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Try an Anxiety Blanket: Weighted Blanket

July 19, 2018 by Momstart Leave a Comment

We received a sample.

My entire family struggles with some form of anxiety. My husband and son experience it to the point where it affects their sleep. My son, well at night he gets upset about what happened during the day and then compounds all of it and will cry. He just has so much trouble shutting his mind down and not worrying himself into a frenzy. So we were really excited when we were offered the review of the Weighted blanket that is supposed to help with anxiety. And It seems to be helping him some. Mostly I would say, he gets into a funk and doesn’t want to be alone. He does love his new weighted blanket though.

Weighted Blanket Benefits:

Reduces anxiety

Feels like you’re being hugged or held gently

Helps you relax

Improves your sleep

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If you are wondering what size to choose Weighting Comforts has a size chart to help you pick the right size. The ideal blanket weight is 10% of your body weight. When in between sizes, we recommend going down. Many of their customers find the 15 lb blanket to be the right weight.

How is a blanket made and what is it made of?

Each Weighting Comforts blanket is handmade by a refugee woman in Nashville, Tennessee, creating income for her family. They use high quality 100% cotton fabric and 100% polyester thread for added strength and durability. The weighted beads inside each 5” pocket are made from an FDA-approved, non-irritating PVC compound.

How and why does an a weighted blanket help?

This weighted blanket is designed to improve your sleep and reduce your anxiety for year-round comfort. Many people experience a deeper and more restful sleep on the first night. Others find the blanket’s weight restrictive at first, but after several nights grow to love the effect of the weight.

Miles found it to be very odd at first. But he loved that I got it for him. It was special to him and when we went on vacation he wanted to bring it with him. I just didn’t need that extra weight in the suitcase, but I was tempted to let him since he has identified with it.

It works like a deep tissue massage, similar to the effect of a dentist’s lead blanket, releasing serotonin throughout your body to help you calm down and relax.

Experience America’s First Hybrid Minivan at Sea Fair

July 18, 2018 by Momstart Leave a Comment

During Sea Fair you will have the chance to test drive the Chrysler Pacifica Minivans. Ride and drive the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid and Chrysler Pacifica minivans:

Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is America’s first ever hybrid minivan
Pacifica Hybrid has 33-mile electric range, 566-mile total driving range, and 7-passenger seating
5-Star Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Most advanced entertainment system with Uconnect® Theater
Awards:
- 2018 IIHS Top Safety Pick
- 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is the Highest Ranked Minivan in Initial Quality by J.D. Power
- Cars.com Family Car of the Year Award for 2018
- Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy for 2 years in a row

2018 Best Car to Buy by Green Car Reports
Parents Magazine’s Best Family Car (Minivan Category)

See how the Chrysler models compare to other minivan models firsthand

Average 28 highway mpg; better than the Chevrolet Traverse, Toyota Sienna and Kia Sedona
Second-row Stow ‘n Go® seating and storage system not available in the Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna or Kia Sedona

What’s even better is a chance to win a prize. You can spin 2 Win for prizes including branded water bottles, sunglasses and even a drone!

Enter the 2018 FCA US National Sweepstakes for a chance to win $45,000 towards the cost of a new Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, or FIAT brand vehicle.

Friday, August 3^rd and Saturday, August 4^th 10:00am – 6:00pm, Sunday August 5^th 10:00am – 5:00pm

Genessee Park, 4316 South Genesee Street, Seattle, WA 98118

For additional information about the Chrysler brand lineup visit https://www.chrysler.com/

Explore The Curiosity Cube

July 7, 2018 by Momstart Leave a Comment

We had this amazing opportunity last month to explore the Curiosity Cube™—a 22×10-foot, retrofitted shipping container that has been transformed into a mobile science lab. It was amazing, the kids learned so much and they had a blast doing it.

I am such a supporter of STEM and love to share my interest in STEM,. This program is through MilliporeSigma—a global life science company with facilities in Bellevue and Seattle—is engaging students in interactive, hands-on science experiments.

Here is how our hour of STEM went:

The Curiosity Cube was set up for learning about a human cell. What makes up a cell and the different cells in our bodies. They first got to take a virtual tour of the cells.

Then they looked at these super amazing microscopes and had to solve some riddles about cells.

The Curiosity Cube is full of things to explore, touch, and look at.

