10 Mother Adages: The Truth Behind Common Mom Wisdom

Mom always knows best, right? Or does she?From her can't-fail recipe for chocolate chip cookies to how best to clean and dress a scraped knee with as few tears as possible, Mom is the family's Oracle of Everything.But even experts get it wrong sometimes — and commonly passed-on beliefs can be the ha

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11 Fun Ideas for Exploring Nature with Kids

It’s after school, and you have a bit of time before you have to start dinner. Or you’re in between appointments and have some time to kill at a local park. What can you and your kids do outside in half an hour to connect to nature, de-stress, and get some fresh air? Lots! Read on for 11 fun activi

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Mother's Day Fun

  Mom's the Word! Every year we want to plan the perfect Mother's Day trifecta of food, fun, and family time for that special lady who makes our world go 'round. We've assembled a mix-and-matchable set of great ideas for planning Mom's day — with a little forethought, you've got all the makin

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15 Cool Things a Northwest Mom Knows

Parents embarrass children. Public affection, singing, dancing — even your favorite jogging suit — can be gross in the eyes of your child. But if you're mom to a baby, you're lucky; the need for cool doesn't develop until around age 8. You still have time to brush up on a few skills and camouflage t

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Celebrating Seattle: The Next Fifty and King Tut at the Seattle Center

Fifty years ago, my dad, a 22-year-old from North Dakota, piled into a convertible with three buddies and headed west for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair. With all of its futuristic buzz, the Century 21 Exposition didn’t disappoint. “Remember, we hadn’t been 50 feet off the ground before. So here we

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25 Rainy Day Crafts and Activities for Kids

Go, Go, Gizmo! It's hard not to love a DIY toy with the ability to move based on simple mechanics — and that's exactly why we can't get enough of this homemade "long-reach gizmo" featured on Giddy Giddy! Made using cardboard, brads, scissors, and acrylic paint, long-reach gizmos are easy to make w

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20 Spring Crafts and Activities for Kids

Stick It and Stack It Though Mom Sarah of Imagine Childhood came up with this clever "Stick Stacks" game for summer, we think it'd be just as fun for spring days filled with t-shirt weather and plenty of outdoor play! To make your own Jenga-esque "Stick Stack" game, simply gather up some backyard

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10 Kid-Friendly Spring Hikes in the Seattle Area

Every spring, my kids and I go a little stir-crazy. We long to go hiking but the weather is still gray and drippy and our favorite hiking trails in the mountains are covered in snow. It’s time to get creative and explore trails closer to home. We especially like places that offer indoor nature cent

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