Author: Caroline
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One smart cookie: Baker Kat Lieu gives classic cookies a subtle Asian twist
I got to talk to Kat Lieu about her new cookbook, 108 Asian Cookies! The story is in the Sunday Seattle Times, and this is the link.
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Step inside a real-life video game at DreamPark
We tested out this new mixed reality place hidden on the back of Queen Anne and it is very, very cool. DreamPark is like stepping into a video game. The cofounder’s dad is the guy who started Atari and Chuck E. Cheese! Here’s my review for ParentMap: https://www.parentmap.com/article/dreampark-seattle-VR-experience
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Best birthday freebies for Moms
Moms spend a lot of time making other people’s birthdays magical, and for MY birthday, I wanted some special treatment too. So I walked around the Bellevue Collection on my birthday to find the best birthday freebies. Top 10 best verified birthday gifts below, full list in my story for ParentMap: https://www.parentmap.com/article/birthday-freebies-for-mom-bellevue
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Find garden inspiration at the Bellevue Botanical Garden
My favorite thing to get paid to do is taking photos, and I got such a nice spread in the Sunday Seattle Times! I did a photo essay on the Bellevue Botanical Garden, a gorgeous public park open every day of the year. Free admission, free parking and so much inspiration. Here’s a link:https://www.seattletimes.com/explore/at-home/the-beauty-of-the-bellevue-botanical-garden/
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You can’t go wrong with Seattle Rep’s ‘Play That Goes Wrong’
I have been DYING to go see “The Play That Goes Wrong” ever since hearing about it from London parents. When I heard Seattle Rep was doing a production, I jumped at the chance. Seattle Rep does not disappoint. We laughed our heads off through the entire show. This show is perfect for anyone who…
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Seattle’s new front porch: Waterfront Park
My story about Seattle’s snazzy new waterfront is in the summer issue of Seattle’s Child magazine. Here’s a link: https://www.seattleschild.com/explore-the-seattle-waterfront-a-48-hour-itinerary/ The landscaping on the waterfront is filling in nicely! It looks so great with the new dedicated bike lanes and the fun swings. I don’t miss the decrepit old ferry terminal at all. I do…
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Private tour of Dale Chihuly’s studio
Major imposter syndrome: I got a private tour of Dale Chihuly’s studio!! The Boathouse is on the north end of Lake Union, totally inconspicuous from the road, and it’s where all his work is made. I got to watch the glassblowers doing their thing, spinning a 2000 degree disk of melted sand and FWOOMP! flicking…
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Sneak peek at Pier 58’s jellyfish playground
Sneak peak at Pier 58! I personally tested out the 25-foot-tall jellyfish tower and I can tell you that slide is FAST. Here’s my review for Seattle’s Child: https://www.seattleschild.com/pier-58-jellyfish-playground-seattle/