SnoCoKids

2012 is finally here

2012-01-10T12:07:00.000-08:00

Well after a year of new events, new adventures and a new full time job I can finally say I have found my rhythm.

I do want to apologize for disappearing for so long after I went back into corporate America but I do appreciate ALL the support, understanding and patience. THANK YOU to all of you for sticking around and letting me figure this all out. I just didn't realize how busy I was going to be at my new job in addition to working on my other side job as an event promotor in Stanwood and on a few event committees throughout Everett.

Of course I had to back off or all together quit from these jobs/businesses but now I can concentrate more on SnoCoKids, my family and my full-time job which is very exciting for me!

I will do my best to post about events, activities and special promotions at least twice a week or as I find out about them. I'm not sure how soon it will be before I start the website but for now I will update my blog and calendar so make sure to check back often for great things to do with your kiddos as a family and even just ideas for great Date Nights with your significant other.

Again THANK YOU to everyone for your support, patience and understanding and for sticking by me, I really appreciate it!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

SnoCo Fun Fair-Smokey Point

2010-08-19T14:03:00.000-07:00

First of all I would like to THANK Kidzle B Kids for allowing us to use their beautiful preschool and ALL the wonderful vendors that hosted a booth and endured the heat to support us at our first SnoCo Fun Fair. Here is a complete list of everyone that attended. When you visit our site you can read more about their services and products and how to contact them. Don't forget to tell them you saw them on SnoCoKids.
• Sea Mar Community Health
• Snohomish County Early Head Start
• Clothes For Kids
• Kidzle B Kids Preschool
• The Purse Lady
• Life Impact Chiropractic
• Dare 2 Dream Christian Learning Center
• Scentsy
• Leg Up For Kids
• Sam and Alli
• Usborne Books
• Pony Paradise Rides
• Arlington School of Dance
• Surf Shack Espresso
• Pleasant Smiles Dental Care
• Avon
• Cookie Lee
• Ancient Arts Family Karate
• Ronning Chiropractic
• Norwex Enviro Products
• Studio Phoenix Zumba
• Kandie Rae
• The Hillside Church

Don't miss the fun at our next event. Come out on December 11th to Beverly Elementary in Lynnwood and experience the fun yourself.

Santa will be here too!!!

We are looking for vendors, entertainers and of course sponsors. Want to participate or help out? Contact Yvonne at (425) 238-2939 or visit www.snocofunfair.info . All proceeds from this event go directly to CLOTHES FOR KIDS a 501(3)(c) organization.

Back 2 School Events

2010-08-19T10:04:00.000-07:00

Everett Mall
Why not earn some extra money while you spend it? Earn a $5.00 gift card just for being their friend on Facebook.

Arlington Kid's Kloset

Kids that qualify for free or reduced lunch in the Arlington or Lakewood School Districts can use this service. Provide school wardrobe, backpacks, school supplies, hygiene kits free of charge twice yearly.
Located at: 135 S French Ave, Arlington, WA, 98223 (360) 435-4875

Clothes For Kids
August 25th - First Day of Back To School Shopping!!!
CFK provides low income families assistance by supplying their children with clothing twice a year.
Located at:16725 52nd Ave West, Suite B, Lynnwood, WA 98037

Kloz 4 Kidz
Kloz 4 Kids offers children in need from preschool through middle school new and used clothes and coats free of charge.
Located at: Marysville United Methodist Church, 5600 64th St. NE, Marysville, WA 98270

Lutheran Community Services Northwest
Distribute free school supplies and backpacks during one-day event on Aug. 26 from 11am-3pm. Remaining school supplies will be available from 9am-5pm during the week of Aug. 28. Offer basic back-to-school haircuts from noon-4pm on Aug. 29.
Location:1803 123rd Ave NE, Lake Stevens, WA, 98258 Phone: (425) 397-7433

Back 2 School Rally
The Arlington Back2School Rally is a community event for Arlington area families of elementary school children, providing:
•Haircuts
•Dental checkups
•Backpacks and school supplies
•Lots of services and activities to get kids ready to start school
•And much more!
YOU MUST REGISTER IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A FREE BACKPACK
When: August 29th at 2pm
Where: Presidents Elementary

Summer Jubilee
A Summer Jubilee is coming to three locations to benefit Marysville School District students.
The events will be held on Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m at the following locations:
Totem Middle School (Asbery Field)
Cascade Elementary School
Shoultes Elementary School
Each location will have school supplies, food, and games. Summer Jubilee is sponsored by local churches.

