Kids, if you've ever played the green card game Xeko, you already know it's education without frustration. You learn about endangered animals, even as you put the smackdown on your opponent. And you make your mom cry because she lost to an 8-year-old kid. Today, you can also play Xeko for a good cause.
By Lora Shinn | August 7, 2008
If you haven't selected a weekend activity from my list of possibilities, here’s one more option: take the kids to Georgia Blu’s Back to School celebration, held in concert with Pharmaca’s Child Wellness Event.
By Lora Shinn | August 14, 2008
It’s time to shop for sweaters, jeans and backpacks. Where do you do your back-to-school shopping?
By Lora Shinn | August 15, 2008
We’ve all heard that green is good, but where to get baby's green goods? Check out Fremont's new Birth and Beyond Baby. An offshoot of the original Birth and Beyond store in Madison Park, Birth and Beyond Baby opened a month ago and sells everything an eco-aware mom might need, from breastfeeding supplies to wipes (cloth, of course).
By Lora Shinn | August 19, 2008
Hey baby, tu parle Francais? If you just love those trilingual tots, several Seattle spots offer language-learning opportunities.
By Lora Shinn | September 8, 2008
OK, you know this feeling. Your hair's ragged, flat, curiously putty-colored and looks like you haven't washed it for days -- because you haven't?
"But, but, I have no babysitter," you say. "And everyone at Le Hackitoff Salon is booked for MONTHS."
No more excuses for unwashed locks, because Beach Comber Kids Cuts has introduced Bridget, a stylist for adults.
By Lora Shinn | September 17, 2008
Want a fun challenge for the next month or two? Try out one of the following contests, drawings and competitions.
By Lora Shinn | September 25, 2008
Pregnant moms seeking advice on pre-baby prep and concierge-style service can turn to a new source of info. Seattle's pregnancy planning service owned by Kelly Oswald, Seattle Baby Planners (SBP), was recently bought by Itsabelly, run by Portland-based Melissa Moog.
By Lora Shinn | September 30, 2008
I've noticed quite a few children (and parents) sporting Obama tees this year, as shown in the photo at left, taken at the Ballard Market. In fact, these locally-made tees are so popular that they're sold in 13 Seattle stores.
By Lora Shinn | October 2, 2008
When the nation's going under the limbo stick, is it unwise to open a new store -- before you know how low the economy's gonna go? Not if you're opening a consignment store. Across the country, shoppers are entering resale and discount stores in droves. And in Seattle, here's one more place parents can shop for gently-used clothing, toys and gear.
By Lora Shinn | October 13, 2008
