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I thought with the beginning of the school year quickly approaching, now would be a good time to re-visit a back-to-school post from days past, originally published October, 2008.
Every morning it is the same old routine around here. I get up way earlier than Id really like to, make the excruciating decision between getting my [...]
From her freckles to her sparkly shoes, you can’t help but love Ramona in the new adaptation of the Beverly Cleary classic Ramona and Beezus, which opens in theaters nationwide July 23rd.
Admittedly, I was skeptical, as I always am when I view a book to film story on the big screen, but this gem did [...]
A few of us here at SMB were lucky enough to be able to preview the amazing show KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil for you! If you have never been to a Cirque du Soleil show, you are truly missing out on a fantastic feast for the eyes! Music, singing, dancing, acrobatics, illusions, humor- these [...]
It seems like in every family, there comes a time of year known as “birthday party time.” For our family, this happens not once but TWICE a year in the spring and the fall. Every spring and fall my house becomes a giant mail box full of sparkly, brightly -colored and even confetti’ed birthday party invitations. The kids’ social calendars quickly fill up and I’m left holding an empty wallet wondering just that happened to all of my grocery store money? Sigh,... more
We have a great giveaway from Aileen of Smith Photos! For one lucky Seattle Mom Blog reader, you can win a free family session which includes an hour of time, a full resolution CD with images and printing permissions, and a private, password protected gallery to share with family and friends. (Retail value: $250) All you have to do is leave a comment below for your chance to win! Contest ends Friday, September 3 at 5PM PST. Contest is over! Thanks for entering! For more information and samples... more
I thought with the beginning of the school year quickly approaching, now would be a good time to re-visit a back-to-school post from days past, originally published October, 2008. Every morning it is the same old routine around here. I get up way earlier than Id really like to, make the excruciating decision between getting my caffeine fix from half a pot of coffee or go the quicker route of grabbing an icy cold Diet Coke from the fridge, and get on with the business of packing lunches... more
A super sweet Seattle Mom Blogger Stacey reviews the newest offering from Red Robin. I need to get to a Red Robin, stat! -Mona I rather dig Red Robin. It’s a family friendly restaurant with tasty food, pleasant staff and whimsical décor. So when my family and I were offered the opportunity to try out their newest gourmet burger, invented by one of Washington’s own Puyallup resident Emily Potts, I wiped the drool from my mouth and quickly agreed. Little Emma at the ripe old age of 10 has outdone... more
Hola, I’m Isabel and you can usually find me over at Hola Isabel. But for today I’m over here at Seattle Mom Blogs sharing the love for all things Seattle! My husband decided that this summer should be known as The Summer of Fun for our little family. I admit I was a little skeptical when he first told me this. And then I remembered that I was due to have a baby at the end of August. So yeah, we must get in all The Summer of Fun that we can before we introduce a newborn baby into... more
From her freckles to her sparkly shoes, you can’t help but love Ramona in the new adaptation of the Beverly Cleary classic Ramona and Beezus, which opens in theaters nationwide July 23rd. Admittedly, I was skeptical, as I always am when I view a book to film story on the big screen, but this gem did not disappoint. Starring a delightfully adorable Joey King as Ramona and Selena Gomez as her older, boy-crazy sister Beezus (with an amazing supporting cast including John Corbett, Josh Duhamel,... more
Quick fly by here at the blog. I’m off in a couple of hours to run the Ragnar Relay Northwest Passage relay race. The Ragnar is “you and 11 of your closest friends running day and night, relay-style, through some of the most scenic terrain North America could muster. Add in live bands, inside jokes and a mild case of sleep deprivation. The result? Some call it a slumber party without sleep, pillows or deodorant. We call it a Ragnar Relay.” The Northwest Passage course description... more
We have some busy Seattle Mom Bloggers with awesome giveaways. Click on through for chances to win! -Over at Jenny on the Spot’s review blog, she’s giving away two produce boxes from the terrific CSA, Full Circle Farms. Contest ends 7/22. -Stacey is giving away two $35 gift cards to Jiffy Lube. Perfect way to get your car road-trip ready! Contest ends 7/26. -And on my own review blog, I’m giving away a $100 Visa Gift Card and telling you about killing zombies. It keeps me sane.... more
Here’s another awesome post from Kristin who blogs at Intrepid Murmurings. She took this trip in March, but now that the sun’s *finally* shining in Seattle, you can take the same trip with less bundling up! Do you have a post you’d like to feature here? Send it over! – Mona This week, at the constant (but gentle) prodding of my instructor from the parenting class I have been taking, we had our first "family meeting". Apparently having these meetings is one of the... more
We’re highlighting some awesome posts from the Seattle Mom Blog circle. Here’s one from Kristin who blogs at Intrepid Murmurings. She’s a phenomenal mama of three girls including two identical twins! Do you have a post you’d like to feature here? Send it over! – Mona Last week in a semi-desperate moment (I had been shut in with sick kids for at least 5 days) we got groceries delivered from Amazon Fresh. LOVE them — I ordered before 10am... more
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