Miles, who hates learning about the body actually participated in everything, even touching the fake fat.

They watched a quick video

They programmed some chains

And they shared some ideas for the next Curiosity Cube.

I was so impressed and highly recommend this free event.

Curiosity Cube is on tour, when will it be in your area?

Laramie, WY, July

Madison, WI, July

Sheboygan, WI, July

Milwaukee, WI, August

Cleveland, OH, August

Toronto, CA, August

Bellefonte, PA, September

Allentown, PA, September

Jaffrey, NH, September

Boston, MA, October

Rockville, MD, November

For the exact locations and dates check the Curiosity Cube™—.

Who does it reach?

· In 2018, the Curiosity Cube™ will visit more than 100 communities in the U.S. and Canada, aiming to reach 50,000 students.

· MilliporeSigma’s Curiosity Cube™ brings hands-on learning experiences and tools to students who might not otherwise have access, such as those at lower-resourced schools.

· Cities on the Curiosity Cube’s™ second annual tour includes San Diego, Houston, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Seattle, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Toronto and Boston.

How has the Cube impacted students and teachers?

· In 2017, MilliporeSigma’s Curiosity Cube™ engaged more than 38,000 students in 85 communities around the U.S. A survey of students following their experience reinforces the positive impact:

77 percent of students said they were more interested in science after visiting the Curiosity Cube™.

74 percent of visitors said they now feel “more curious.”

95 percent of students who visited the Curiosity Cube™ increased their understanding of life science terminology—and 76 percent were able to answer the question “What does the cerebellum control?” correctly.

· The Curiosity Cube™ was well received by participating schools and teachers in 2017. Among those surveyed:

100 percent of schools said they would like to participate again.

100 percent of teachers said the Curiosity Cube™ created a fun learning environment for their students.

81 percent of teachers indicated their students continued to integrate content learned from the Curiosity Cube™ into their discussions.

How can teachers and schools get involved?

· Schools interested in hosting MilliporeSigma’s Curiosity Cube™ can complete a form at www.thecuriositycube.com.

6 Ways to Earn Extra Income

July 5, 2018 by Momstart 2 Comments

As a blogger who can feel the industry changing I’ve been looking at new ways to make money online. One thing I’ve been doing is changing my social media game to make extra income and even helping others with their social media. I recently saw that you can get paid on Instagram for Heartbeat, the leading platform rewarding women for sharing brands they love on Instagram. Which is easy if you love to use instagram right?

Well that’s just the tip of the iceberg as we have even more ways to earn extra income.

6 Ways to Earn Extra Income

Richard Wong, VP Marketing & Creator Relations of #paid, the world’s leading influencer marketing platform for authentic brand collaborations with 13,000 influencers across 105 countries is now proffering insights into the top side hustles being successfully employed. Trust us, your audience will appreciate this just in time for the start of summer.

From #paid and the desk of Richard Wong: Top 6 Side Hustles for the Gig Economy This Summer:

Give your two cents: Starting a blog is a great way to earn a little extra cash every month. It’s important to find your niche first to bring in readers that will be interested in what you choose to write about, whatever that may be. Once you attract some loyal followers, you can begin to place ads on your blog. Writing sponsored posts is also a great way to earn some extra income from a blog. Some bloggers make up to $1,000/month or more just by implementing these strategies.

