The Puget Sound region boasts a thriving visual arts community. Throughout the year, you can tap into the local arts scene at art festivals, craft fairs, and makers markets in cities and venues all around the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region. At these arts and crafts events, you'll find primarily locally made … [Read more...] about Art & craft shows in the Puget Sound region
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Best discount grocery stores and bakery outlets
Here’s our list of the best discount grocery stores, bargain warehouse stores, specialty discount grocers, and bakery outlets in Seattle and around the Puget Sound region. Notice that we focus on Pacific Northwest owned companies. So, that’s why we’ve left out some stores usually recommended for grocery shopping on … [Read more...] about Best discount grocery stores and bakery outlets
Something to think about in this season of wanting
Winter is upon us. Amidst the ordinary routines of everyday life, against the backdrop of media blasts reporting violence in large cities and small towns, the political rhetoric and infighting, and the latest technological toys...the holiday season is once again here, heralded by darkening days and wind chilling … [Read more...] about Something to think about in this season of wanting
Best things to buy in December
Every month of the year, certain items are discounted due to overstock, holiday sales, or transitions from one season to the next. Here are the shopping highlights for December in Seattle-Tacoma area stores. December Holidays & Special Events Cyber Monday (December 2, 2019) Giving Tuesday (December 3, … [Read more...] about Best things to buy in December
Our guide to Black Friday shopping in Seattle
Thanksgiving Weekend is the one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year, from the day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday) through the following Monday (known as Cyber Monday--famous for online shopping). Throughout the weekend, you can enjoy extended hours at shopping malls (some stores open on Thanksgiving), sales … [Read more...] about Our guide to Black Friday shopping in Seattle
Best retailers for gift ideas, party supplies, holiday decor
Here are the best places to buy gifts in the Puget Sound region. Our list focuses on local retailers with a variety of products for every occasion and gift recipient on your list. These shopping sources feature unique gifts for every special occasion, from Valentine's Day to Christmas and graduation to retirement. Many … [Read more...] about Best retailers for gift ideas, party supplies, holiday decor
Our top 10 picks for Seattle shopping on Cyber Monday
Here are our suggestions for Cyber Monday, which always happens right after Thanksgiving Weekend. It's a big prelude to the holiday shopping season with a focus on online shopping deals. If you live in the Seattle metropolitan region and want to add Pacific Northwest flair to your gift giving, we chose 10 … [Read more...] about Our top 10 picks for Seattle shopping on Cyber Monday
Affordable Thanksgiving turkey dinner to go 2019
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else, Puget Sound area grocery stores offer prepared Thanksgiving dinner to go. The deli and catering department at your local grocery store are experts at preparing holiday favorites with Northwest style and flair. Pre-order a turkey dinner from local grocery … [Read more...] about Affordable Thanksgiving turkey dinner to go 2019
Best things to buy in November
Every month of the year, certain items are discounted due to overstock, holiday sales, or transitions from one season to the next. Here are the shopping highlights for November in Seattle stores. A few pieces of advice: Don’t shop Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals unless you have compared prices on different … [Read more...] about Best things to buy in November
