Gingerbread Village at the Seattle Sheraton

by Tim Lewis

There are a bunch of awesome holiday traditions in Seattle, but none look and smell more delicious than Gingerbread Village at the Seattle Sheraton. With massive, creative gingerbread houses, this is a must-see during the Christmas season in the Emerald City. UPDATE:...

A Fun Holiday Date Night in Bellevue

by Tove Tupper

Let’s just start by saying Bellevue knows how to get in the holiday spirit! If you’ve never spent an evening in Bellevue around Christmas, then you’re missing out. Tim and I love this time of year, which is why we jumped at the chance to go on a...

Garage | Bowling and Billiards on Capitol Hill

by Tove Tupper

Hip. Swank. Clean. Those are the last three words I’d ever expect to use to describe a bowling alley and billiards parlor. While the game is the same at Garage, the experience is unlike any other in Seattle.  As the premier bowling alley and billiards...

Snowshoeing at Crater Lake National Park

by Tove Tupper

Crater Lake National Park is by far one of the most spectacular places I’ve ever visited. Located in Southern Oregon, the park is home to the famous Crater Lake. I’ve been fortunate enough to visit the area several times, during all four seasons....

Mountain Creek Christmas Tree Farm in Snoqualmie

by Tim Lewis

Washington is called the Evergreen State for a reason: there are trees everywhere. That means finding a u-cut Christmas tree farm around Seattle isn’t very difficult. There are a number of options out there, so it’s just a matter of choosing where you...

Wally’s Chowder House in Des Moines

by Tim Lewis

My grandpa Wally is one of the greatest people on the planet. If there are two things I really know about him, he loves Coors Light and seafood. Since he lives in Wisconsin (nowhere near the ocean), we always treat him to our favorite seafood joints when he visits...