Category Archives: AMD Local (Seattle)
Our Three-Generation Girls' Weekend Getaway at The Westin Seattle
In my first blog about my trip to the Seattle Westin, I ended with the wonderful meal we had at Relish (located right off the lobby of the Seattle Westin). So, I'll pick up from there. I was given a f...
Ann Kirsten Nov 07, 2018
The Perfect Weekend Adventure Right In Our Backyard
Have you ever had an experience that was so special and so wonderful that the very thought of trying to relay it to others is overwhelming? Well, that happened to me last weekend. I was so excited to ...
Ann Kirsten Oct 26, 2018
The Amazing Thing That Happens When You Ask For Help
Do you ask for help easily? What does it mean when you do? I've always been bad at it. Maybe it's being the oldest kid. Maybe it's being raised in a family that moved a lot. Asking for help seems like...
Sam Kelly Oct 25, 2018
30/10: They Have Your Back!
Since beginning 30/10 Weight Loss For Life earlier this year, I have become more aware of how to nourish my body and how things like meal planning can help with that. However, I am still not a meal pl...
Stephanie O'Farrell Oct 16, 2018
The Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift Festival Returns Oct 18
The 36th annual Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift Festival is back Oct. 18-21, 2018. It's the largest holiday show in the West and a great way to kick off the holiday season. From food demonstrations to ...
Rebecca Joy Oct 15, 2018
Are Subscription Boxes More Expensive than Just Buying the Items Yourself? We Did the Research.
By now you've probably heard us talk about Confetti Grace. It's a subscription craft box that makes crafting super easy. The crafts are cute and tied to the season, and kids absolutely love it, too. L...
Kristina Slaney Oct 08, 2018
Stand Against Bullying in the Special Needs Community October 13th
Children with special needs are exceptional! Exceptional Families Networks & South Hill Mall have teamed up to draw attention to the major issue of bullying in the special needs community. Take a ...
Rebecca Joy Sep 19, 2018
Five Birthday Party Ideas That Require Minimal Planning
From simple to extravagant, there are a million different ways to celebrate your child's birthday. But no matter how low-key the celebration, they always require a certain amount of money and planning...
Kristina Slaney Sep 17, 2018
Your Spouse Will Change During Your Marriage. Here's How to Handle It.
Maybe it's in the aftermath of a wild argument. Or in the middle of a dull season of marriage. Or maybe there's no reason at all. But you glance across the room and a thought pops into your hea...
AllMomDoes Sep 13, 2018
Reset Yourself
This past summer, did you plan to keep the house clean, work out, rest? How did it go? For me, I worked too much, slept too little and didn't work out at all. And, yeah, my house is pretty messy. I lo...
Sam Kelly Sep 09, 2018