Lake Stevens Family Center
10 a.m. to noon, Aug. 28, Lake Stevens Family Center, 1803 123rd Drive NE. First come, first-serve backpacks, school supplies and other resources. Free haircuts by appointment. Call 425-397-7433 to set up a time. Volunteers, donations needed.

Sky Valley Food Bank
The Sky Valley Food Bank will give out school supplies for elementary through high school students while the supplies last from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at 233 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. Recipients must be registered with the food bank; they can do so on the spot. svfoodbank.org or 360-794-7959.

Snohomish Community Food Bank
12 to 3 p.m. Wednesday and 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 26 at 1330 Ferguson Park Road. Kindergarten through eighth grade. High school students can get on the waiting list. snohomishcommunityfoodbank.org or 360-568-7993.

Sultan
4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Volunteers of America Family Recreation Center, 701 First St. Kindergarten through high school. 360-793-2400. Volunteers of America also plans to deliver backpacks to students in Index and Skykomish on Sept. 1 if they can't come to Sultan. People can sign up for delivery at the family center or pick up the backpacks at the Index School District, 436 Index Avenue, or the Skykomish School District, 100 Railroad Ave.

Back-to-School Immunization Clinics

Community Health Center of Snohomish County is holding special immunization clinics for children of all ages. For one low fee, your child can receive all the immunizations they need.
Locations:

112th Street Clinic-1019 112th Street SW Everett, WA 98204
Broadway Clinic-1410 Broadway Everett, WA 98201
Lynnwood-4111 194th Street SW Lynnwood

Baby and Me Singing Group

2010-06-30T13:00:00.000-07:00

Here is what Christa had to say about her Baby and Me Singing Group hosted at Kidz N Coffee. For more information about the classes contact Julie at (425) 742-8200.

YAY for 30 members in the Baby and Me Singing Group Help us celebrate on Wednesday, 7/7 at 10:30 in our next singing class at Kidz-n-Coffee! (Hint: There will be cake) :-) See y'all there!

In the meantime: Happy 4th of July everyone! Have fun!

And don't forget to sing American Folk Songs with your children over the weekend, such as America The Beautiful:
O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!

4th of July Celebrations

2010-06-30T12:55:00.000-07:00

Don't know what to do this weekend? Here is a great list of ideas:

Fun in the Sun Street Fair

Everett: 2 to 4 p.m. July 4, post-parade picnic area and children’s entertainment, First Baptist Church, 1616 Pacific Ave.; free; 425-259-9166; http://www.fbc-everettkids.org/.

Family Open Barn Day

Pony Paradise Rides is opening the barn for a family fun day!!

$10.00 gets you:

a 15 min pony ride
Hot dog lunch
bouncy house
covered wagon rides
and so much more

Come find out what we do here and meet the staff and animals. See a riding lesson demonstration and find out about Summer Day Camp. We are located at 8107 224th st. SE., Woodinville, WA, 98072

Star-Spangled celebration

Everett: Imagine Children’s Museum, 1502 Wall St., open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 4. 11 a.m. to noon admission is free for all; noon to 4 p.m. military families free and 2-for-1 admission for others. Regular admission is $7.50 for those over age 1; patriotic hat-making and other activities; 425-258-1006; www.imaginecm.org.

Everett Celebration

Music, bouncy houses and face painting, 2 to 11 p.m., Legion Memorial Park, 145 Alverson Blvd.

Colors of Freedom

Naval Station Everett: Open house 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 3, 2000 W. Marine View Drive; free air shows, Naval equipment displays and live entertainment; no parking at Naval Station, shuttle details at www.everettwa.org; event details at www.cnic.navy.mil/everett.

Frontier Days Fourth of July, Arlington:
Most events are on July 4, at Haller Park, 1100 West Ave. 360-403-3448; www.arlingtonwa.gov.

7 to 11 a.m. pancake breakfast, $5 per plate
8 a.m. registration, 10:30 a.m. start for Pedal, Paddle, Puff Triathalon
8:30 and 10 a.m. silent auctions, noon live auction
3 p.m. concert in Legion Park gazebo, 114 N. Olympic Ave.
5 p.m. kid and grand parade, Olympic Avenue
7:30 p.m. Stilly Duck Dash
9 p.m. fireworks, seating at Boys & Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE

Parades:

Bothell: 103rd and Main streets, children’s parade starts at 12:15 p.m. http://www.ci.bothell.wa.us/
Arlington: 5 p.m. kid and grand parade, Olympic Avenue
Hometown parade, Darrington: On July 4; noon line-up at the community center, 1 p.m. start; proceed down Darrington Street toward Mountain Loop Highway, end at Old School Park on Alvord Street; family activities and live entertainment to follow; free; 360-436-1131..,
Edmonds-children’s parade 12:30 p.m. at Fifth Avenue and Howell Way, grand parade 1 p.m. at Sixth and Main streets;
Everett-Parade, 1 p.m., Colby and Wetmore avenues between Wall and 26th streets.

