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...)

 # 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...)

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...)

Shilshole Bay, The Beach Picnic Paradise! Shilshole Bay is probably one of the most picturesque places in Seattle. Located on the western tip of the city along Puget Sound and bordering Ballard and Crown Hill, this is definitely a tourist destination. Some of my earliest memories of my childhood are... (more...)

There are Vikings battling at the Nordic Heritage Museum. And Goodwives doing fingerknitting. And the lightest most delicious Swedish Pancakes in Ballard at the Pancake Breakfast Sunday 9-12 during Ballard Viking Days. Swedish meatballs, Norwegian lefse, Danish æbleskiver, and a variety of Finnish... (more...)

Lake Tye Park Rules Lake Tye Park is located off Fryelands Blvd in Monroe, south-west of Hwy 2. Every year, the last Sunday in April, sponsors make it possible for a kids fishing derby to take place. More than a 1000 kids show up before 8 am to get in line to fish for farm raised trout which gets unloaded... (more...)

Issaquah is one of the treasures of the Eastside for a lot of reasons.  Small town friendly but with an air of sophistication and a lot of lifestyle amenities, it attracts families for it’s atmosphere and good schools.  There are a One of the familiar sights on Main Street in Issaquah lot of... (more...)

Seattle’s Internatonal District is famous for it’s exotic flavors and a myrid of choices, and rightly so.  One of my family’s favorite Sunday morning activities is heading to one of the traditional Dim Sum restaurants sprinkled throughout the International District.  Last week it... (more...)

 This sunny week we stopped by the Rose Hill Chocolate Company for a truffle and some samples of their famous fudge. I liked the Chocolate Ammeretto, my son opted for the Walnut Chocolate Fudge. Probably the most decadent was the black current truffle with white chocolate! Dan Straub, the owner,... (more...)