Little Kids, Big City
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
Little Kids, Big City
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
Little Kids, Big City
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.
By Lilium Pierson | May 8, 2008
We often begin a new year inspired and energized, ready to hit the gym or take up a new hobby, but the post-holiday lull and gloomy days can quickly put us in a winter rut. A class can provide the structure and incentive to keep the ball rolling, but if yoga makes you sleepy and watercolor painting only elicits frustration, then why not stretch beyond your comfort zone and try something new -- and a little off the beaten path.
By Natalie Broulette | January 24, 2008
Daily Find
Knitters can go nuts May 18-20 during the annual LYS (Local Yarn Shop) Tour. Join the yarn crawl to more than 20 shops around Puget Sound and score freebies and more. (Visit www.lystour.com for all participating shops and a map.)
By Kathy Schultz | May 15, 2007
Daily Find
If your yard is looking a little hopeless and your houseplants are withered and brown, don’t fret. There’s help right around the corner – of the garden variety. The 19th Annual Northwest Flower and Garden Show kicks off on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at the Washington State Convention Center and a green thumb isn’t a requirement for admission.
By Sarah Jio | February 12, 2007
Daily Find
How are you supposed to make good on your New Year’s resolution if your favorite pair of yoga pants is on its last leg? Maybe you’ve done one too many downward-facing dog poses, and it’s time for an upgrade. If so, check out Lululemon Athletica’s Seattle warehouse sale.
By Sarah Jio | January 19, 2007
Life Behind Bars
There are some basic things to keep in mind when dancing salsa: Rhythm is the key. Dance to the beat of the music. A constant push and pull needs to happen. Make eye contact throughout. Keep your steps small. Move your legs, not your upper body. And practice, practice, practice. Got all that?
By Joann Natalia Aquino | May 3, 2006
"The goal tonight is to learn a roll cast," says Peg Van Natter, teacher and volunteer with Northwest Fly Anglers. Facing about 30 fly-fishing students standing along the shore and a dock at Seattle's Green Lake, she demonstrates with an elegant flip of her long, lithe rod.
"Now, when you get that line out there, just give it a whomp!"
This describes a decisive move that plops the line into the water without having to sling it behind your back, a handy trick when avoiding snags on bushes and trees.
By Connie McDougall | May 27, 2004
