Category: Seattle’s Child
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Home is where the Big Top is: Raising a family on tour with Cirque du Soleil
Nine kids, 3 months to 11 years old, travel with Cirque du Soleil Echo because their parents work for the circus. A new city every two months. Can you imagine giving birth and two weeks later, road tripping from Miami to Toronto? Or that all your family’s belongings fit in 10 suitcases? Link to my story…
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Jump, duck, throw! Indoor family fun at new Activate Tukwila
What to expect at south Seattle’s newest attraction. Link to my story for Seattle’s Child here.
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New family-friendly Escape Room and Game Show opens in Seattle
A new indoor favorite for Seattle families! Here’s a link to my story for Seattle’s Child.
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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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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/
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Volunteering at Food Lifeline
Have you ever shown up to volunteer, and they’re not really sure what to do with you and it’s super awkward? Food Lifeline is not like that. Instead, it’s smooth and efficient, and you’re busy the entire time. Minimum age to volunteer is 10, and there’s no maximum age. Here’s a link to Seattle’s Child:…
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‘Geometry of Light’ at the Seattle Asian Art Museum
Perks of the job: preview of “Anila Quayyum Agha: Geometry of Light” at the Asian Art Museum. We got a tour with the curator and snacks too (the vegan GF cookies were shockingly good). The show is small but mighty, covering three galleries. Two of the galleries consist of a single illuminated sculpture casting intricate…
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Washington State Fair celebrates 125th anniversary
The Washington State Fair just wrapped up $28M in renovations for its 125th anniversary. I went on the Classic Coaster and I thought for sure I was going to die. Here’s what’s NEW this year: – Drone and firework show on opening night, Aug. 29, starting at 10 p.m. – The Gold Gate got a…