For 26 years, the Washington State History Museum has brought families, friends, and train enthusiasts together for its annual Model Train Festival. Train clubs from around the region bring their expansive layouts into the museum and set up on every floor of the building, and the festive sights and sounds of tiny trains fill the air, mingling with the excited … [Read more...] about Celebrate the season at the Washington State History Museum’s 26th annual Train Festival
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WA529 Plans: Start Your Education Savings Journey
Post-high school education is one of the biggest expenses people face in their lifetime. 529 plans were created to help parents, future students, friends, and family save money tax-free for qualified higher education expenses. There are two kinds of 529 plans: prepaid tuition plans, which allow you to essentially pay for tomorrow’s tuition at today’s price, and 529 … [Read more...] about WA529 Plans: Start Your Education Savings Journey
Local urban homesteader shares her food hacks
Amy is an urban homesteader who grew up on a 200 acre farm. “Growing up on a farm we canned every year as items came into season, says Amy”. She still lives locally and now helps her growing audiences understand how to care for their produce to reduce food waste. As the Founder and CEO of The Cross Legacy, she has made it her mission to share her food hacks and tips … [Read more...] about Local urban homesteader shares her food hacks
Creating Healthy Holidays for Your Family
It’s within your grasp to have a holiday season that’s amazingly satisfying without causing unneeded stress, sugar overdoses and budget breakers. Really?! Yes. Consider these suggestions: Be Flexible Suddenly are there more children or friends for dinner than you planned for? Order pizza. Someone’s suddenly sick and not coming? That’s the way of the world now. Loosen your … [Read more...] about Creating Healthy Holidays for Your Family
Museum of Glass celebrates 20 Years with long time artists
The Museum of Glass Hot Shop has been a must see destination for 20 years. While the Museum prides itself on hosting impactful exhibitions and providing unique learning experiences, it is inherently a maker’s space. Not only does Museum of Glass exhibit engaging and thought-provoking art, it demonstrates and shares the process of creating it. Hot Shop Director Ben Cobb and … [Read more...] about Museum of Glass celebrates 20 Years with long time artists