Our nation's credit economy is boomeranging on us, from the national to household level. New debt and default fires seem to break out daily. Without intervention, we may be setting up our children for equally bad habits. And you don't want your kids to turn out like the ones in this disturbing New York Times article.
By Lora Shinn | October 16, 2008
Word on the street says that Ballard's Gracewinds maternity services, bookstore and Peapod store has closed. Their phone is disconnected and their Web site is down. I'll add more information if I hear anything else. E-mail me if you've got the skinny: littlekidsbigcity@nwsource.com.
By Lora Shinn | October 16, 2008
The line my daughter remembered this morning, from last night? "You have earned the new puppy that's coming with us to the White House."
By Lora Shinn | November 5, 2008
Okay, class, are you ready to write? Ready your pencils. 3-2-1 ... Wait, did put on your anti-gravity suit? This week, my daughter's class took a trip to space - the space of 826 Seattle, also known as Greenwood Space Supply Company. It's hard to out-odd Archie McPhee, but the Space Supply ties together writing workshops and really weird alien gear.
By Lora Shinn | November 7, 2008
Zoomazium's busiest months are quickly approaching, as families seek spots to hide from raindrops. So the Woodland Park Zoo's Zoomazium will close tomorrow and Wednesday (Nov. 12 and 13) for some mini-maintenance.
By Lora Shinn | November 11, 2008
As if you needed yet another excuse to shop Two Owls’ great selection of fair-trade and organic gear. From Dec. 2 through 7, this bitty Madrona boutique offers a super-fun sale: 10 percent off any product or box featuring the color red. Even red lettering on a box or a red tassel on a puppet qualifies for the discount.
By Lora Shinn | November 14, 2008
Tired of the mess? Sara Eizen helps parents tame toy tornados.
As the interior redesigner and organizer at Nest, Eizen helps families refocus their living space – using what they’ve already got on hand.
By Lora Shinn | November 29, 2008
According to industry analysts, today is “Cyber Monday,” when shoppers start adding to their virtual shopping carts. Sounds a lot better than trolling for empty parking spots, doesn’t it? So this week, I’ll feature special sales from mom-founded, locally owned online businesses; with a few Seattle stores thrown in for good measure.
By Lora Shinn | December 1, 2008
To continue our focus on online shopping deals, we've got clothes and shoe sales for the whole family.
By Lora Shinn | December 3, 2008
A few last online (and in-store) sales for easy, local holiday shopping.
By Lora Shinn | December 8, 2008
