Happy 4th of July!!!

Today is the day we celebrate America's Independence.  Have a wonderful 4th of July!  Be safe lighting off those fireworks (if allowed in your city) and/or enjoy those family BBQs. 

Happy 4th of July to our FANS!

Don't forget to check this link for local activity ideas for today:

http://www.redtri.com/seattle/seattle-fourth-of-july-roundup

WA State Ranked as #9 Best Cities for Families to live in 2011 by Parenting Magazine

Parenting Magazine ranked WA State as the 9th Best City for families in 2011!  This is very exciting news that we already live here and get to enjoy all the activities for children.

"Want to raise a book lover? This hotbed of reading is the place, named one of the most literate cities in America.  Seattle gets a bad rap for its rainfall, but the steady precipitation results in lush vegetation, earning Seattle the nickname “the Emerald City” and serving up plenty of locally grown goodness. And when the sun comes out, the weather is mild and perfect for heading to the nearly 5,500 acres of parks.  Companies like Starbucks and Amazon fuel the job market, and expectant parents are in luck because the state of Washington has expanded the Family Medical Leave Act to include businesses with only eight or more workers."

Click here for the full article -->  2011 Best Cities to Live by Parenting.com

Best Cities List for Families of 2011

1. Washington D.C. (Capital Charms)

2. Austin, TX (Swing City - music)

3. Boston, MA (Best of Beantown)

4. Minneapolis, MN (Lake Lover's Delight)

5. Des Moines, IA (Straight from the Heartland)

6. Madison, WI (All Around Fave)

7. Honolulu, HI (Sunshine and Salaries)

8. Omaha, NE (Midwestern Magic)

9. Seattle, WA (Hip & Happening)

10. Louisville, KY (Amazing Americana)

Our "Hip & Happening" Seattle!