Author: Caroline
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A kid-friendly tour of SFMOMA
SFMOMA! I’d never been, always wanted to go, and it was everything I hoped for and more. The communications director for the museum is a mom, and she gave me her personal kid-approved list. It was GOLD. Here it is in visual form: Here’s a link to my story for Seattle’s Child: family-friendly adventures in San…
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Our favorite meal in San Francisco: Tony’s Pizza Napoletana
Our favorite meal in San Fran was at Tony’s Pizza Napoletana! Walking in felt like being wrapped in a big hug. Tony’s is famous for its Margherita, which won Best Pizza in the World in Naples. But kids. They just want cheese. The general manager insisted if cheese is what they want, cheese is what…
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Pescatore Trattoria in Fisherman’s Wharf, SF
Exquisite dinner at Pescatore Trattoria in Fisherman’s Wharf. Each course even prettier than the previous one, and two desserts to make the meal extra memorable. Here’s a link to my story for Seattle’s Child: family-friendly adventures in San Francisco.
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Heath Ceramics showroom in Sausalito
Bucket list item checked off! I have waited decades to visit the original Heath Ceramics in Sausalito. They have a beautiful showroom and factory tours. The seconds store and tile overstock shed is also here. Because we were on bike (also, on a freelancer budget), I limited myself to ONE purchase: a Chez Panisse mug.…
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Sunflower season
Happy first day of fall! Pretty cutting garden at Stocker Farm in Snohomish, with DIY bouquets for $13.
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How to do the Fair for under $100
The 2024 Washington State Fair’s best freebies and deals, in my story for Seattle’s Child.
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Seattle Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion opens
Two lucky kids got a sneak peek inside the Seattle Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion with me yesterday. The expansion opens to the public today, and we are so excited for this huge waterfront upgrade. Here’s a link to my story for Seattle’s Child.
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Astronaut Tom Jones visits the Museum of Flight
At The Museum of Flight, we saw a real NASA astronaut! Actually, two: Tom Jones was speaking, and Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger was sitting two seats behind me. What an amazing opportunity. We are so lucky to have the Museum of Flight here. Someday I want to go work for NASA. Some things we learned: The space…