Nicole Persun

Recent Articles

mother and daughter doing a craft with a hot glue gun with a christmas tree in the background

Holidays

Start a New Tradition This Holiday Season

Festive meals, thoughtful gifts, and ways to give back and spread cheer

By: Nicole Persun | Oct 27, 2021
haunted house cookie kit from Trader Joe's

Food

11 Tastiest Halloween and Pumpkin Products at Trader Joe’s

Snacks, sweets and more fall eats that kids will love

By: Nicole Persun | Oct 06, 2021
girl in an orange halloween shirt drinking out of a white jack o'lantern mug

Food

10 Warming Autumn Meal Ideas for Busy Families

Hot lunches and dinners that celebrate fall flavors

By: Nicole Persun | Sep 29, 2021
woman sorting through old clothes to give to charity

Home Sweet Home

7 Home Organization Tips for Fall

Back-to-school clutter and chaos are no match against these sustainable solutions

By: Nicole Persun | Aug 30, 2021
boy holding a pumpkin on his shoulder at a pumpkin patch

Seasonal Fun

6 Ways to Make the Most of Fall

Harvest season activities, autumn color hikes, fall crafts and more

By: Nicole Persun | Aug 27, 2021
ferry sliding into friday harbor on san juan island at dusk during a purple sunset

Travel

Island Vibes: 11 Local Islands to Visit With Kids

From serene San Juan to bucolic Vashon, your handy insider’s guide to Puget Sound island getaways

By: Nicole Persun | Aug 27, 2021
smiling redheaded girl sitting at a lunch table at school with lunchboxes and kids in the background

Home Sweet Home

7 Brilliant Back-to-School Solutions for Families

Homework stations, storage solutions, gear, lunch recipes and more ideas

By: Nicole Persun | Jul 30, 2021
Mixed-berry-popsicles

Food

10 Delicious Summer Berry Recipes

Mouth-watering recipes with raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and blackberries

By: Nicole Persun | Jul 14, 2021
family of four roasting marshmallows over a fire while dad plays a guitar

The Great Outdoors

Your Ultimate Family Camping Guide

Where to go, what to bring, great gear and top tips for a great trip

By: Nicole Persun | Jul 12, 2021
little girl wearing goggles looking skyward while sitting in the stream of a backlit sprinkler

Home Sweet Home

Your Backyard: The Ultimate Summer Playground

Transform your backyard into a kid’s paradise with cool kits, obstacle courses, sports equipment, games and more

By: Nicole Persun | Jun 29, 2021