What to Do on a Rainy Day in the Seattle-Tacoma Area
Spend enough time in the Seattle-Tacoma area and you will see some rain. It’s just how it goes, especially in late fall and winter months when the weather is generally overcast and frequently rainy. Whether you live here or are … Continued
Where to Stay in Olympic National Park
Wondering where to stay in Olympic National Park? The Olympic Peninsula is a fantastical landscape, home to impossibly tall, moss-covered trees, snow-tipped mountain peaks, and a wild coastline. Highway 101 rings the vast wilderness of the park and there are … Continued
The Best Vacations for Toddlers: A List That Does Not Focus on Farflung, Expensive Destinations
First of all, this article is not for you if you’re ready to take your toddler on a flight to Hawaii or Costa Rica or Europe. You’re doing fine, you brave soul, you. Go read some of Suzi’s articles about … Continued
How to Manage Your Flight Anxiety When Traveling with a Child
I have been flying since I was six months old, but I still kind of hate it. It’s just not natural to go hurtling through the air in a little metal tube at hundreds of miles per hour (or knots…still … Continued
Utah’s This Is The Place Heritage Park in Winter – Worth It?
This Is The Place Heritage Park is one of our favorite spots in Utah in the summer, with its plethora of kid-friendly activities. Which led me to wonder…is there anything worth doing at This Is The Place Heritage Park in … Continued
What to Expect at Point Defiance & Aquarium’s Zoolights in Tacoma
Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is one of Washington state’s largest Christmas lights displays. With more than 700,000 lights decorating the zoo grounds, it’s just a whole lot of twinkliness (that’s the scientific term). Like its zoo neighbor … Continued
Thanksgiving Point’s Butterfly Biosphere in Lehi, Utah
Thanksgiving Point is home to five big attractions – Butterfly Biosphere, Farm Country, Museum of Natural Curiosity, Museum of Ancient Life and Ashton Gardens. We visited on a comped Explorer Pass, which allowed us to visit all five in one … Continued
Project Nursery Portable Sound Machine: A Tiny White Noise Machine Perfect for Travel
Ever since my daughter was itty bitty, she’s slept with a white noise machine. They’re great for small homes so you can watch a movie without having to worry about turning down the TV, and they’re great for establishing a … Continued
10 Sparkly Spots to See Christmas Lights in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City loves Christmas lights displays, and so do I…making us a match made in holiday heaven. Utah is magical in the winter anyway, with its “greatest snow on earth,” so don’t miss a chance to see all that … Continued
Fantasy Lights in Spanaway: What You’ll See and What to Expect
Just outside of Tacoma is a Spanaway Park – a park that’s filled with green spaces and a lake where you can swim and boat all summer long. In the winter, the entire park transforms into a magical wintery wonderland … Continued