The value of video: It’s no secret that Youtube has grown exponentially as a money-making platform over the past couple years, with the number of users earning over $100,000 on the platform increasing by more than 40 percent annually. As a content creator, you can monetize your channel to position ads on your videos, which in turn can make you a pretty penny. Brands are also constantly looking for creators to showcase their products on their channels, which is another great way to make some extra cash from Youtube.
Podcast profits: Podcasting is a great alternative to Youtube that is substantially growing as an advertiser-friendly medium. Podcasts are great examples of collaborative, long-form media that attract niche audiences and digital natives alike. Once you have a topic you know you want to talk about, record a few episodes so you can bring in some listeners. A great way to make a profit off of your podcast is affiliate marketing. Another great way to earn an extra $1,000/month for podcasting is to use Patreon, which is a membership-based platform where creators can put their content out to those who pay a monthly access fee.
Bring home the bacon: It may seem too good to be true, but there are legitimately restaurants out there paying influencers to dine in and take photos of their meals. Yes, that’s a real thing. With a catchy name and a few thousand followers, you can turn your love for insta-worthy food into a profitable side hustle. Businesses search for those who are active in their local food community and can influence people to try their cuisine out, so don’t be afraid to reach out to the manager of your favorite sushi place and say hello!
Pets that pay off: Who doesn’t love to scroll through pictures of cute animals on Instagram? If you have a pet that you think has star potential, creating an Instagram account for them is a great way to make some extra cash and have fun with your furry (or scaly) friend while doing it. Use your pet’s unique personality to create a brand and make sure to post consistently to attract advertisers to your account. Some pets make up to $2,000/post for ads, so it’s at least worth a try!
Gaming gains: As video games like Fortnite and Minecraft continue to have viral success, you might be wondering how you can cash in on the time you spend playing. With Twitch, it’s easy to turn your gaming hobby into a full-fledged side hustle. Twitch is an online streaming service specifically used for video games. Just like Youtube, you can monetize your streams and generate advertising revenue. You can also become a Twitch partner, which will allow your followers to access exclusive live chats and content. A lot of gaming Youtubers are making the transition to Twitch, so be sure to get in on it while you can!

SafetyPIN is Your Best Friend Online

June 28, 2018 by Beeb Leave a Comment

Blogging BFFs!

This is a sponsored post in partnership with BraVoMark and SafetyPin Technologies.

Bloggers like me are used to making friends online. The photo above was taken of myself, Louise and our fellow blogging BFFs Carol and Jana at my wedding last summer! But I was making friends online long before social media and blogging ever existed. One of my close friends is someone I met through an X-Files fan mailing list back in 1998! But how do you know that your virtual friend is for real – and you’re not being catfished? There’s a lot of ways to vet that someone is trustworthy before you meet; and one of those ways is by using SafetyPIN.

If you’ve ever wished there was a TSA pre-check for the Internet, then you will love this! SafetyPIN is service that allows users to apply for a “Virtual Trust Badge”, which proves that they have passed four different screening requirements: Identity verification, a criminal and financial background check, and a behavioral screening, which involves completing a questionnaire developed by a clinical psychologist and criminal profilers with the goal of identifying those who may present a danger – regardless of whether they have a criminal background or not. And it’s an ongoing membership, rather than a one-time screening, which mean that users must be regularly re-screened in order to keep their SafetyPIN status.

Once the requirements have been met, the approved user is given a badge that they may share via their online profiles or messaging, which you can see an example of here. Users are in control of who may verify their SafetyPIN, and their private information is never shared with another party – all personal data is encrypted following best practices. Having a SafetyPIN badge simply communicates that a user has been thoroughly vetted without compromising their private details.

Applications are usually approved within 24 hours, and it’s extremely affordable: Just $1 to apply, then $6 for the first 6 months. After that, it will run you less than $5 per month to maintain, and you can cancel at any time. You can set up a membership for yourself, for another person, or both:

To apply and pay for yourself, visit: http://www.getasafetypin.com/apply
To pay for someone else to get a SafetyPIN, such as a babysitter, visit http://www.getasafetypin.com and register. Sign in, then select “Vouchers” from the drop down menu. Follow the prompts and enter the information for the person you are paying for, along with your method of payment. You can pay for their application fee, an ongoing membership, or both.

SafetyPIN is currently available to US residents – so before you allow someone into your home and around your loved ones, consider the higher level of trust that SafetyPIN could offer you. If you’re looking for peace of mind when hiring a housekeeper, pet sitter, or even just meeting up with a new online BFF, then you need your virtual BFF – SafetyPIN!

Preserving Family Memories With EasyCanvasPrints.com

June 19, 2018 by Beeb 4 Comments

Family photo of my Dad and I taken in the 1980s

This is a sponsored post in partnership with BraVoMark and EasyCanvasPrints.com.

I fell in love with canvas printing around 8 years ago when I had a family photo blown up. It was one of my favorite photos of my parents and I taken when I was a toddler, and it looked so beautiful enlarged on canvas. I realized then how much more detail a canvas can capture as opposed to just framing a regular-sized photo – it truly turns it into something special to be treasured.

