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A holiday “first” for us: Garden d’Lights at Bellevue Botanical Garden, which is free through Thursday night! Right after we hit Snowflake Lake at Bell Square, and got a great spot for the kids to watch the parade. More free or cheap holiday fun in this little roundup I wrote for KIRO 7 News (with…

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…

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.