Concerts:

Edmonds-Civic Playfield entertainment (approximately 7:30 p.m. start) at Sixth and Bell
Arlington-3 p.m. concert in Legion Park gazebo, 114 N. Olympic Ave.
Comcast Community Ice Rink Fire on Ice, Everett: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 4, 2000 Hewitt Ave.; $5 admission includes skate rental; 425-322-2600; http://www.comcastarenaeverett.com/.
4th of July music, Gold Bar: Monroe Community Concert Band performance, 3 p.m. July 4, Gold Bar Elementary School, 419 Lewis Ave.; free; www.monroecom munityband.org; www.cityofgoldbar.us

Fireworks Show:

Edmonds- fireworks at dusk at Civic Playfield
Arlington-9 p.m. fireworks, seating at Boys & Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE
Everett Aquasox baseball: 7:05 p.m. July 3, Everett Memorial Stadium, 3802 Broadway; tickets at http://www.aquasox.com/.
Port Gardner Bay fireworks, approximately 10:20 p.m., viewing sites to be announced; 425-257-8322; http://www.enjoyeverett.org/.

Races:

Yankee Doodle Dash, Everett: Register for all races at Everett Family YMCA, 2720 Rockefeller Ave.; 425-258-9211, ext. 103; www.ymca-snoco.org.

Dining Specials:

Pancake breakfast, Everett: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 4, Flying Pig, 2929 Colby Ave.; $8.95; 425-339-1393.

Caketastic

2010-06-06T22:05:00.000-07:00

After speaking with Ms. Jessi I learned a thing or two about Simply Caketastic.

Simply Caketastic is “desserts with style”.

Why settle for an ordinary store bought cake, when you can get a custom cake for the same price? Simply Caketastic is committed to making quality cakes at affordable prices.

They specialize in making your cake dreams come true. Whether it is a wedding, a birthday, a baby shower, or another special occasion for that special someone in your life.

Quality custom cakes do not have to cost a fortune. They are dedicated to creating unique cakes that exceed the wildest of imaginations at an affordable price.

Please check out their website at www.simplycaketastic.com or follow them on Facebook, just search for Simply Caketastic.

For more information or to order that perfect cake for your next special occasion Simply Caketastic can be contacted via email at jessi@simplycaketastic.com.

Snohomish Soccer Stars

2010-05-27T14:56:00.000-07:00

Snohomish Soccer Stars is starting a new indoor soccer program for kids ages 4-6 at the Snohomish Soccer Dome. The fall session is 7 weeks long with classes on Tuesdays at 10, 11, 12 , or 1.

Kids will have a blast in a safe, warm, positive environment where they learn basic soccer skills and develop sportsmanship and social skills.

Classes are taught by Karli Geller who has 17 years teaching physical education and coaching a variety of sports in the Northshore School District.

Give the program a try - you will be glad you did. For more information go to http://www.highfivesports.org/ or call 206-794-1088.

Sports for Kids 3 and up

2010-05-02T11:43:00.000-07:00

ATA Black Belt (Martial Arts classes)
We know for sure the one in Marysville offers these classes. They are on 4th street next to Trusty Threads.

The YMCA always has some thing going on and you don't have to be a member to participate in the Youth Sports program. You would get a significant discount if you were. Here are some examples of what they offer:

Tumbling Classes
T-ball
Hockey
Swim lessons

Kidz Love Soccer
Our son did this last session and loved it. We just didn't continue because we put him in T-ball with the Y.

Creative Dance
This class is being offered by the Marysville Parks and Recreation.

Pilchuck Dance Academy
They offer a couple different classes for tots.
Tumbling
Dance

Rising Stars
They offer a gymnastics class for tots and you can even try a class for free.

Stillaguamish Athletic Club
Paige offers a high energry kids Zumba class. Your kids will love it!!!

You might also find sports for tots with the Boys and Girls club.

Hope this helps.

New additions

2010-05-01T19:34:00.000-07:00

I just got a bunch of leads for camps, businesses and events.
Make sure you check out our calendar to see if I missed anything. If I did please let me know.

So here is a tease of the events I found:

May 5th-Date Night idea (wine tasting)
May 14-Spring Bazaar that supports the College Place Middle School in Lynnwood
Sat and Sun. now through The old Puget Park Swap Meet is now the Smokey Point Swap Meet

New Businesses:

White Owl Arts-video and photography
Red Door Montessori
Eric's Tacos

Camps:
Looking for a camp for your kiddos this summer. Check out our Camps page for more info.

