Culture Rich and Car Free: 48 hours in Vancouver

Searching for a perfect rain-or-shine getaway while waiting for summer to arrive? Try Vancouver, B.C. In addition to its spectacular setting, Vancouver is a cosmopolitan, culturally diverse city whose residents speak more than 12 languages (besides English and French), including Punjabi, Hindi, Can

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Destination Burien: Books, the Beach and a Balkan Market

If you haven't been to Burien — that small city southwest of Seattle — you're in for a treat. In the last few years the downtown has been reinvented as a pedestrian-friendly shopping area with boutiques, cafes and green spaces. When you stroll down 152nd Street between First and 10th Avenues you'll

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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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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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Skagit Valley Tulip Festival: Reader Tips

The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, held from April 1–30, is one of the Pacific Northwest's most popular  spring events. People flock to see millions of colorful blooming tulips in over 700 acres of the agricultural fields of Skagit Valley. Taking your child's picture against a backdrop of brilliant t

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2013 Golden Teddy Awards: Family Food & Dining

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

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