It’s so much fun to explore our new state! There’s so much to do that’s outside and, more importantly, FREE! Going for walks or hikes can be so much fun with your little ones, provided you keep a few helpful hints in mind! 1) Know where you’re hiking! Use your local parks website to [...]
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May 2013
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May 2013
My Dad came to visit a couple of weeks ago, and since he didn’t have many days here, we decided to take him right to some of the fun spots in Seattle immediately after picking him up from the airport. What’s great is that since we’re so new to this area, we get to [...]
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Apr 2013
When I was pregnant with Jeremiah, diaper cakes were not quite yet a ‘thing’ but when I was pregnant with Sarah, they were ALL the rage! I was blessed to receive one from a friend as well as a diaper wreath! They’re great gifts in that they’re cute, can be changed to fit any [...]
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Mar 2013
Kids birthday parties, especially if you throw them at home, are crazy, right? I MEAN CRAZY!! You’re running around trying to make sure your house isn’t trashed completely while taking photos, making sure the ‘schedule’ is being stuck to, and that everyone is having a good time – from adults to children! If [...]
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Mar 2013
It should be no secret that we love hanging out together as a family – we like to travel, explore, try new foods – and more! And when I was challenged to create my own “epic playdate” for our family by Clever Girls and Hyundai Santa Fe in honor of their upcoming “Epic Playdate” [...]
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Mar 2013
I have loved VeggieTales for a long time – they’re not just videos for kids with good Biblical principles, but they’re funny and cute, too. I really enjoy watching lots of their movies (Lord of the Beans, anyone?!?) with the kids because they’re clean entertainment for the whole family. They’re well done and not cheesy, [...]
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Mar 2013
Oh man… Our first ever experience with ‘springing forward’ is rapidly approaching this weekend and Shawn and I were discussing our plan of action. First, we had to make sure we knew what was actually going on. “So we set the clocks ahead an hour?” “Yes, it’s spring forward, fall back, that’s how I remember [...]
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Mar 2013
Here at the Small Steps house, we’re big on breakfast. We love going out for breakfast but, as you know, it’s much less expensive to enjoy breakfast at home instead of going out. While living in Phoenix, one of my favorite places to shop was Safeway, and when we moved here, I found that Safeway [...]
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Feb 2013
Today, our family decided to try Geocaching for the first time. Have you heard of this? It’s kind of like a real-life treasure hunt, but sometimes what you’re looking for is extremely well hidden and contains no treasure – just a log of who’s found it and when. My husband downloaded the app from Geocaching.com and [...]