Ever since then, I’ve been slowly getting my favorite pictures put onto canvas to display in our home. I’ve had several made from our bridal photos, and right now I’m working on blowing up all the family portraits that were taken at the wedding. My eventual goal is to have our dining room completely decorated with all my favorite family photos: I want to have that first canvas of my parents and I on one side of the room, a group of three different family portraits from the wedding on another wall, and then a photo of my mom on her wedding day on the opposite wall. This is longterm project that I’ve been doing piece by piece, as canvas prints can be pricey, so I like to wait until I can find a sale or coupon to take advantage of. That’s why I’m excited about the deal that EasyCanvasPrints.com has going on right now!

EasyCanvasPrints.com is currently offering a 87% discount on their array of canvas prints. How awesome is that?! You can snag this deal by visiting EasyCanvasPrints.com; check out their FAQ page for more information and details on the deal. EasyCanvasPrints.com offers canvas printing in a wide variety of sizes and styles, all made right here in America at their headquarters in Austin, Texas. It’s a simple and quick way to preserve your family memories in a beautiful artform!

Have you ever had a photo put onto canvas before?

What Do You Do In The Bedroom

June 18, 2018 by Momstart Leave a Comment

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Sleep is something that my family struggles with, so I want to spend a few day talking to you guys about the importance of sleep and how to get better sleep. One way to get great sleep is to make sure that when you are in bed that you are relaxing and shutting down for the night.

What is Keeping You Awake?

People who struggle to fall asleep, like my son especially, every night are all too familiar with the feelings of aggravation and irritation that arise when they just can’t doze off. This irritation makes it all the more difficult for the body to relax and get some shut-eye. And the next day they are still very irritable.

In some cases, falling asleep may not be the problem but sleeping soundly is. This is what affects my husband. He can not stay asleep. You may wake up several times a night or your sleep is fitful and restless. You wake up drained and exhausted despite sleeping. I’ve been having this problem lately too.

Your Bedroom Is For Sleeping

Do not watch TV in your bedroom or treat it like a home office. You should not be on your cell phone either. There are many people who sit on their beds and work on their laptops. They then wonder why they can’t sleep. It’s proven that while you are in bed the glow of a phone or a computer screen keeps your mind active and keeps you from being able to relax.

photo cred: Andrew Neel

Only go to your bedroom when you need to sleep. Your mind will associate your bedroom with sleep and will automatically start to unwind and get ready for bed when you step into it.

This is just one small thing you can do to help yourself learn how to sleep well in your bedroom. Having a great mattress is another way to get good sleep.

How To Control Household Odors

June 15, 2018 by Momstart 20 Comments

This is a sponsored post. I received samples in exchange for this post. It also contains affiliate links.

Recently I was invited over to a local company to take a tour of their facility and I learned a lot about how their product works. NonScents is a company that strives to defeat all the odors in your house. They don’t just mask them, they don’t just make them temporarily disappear, they break bad smells down at the chemical level leaving your house odor free. Over the next few months I will be sharing individual details and results from our own home on how each product works. I’m going to be giving you my honest opinions with their products along side the science that they provided. This is a company comprised of mostly scientists that are very passionate about what they do. I really loved meeting them, and love that they are a small local company that I can help promote.

Using this NonScents Referral Link you can save 25 % on your first order. Or you can purchase the Nonscents products on Amazon.

How To Control Household Odors

Ok, so today is just an overview of what they make. I received one of every product the currently sell. They are working on a cat litter and I can’t wait until that comes out so I can use it with my cat. Anyway, like I said, the products that they make and sell right now…..

Use these Odor Controlling Products

Cat Litter Deodorizer

This Product eliminates odor: NonScents scientifically developed zeolite formula doesn’t just mask odors. NOPE, it completely neutralizes them at the source, this leaves litter pans completely scent-free
The Cat Litter Deodorizer is gentle and fragrance-free. Unlike other brands that contain harmful chemicals and strong fragrances, the NonScents formula is scent-free and free from chemical additives, which keeps your cat safe and comfortable.
The cat litter deodorizer from NonScents is CONCENTRATED. Their professional grade formula is 4x concentrated, which makes it strong enough to neutralize even the strongest litter box odors that your cat might make.
The NonScents Cat Litter Deodorizer is long-lasting. The NonScents formula was designed to help extend the life of your cat litter by eliminating odor. Now you can get the most of out your preferred cat litter without resorting to harmful chemicals or overpowering air-fresheners.
The Nonscents Cat Little Deodorizer is EASY to use. All you have to do is simply sprinkle a small layer of NonScents over your cats’ litter tray, and enjoy a safe, odor-free environment.

