Carpe Ventum!
As summer fades and we head into fall it’s easy to get stuck in school and work routine and forget there’s still time for fun! I challenge you to keep making memories and taking fun trips while we still have…
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Hat ‘N’ Boots
Growing up in West Seattle, I had heard the tale of the giant boots and hat that lived somewhere in Georgetown. Well, last night I found them at Oxbow Park! I did a little research and found that back in 1953 a…
The Best Bubbles Ever!
Last summer ANFU discovered how to make the best bubbles ever with a simple and easy to make bubble solution. Before you go to the store and buy a premade solution, try this inexpensive alternative. You may already have all the supplies around…
So you have a temp nanny…now what?!
I find that families use our temporary services mostly for meetings, while they are at work, and the occasional date night. I have to say, those date nights are usually only 4 hours. Well, I am here to tell you…
No Bake Watermelon Cake!
Here at ANFU, we think birthdays are really special and should be celebrated to the fullest! When we came across this healthy cake alternative, we thought it would be perfect for a summertime birthday celebration! No Bake Watermelon Cake Recipe…
Did You Say Fort?
There are a couple things that I don’t tell my friends – we all have our secrets, right? One of mine is my love of forts. Not the kind of fort that you make in your living room on a…
I-5 Roadtrip Play Stops!
There is nothing better than a summertime road trip that makes a lasting impression in your child’s life. However, there is nothing worse than hearing “are we there yet?” for hours while on that road trip with your child. ParentMap…
DIY Air Fort!
Need a rainy day activity? Make an air fort! Supplies Needed: Using painters tape, tape one of the long sides of the sheet down to the floor. Place the fan at the other end of the sheet, then flip the sheet…
Temp Taryn Tweets!
It was a sunny and beautiful morning here in Seattle this past Sunday, and just like most Sundays my husband, my dog, and I are walking to the local coffee shop – The Station. As I’m waiting in line I…
Sunscreen…Friend or Foe?
When the temperature rises and the sun decides to take a staycation in the PNW, something crazy yet familiar can be seen all over: caregivers wrestling little ones, attempting to cover every exposed inch of skin with sunscreen. This battle…