Seattle Loves McKenna, the 2012 American Girl Doll Of The Year

Last year we were celebrating the opening of the new Seattle American Girl store, which just so happens to be minutes from our home.  This year, we’re celebrating another AG Seattle first – the honor of being the official home of the 2012 American Girl Doll of the Year, McKenna. If you haven’t met McKenna … Read more

Albertsons Big Huge Baby Basket

I go to Albertsons more often than I’d like to admit.  Because it is walking distance from my daughter’s preschool and has a Starbucks conveniently located inside, there are many days that my son and I walk there just for something to do.  And, I figure there are certainly worse ways to kill two hours … Read more

Shop Smart with Project PlaySmart

Do you ever find yourself feeling lost in your local toy store?  Maybe it’s the fact that there are too many options or maybe it’s because half of the toys are plastic junk, but I feel like I’m in the same position every time I’m shopping for birthday presents for my kids’ friends.  I certainly … 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

Whole Foods Lynnwood Opens March 15th

Recently, I‘ve been spending quite a bit of time in Lynnwood, WA.  Specifically, I’ve been spending crazy amounts of time at Babies R Us.  In all of my trips to help my sister register for baby, shop for the nursery, and finally, finish her baby to-do list, I’ve been watching the progress of the new … Read more

Magic Cabin encourages imaginative doll play

Open ended and imaginative play is paramount in our house. When shopping for toys we search out toys that inspire creativity and learning, and that search always leads us to Magic Cabin. I’ve talked before about my love affair with Magic Cabin’s wide assortment of toys that grow with your kids, and once again I’m … Read more

Our Day Celebrating Neighborhood Toy Store Day 2011

I kind of feel like a celebrity when I’m visiting my local toy stores.  Not only do most of the clerks know my name, they also know my kids’ names, their birthdays, and what our favorite brands are.  They will let me know when they get something in they know I will love, and they … Read more