As fuel prices reach record levels, that cross-town playdate or activity looks less attractive. But several attractions (including the Burke Museum, Pacific Science Center and Seattle Art Museum) and businesses are handing out coupons to those of us willing to give our cars the summer off, through the Seattle Climate Action Now (CAN) program.
By Lora Shinn | June 10, 2008
After perservering through two years of infertility, Niki and Michael Meyers learned that they were expecting twins.
One of the twins, Madeleine, was born with Fibular Hemimelia, a combination of rare birth defects.
By Lora Shinn | June 10, 2008
Here's news for the Croc-hound in your house. Several weeks ago, the U-Village store Kid's Club became a collection point for SolesUnited. SolesUnited collects worn Crocs, recycles them into new footwear, then distributes the shoes to needy people worldwide.
By Lora Shinn | June 9, 2008
Does your child want to play the piano -- or the ukelele? Maybe he'd like to draw cartoons like Jim Davis of "Garfield" fame? TeachStreet.com offers a way to browse for your next French tutor or Kindermusik class.
By Lora Shinn | June 6, 2008
I was the last kid in class to figure out shoelaces. So when it came to babywearing, I often found myself hopelessly entangled in my Moby Wrap with a screaming baby, until a patient (and more adept) friend showed me the ropes.
To accompany Lilium's great article on baby carriers, I've put together some resources for those of us requiring additional advice and hands-on help.
By Lora Shinn | June 5, 2008
Local game company Cranium (2025 1st Ave. #600, in Belltown) is seeking playtesters. We've done this before with our daughter and had a blast. Participants receive a free Cranium game and a behind-the-scenes glimpse at how games are designed.
Here's the deal:
By Lora Shinn | June 4, 2008
Baby's Bottom Line is just like a pizza delivery service -- with diapers instead of deep-dish. When Seattle-area sleep-deprived parents want to order cloth diapers, Susan Cavanagh will hand-deliver a wide variety of prefolds, pockets, inserts, doublers, fitteds, all-in-ones, one-size-fits-all diapers and zebra-print covers to match.
By Lora Shinn | May 30, 2008
Last week, Nintendo released a fresh batch of Pokemon cards: The Majestic Dawn deck.
By Lora Shinn | May 28, 2008
Need something to do with the kids this weekend? Here are several no-cost options.
By Lora Shinn | May 28, 2008
Remember that "Little House on the Prairie" when Mary Ingalls got her groovy granny glasses and went through some perfunctory peer humiliation? Apparently, times have changed for the better.
By Lora Shinn | May 27, 2008
