Nancy Chaney

Photo: With more school breaks ahead, it’s a good time to think about getting away. But sometimes, even if you’re desperate for a change of scenery, a big vacation isn’t in the cards. Maybe it’s not in the budget or you’ve got a future trip planned, but y... See more

Photo: Ready to try something new over winter break? Photo: iStock Things to do with kids every day of winter break Winter break is nearly upon us. This can be a potentially frustrating time of unscheduled kids, rainy weather, early darkness and everyone ... See more

Photo: Magical holiday light displays for families There’s nothing like a huge and stunning display of sparkling lights to evoke the joy and wonder of the holiday season — in kids and adults alike. With shortened days and frequent drizzle, we could especi... See more

Photo: Best Seattle holiday events in 2025 — for free or cheap The holiday season gets three cheers from us! While we can occasionally feel a bit Grinchy, opportunities to make joyful family memories keep our holiday spirits high. Fortunately, these joyfu... See more

Photo: From picking pumpkins to hiking trails, we have your fall bucket list. Photo: iStock Fall family fun School is in full swing, but we still want to keep summer-style family fun going this season with fun fall activities for the whole family! We’ve g... See more