Visit our website to see more. If I missed some thing let me know.

WANTED! Garage Sale Items to Benefit Puppy's Surgery Fundraiser!

2010-04-27T16:10:00.001-07:00

Seeking quality and clean, used and/or new items to sell at a Garage Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, June 5th. ALL proceeds will go towards surgery for Bella, a 9 month old German Shepherd puppy's Triple Pelvic Osteotomy Surgery (double hip replacement). A Facebook fundraiser has already raised over $2,500 towards the surgical cost of over $7,000! Bella is a fantastic dog with a prognosis of a full life ahead of her. Your donated used/new items will help make that a reality! Look around your house and see if you have any books, kitchen items, decoratives, collectibles, clothes/shoes (good shape), jewelry, dishes, clocks, picture frames, CD's, DVD's, tools, computer stuff, crafts, baby items, toys, games, old cell phones, beauty products candles, sports stuff, lawn/garden items, etc, etc! Looking for clean and quick-sellable things. Please, NO junk. Bella and her family graciously appreciates it!! Thank you so much!

We can arrange times to pick up items in the North Snohomish County area at your convenience. Anything that can fit in the back of a Subaru Forestor will work! Please call at #360-652-3579 to leave a message, and we will return your call ASAP. Thanks again!
Garage Sale will be held at: 4908 134th PL. NE, Marysville.

Pam and Bella (who says, "WOOF!")
#360-652-3579

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Pam Koons
http://www.giveforward.org/bellassurgery

Family Variety Show

2010-04-22T10:53:00.000-07:00

Please pardon the short notice, but this Saturday... Cipher of the Unseen, Ft Ninja comedy team, NANDA...
Bringing an all-ages variety show with action, music, comedy, stunts, & more! Please tell fun-loving folks.

Check out the online event listing here & two short video clips that give a hint of our two main acts.

The travels of Capt Trendo & Jazzmine McKaye, 08-09:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g02_PKK7W5s

See also: myspace.com/captaintrendo

Attention All Schools, Camps, Daycares, Church Groups, and Non-Profit Organizations.

2010-04-17T11:59:00.000-07:00

2010 SPECIAL PRICING FOR LYNNWOOD SKATE AND BOWLING

We know that kids and teens love Bowling and Roller Skating, so we have put together a 4 ½ hour package that includes both, as well as lunch. Lunch, by the way, consists of 2 large slices of our excellent pizza and a small soda. Available any Monday – Friday with a starting time between 9:30am – 12:00pm.

50 (minimum) - 124 attendees
2 hours of bowling – ½ hour for lunch – 2 hours f Roller Skating
June – August (summer rates) $14/per attendee
September – May (peak rates) $16/per attendee

125+ attendees
Bowling & Roller Skating both open for the entire 4 ½ hour event
June – August (summer rates) $14/per attendee
September – May (peak rates) $16/per attendee

We have already started booking end of school events for June, so give us a call and reserve your field trip right away!

See you here for the fun!

Larry Matlin
GM Lynnwood Bowl and Skate
6210 200th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425)778-3133
http://www.bowlandskate.com/

Become a fan on Facebook (Lynnwood Bowl and Skate) and follow us on Twitter (@bowlandskate

99 cent tacos...

2010-04-15T20:23:00.000-07:00

I went into Eric's craving barbacoa and found a great selection of tacos and more!

The tacos were perfect, just the way I remember them from home. I'm from El Paso, Tx and the food there is much different than here so to find a place that makes them like I like is heaven.

You will be hooked after the first bite.

1st Annual Parent Appreciation drawing

2010-03-12T00:50:00.000-08:00

There are 2 ways your company can participate in this event:

Service Sponsor:
You donate your time or products to the gift basket. We are looking for:
- a photographer who is winning to donate their time for a free (no sitting fee) photo session.
- a hair stylist for a new haircut before photoshoot. (maybe for 2 if entry is for mom and dad)
- a masseuse to donate a 1 hr massage (maybe for 2 if entry is for mom and dad)
- a restaurant to donate a free dinner for 2 or $50 gift certificate
- any other service or product worth at least $50

Cash Sponsor:
We are going to also include a Visa Cash Card for the gift basket. Don't have a product or service to contribute to the basket but you want the exposure? Then for $45 you can be a Cash Sponsor.

As a Sponsor you get:
- your company name and logo on our website, blog, Facebook, and flyer
- the flyer will be posted on the front page of our website, Craigslist, and at miscellaneous retail stores and websites.

Sponsor deadline April 20th. Drawing will be held July 1st.

