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Tour of The Seahawks CenturyLink Field With The Nokia Icon #VZWBuzz #LetsGoPlaces

April 7, 2014 by Momstart Leave a Comment

A few weeks ago I was invited to a media event sponsored by Toyota. There I meat with the execs and talked about how their review program works and they also gave us a tour of the CenturyLink Field home to the Seattle Sounders and the Seattle Seahawks.

During this tour, I used my new phone that Verizon gave me to review: The Nokia Icon and it’s known for it’s amazing photos and operating speed. It’s a super fast fully integrated WIndows Phone and what I mean by that is that I can now do all of my social media needs for work on a Windows Phone. The apps I need are there, the only one missing is Candy Crush and guess what? That just increased my productivity.

The Tour of CenturyLink field reminded me of marching band in high school. There is something really amazing about walking down that same path that the football team uses when they enter the field before the game starts. We saw the press booth, which by the way Seattle has the best press booth out of all the stadiums. The Press Box is on the same level as all of the VIP booths and you get free food and drinks and free admission. I was told that Seattle’s press box is the only free press box in the NFL. I haven’t verified that fact.

We were also allowed to walk through the locker room of the Seahawks. I took a photo of quite a few different lockers, but I had to share that even in the off season Marshawn Lynch’s locker is full of skittles.

The candy brand announced on Tuesday January 28th a formal deal with the Seattle Seahawks running back, whose relationship with the product dates to when his mother started giving him what she called "power pellets" in his Pop Warner playing days.

There is even now a Seattle Skittles package:

I had my picture taken as if I was a victor from the field and was being interviewed by the press.

I’m really amazed though at the quality this camera has with night shots. I love how the light was reflected in this photo of CenturyLink Field from the VIP level.

This is a picture of a 12th man flag that has been signed and is used as good luck before each game. The players tap the 12th man flag as they are walking down the hallway to enter the field for the game.

I had a great time learning more about my local football team. I will cherish the photos that were taken on my Nokia Icon for quite a while thanks to the automatic upload to my skydrive account, I can go ahead and let my husband have my Icon. He’s been drooling over it since Verizon sent it to me to review.

Dining For Dollars a Kokanee Fundraiser At The Commons Woodinville (A Favorite Restaurant)

January 28, 2014 by Momstart Leave a Comment

I’m so excited I wish I wasn’t going out of town. Our family favorite restaurant is doing a fundraiser for our children’s elementary school Kokanee Elementary.

The upcoming Dining for Dollars event at The Commons in Woodinville is this Thursday. We are very excited Kokanee partnered with The Commons and you can help bring dollars into our local business while helping the school.

The Commons will donate 10% of all money spent when mentioning Kokanee or brining in the flyer (flyer can be printed from our FB page link below, PTA website and was sent home with kiddos last week). They have opened their doors to us for the entire day. Grab breakfast, lunch, dinner or just pop in for some coffee to help us fundraise. All monies will go directly to our Emergency Preparedness Fund.

(or print this picture)

Please invite friends, family, neighbors and coworkers to this event! Every bit can help.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=595640787177574&set=a.252453558162967.59926.172128872862103&type=1&theater

Fill up this restaurant for a good cause and good food.

Kokanee PTA

Have A Valentine’s Night of Romance Any Night At Willows Lodge

March 1, 2013 by Momstart 4 Comments

As a busy mom of two young kids, it’s easy to forget that I was a wife first. There was a time once when my husband and I spent our free time (what’s that?!) doing things that actually appealed to our interests, rather than those that would keep our kids interested. Now, it takes more work and concerted effort on our part to make time to feed our marriage. When friends of ours offered to let our kids sleepover with theirs, they suggested something brilliant: why not make an event of the kid-free night and have a one-night getaway at a hotel? Of course! Why had this never occurred to me before?!

Enter The Willows Lodge in the wine country of Woodinville, Washington, the most unpretentious quality hotel I’ve ever stayed at. Our stay felt like comfortable luxury – enough luxury it be a break from normal life but enough comfort to feel like we could still be ourselves. After being greeted with a complimentary glass of wine, we were invited to dine at any of the three renowned on-site restaurants before retiring to our room. Was is just me or did this place feel more like a resort than a hotel?!

The room was stunning, with a rustic, log cabin feel but all the amenities of a nice hotel room. From the two-person soaking tub….

to the balcony over-looking the gardens to the luxurious bed, it was perfect for a romantic evening.

Add to that the The Willows’ signature Do Not Disturb package (a bubble bath for two complete with rose petals, candlelight, and chocolate desserts, prepared for you while you’re at dinner), and I almost forgot about the kids for the night!

If you, too, need a night away from the kids to rejuvenate your marriage, you won’t be disappointed at The Willows Lodge. They are even a popular venue for weddings, hosting about 100 every year in their beautiful gardens, so whether renewing your vows or getting away for the night, this could be your place.

Where in Washington Is Eager Beaver? Join The 2013 Parks Centennial Celebration

January 9, 2013 by Momstart Leave a Comment

Washington State Parks system turns 100 this year and we have been asked to help spread the word. We LOVE visiting the Washington State parks for hiking, camping and playing in the snow so we want everyone to know about the celebration!

The guys at Washington State Parks appreciate have this fantastic new contest just for kids! The purpose of the contest is to help kids learn more about our beautiful parks and the fun activities available here in Washington.

They started the contest, “Where in Washington is Eager Beaver?” , last Saturday with their first post on their blog www.AdventureAwaits.com. There’s still time to submit an answer to the first post, picture and story. For this week’s featured park, your response must be submitted no later than Thursday, January 10 at midnight.

Each week between now and March 16, 2013, they will have a blog post with a picture of mascot Eager Beaver at a Washington state park. The first person to correctly identify what state park Eager Beaver’s picture was taken at AND submit a photo and story from a trip to this park wins a Junior Ranger gift pack – including a youth size limited edition park t-shirt, a park poster and more! And, for the lucky parent, a 2013 Parks Centennial Calendar (a $20 value)!

When we went camping this past summer the kids loved visiting the ranger station and learning about keeping the beaches clean. It’s programs like these that make the state parks so much fun, so I encourage you to check out one of the local parks.