Posted by on September 29, 2010 at 7:22 am
If you ever cook with or for children, chances are you’ve noticed that many recipe books aimed at kids and families are of the smiley face sandwich or hiding spinach in mac’n’cheese variety. While there’s certainly a place for fun kid food (Star Wars Pancakes anyone?), if you eat a diverse diet and love ethnic [...]
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Posted by on September 28, 2010 at 7:08 am
The 2010 holiday airfare forecasts are out, and the news is not great, but a little planning could make it bearable. Families can expect to pay as much, or more this year for airfare as last year. Most of the expense will likely be from added ”peak holiday travel surcharges” and fees for all the little extras [...]
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Posted by on September 24, 2010 at 6:26 am
I’d like to give a little plug to one of my favorite girls’ bag designers out of Australia. Bobble Art has managed to create the perfect size overnight bag for little girls – a must-have for sleepovers, or as a carry-on for a trip away. My 8-year-old received one of their Bowling Bags from Nana [...]
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Posted by on September 23, 2010 at 5:46 am
There are a lot of excuses why we moms always put ourselves dead last on our long list of to-dos we cross off each week. But you know when you are ready for a break, and so does your family. If you live in the Seattle area, or are a short drive away, here are the top 5 reasons [...]
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Posted by on September 22, 2010 at 9:17 am
Have I told you about my new love affair with Pinot? (in addition to my husband of course) No, its not because of the movie Sideways that made it famous. There is something about the wine that is intriguing and delicious and makes me want to learn more. (Note: my friend Kristen and I also share a love for good [...]
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Posted by on September 17, 2010 at 10:32 am
It’s been a while since my last Luxe Style Destination, and with fall upon us, my mind flew across the Atlantic to somewhere cool and grey, where beauty can be found in a landscape of indigo, ochre, charcoal and cream. I found this beautiful photograph of swans in Stratford-upon-Avon in the UK, by Tara of [...]
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Posted by on September 14, 2010 at 7:50 am
We have some exciting news to share today. We here at HipTravelMama have been searching for the ultimate girlfriends’ getaway for hip moms that mirrors the content we love and share here, and have come up with an amazing getaway for you and your friends! We are thrilled to announce that our innagural Mama’cation will be [...]
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Posted by on September 12, 2010 at 11:19 pm
Imagine this, a sleek five star Northwest Modern hotel, upscale dining with cotton candy on the dessert menu and a rooftop pool deck with stunning views of water, mountains and sunsets, oh and it’s all family-friendly? Well hello Four Seasons Seattle and ART Restaurant. Within walking distance of Pike Place Market, ART with its [...]
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Posted by on September 8, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Headed to NYC soon? In August, the HipTravelMama gals jetsetted to NYC to attend BlogHer2010. We had a fabulous time and one thing that made our trip memorable and fun was our stay at the unique and hip hotel, Le Parker Meridien. Nestled just off of Central Park and on the same block as Carnegie Hall, The Parker casts an eclectic sense of [...]
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Posted by on September 4, 2010 at 8:00 am
I’m taking a break from our travel-themed Shop Six today to highlight some of my favorite ceramic artists on Etsy right now. I have a penchant for pottery it seems – proven by the dozens of boxes used to pack up my kitchen which is being remodeled right now. It’s amazing what you can live [...]
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