Email us today if you are interested.

Online Saving Specials

2010-03-11T21:04:00.000-08:00

FREE sample of Downy Touch of Comfort from Sam’s Club. You do not need to be a Sam’s member to receive this – just leave the membership number blank. http://www.startsampling.com/sm/101137/captureAddress.iphtml?item=101137&source=&d=z%F3%80v%F4%0B%17%E2%7E%B9Cj%DC%10s%92
Disney Movie Savings-Save $10 on The Princess and the Frog. http://disney.go.com/disneyvideos/disneymagicalsavings/?cmp=dmov_dvd_dmsave_url_patfcoupon
Toy $$$ Saving Coupons-http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=15162&zid=st48&nid=20
Good Grade Free Rentals- http://www.blockbuster.com/goodgrades

Thanks Thrifty NW Mom

Claim Your Free Photo Book from Picaboo. Click here.

know of a deal-email it to us or post it in the comments.

New Additions To Our Site

2010-02-25T21:53:00.000-08:00

Goombahs Catering and Event Planning
They offer a variety of services for that special party of your choice. They specialize in the preparation of Italian cuisine, however they can make other types of food as well. They can also plan your whole event. Check out their website to see all the services they offer to make that special day memorable and stress free.

FALLS Cooperative Preschool
A parent cooperative preschool is organized by a group of families with similar philosophies who hire a trained teacher to provide their children with a quality preschool experience. The preschool is administered and maintained by the parents on a non-profit, non-sectarian basis.

Vertical World
America’s First Climbing Gym® provides a unique training facility and specialized programs for youth and adults within our communities. Today, with more advanced facilities, Vertical World can accommodate private and public schools, corporate functions, private parties, kids’ camps, and a variety of custom group climbing programs.

Ancient Arts Family Karate
Children and adult classes in Okinawan Shuri-Ryu Karate, in addition for adults and mature youth classes in Jiu Jitsu and Weapons.

MOPS Consignment Sale

2010-02-25T20:49:00.000-08:00

Mark your Calendars!!!

Bi-annual sale is coming fast! March 19 & 20, 2010 in Stanwood, WA

We are using an area with larger floor space this sale!

Baby & Kid's Stuff Consignment Sale to Benefit local MOPS groups!

Lots of items!
Baby & Kid Clothes, Baby Furniture, Cribs, Strollers, TOYS, Maternity Clothes
… and MUCH more!

Friday, March 19, 10am to 6pm
Saturday, March 20, 9am to 3pm

Saturday all yellow tag items are ½ price!
(cash or checks only)

The sale is at Warm Beach Church
20815 Marine Dr… Stanwood… look for the signs. Right across from Warm Beach Christian Camp.

A percentage of the proceeds go towards Stanwood area MOPS groups!

CHILDREN'S CLOTHING SALE

2010-02-25T20:23:00.000-08:00

Boys and Girls clothing: sizes newborn to 5T everything MUST go! Most clothing 1 dollar only! Nothing more than 3 dollars! TONS of clothes!!!

All proceeds will benefit FALLS Cooperative Preschool!!!!
Toys: Nothing more than 5 dollars...most only 1-2 dollars! All toys negotiable!

All proceeds will benefit FALLS Cooperative Preschool!!!
THIS FRIDAY!!!
Feb. 26th
10AM-1PM

710 Pecks Drive, Everett, WA 98203
*located in the lower level church hall

Be your own boss...

2010-02-13T09:57:00.000-08:00

Ms. Julie would like me to post the sale of her business. So if you or some one you know would like to be their own boss and run a wonderful kid-friendly business please contact her today!!!

"Pregnancy forces sale of my not even one year old business. :(

Kidz~n~Coffee is a unique 1000sf espresso cafe with half the square footage dedicated to what we refer to as the "kidz zone", complete with chalkboard walls, bright, cheery colors on the floor and walls and TONS of age appropriate toys. Kidz~n~Coffee serves a lite menu for both children and parents alike. To learn more about the business itself, you can visit the website at www.kidzncoffee.com or on our facebook fan page.

Sale price includes the following: 4-group La Marzocco espresso machine, grinder, convection oven, 2 door undercounter refer, single door upright refer, 3-compartment sink, underconter ice machine, stainless steel shelving, bar, cash register, hand-washing sink, all supplies, tables and chairs, couch, loveseat, chair, ottoman, bakers rack, all toys, mop sink, changing table and much much more.

