Author: Caroline

  • KUOW interview

    The boys spent the first day of their Thanksgiving break visiting the radio station with me! I was on KUOW Public Radio talking about the new ParentMap book, “52 Seattle Adventures with Kids.” Here’s the segment.   After the interview, I was explaining that I was on the radio, like how I was on TV…

  • New book! “52 Seattle Adventures With Kids”

    I’m the kind of mom who loves doing stuff with kids, and I’m lucky that it’s turned into a regular freelance gig. ParentMap just published a new book, “52 Seattle Adventures With Kids,” and I’ve got 6 pieces in it!   The book is a week-by-week guide to fun and affordable family activities, edited by…

  • Top 7 places for a family photo shoot

    You might have noticed I like taking pictures… a LOT. I’ve rounded up my top 7 places for a family photo shoot in this ParentMap story. Pictured here is one of our new favorites, Seahurst Park in Burien. Really beautiful beach and renovated playground, plus nice restrooms and easy parking.

  • Hiking? Camping? No thanks

    We’re at a Marriott in suburban Portland, with a king bed and kitchenette. Chris looks around and says, “We’re camping!” and he’s right, that’s MY idea of camping. For this Seattle’s Child story, I found like-minded people who prefer staying indoors. Because, bugs and dirt? No thanks. Not everyone in the Seattle area loves the…

  • 7 indie bookstores to visit with kids

    So nice to be able to give some love to some of my favorite places — indie bookstores! — for this ParentMap story.

  • Women in coaching

    I can’t see Joseph playing organized sports, but maybe Paul? The awesome women at UW’s Center for Leadership in Athletics make a good case for why more women coaches are needed. The story’s on Seattle’s Child here.

  • Owen’s List

    My story about Owen’s List made the cover of this month’s Seattle’s Child!The story is online here.

  • Toby and Amy’s wedding in Tacoma

    Toby and Amy met at Pacific Lutheran University, where they were anatomy study partners. (That’s not a joke — both majored in exercise science.) They tied the knot at their alma mater on a perfect August day. I was honored to photograph the wedding with Narayan Mahon, a fellow ‘Cuse grad and an accomplished commercial and editorial photographer. (Look for…

  • Yoga at the Olympic Sculpture Park

    Free outdoor yoga in the beautiful Olympic Sculpture Park — is there any better way to spend a Saturday morning? You’ll find more pictures and info from my shoot at the Seattle Art Museum blog. The last outdoor class for the summer will be at 10 a.m. this Saturday, Aug. 28. Anne Phyfe Palmer (center), owner and director…

  • Kristin and Memo’s Shilshole Bay wedding

    Kristin and Memo first met in art school, and many years and separate roads later, they were married at Shishole Bay Beach Club. Their ceremony was so sweet and heartfelt there wasn’t a dry eye in the audience. I was honored to photograph the wedding. Memo and Gali, 8, walk down the aisle together. Gali…