Shoe Deodorizer

The Shoe Deodorizer is scientifically proven to eliminate odor. The NonScents advanced technology doesn’t mask odors. Just like the cat litter deodorizer it completely breaks it down leaving your shoes odor free.
The Shoe Deodorizer is easy to use and long lasting. Just by putting these in your shoes, these deodorize smells in your shoes when you’re not wearing them (for best results let them sit overnight). Each pair can eliminate odors for up to 6-12 months.
The NonScents Shoe Deodorizer is safe, gentle and fragrance-free. All NonScents products are made without harmful chemicals or strong fragrances. The contents of the these sachets are 100% biodegradable and safe for both children and adults.
Many of the NonScents products are meant for multiple uses, these included. They are not just for shoes. Put them in gym bags, luggage, lockers, or drawers!

Refrigerator Deodorizer

The Refrigerator Deodorizer eliminates bad smells in your fridge scientifically within hours.
The NonScents refrigerator deodorizer lasts up to 6 months in your fridge. The NonScents patented technology controls odors in your fridge or your freezer up to 6 times longer than baking soda and no maintenance or recharging is required.
The Refrigerator Deodorizer also keeps products fresher longer. The deodorizer removes excess moisture and inhibits mildew and mold growth. This process keeps food fresher longer – especially berries!
This product is also BIODEGRADABLE AND FOOD-SAFE. The deodorizer’s contents are biodegradable, non-toxic, and fragrance-free.
The NonScents Refrigerator Deodorizer is compact and leak free. The container is small and spill-proof, so it can be inconspicuously placed anywhere in your fridge or freezer and do it’s job.

Pet Odor Remover

The Pet Odor Remover permanently eliminates odor, again just like all their other products at the molecular level. This eliminates strong smells more effectively than competing products using baking soda or enzymes.
The NonScents Pet Odor Remover is Fragrance Free. This is unlike other brands that use strong fragrances to mask smells.
The NonScents Pet Odor Remover is safe. It is also BIODEGRADABLE. Despite its remarkable effectiveness, this spray is made without harmful chemicals and is perfectly safe for both you and your pets.
NonScents focuses on making all of their products easy to use, this product is no different. Simply spray the spot where the odor is coming from (after otherwise cleaning it), wait 30 minutes, and then soak up any excess spray that remains. Try it on pee pads, sofas, carpets, trash cans, and anywhere else you want to control organic odors.
If you don’t use traditional clumping or non-clumping kitty litter this product can control litter box odors. NonScents Pet Odor Remover Spray is a great way to control odors in boxes using litter pads, gel litter, or other non-traditional kitty litters (wood, newspaper, etc).

Toilette Spray

The toilet spray quickly destroys odors at the molecular level. You might want to keep this product on the shelf above the toilet so even your guests can use it.
There is a gentle fragrance. The Toilette Spray contains no overpowering or lingering fragrances. The spray is only lightly scented with lavender, which dissipates as the spray works.
This product has luxury packaging, I mean look at it. NonScents premium bottle is small, discrete, leak-proof, and sprays from any angle (so you don’t have to put your hand in the toilet). It is designed to use its contents down to the last drop and contains up to 100 uses. That’s pretty impressive.
The NonScents Toilette Spray is 100% safe. The spray contains no harsh chemicals, aerosols, parabens, or formaldehyde.
NonScents Toilette Spray is as the other products are easy to use. All you have to do is spritz the interior of the toilet bowl 2-3 times before going No.2, and any resulting odor will be eliminated. I’m sure you can use it after as well.

Dog and Cat Oral Spray

Need to instantly get rid of that bad cat or dog breath? This instantly removes bad breath. The NonScents team scientifically developed this formula to not mask bad breath, it completely neutralizes bad breath odors at the molecular level. These guys are chemists.
NonScents Dog and Cat Oral Spray cleans and fights inflammation. The main ingredient in the dog and cat oral spray is naturally occurring in human and animal immune systems, and is effective in cleansing infections and fighting inflammation.
The NonScents Dog and Cat Oral Spray is veterinary recommended. It improves overall pet health with daily usage.
This is another 100% SAFE AND ALL-NATURAL product from NonScents. The spray is non-toxic, alcohol-free and biodegradable, making it 100% safe for pets and humans.