If you are interested and have further questions, please call Julie at (425) 530-1145 or email me at julie@kidzncoffee.com

Just to mention, I am just trying to get out, what I have put in...no resonable offer will be refused as I would like to sell asap!
Thanks for your interest"

Location: 1120 164th St SW SuiteC Lynnwood 98087

www.kidzncoffee.com

Parent Trust for Washington Children

2010-02-10T12:13:00.000-08:00

I just found out about this wonderful organization and had to share it with everyone.

Parent Trust for Washington Children is a non-profit organization contracted to teach childbirth, breastfeeding and newborn care classes at Stevens Hospital in Edmonds and Valley General Hospital in Monroe (as well as many other locations in the Puget Sound region).

Some upcoming classes are:
Stevens, Saturdays, Feb 20 - March 13, 9:30am-1:00pm
Stevens, Wednesdays, March 10 - April 21, 7-9pm
Stevens, Tuesdays, March 23 - May 4, 7-9pm

Register online at http://stevenshospital.netreturns.biz/Calendar/ (search by Childbirth Classes) cost: $185 or medical coupon.

Valley General, Saturdays, March 20 - April 10, 9:30am-1:00pm (includes free carseat safety presentation on March 27th)

Register online at http://www.valleygeneral.com/classes_events/classes.asp
cost: $180 or medical coupon (scholarships available)

New additions to our site

2010-01-30T21:02:00.000-08:00

We got a few new businesses listed on our site and I would love to tell you a little about them.

Children's Music Academy of Snohomish County
Location: 13110 183rd Ave. SE, Snohomish, 98290 (425)750-0376
At the Children’s Music Academy they specialize in teaching music to children in a fun, positive, non-pressured and lively classroom setting. In this emotionally comfortable environment, children have the freedom to love and appreciate music, while developing fundamental musical skills that will last a lifetime.

Swanson's Music Studio

Location: 13110 183rd. Ave. SE, Snohomish, 98290 (425) 750-0376
A little about Swanson's Music Studio:
They offer private and group piano and voice lessons offered to people of all ages and skill-levels, using a wide variety of techniques, approaches and genres of music. The instructor has over 20 years of teaching experience. Fees: $85/month

Joyful Harmony Children's Music Program
Location: 2127 71st Ave. SE, Lake Stevens, 98205 (425) 359-9661
What Joyful Harmoney Children's Music Program offers:
Kindermusik classes for all ages up to seven years.

Clear Image Portrait Studio
Location: 9023 State Ave Ste B, Marysville, 98270 (360) 659-4933
Photography Portrait Studio for families, maternity, newborn, and any other special family moment you want captured by true artists!

The Pizza Palace
Location:1007 1st Street, Snohomish 98290 (360) 863-2764
They offer free banquet facilities, free arcade games, free basket ball hoop shoot s game and they also have board games for use. They have designed the resturant to cater to families. They also give a 25 % discount to sports team who book the banquet room. It seats 80 people. They are a family owned and operated business.

Be sure to let these wonderful businesses know you heard about them here!

Baby Boogie Bash

2010-01-25T08:20:00.000-08:00

Let's rock 'n' roll as a family!!! Baby Boogie Bash will be coming to a town near you in August 2010.

Baby Boogie Bash is the answer for all of you that need to get your dance fix. Baby Boogie Bash is a three hour family social event. We will have door prizes donated by local businesses, a DJ, bubbles, games, and even snacks and drinks all included with admission.

When? The 2nd Saturday of the month in Lynnwood and the next month in Marysville.
Where? TBD-we are looking at a few local night clubs to help host it but we are also looking at the Boys and Girls Club. We really want a place that we can have a DJ, some fun lights, and bubbles.
Time? Let us know what time you like most. We are thinking 1 to 4 pm but I want to hear what you all think.
How much? $5 per person or $20-25 per family.

What do you think? Let us know what you think, where you want it and from what time to what time. Your opinion matters so let us hear it.

Rosebuds

2010-01-17T21:39:00.000-08:00

I found this cute little consignment store on Craigslist in Arlington. It is run by two really good friends and they are doing a wonderful job with this new venture of theirs.

Rosebud's is the newest addition to Arlington's retail market. Rosebuds is located just north of Smokey Point between Arlington and Smokey Point on Smokey Point blvd next to a family hair salon. They have a so much to offer you and your family from women's clothing to antiques to accessories. They have so much available. They even have the best competitive prices on Nu Skin and Bare Minerals. You could walk into this store for just a new outfit and walk out with a leather jacket, makeup and a purse.

Mention this post and get 10% off all clothing.

Snohomish Fitness Centers

2010-01-17T21:05:00.000-08:00

I met Deni, the owner, of Snohomish Fitness Center on Wednesday and she is such a delight. I loved the center. It is small but very friendly, easy to navigate and so not intimidating at all.

