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Memorial Day Play List and Other Spring Adventures
Memorial Day weekend -- when many sprayparks and outdoor pools open and the festival season officially begins with Northwest Folklife -- is the perfect time to have a new family adventure, from tidepooling to riding a steam train to honoring service men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice
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Nose in a Book: 10 Kid Reads Exploring U.S. History and Patriotism
The Flag Maker by Susan Campbell Bartoletti In lyrical prose, this book tells the story of the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that became the national anthem of the United States. Here is a story of the early days of this flag as seen through the eyes of young Caroline P
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Go Fish: 10 Spots to Try Fishing for Seattle-area Kids and Families
For many of us, the age-old pastime of fishing evokes memories of the glassy lakes and warm breezes of summertime. For others, it may call up pre-dawn wake up calls, soggy worms and even soggier rain boots. But either way, fishing is a childhood rite of passage and (for the most part) an adventure w
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Mother's Day Adventures and Deals for Six Kinds of Moms
What's that crowd-pleasing Mother's Day activity that will make you happy and give you some new family memories? We've compiled a "cheat sheet" for six different types of Puget Sound mamas, with emphasis on taking advantage of some of the great Mom's Day deals out there. And yes, we encourage you t
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From Catfish to Croque Monsieur: Great Mother's Day Brunches in the Seattle Area
If planned correctly, brunch out on Mother’s Day is hard to beat. To help, we’ve assembled below a round-up of great local brunch choices for Mom's hallowed day in greater Seattle — from classic joints to special Mother’s Day events. Moms, we recommend printing out this list, circling what you want
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Spring Hot List: 11 Warm-Weather Things to Do With Kids in Greater Seattle
The fact that it's spring and it's hot qualifies as breaking news in the Seattle area — and why not? After suffering through the dark, damp winter, we deserve to obsess about sudden summer. But how best to while away those sunshine-y hours? Here are some of our favorite mercury-rising activities fo
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Picnics 101: A Guide to Cheap and Easy Family Outings
I don’t think there is anything more perfect than sitting on a blanket and watching the kids play, while munching on a hunk of smelly cheese paired with fresh baguette and velvety pears. Everything just tastes better outside, and the lack of a formal table puts everyone — most importantly, me — at e
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15 Mother's Day Treats and Sweets
Sprinkle Sweet Bites Originally made to "brighten up a grouchy day," these lemon cookie cream cheese truffles offered on The Sweet Spot will definitely make your Mother's Day shine! Mom and baker, Paige, used (leftover!) sour cream lemon cookies mixed with cream cheese and lemon juice as the base
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