Exploring Cap Sante Park in Anacortes, WA

Anacortes hike Cap Sante

During our recent visit to Anacortes, WA we stumbled upon the Cap Sante Park while looking for a short hike to do with the kids. We had talked about just heading back to the hike we did in Mount Vernon and then saw a small picture of Cap Sante and was sold. Honestly though, pictures don’t even do it justice. Cap Sante is a magical little place with a view of Fidalgo Bay that is to die for.

25+ things to do in Seattle in the spring

Edmonds WA ferry

Fall and summer in Seattle may get all the glory, but spring around the Seattle area is something quite spectacular, too. With flowers, greenery, and gorgeous light, babies animals to visit, enjoyable beaches, and road trips galore, there’s so much to see and do during a Seattle spring.

It’s tulip time, Washington

Skagit Valley Tulips

It’s time for tulips, Washington State! It’s one of my favorite spring traditions and this year we got lucky and somehow missed all the crowds and almost had the field to ourselves.

CES 2019, here I come

CES Ready

Remember last year when I was bragging that I survived my first CES? Well, it lured me in again with its promises of seeing the latest and greatest tech, with all the bright lights and dazzle that only CES can bring. Even I will brave a Vegas trip for that. I’m heading out tomorrow for CES … Read more

Ultimate fall festival survival guide {with 13 must-haves}

Fall Festival Survival Guide

Throughout the years, I’ve been to dozens and dozens of outdoor festivals and concerts. I’ve written in the past about all the amazing concerts Seattle has to offer. But, of all the seasons, fall festivals are my absolute favorite. Summer festivals are fun because everyone is out of school and you are pretty much guaranteed … Read more

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

Mount Vernon WA hike

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

Kids 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

Kalispell Montana

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 deer

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.