Deni was such a great host and walked me around the whole facility and you should have seen the glow in her face while she was showing me around. You can really tell she loves what she is doing. Her gym is her baby and she really takes such good care of it.

Then there was the cafe...YUMMY!!!! I didn't really plan to have lunch there but a customer came in on his lunch break for a sandwich and once I caught sight of his tuna salad sandwich the baby insisted we have one too. I had a tuna sandwich on toasted hazelnut bread and oh, my goodness it was AMAZING! I cannot even begin to tell you how much I enjoyed the sandwich. It came with a slice of orange and chips and it was all delicious. I also ordered a smoothie and it was the perfect ending to a wonderful meal.

I'm thinking this place has everything you need to be your next workout facility.

Dragon Palace Field Trip

2010-01-17T19:57:00.000-08:00

I was told today that The Dragon Palace in Stanwood does field trips. $5 per kid.

The kids learn to make their own egg rolls, rangoon, and then they get to watch the chef cook their creations along with fried rice, chow mein and S&S pork. Then everyone gets to eat and there is a Ton of food, plenty for the parents also. And the grandpa comes out and makes bookmarks with the kids' names written in Chinese.

Anyone interested in attending? I would love to set up a play date next month here. Let me know if you want to come and I'll set it all up. I'm shooting for the third week in Feb.

Has anyone else gone to this? Has anyone else eaten here?

The Harmonica Pocket wants to give you stuff

2009-12-22T09:45:00.000-08:00

As their way of saying thank The Harmonica Pocket want to offer you the following great deals:

1. CD Sale
We just discounted ALL of our albums on the CDBaby.com website. We honestly cannot sell the hardcopies any cheaper without losing money on the deal. We'll keep CDs at $10 bucks and digital downloads at $6 bucks into the new year. Here's the link: http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/TheHarmonicaPocket

2. Twe're Twon Twitter
After our new fan and friend Tom K. couldn't find us on Twitter, he offered his help setting up a Harmonica Pocket Twitter account. We're hoping you'll click on through and follow what's shaking in our tiny world. If you're down with Twitter, take a peek at our current Ladybug One giveaway contest. We really want to give away as many downloads of this solar-powered record as possible. All you have to do is RT (Re-Tweet). Check it out: http://twitter.com/harmonicapocket

3. Another Free Song
I know sometimes the true spirt of these Winter holidays curdles under all the money-spending and consumption. So I'd like to give away the following mp3, which in a way is just about buying stuff, but it's more than that also. Happy Hanukkah, Christmas, Solstice, and Everything Else you are celebrating: http://www.harmonicapocket.com/listen/mp3/HushLillBabyHarmonicaPocket.mp3

Pump It Up Holiday Event

2009-12-22T09:34:00.000-08:00

I just received their newsletter and just had to share the following information. I'm sure you will all love it!!!

Family Jump Nights for the Holidays

Bring the whole family to Pump It Up over the holidays! Our Thanksgiving Family Jump was so popular that we've added eight Family Jump Night sessions so there should be plenty of room for everyone. Two sessions each night at 7:00pm and 8:30pm on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, the 22rd, 23rd, 29th and 30th. It's great family fun and perfect for out of town guests. The cost is just $6 per child and $4 per sibling (plus taxes), adults & crawlers are free.

We'll also be holding our regular Pop-In-Play sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays over the holiday, except for Christmas Eve when we will be closed.

New X-Bounce and Lights Out Parties

New for 2010 - our X-Bounce party takes your party experience to the next level! We turn off the lights, crank up the music, hand out glow sticks, fire up our state-of-the-art special effects equipment and BAM! - the inflatable filled arena turns into an Xtreme fun zone. Recommended for ages 10-14.

For 7-10 year-olds we still offer our Lights Out party. Still dark, still fun, but tamer.

You can always find more information and details on their website: http://www.pumpitupparty.com/.

Send me pictures if you guys go to either event.

Kidz n Coffee

2009-12-04T16:19:00.000-08:00

We headed over to Kidz-N-Coffee today in Lynnwood and it was so worth the drive.

Julie, the owner, is so nice and hospitable. After I checked Andrew in, Julie was right on top of making my White Chocolate Mocha. She was sweet and she seemed just as excited about meeting me as I was about finally getting to meet her in person.

While Julie was making my drink Alisha, the play area attendant, greeted me and Andrew with a friendly smile and gentle handshake. I loved that she even bent down to shake Andrew's hand and let him introduce himself to her. It was so cute. She also introduced her daughter to him. I felt a huge sense of relief in knowing that my son was going to be watched by such a loving person.

