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Tis the Season: etsyRAIN Handmade Holiday Show...

Thanksgiving is on Thursday. Did you know? I mean, really. Yesterday it was August and now I’m googling, “Is there a magic button on my oven to make my turkey baste itself?” I have no idea how the holidays crept up on us so quickly. They are a sneaky bunch. Fortunately, there is still time to shop for your holiday gifts. This Black Friday, instead of braving the lines, crowds, and chaos, spend your day...

Winter Woes Begone: Chrysanthemum Display at Volun...

If you aren’t feeling a little somber after this weekend’s weather, then you must have a far superior buildup of Vitamin D in your bloodstream than I. Consider yourself lucky. But if this odd time of year, when the grey drizzle is out in full force but the twinkly holiday lights haven’t quite yet popped up all over the city, has you down, let me turn you on to a FREE place where you can go to get your cheer...

It’s Voting Time: Do it...

Okay, personally I have mixed feelings about voting in general. My mind tells me to do it, but sometimes my heart says, “Why? Who is this guy/girl? Am I voting between 2 evils? What’s the friggin’ point if in a year we’ll be voting on the same exact issue again and again and again?” And then there are some moments in life when it all makes sense (re: Women voting, Gay marriage in New York, slowly but surely...

Winter Skin Survival Guide & GIVEAWAY!...

For me, the scariest part of Halloween often happens the morning after- and no, it’s not waking up with a horrific hangover or having to do the walk of shame wearing my Slutty Zombie costume. But you know what is scary? Taking a hard look at my face in the magnifying mirror on November 1st. Between the previous night’s Halloween makeup and cold, windy fall weather, my complexion starts to look downright...

Will Work for Beer: Volunteer at Arcade Lights Pik...

Whenever I tell people that I live in Seattle, one of the first things they ask me is how often I go to Pike Place Market. I love that I can say that I do indeed go there fairly often- what other city boasts a tourist attraction that locals actually visit regularly? The thing is, this local treasure needs some serious love from the community in order to keep thriving. That’s why the Pike Place Market Foundation is...

Weekend Round-Up: 8/12 – 8/14...

This weekend is shaping up to be the stuff that dreams are made of. Okay, that might be a bit of what my high school English teacher referred to as “purple prose,” but I’m really excited about this edition of the Weekend Round-Up. This weekend has it all- block parties, dining deals, street festivals, flea markets, free concerts and more. And we’ll have some sunshine, so you might even get a tan while...

Neighborhood Night Out: Mister Rodgers was on to s...

When does anyone in Seattle really meet their neighbors? Sure, you might curse them out in the privacy of your own home when their baby/dog/fighting wakes you up, but besides that it’s just the casual hi and goodbye – if you even see them at all. But with Neighborhood Night Out happening tomorrow (Tuesday) from 5-10pm all around Seattle, we finally have an excuse to talk to those people who take out the trash at...

Canto Barcelona: Mucho dinero no necessite...

Have you been to the Euro slash hipster store tucked in Ballard – Canto Barcelona? Well, apparently no one has because they’re packing their bags, closing shop and opening a new undetermined spot in Capitol Hill. I’ve been in this place a few times and even their sale items seemed to be a bit out of my cheapy price range. But alas, this shop is finally having some deep discounts worth writing about. Photo...

Out to Lunch Series: PBJ with a side of music...

Hooray, it’s here. Free music all summer long for that hour that you just need to get off your ass and do something outside. Instead of spending money at Sephora, like some people (cough cough) head to the Bank of America Plaza today for some folk-rock. Photo courtesy of Out To Lunch 2011 Summer Concert Series Kris Orlowski & The Passenger String Quartet is totally new to me, and that’s what I love about this summer...

Your Weekly SIFF: June 6-June 12...

It’s your last week to SIFF. Hope everyone’s enjoying all the movies so far. If not, let us know. Comment below, tell us on Facebook or give us a shout on Twitter. Here are some of our picks and pans for movies out this week: Photo courtesy of puuikibeach Old Goats: Think Grumpy, Old Men without the star power. This Seattle-based movie about a curmudgeon and his aging Internet savvy friends is bound to be a crowd...

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