Washington State has been our home for 5 years now. We’ve lived in Seattle, in Bellevue, and in Kirkland. And yes, when we tell people we live in Kirkland, we […]
The NW Trolls of Seattle, Washington
When I moved to Seattle, I made sure I quickly visited the Fremont Troll – I mean it’s named in every Seattle book you read, and suggested in every travel […]
Bellevue, Washington Travel Guide
When people ask, “Where do you live?” [during the hockey season], I say Seattle. However, while our first year in Seattle had us renting right downtown with a Seattle mailing […]
Leavenworth, Washington Travel Guide
I must have heard it seventy times in my first month living in Seattle…”You have to go visit Leavenworth!” So, I did! A wonderful friend accompanied C and I for […]
Family-Friendly Hikes in Washington [near Seattle]
When hiking in Washington, you will need a Discover Pass, a National Park Pass, or a Northwest Park Pass to park at most locations (figure out which one you need […]





