May
30
Summer is fast approaching and with all the wonderful weather we have been blessed with lately, I am encouraged to get out and dust off my hiking boots. Being the mom of an 18th month old, I haven’t been able to do a whole lot of hiking the past two summers and I am anxious to get out there and stretch my legs (quite literally 
).
All this got me thinking, there must be other newer moms and dads out there in the same boat. There certainly is no shortage of young families in the Issaquah Highlands. So that brings me to the question, how do you do it? What advice do seasoned parents have for those of us who long to hit the trails with tiny tots in tow? Any recommendations for good trails to start with or “must have” gear to bring along? Please, share your wisdom.
As for the rest of us who are new to introducing the outdoors to infants, is anyone would be interested in forming a group for going on local hikes together? If there is enough interest, I would be happy to coordinate the group and get the ball rolling.
If any of this sounds of interest, please submit a comment and lets get a dialog going so we can get out there and have a great summer. Perhaps our little ones can make some new friends and gain an appreciation for the outdoors at the same time.
Here’s to hiking, one baby step at a time!
May
13
3 Courses for $30 at Sip
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Sip At The Wine Bar made NWsource’s �New Urban Eats� list for the Spring season. �New Urban Eats� was created to give diners a way to affordably experience the newer restaurants entering the local dining scene.
During the month of May, twenty of Seattle’s hottest new, local restaurants are offering a special $30 prix fixe dinner menu. The offer is valid Sunday through Thursday (excluding Mothers Day, May 13) and comes with your choice of appetizer, entr�e and dessert.
As opposed to Seattle’s well known 25 for $25 event that goes on during the Spring and Fall as well, �New Urban Eats� will happen twice per year; once in May and again in September; and will only feature restraunts that have opened in the last three years.
I for one can’t wait to take advantage of this great deal.
May
11
A 30 Minute Commute to Seattle?
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One of the great things about living in the Issaquah Highlands is the proximity to mass transit. Let’s face it, the Puget Sound Region is not well known for it’s extensive network mass transit. Fortunately for the residents of the Highlands, a 1000 parking stall Park and Ride is located right on the edge of what will become the retail village (or Lifestyle Center).
Like a lot of people, I have a typical office job. I work somewhat regular hours Monday through Friday. My company is located in downtown Seattle. Like many Eastsiders, I have the privilege of braving the daily commute over one of our famous bridges. Fortunately for me, since moving to the Highlands, the location of our Park and Ride has made my life much simpler. I can now leave my car at home and let someone else take the wheel.
Every morning, I make my way down to the Park and Ride to catch the 218 Express from Issaquah to Seattle. If it is a nice sunny day, I usually ride my bike down the hill. I won’t say that I always ride it all the way back up the hill though (i’m working on it ;>)). If the weather is looking less than ideal or I am running a bit late, I usually drive down and park. $2.00 and one three stops later I am in downtown Seattle. The 218 makes one stop in Bellevue at the Eastgate Freeway Station and one stop at the Rainier/I-90 Freeway Station. From my front door to my office in Westlake, the total commute time over the last year has averaged about 32 minutes. Not bad considering it is about 20 miles. When I was driving it it would take me about 27 minutes on a good day after 9:00am. Any earlier or during rush hour and I was sitting for 45+ minutes.
Given the price of gas today, and the added expense of parking downtown, taking the bus makes a lot of financial sense as well. Prior to taking the bus, and when gas was still around $2.00 a gallon, I was spending $4.00 in gas and $10.00 for parking per day. That’s $14.00. Now I spend $4.00. That’s around $200 a month.
Now only if they served breakfast too…
May
2
Update - Issaquah Highlands Community Garage Sale
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The details have finally been released. As previously mentioned, the annual event is going to take place on Saturday, June 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This year will be a bit different, however. This year there will be no fee to participate. The Highlands Council will also be changing what they do and don’t do for the event.
What The Highlands Council WILL do:
- Place an ad in the Issaquah Press
- Place an ad on Craigslist
- Place ads on other relevant websites ( I called the HC and they were vague on this so I can’t affirm that this will actually be done)
What The Highlands Council WILL NOT do:
- Provide a map of the community and the location of all the participants
- Provide Garage Sale signs
- Provide balloons or other directional signage
Overall, for the savings, I don’t think us residents are really losing out on much here other than maybe the map. I personally am happy to not have to pay a fee to participate. More money to spend buying cheap baby clothes and toys from my neighbors.
Happy hunting…
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