Thanksgiving is over. Donzo. Finished. Fade to black. Now we can finally concentrate on Christmas! I love this time of year and all the goodies and goodwill it brings with it. One of my favorite Christmas treats has to be Eggnog. Fortunately, there’s also a lot of vegan Eggnog alternatives. One thing I don’t like…
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Thanksgiving: Family, football and fun
The one holiday that rules them all is Thanksgiving. I will not budge on this. Christmas is cool and all because people give you things and you get to put cool lights on your house and decorate, but a holiday where the sole purpose is to gorge on good food is easily the best. Growing…
Just call me Clark Griswold
One of my favorite phrases to explain certain behaviors when talking to my wife is: That’s why I bought a house. I wanted to plant a garden, that’s why I bought a house. I wanted to hang up Christmas lights, that’s why I bought a house. I wanted to be able to just put the dog…
A quintessential Saturday in Tacoma
It’s easy to get bogged down in the suburban life. Go to work. Come home to your quiet cul-de-sac. Go to the store. Play with your kid. Wash. Rinse. Repeat. But sometimes it is nice to remember that we live in an urban setting. The Grit City has lots to offer – if you make…
Schilter Family Farm
This past weekend friends of ours invited us to join them for a day out at Schilter Family Farm near Olympia for pumpkin picking. We had already picked our pumpkins, but didn’t want to miss out hanging out with our friends. Plus, there was the promise of kettle corn! Schilter Farm is located in Olympia and…
Tacoma’s Wright Park
Tucked away near downtown Tacoma is one of the most magical parks I’ve ever visited. It has history, festivals, fountains, a conservatory, statues and every tree imaginable. To think when I first moved here I was told to avoid the area because of possible crime and homeless people. I’m actually happy I was warned…
Traveling the PNW 