If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else, Puget Sound area grocery stores offer prepared Thanksgiving dinners to go featuring turkey and vegetarian options with everyone's favorite side dishes. Pre-order a turkey dinner from local grocery stores and everything comes packaged in ready-to-heat … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving dinner to go from: grocers + BBQ + sushi
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Art & craft shows in the Puget Sound region
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
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, check our list of … [Read more...] about Our top 10 picks for Seattle shopping on Cyber Monday
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, sales on gifts, and décor for the … [Read more...] about Our guide to Black Friday shopping in Seattle
Best retailers for gifts, 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 gifts, party supplies & holiday decor
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. Special events with shopping discounts and deals include Black/Green Friday (day after Thanksgiving, Nov 25, 2022), … [Read more...] about Best things to buy in November
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 stores. December Holidays & Special Events Hanukkah aka Chanukah (November 28 – December 6, 2021) Pearl Harbor Day … [Read more...] about Best things to buy in December
