Postcard from Ancient Egypt
Happy National Archaeology Day! Last year, Congress designated October 22 as National Archaeology Day and we’re celebrating with a trip …
Around Town, Local Fun
Chainsaws and Pacific Northwest History
Logging plays a tremendous role in the cultural heritage of the Pacific Northwest. Yet, how many kids know much about …
Go Rodeo!
The rodeo in Twisp, WA held on Memorial Day and Labor Day is a family-friendly, culturally-wonderful, local event that should …
Music Education on the Road
We think about cultural and historical education when we’re on the road with kids. We remember to take our kids …
Seat Mates
Inflight, I’ve met fabulous people. It’s a funny phenomena. A few years ago, I sat next to a man about …
Neck Pillows: Baggage or Brilliant?
My kids were gifted some kid-sized neck pillows full of pleasing beans and sand. I was worried about one more …
Africa IS in Our Backyard!
We did find Africa in our own backyard! Our journey began at Blue Nile, an Ethiopian restaurant on Seattle’s Capitol …
An Annotated Map: Free, Fun, and Functional
Here’s a great keepsake for your kids! It’s free, fun, educational, and functional. Find a decent map of whatever city …