Hotel Indigo Seattle opens at the Port of Everett

RR Hotel Indigo bed with robes

Hotel Indigo Seattle has finally opened in Everett, WA and we got to check out the hotel during the grand opening celebration. See what kinds of shenanigans we get into when we take ourselves on a self-guided tour of the property.

Fremont, WA in Fall

Family picture in Fremont

I love Fremont, WA in fall and I don’t think I will ever get tired of walking around the area. This is especially true on Sundays. Yes, Sundays… the day it seems like everything is closed even though everyone has the day off..

Seattle: Wild Waves unveils family-friendly Fright Fest 2019

Fright Fest Car

Seattle, get ready for 6 weekends of thrills + 66 additional hours of terror. Wild Waves and Enchanted Village Theme Park has unveiled it’s newest Fright Fest, and this year includes activities for the whole family. Fright Fest runs now thru Nov 2 so there’s plenty of time to get your scare on. 

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

All aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride in Elbe, WA

Photo Courtesy: Mt. Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum

The holiday spirit has hit our house hard, and we’re all full of holiday cheer. This means it’s time to schedule all the Seattle area events, and top of that list is THE POLAR EXPRESS train ride just south of Seattle by Mt. Rainier National Park. Now in its second year of operation in Elbe, … Read more

Matching Girls Monday: Beaches girls in Turks and Caicos

Beaches Mama and Daughters

This last week, we were living it up in Turks & Caicos. It was three years since our last visit, and it was so good to be back. My little one was just a few months old for our last trip, which seems crazy now. My matching girls were living their best life in their … 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