanks to PTPA, I got a chance to test out the Custom View-Master Style Reel and Viewer set and it is now in my top 10 products for the year. Remember those View Master reels you used to have as … Read more
Before I was a mom, I hauled around a SLR with me wherever I went – first the film variety, then a DSLR – and made good use of my photography degree. In those years I took amazing pictures of our adventures while traveling, around our house with family and friends, and exploring the many … Read more
I’m so proud of my daughter these past few months. Right before my eyes she has gone from a child who cried every single time I dropped her off at preschool to a kid that bounds in the door of her classroom, excited about what they will be learning that day. It all stemmed from … Read more
As someone who doesn’t go to fancy salons, I’m always a little behind on hair trends. In fact, I don’t think I even owned a flat iron until 2008 when I got a top-of-the-line model at the time. Even though that doesn’t seem like that long ago, it really feels like flat irons have come … Read more
As people who travel a lot, we have learned that it pays to pack light. No one ever brags about how much luggage they had to haul around on vacation, but ending up with no clothes to wear halfway through vacation is no one’s dream, either. At this point, we’ve gotten our packing down to … Read more
My son is a pretty well rounded boy with interests that range from crafting to digging in the dirt {although usually not at the same time}. But, while he loves his stuffed animals and playing house just as much as my daughter, there is one thing that he loves even more: anything with wheels. So, … Read more
Time travel is something that holds a special place in my heart. Technically, time travel is responsible for hubby’s and my first date ever. Okay, not actual time travel, but a theoretical discussion on the merits and limits of time travel that led to an impasse that led to a bet: declared loser buys dinner … Read more