Bumbershoot Art Expo: All the posters, none of the tourists

Bumbershoot Art Expo: All the posters, none of the...

Want to get a piece of Bumbershoot without paying exorbitant ticket prices or dealing with throngs of muddy crowds?  Act now and you still have time to check out the Umbrella For the Arts exhibit at City Hall, an exhibition featuring artwork from throughout the festival’s 40 year history. The poster art of Bumbershoot has become almost an event in itself.  Wander through this FREE exhibit and you can see some of the...
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Golden Girls at Central Cinema: Thank YOU for being a friend

Golden Girls at Central Cinema: Thank YOU for bein...

Central Cinema has a rich history of satisfying Seattlites’ thirst for nostalgia.  This Wednesday, they’re working their magic again with a FREE showing of four episodes of the greatest geriatric sitcom in the history of television- The Golden Girls. The Golden Girls hold a special place in the heart of anybody who was alive during the 80′s.  For 7 years, Blanche, Rose, Dorothy and Sofia taught us about...
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Meadow: An Affordable Oasis in Upper Queen Anne

Meadow: An Affordable Oasis in Upper Queen Anne...

Discovering a super-chic new boutique in Upper Queen Anne?  That’s not surprising.  But finding an AFFORDABLE super-chic new boutique in that same area?  That’s a bit more shocking.  But if you wander off Queen Anne Ave and head to the corner of 6th Ave West and Crockett, that’s exactly what you’ll find at Meadow. Meadow features clothing, accessories and housewares all arranged skillfully by store owner Shelley...
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U-District Farmers Market: Bragging about Seattle

U-District Farmers Market: Bragging about Seattle...

Seattle has a lot to brag about, but one of our favorite things about the city is the plethora of farmers markets that you can find around our fair city.  This weekend I was honored to write a guest post on one of my favorite blogs, Summer Tomato.  Summer Tomato is the brainchild of Darya Pinyo, a scientist/food-enthusiast who writes about nutrition and sensible good health with a special emphasis on the importance of...
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Village Green Perennials: I Scream for Plants!

Village Green Perennials: I Scream for Plants!...

From worm teas to organic starts to beekeeping classes to old garden roses to everything in between, Village Green Perennials Nursery in West Seattle is probably the best place on Earth – when it comes to gardening. But the fine people at VGPN don’t stop at just offering exceptional gardening stuff. Need good advice on your wilting plant? They’ll have an answer. Want to learn how to make your own medicine?...
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Weekend Round-Up: 8/27-8/29

Weekend Round-Up: 8/27-8/29...

Will it still be summer this weekend? Maybe. Maybe not. Either way, there’s stuff to do so throw on a bathing suit or your scarf and get to it: Jansport just got cool with a scavenger hunt that’ll lead you to see The Cave Singers for free on Saturday. Check out the bus stop hints for secret clues! The Dusty 45s will be doing their part at the Out to Lunch Concert Series, for free at The Harbor Steps this Friday...
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Retail Therapy: What’s on Sale this Week

Retail Therapy: What’s on Sale this Week...

This week we’re seeing lots of online steals and deals, allowing you to shop from the comfort of your home.  (Or, if you’re a terrible employee like myself, the office). That “buy some shoes, get a free backpack” thing is still happening at Puma.  So get a free backpack! Get 30% off in-store AND online purchases at The Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Athleta (and their outlet stores) by printing...
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Keeping it Clean: Free Car Wash at Brown Bear

Keeping it Clean: Free Car Wash at Brown Bear...

Admittedly, I use our rainy climate as an excuse to neglect car washes a little too often.  But today, Thursday, August 26th, there’s no room for excuses- it’s FREE Car Wash Day at select Seattle-area Brown Bear locations! This promotion runs from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm today only.   So whether your car is just looking a little dusty OR covered in an inch of sap and and stuck-on leaves (like, um, mine is right...
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Capitol Hill Shows Off: Summer Sale and Mobile City

Capitol Hill Shows Off: Summer Sale and Mobile Cit...

This Thursday, August 26, Capitol Hill kicks off it’s 4-day long Summer Sale with Mobile City, a celebration of the local food, businesses and walkability that define Seattle’s most eclectic neighborhood. Mobile City, hosted by The Adventure School and Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream, is a free outdoor party featuring the best street eats in the city (Via Tribulani and Rancho Bravo are already signed up to be there) and...
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Tako Fibers: Embrodiery goes Facebook

Tako Fibers: Embrodiery goes Facebook...

From Urban Craft Uprising to Seattle Square, the craftiness that is Tako Fibers is at it again with (drum roll please) her first week on Facebook! And since we love Emily, the brains behind this embrodiery empire, we convinced her to celebrate her Facebook deflowering with a special discount exclusively to Yay-Today readers. All you have to do is go to her Tako Fibers Etsy store, pick something totally adorable and enter the...
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