Growing up in a world of adventure.
Every year we make it a tradition to celebrate Christmas in downtown Seattle. It’s always in the evening and, more or less, we visit the same places to take full advantage of this magical time in the city. A couple of years ago, I highlighted 3 of those happenings (all free), but this year I thought it would be fun to show you our trail of Christmas cheer with a little video/slideshow:
Books make such great gifts, so we thought we’d share some of our favorite picture books of 2015. Each of our 8 selections has an emphasis on the outdoors, travel or adventure. Perfect to take along on a trip or vacation, or the perfect way to escape without leaving home!
We traveled to Wenatchee, Washington (located about 2.5 hours east of Seattle) this fall to escape the hustle and bustle of our busy city before the holidays, and get the chance to take in the beautiful autumn colors of North Central Washington. However, Wenatchee, and the entire North Central Washington region is a destination that’s fitting anytime of year! The area boasts almost 300 days of sunshine annually, yet 4 distinct seasons, making it great for families looking to enjoy the outdoors.
For this particular visit, we had 2 nights to enjoy the small city of about 33,000, also known as the Apple Capital of the World. Based on our experience, I put together our recommendations for things to do, places to eat, and where to stay when visiting Wenatchee, Washington with kids!
Pybus Market
Our soft structured carrier (we use the Ergo) has been a lifesaver for us when it comes to flying with our babies. It might actually be our number one thing for parents of babies and young toddlers to bring with them when traveling by air plane, aside from extra clothes, diapers, and wipes of course. The carrier allows me to be hands free so that I can pull luggage or hold my preschooler’s hand, I’m not bogged down with a stroller, and it provides a place for the child to sleep or just hang out around the airport and on the plane.
There are several important things to be aware of though before venturing off with your little one. Hopefully these little pieces of information will help you know what to expect so that your not caught off guard when approached by a TSA officer or flight attendant. Safe travels!
The holiday season has officially begun, and we want to wish you peace and joy as you make memories with your family and friends during this special time. We got right into the spirit this past weekend, and have already purchased our Christmas tree–an adorable 4-foot Noble Fir from our favorite local tree farm. Slaed and I also got to spent a productive morning and afternoon shopping without the kids in downtown Seattle. Pike Place Market and the Handmade Showroom in Pacific Place were definite highlights!
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In addition to our holiday gift guide (plus those of our outdoor family blogging friends), we wanted to make sure you knew about some thoughtful guides from our traveling friends!
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You may have noticed that I recommended Tubes by Ella’s Wool in my recent Holiday Gift Guide. I’m so excited about this new product, and can’t wait for you to learn all about these wonderful wool pants for babies and kids! I’ve known for a while now that wool is very special material. However, it wasn’t until I was contacted by Ella’s Wool’s founder Becca (and I started digging into her website) that I really began to understand exactly why it’s the perfect material to keep our kids warm when enjoying the outdoors in cold temperatures.
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