Crafts + DIY

Where creativity rules!
Rainy day craft

Crafts + DIY

25 Rainy Day Crafts and Activities for Kids
Creative ways to beat cabin fever
By
Jen Betterley
  Apr 25, 2012
Pine cone turkey

Crafts + DIY

15 Thanksgiving Decorations That Kids Can Make
Celebrate the season with these festive (and fun!) ideas
By
Jen Betterley
  Oct 23, 2018
minecraft

Birthdays + Parties

Minecraft Party Genius
Planning a Minecraft party? Ideas to get you started
By
Tiffany Doerr Guerzon
  Dec 22, 2017
Garden rocks

Crafts + DIY

14 Garden Crafts for Kids
Cultivate those little green thumbs
By
Jen Betterley
  Mar 6, 2018
Reindeer ornaments

Holidays

18 Christmas Ornaments That Kids Can Make
Bonus: These DIY ideas will keep the kiddos busy
By
Jen Betterley
  Nov 12, 2018
toilet paper tubes

Holidays

12 Hanukkah Crafts for Kids
From DIY menorahs to Hanukkah themed decorations, these crafts with please any kiddo
By
Jen Betterley
  Nov 21, 2018
Sixlet cake

Birthdays + Parties

15 Creative Birthday Cakes and Treats
Cool cupcakes, cakes and more creative party desserts
By
Jen Betterley
  Dec 20, 2017
Dinosaur Cake

Birthdays + Parties

How to Make Birthday Cakes Look More Impressive
The secret to a winning birthday cake is hiding in your toy bin
By
Diana Cherry
  Oct 24, 2018
Homemade superhero cuffs

Preschool

7 Superhero Crafts and Activities
Let your family's imaginations soar
By
Kelly Knox
  Dec 28, 2017

Newest Reads

Kids play house best weekend family events for Seattle and Eastside families

Seasonal Fun

Weekender: Top Family Events for Seattle and the Eastside
Your family fun plan for the weekend: Jan. 18–21
By
Nancy Chaney
  Jan 16, 2019
bbq jackfruit

Food

8 Vegetarian Recipes for Die-Hard Carnivores
Even reluctant vegetarians will love these
By
Naomi Tomky
  Jan 16, 2019
Marie Kondo

Home Sweet Home

Sorry Marie Kondo, Tidying May Be Life-Changing, but I’m Not Doing It
In defense of a hot-mess household
By
Diana Cherry
  Jan 16, 2019
Pensive woman with blonde hair

Family Management

Never Say This to Your Friends Without Kids
Being child-free is not an invitation for insensitive comments
By
Jager Weatherby
  Jan 15, 2019

Family Atlas

We've mapped your family-friendly resources in the Puget Sound region

Samena Swim and Recreation Club

Samena Swim and Recreation Club

Providing family fitness & FUN since 1958! Samena is a family recreation club located in the Lake Hills neighborhood of east Bellevue. Programs:

Bellevue

The Learning Nest Preschool

The Learning Nest Preschool

Asia Pacific Language School

Asia Pacific Language School

Chinese Japanese English

Bellevue

Top Ten Toys

Top Ten Toys

One of Seattle's largest independent toy stores! Fun, educational, non-violent, multicultural, science, craft kits, games, puppets, books and more.

Seattle