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Summer picnics are al fresco family fun

Lilium Pierson — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:15:15 -0700

Eating outdoors with your kids may be among one of the warm season's greatest pleasures. Whether you take a pack of hot dogs to a shelter at the beach or load a backpack full of sandwiches and hit the trail, picnics are a great way to get outside and commune with nature.

When picnicking with kids, there are many factors to consider: Is there a place to set down food without it rolling downhill? Is there a shady spot available? Is there a place to run around? A potty?

"Hands-free" comes to baby carriers

Lilium Pierson — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:31:21 -0700

When I was pregnant with my daughter, I was eager to have her out of my belly and into my arms, but I knew I'd want my hands free on occasion. I loved some of the infant carriers that I saw other women wearing, but looking online at all of my options confused rather than clarified matters for me. There were so many styles, but not knowing how the baby and I would work together, I had no clue what would work best for us.

Introduce your kids to the joys of sushi

Lilium Pierson — Tue, 13 May 2008 09:27:09 -0700

On discovering that she is pregnant, a sushi-loving woman may find herself at first elated, then panicked: How long until she can eat raw fish again? She may refrain for nine months or guiltily savor a few bites, planning months in advance for her next uninhibited visit to a favorite sushi restaurant.

Kids hone circus skills at Camp ZinZanni

Lilium Pierson — Wed, 14 May 2008 10:23:28 -0700

If your child entertains fantasies of running off with the circus, you might want to sign her up for this summer's first-ever Camp ZinZanni, put on by the ZinZanni Institute for Circus Art. (Yes, that's their real name. This is serious stuff.)

New sewing workshop opens in West Seattle

Lilium Pierson — Thu, 08 May 2008 09:54:12 -0700

If your kid is the type to spend hours sketching dream outfits, you'll be happy to know about the new Make It Workshop that opened last week in West Seattle.

Curious Kidstuff celebrates 10 years with a sale

Lilium Pierson — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:58:42 -0700

To celebrate their 10-year anniversary, Curious Kidstuff in West Seattle is having a big sale all day Sunday, May 4. For one day only, all items in stock will be 25 percent off. With a selection of educational and entertaining toys and books for kids from birth on up, everyone should find something great to snag. Time to stock up for the next birthday!

Green babies and business mommies

Lilium Pierson — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:40:59 -0700

Showers for new mamas at Georgia Blu

Lilium Pierson — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:59:44 -0700

Baby showers, like bridal showers, have great possibilities. On one hand, the event could be a sweet celebration with close friends in anticipation of an amazing, life changing event. The other possiblity, not to sound ungrateful, is a pile of useless gifts and too much cake.

Seattle Tilth cultivates kids' interest in gardening

Lilium Pierson — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:04:30 -0700

Even slightly warm spring days in Seattle make children eager to get outside and run around, and the budding and blooming and greening of our neighborhoods captivates the interest of those who are closest to the ground.

Since nothing seems to symbolize childhood more than getting dirty, now is the time to start planning ways to make the most of your kids' playtime by showing them how to work in the garden.

New play space on Phinney Ridge opens this weekend

Lilium Pierson — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:08:24 -0700

Last week I was talking with some local indie business people about the need for a space where parents can work and network with their kiddos in tow -- something like a playground or a cafe that was both kid- and parent-friendly. So this morning I was pleased when I received word that just such a spot is slated to open this weekend.

Playmatters, which will celebrate its grand opening this Saturday on Phinney Ridge, is conceived as a place where parents and other caregivers can network while their children ages birth through five can safely play.