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I know there’s a lot of fun stuff to do here. So why is it that half the time I find myself totally without ideas? Fortunately there are some local sites dedicated to helping parents scope out the best of our local possibilities.
The next time you have visitors from out-of-town, a birthday party to plan, or are just looking for something new to try, check out these great local sites.
1) Little Kids, Big City (http://www.nwsource.com/column/little-kids-big-city)
BloggerLora Shinn is a veritable treasure trove of great ideas for restaurants, wading pools, and more.
2) Savvy Source (http://seattle.savvysource.com/)
Local mom Bethany Dunn shares a wealth of info on fun things to do in our lovely city.
3) Mamaspod (www.mamaspod.com)
This is a great hands-free option for the mom on the go! Tune in as three local moms dish on what’s great (and not so great) to do in Seattle and the east-side.
4) Parent Map (http://parentmap.com/)
No list would be complete without including Parent Map, themust-visit sourcefor up-to-date listings of events and resources. Sign up for the weekly e-newsletter, which shows up every Thursday chock full of suggestions for weekend fun!
Did I miss your favorite website? Leave a comment and I’ll add it!
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