After Julie made my drink she added it to my tab and I found a nice clean table right in front of the play area. Andrew was a little hesitate to play in the enclosed play area without me for about 10 minutes. Alisha though was doing her best to comfort him and get him involved and playing with the other kids. She was so awesome! I can't say enough great things about Alisha. Andrew kept trying to get me to come in and play with him and she just kept trying to entertain him and distract him. I loved how quick she was to attend to him especially because I was actually trying to get some work done. He was fine after that and even got upset because we left to early for his liking.

After making my drink Julie walked around and checked to make sure we were all doing okay. She has set up a corner with what appeared to be a pair of very comfortable sofas and I think they even had a matching ottoman or coffee table with toys inside. The three moms chilling out there seemed very happy and comfortable. She also has 3 kid's tables set up and 5 or so grown up tables of all sizes and heights. It was nice to see that she wasn't afraid to approach her customers and actually treat them like friends not clients. It made me feel very welcome.
I know you'll enjoy Kidz N Coffee as much as I did when you go. You can just relax and enjoy your adult interaction, or in my case actually get work done, because the play area is fully enclosed so your kids aren't just running all over the place and there is plenty for them to do in there. The play area has a pretend kitchen, books, baskets full of cars, trucks, and dolls, and lots of games to play. It isn't big enough to accommodate any kind of climbing structures but Andrew didn't seem to miss them at all. He was very content playing with the handful of firefighter toys he found. The kids are even allowed to draw on the walls! There is chalkboard paint throughout most of the play area so the kids can draw, write or just be crazy with the chalk. I loved that there was a play area attendant so I didn't feel like I had to constantly look up to see what kind of "trouble" my son might be getting into because I knew that some one was there playing and interacting with him.
Kidz N Coffee was well worth the drive from Smokey Point. I'm so glad we finally made our way out there and I'm sure we will be back again soon. Thank you Julie and Alisha for showing us such a great time. Julie thank you for opening such a great place.

Things to keep in mind:

Kids must remove their shoes before entering the play area.
Free wi/fi but make sure you have a full battery. I'm not sure if you really want to chance a kid tripping over your cord. Although the play area is enclosed there were a few waddlers exploring the "dining" area.
No outside food or drinks allowed. You can purchase coffee, snacks and such there, check out her menu to see what kind of selection she has to offer.
If you're not familiar with the area go slow. I missed the entrance to the shopping center today. It just kind of crept up on me. I didn't see a sign for Kids N Coffee on the shopping center's marquee, she has a banner on the fence though.

Arlington Holiday Bazaar

2009-11-28T20:28:00.000-08:00

I met a lot of great people at the Bazaar today. I am so excited to tell you about Doug from Good Karma Squeakers. He let me know about this great deal they have going on right now. Become a Facebook fan and upload a clip of your child to YouTube with their Good Karma's on and get a free pair of shoes. He is so excited about his business and his adorable line of squeakers.

Andrew had a pair of Squeaker Sneakers and LOVED THEM!!! I am so excited to see that we now have a local company producing these great products. I'm sure I'll have a pair of Good Karma's on Lina when she is old enough.

I was just really excited about this and want to share this amazing deal with all of you. Let Doug and Lisa know you heard about them through us please.

Free Fridays at the Children's Museum

2009-11-20T07:53:00.000-08:00

So today is pizza night at our house and then we are off to the Children's Museum. I love the 3rd Friday of the month. They always have free admission from 5:30 to 9:00 pm. Now be forewarned, it does get pretty packed so make sure you're ready to deal with a zoo.

I have a great pizza dough recipe from the "Stinking Rose" restaurant in San Francisco. If you would like to try it send me an email and I'll forward to you.

Great new classes now forming

2009-07-29T22:02:00.001-07:00

Ready for something new, exciting and good for you???

Visit Lake Chelan

2009-06-13T21:25:00.000-07:00

I just got done reading this fantastic article in the Herald about visiting Lake Chelan. I never realized how much this little town had to offer.

Unfortunately, I cannot find the article in the paper online. I'm not sure I cannot find it online but if anyone out there knows the URL for this article please let me know.

Basically the article discussed how much fun Lake Chelan is and all the great places to visit while you are there.

There is this fantastic little French restuarant, Vin du Lac Winery, that serves amazing food that you can enjoy out on their patio that overlooks the vineyards and of course Lake Chelan. Craig Terrill, the Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle, performs at the Chelan Riverwalk Park Pavillion.

Other events include:
Lake Chelan Street Fair, June 26-28
Rockin Fireworks on the Fifth, evening of July 5th.

Other great places to visit:
Riverwalk Books
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, historical monument
Campbell's Resort

Check out the Chamber of Commerce for more information.