Have you visited Seattle with your kids? Our kids love it there (we've been 4 times so far since the kids were born) and the rain isn't as bad as people say it is. Sure, we don't see as much sun as we do at home but it's such a family-friendly city (every time we visit, we discover somewhere new), that the cloudy skies don't bother us much. We love using Seattle … [Read more...]
7 Free Things to Do in Washington, DC with Kids
This week, I invited Kate - a proud momma, wife and teacher to share some of her family's favorite places in Washington, DC. She's always traveling, exploring and looking for ways to learn more while spending time outdoors with her kids. ***** Washington DC is full of fun and sights for families. But, it can be expensive. REALLY expensive. So what’s a family to do to get the … [Read more...]
Hotel Review: Kimpton’s Hotel Monaco in Seattle, WA
A weekend road trip from Vancouver Airport to Seattle, Washington landed my family back at one of our favorite hotels - Hotel Monaco on 4th Avenue. Hotel Monaco is a luxury boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown and one of four Kimpton hotels in Seattle. Known for being kid-friendly, pet-friendly and walking distance from many major tourist attractions, Hotel … [Read more...]
What to See: Pike Place Market in Seattle
Thanks to Public Market Tours, I was able to learn more about one of Seattle's most iconic attractions - Pike Place Market. This market is one of the oldest public farmers markets open year round in the US. While there are hundreds (maybe thousands) of Starbucks in Seattle, the very first shop was opened in 1971 in Pike Place Market. This store still has it's … [Read more...]