Life
Pet fish full of surprises, and a few confusing life lessons
A couple of months ago, a miracle happened. Our pet betta, Princess Rip-Jaws, lay at the bottom of…
Life
The meal-planning machine has kicked into high gear
My hands are calcifying into plastic claws around overpriced coffee. My face is turning yellow. But I still…
Life
Sizing up sugars with science
My son’s third grade class recently had a Science Fair. It looked like so much fun I decided…
Life
If parents arent volunteering for one thing they likely are for another
The next time you’re at an organizational meeting for (fill in the blank) PTA, Little League, Boy Scouts,…
Life
If robocalls could hear, they’d get an earful from the kids
If you are a telemarketer, you have my sincere sympathy.
Life
Time to pony up, parents
I’m Generation X, which means I’m old. I guess that’s why I never heard of Bronies until the…
Life
Greedy piggy bank is too precious to butcher
My daughter’s red piggy bank is constipated with quarters and mocking me. Here’s why.
Life
Fake date basks in glow of the TV
Have you ever read one of those books about marriage that advises you and your spouse to go…
Life
Field tripping to the capitol
Last Friday I joined families from Edmonds School District for a special day in Olympia, where we toured…
Life
Northwest spirit is alive and well at Meany Lodge
Last winter I learned to ski at the Summit at Snoqualmie. This year, my husband took me further…
Life
Afterschooling saves money, increases quality time with child
For those of you wondering about my family’s kindergarten dilemma, here’s what we decided to do.
Life
Little League season takes planning, patience and ponchos
It’s not even spring yet, but it’s already time for Little League registration. This year, I’ve decided to…
Life
Kindergarten options put parents in a tough spot
By the time this column is printed, my husband and I will have made a big decision.
Life
My new eco-friendly slow cooker
Last week my Crock-Pot almost caught my hair on fire. I woke up early in the morning, chopped…
Life
Boots are the first symptom of this year’s clothing virus
Every once in a while, a kids outfit from Costco goes viral. You see it everywhere you go.…
Life
Vote for schools: Kids are counting on us
Have you mailed your ballot yet? With all of the Seahawks excitement, it can be easy to forget…
Life
Both joy and sadness follow parenting milestones
There have been some major events in the Bardsley house. After months of work, my 4-year-old finished reading…
Life
Wealth of food makes it easy to forget how rich we are
Every time I open the freezer, a rack of ribs taunts me.
Life
Murder and mystery in historic Seattle
This past October I attended the Write on the Sound conference in Edmonds. While there, I had the…
Life
Amid the toy-store frenzy, one priceless moment
When I was a kid, my favorite store in the world was Toys “R” Us. Then I grew…