2011 December- Yay Today!

Reindeer Run: Burn those holiday cookies away...

You can’t avoid the holiday sugar madness. If you work in an office someone is bringing a cookie, brownie or heaping pile of chili to your cube right as I type this. Then there are all those coffee shops tempting you with their super yummy (re: fatty) egg nog lattes. And don’t forget about the bars and holiday parties. I swear, I think I’ve done more drinking in the last few weeks than I have in all my sorority...

Treat Yo’self to Lunch at RN74...

I write a blog about freebies and deals, but I have a major weakness for fancy food. Seriously, if I wasn’t so mature, I would totally talk smack about myself behind my own back. So when I stumble into a magic world where I get fancy food at affordable prices, I break into a major happy dance. That’s exactly what happened* when uber-fancy RN74 invited me to sample their newly revamped lunch menu this weekend- so...

Giveaway: Make Christmas Memories with SantaPhotos...

For me, the holiday season gets a little… bipolar. For every good thing (twinkling lights everywhere I look, the joy in finding the PERFECT present, the multitude of excuses to wear sequins), something stressful looms right behind (travelling to visit family, completing my gift list and trying to zip up my jeans after all those booze-and-cookie-filled parties). So how do you survive the cheeriest time of year without...

Giveaway: Get Clean, Smell Amazing with Beautanica...

UPDATE: Hey guys, the giveaway has ended, but you can still get a sweet 20% discount on Beautanicals products if you enter YAY20 at checkout. Give great gift this year! I love the holidays- I really do. But somewhere between the third trip to the mall (and the inevitable shame spiral you fall into after you succumb to the aroma of the Cinnabun) and the idea of spending 2 whole weeks in my parents house (2 weeks!), I...

Don’t Panic- The Yay-Today Gift Guide is Her...

Science has proven that times moves extra-fast this time of year. (Okay, so science hasn’t actually proven that, but it sounds right.) I don’t know how it happens, but the time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s moves at the speed of light, and is inconveniently sprinkled with a slew of gift-giving festivities- so not only do you have to prep for travel, parties and the rest of life’s craziness, but...

Weekend Round-Up: December 9-11...

Happy weekend, y’all. With only 16 shopping days left until Christmas, this weekend promises to be hectic and chilly. Fear not, fair Seattle! We’re here to offer you festive distractions and delicious libations to keep your weekend merry until Monday! Let’s do this. -This Friday, cut out of work a little early and hit happy hour at the new Belltown hotspot, The Upstairs. You may remember this spot...

Missed out on Urban Craft Uprising: You’re not a...

Somehow last weekend totally flew by (damn you previous 4-day weekend and 3-day weekend before you), so I was at a loss when it was suddenly Sunday at 4pm and the sun was setting and I just didn’t have it in me to rush on over to Urban Craft Uprising. But I (and more importantly, you) are in luck. Photo courtesy of Northern Lights Holiday Bazaar Say hello to a new little craft-y event. The Northern Lights Holiday...

It’s a Wonderful Life: Holiday Movie Round-U...

Last year, I saw “It’s a Wonderful Life” for the first time. Immediately after the movie, I called my mother to blame her for ruining my childhood because she never introduced me to the magic of George Bailey, Mary, and Clarence. The crazy lady claimed we used to watch it every Christmas, as a family. A quick call to my older sister confirmed it: my mother must have been high throughout our childhood...

Capitol Hill on Ice: You probably didn’t hear it...

So unless you live under a rock (or in a tent near Westlake Mall/SCCC Campus), then you’ve probably already heard about the coolest news to hit Capitol Hill. Nope, they didn’t decide to tear down all those ugly condos. Rather, Cal Anderson Park is having their 1st Annual Ice Rink!!! Photo courtesy of Capitol Hill Ice Rink Opening day is today, at 11am and your last chance to do your best Kerrigan is on Saturday,...

Weekend Round-Up: December 2-4...

Need a recap of the stuff we already mentioned this week AND more hidden gems? Well, you’re in luck. That’s exactly what I’m gonna give you: -Shop local, wait in a long line for free goodie bags and win some trinkets on the UCU blog (if you act today). Urban Craft Uprising will be here for our holiday shopping Saturday and Sunday! -A holiday tradition in our family of 2 – the Great Figgy Pudding event...

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