The Woodinville story is told that in 1871, the Woodin family, Ira and Susan with their children, Helen and Mary, started their journey from Seattle via McGilvra Road to LauralShade (now Laurelhurst) on Lake Washington. Later, they loaded up their possessions on a scow and headed onto the Sammamish River.... (more...)

Apples and berries, fresh, fresh, fresh. There is a pie shop.  Pie Company.  In Historic Old Snohomish.  Fresh apple, fresh berry, fresh, fresh, fresh. There should be a song about it, in fact maybe there is, but I don’t know it, well, it’s modern times so even historic pie companies have... (more...)

A series on local parks in the Seattle Area by Edy Kizaki, Realtor, Team Leader This park is a hidden jewel which, once discoverd, will not fail to get onto your list of permanat favorite places to take the kids.  There are a variety of different areas and activites available here including hiking... (more...)

Hope you enjoyed the Seattle Parks Quiz, or even used Google.com to look up some of the answers.  Of course you could also go to Amazon.com and order the Top 10 Seattle book which is where I got the materials for the quiz. 1. Volunteer Park is north of downtown and used to be at the end of the trolly... (more...)

 # 10  from a series “Best Books About Seattle” by Edy Kizaki, Team Leader, eXp Realty Seattle Everywhere you go in Seattle there is something great for kids to do and explore.  Wheather it’s at the urban heart of Pike Place Market admiring the pig statues and flower market, or... (more...)

 # 9  from a series “Best Books About Seattle” by Edy Kizaki, Team Leader, eXp Realty Seattle If you have children and you’re planning a move to Seattle, you must must must get hold of The Seattle Mama’s Handbook, preferably yesterday.  This big fat guide to being the best... (more...)

Dusk brings a quiet mystery to Seattle's beloved Green Lake Hundreds, often thousands of people daily come from all over Seattle to the beloved Green Lake Park.  The surrounding area, while densely residential, is still very walkable and whether it’s just excellent planning or a confulance... (more...)

As the Antique Capital of Northwest, Snohomish, WA is home to nearly 450 antique dealers. Snohomish, with a population of 9145, was founded in 1859 and is listed in  National Register of Historic Places. This quaint river-side towne is famous for its Historic Homes and Gardens. Snohomish architecture... (more...)

There may be more variety at the Seattle Zoo but certainly there is a lot to do at the smaller Cougar Mountain Zoo in Issaquah.  For kids who love to see unusual animals, explore wildlife facts, and especially see their favorite tiger or reindeer, it’s a winner.  The  location is good too,... (more...)

On Sunday, November 29th the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council presents Magical Strings Celtic Yuletide Concert. Now in it’s 31st year, Magical Strings will be performing at the Shorecrest Performing Arts Center at 3 p.m.  As many families and fans in the community have made this a holiday... (more...)