If you ever cook with or for children, chances are you’ve noticed that many recipe books aimed at kids and families are of the smiley face sandwich or hiding spinach in mac’n’cheese variety. While there’s certainly a place for fun kid food (Star Wars Pancakes anyone?), if you eat a diverse diet and ... Read More about Family Food: Cookbooks for Adventurous Families
Hip Tips: 5 ways To Save on Holiday Airfares for Families
The 2010 holiday airfare forecasts are out, and the news is not great, but a little planning could make it bearable. Families can expect to pay as much, or more this year for airfare as last year. Most of the expense will likely be from added "peak holiday travel surcharges” and fees for all the ... Read More about Hip Tips: 5 ways To Save on Holiday Airfares for Families
5 Reasons why your husband wants you to go to Mama'cation
There are a lot of excuses why we moms always put ourselves dead last on our long list of to-dos we cross off each week. But you know when you are ready for a break, and so does your family. If you live in the Seattle area, or are a short drive away, here are the top 5 reasons why your husband wants ... Read More about 5 Reasons why your husband wants you to go to Mama'cation
Celebrate Fall in Oregon Wine Country
Have I told you about my new love affair with Pinot? (in addition to my husband of course) No, its not because of the movie Sideways that made it famous. There is something about the wine that is intriguing and delicious and makes me want to learn more. (Note: my friend Kristen and I also share a ... Read More about Celebrate Fall in Oregon Wine Country
Luxe Style Destination: Stratford-upon-Avon, England
It’s been a while since my last Luxe Style Destination, and with fall upon us, my mind flew across the Atlantic to somewhere cool and grey, where beauty can be found in a landscape of indigo, ochre, charcoal and cream. I found this beautiful photograph of swans in Stratford-upon-Avon in the UK, by ... Read More about Luxe Style Destination: Stratford-upon-Avon, England