Kite Runners: 8 Places to Fly a Kite in Greater Seattle

Feel a breeze outside? It’s beckoning you to introduce your kids to a classic outdoor pastime that will literally have them reaching for the skies. All you need is some wind and a kite. My own childhood memories come flying back whenever I see a colorful kite soaring in the sky. With my dad’s help

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Ponies, Piglets, and Lambs: 11 Petting Zoos in the Seattle Area

It’s not spring without baby animals, so grab your kiddos (and camera) and get ready to oohh and ahhh over furry and feathered new additions. We've compiled some of the best places to visit baby animals around the Seattle area. Many of these facilities are open year-round; others are open only for

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9 Secret Urban Hikes for Seattle Kids and Families

As a mother and nature-lover, I have been thinking about my son's outdoors enrichment since he was born. Now that he just turned 3, we are finally enjoying one of the Seattle area’s greatest offerings — hiking! We started off easy and local, as I wasn’t about to commit to a long drive to the mounta

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Putting Play Dough to the Test, 'Cook's Illustrated' Style

My children eat play dough. Shamelessly, persistently, and with gusto. So I decided early on that instead of denying them the pleasure of squeezing, burying, cutting, stamping and rolling play dough, I would give my two boys (ages 2 and 4) homemade dough instead of the kind that comes in canisters.

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Get Out and Give Back! Seattle Family Volunteering Opportunities for Spring 2013

Want to spend time together as a family this spring by lending a hand to worthy causes? There are dozens of opportunities: Gardens need tending, kids need bikes, and we all need a chance to help out while having fun in the sun. Here are some family-friendly opportunities to share your skills and pas

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11 Fun Family Volunteering Opportunities in and Around Seattle

Restore a Park or Beach It’s hard to beat the tangibility of planting trees, doing battle with invasive plants, or cleaning up a beach. Opportunities abound, especially during Earth Month and many organizations have opportunities all year long. Just by participating, you and your kids learn about

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2013 Golden Teddy Awards: Activities for Kids

    Voting is now closed; stay tuned for the winners to be announced soon! 2013 voting categories: GTA Home Family Food & Dining Shopping & Services Camps & Classes Parenting Resources Illustrations by Alli Arnold.

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2013 Golden Teddy Awards: Camps and Classes

    Voting is now closed; stay tuned for the winners to be announced soon! 2013 voting categories: GTA Home Family Food & Dining Activities for Kids Shopping & Services Parenting Resources Illustrations by Alli Arnold

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