Check out our NonScents Video

Each product works the same way and because of how it works, you need to remember that you have to use as much product as you do scent/issue you are trying to deodorize.

Next month we will be spending more time on the Refrigerator Deodorizer because it’s Spring/Summer and the perfect time to get those berries in your fridge. The price of berries at Costco is amazing right now and we’ve been buying a lot of strawberries. I’m also hoping to take the kids strawberry picking at one of the local farms so I can’t wait to show you how this product is going to change our berry life.

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Entenmann’s® Little Bites® Vanilla Muffins Father’s Day Sweepstakes & Giveaway #LoveLittleBites #AD

June 12, 2018 by Momstart 64 Comments

We received samples and a gift card to purchase items needed for this post.

OMG, I can’t believe I’ve procrastinated again. This weekend, yes this upcoming weekend is Father’s Day and I’m not ready. Are you guys ready? Maybe a fun Sweepstakes and giveaway will get us ready or at least get us thinking about what to do for dad. So our friends over at Entenmann’s are going to help us out with their Limited Edition Entenmann’s® Little Bites® Vanilla Muffins and the Love Little Bites Father’s Day Sweepstakes.

In time for Father’s Day, what better way to celebrate Dad than by creating a deliciously edible “hole-in-one” featuring Entenmann’s® Little Bites® Vanilla Muffins? You can view the Little Bites Hole-in-One Father’s Day Fun DIY video here for step-by-step instructions: https://www.littlebites.com/recipe/little-bites-hole-one-father-s-day-fun

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Discover Washington: The Hunt for Tulips

May 30, 2018 by Momstart 5 Comments

The Hunt for Tulips

We had the Buick Enclave for a week on loan from Buick to travel Washington as part of our new series Discovering Washington. In our first post of Discovering Washington we went on a hunt for Tulips. In the La Conner area there are tons of fields of flowers.

A Week In The Buick Enclave

These fields bloom for a month or two depending on if the fields are Tulip fields or daffodil fields. My children and I scoped out the area in early April to find only Daffodils, we went back in May in The Buick Enclave to find the Tulips. We were three days too late to enjoy the Tulip Festival itself, however, we found other adventures as we drove around Skagit Valley (La Conner, Mount Vernon, and Tulip Town.

Our Drive

Our ride was a comfortable one as we drove just over an hour in the Buick Enclave.

We got up and I forgot to check the Bloom Locator before we set out. We headed straight for La Conner. We didn’t find any tulips in La Conner, a local there said we just missed them. The fields had all been cleared that weekend.

From La Conner To Tulip Town

He did direct us to Tulip Town, which we had been to a month before so getting there was quite easy. But I did plug in the directions on my phone and used the built in Apple Play in the Buick Enclave. I love how the Buick Enclave works with any phone, not just Apple.

A Smart Move

That’s a smart move on their part.

Plus of course, you can use their built in GPS, but it’s so nice to have my music, contacts and maps at my finger tips while I’m driving.

So we made it to Tulip Town and the kids enjoyed the heated seats in the back. I enjoyed the heated steering wheel and going between cooling my seat and heating my seat depending upon my fancy.

So Beautiful

The Tulips were beautiful. I took a ton of photos of the kids in the fields of flowers. The kids took photos too. It was a fun environment to show the kids how to use my camera.

Jump For Tulips

Found All The Tulips

Check out all our flower photos:

After Tulip town we went down to Picnic Beach for a quick play date. I then drove down to Woodinville so the kids could have their music lessons.

Happy Family

Then I drove back up north so my daughter would make to her acting classes. Then I drove back to Woodinville so my son could attend his martial arts classes. I went home for a few hours before going back to Everett to pick up my daughter. It was a LOT of driving for one day and I became very familiar with the 2018 Buick Enclave. I LOVED how very spacious it was and how easy it was to drive.

Other 2018 Buick Enclave Details:

Rear Camera Mirror allows rearview mirror to function as a traditional mirror or as a camera, eliminating obstructions such as heads and headrests, while expanding the rear field of vision by 300%