An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars Airs this Saturday, July 14th!

My daughter is officially American Girl obsessed.  Specifically, she’s obsessed with McKenna, the 2012 American Girl Doll of The Year.    What started off as a “look, she’s from Seattle!” infatuation has quickly turned into full-blown adoration with McKenna and her story.  Now, much of the day is spent discussing whether McKenna would wear her hair … Read more

Our Week In The Future {Kia Optima Hybrid Review}

by Tyler, editor and reviewer Last week I was spoiled by STI – The Drive Experience Company.  While I am currently driving the newest car I have ever owned {a spry 18 years old} I really don’t spend a lot of time in newer cars.  But, this last week I was lucky enough to drive … Read more

Celebrating National Camera Day with TCBY

Did you know that June 29th was National Camera Day?  Me, either.  Thank goodness TCBY Frozen Yogurt let me know, because celebrating National Camera Day with TCBY in hand was definitely the way to really get the most out of the holiday. I should admit that I love TCBY {with a passion} and that I … Read more

Note to self: No one wears hoodies to BlogHer

You’re not going to believe this, but in my past life I was *almost* fashionable.  While I wasn’t someone who tried all the fads and fashions, I at least kept my look somewhat updated and people actually came to me for fashion advice.  Now, not so much.  It turns out the sweatshirt and jeans thing … Read more

BRAVE: A New Disney Princess

For months I have been dying to see the new DisneyPixar movie, Brave, and have been counting down the days until I could take my daughter to see the film.  Of course, we were thrilled when we got a chance to see a 3D prescreening in Seattle last week, a few days before it was released in theaters. 

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock {or rather, away from screens of any kind}, you’ve probably seen the previews of the film a few hundred times.  Likely, you’ve noticed the heroine’s striking red hair and signature bow and arrow, as well as the amazing animation DisneyPixar is known for.

Brave

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The Avengers: Six Super Heroes for the Price of One!

 This Friday, the summer blockbuster season officially kicks off when The Avengers hits theaters on May 4th.  Since we can't resist a bargain, with six super heroes in one movie we knew this was one flick we knew we couldn’t miss {BOG5 is a deal no one should pass up}. Especially since the last few … Read more

First Haircuts at Bella and Max {Semi-Wordless Wednesday}

After months of struggling to get hair braided, spiked, and out of eyes before we could leave the house each day, we finally caved last week on St Patty's Day and scheduled the dreaded first haircut… for both kids at once. I will admit, I took way too many pictures, treated the hair clippings like … Read more

Nordstrom Rack Westlake Grand Opening Tomorrow in Seattle

If you’re in the Seattle area, chances are you probably have heard chatter about a new Nordstrom Rack opening at Westlake in downtown Seattle.  No, not the old Rack, the one that has sat a few blocks west of the main shopping downtown for over two decades, remodeled – this is an entirely new store.  … Read more