August 2021
Year-End Charitable Contributions: Can (And Should) You Deduct Them?
Here's what you need to know
This article originally appeared on Avvo.com. This is a great time of the year to make charitable contributions. Not only will you help out a great cause, but you may also be able to deduct the amount you contributed from your tax return in April. Here’s what you need to know about making tax-deductible charitable…
5+ Winter Activities for the Non-Skier
Games, literature readings, dancing, chocolate-making classes and more
The holidays are over—baking, white elephant exchanges and all—and your social schedule has opened up again. There are various local ski options to level your January blues, but if snow sports evoke torture for you, here are some mostly indoor activities to pry you away from Netflix this winter. From board game stores that invite…
“Bellevue” Bathtub Design Inspired by Downtown Central Library
Hydro Systems used our prime biblioetheca's angular shape to compose this tub
With its signature angular lines and striking shape, the Seattle Public Library’s Central Library not only houses masterpieces, it has inspired one: the “Bellevue” bathtub by California-based Hydro Systems. While the name is a geographic leap for us locals, the sleek, rectangular-shaped tub takes the same high-art, high-end approach to bathrooms as our venerable landmark…
Road Trip to Salish Lodge for Invigorating New Year Getaway
Snoqualmie inn and spa offers yoga by the Falls, 'Twin Peaks' nostalgia
WHERE: Salish Lodge and Spa seated at the edge of Snoqualmie Falls (6501 Railroad Ave., Snoqualmie; 425.888.2556; salishlodge.com. $199–$339). WHY: Start the new year off right with a mountain retreat minus the white-knuckle stress of driving over a snowy mountain pass. And Twin Peaks fans will want to celebrate the news that the iconic TV…
The Must List: Polar Plunge, Beethoven’s Ninth & More Events
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must Take the PlungeThe Annual Polar Bear Plunge is Here!Thursday (1/1, 12 p.m.) It’s an age-old tradition that requires a steely resolve—and a warm robe to step into as you emerge from the wintry water. Psych yourself up and jump into Lake Washington at Matthews Beach Park (at noon) or at another favorite splashy spot….
3 Effervescent New Year’s Eve Drinks
Whip up some fancy sparklers before you ring in 2015
New Year’s Eve is nearly upon us, and if you want your party to shine with a sparkle that dwarfs every other party this year (and even last year), then I suggest you serve up more entertaining Champagne and sparkling wine cocktails. The Washington Post agrees, as you can see in this recent article on…
Where to Eat and Drink on New Year’s Eve
Fret no more social foodies: let us help you with last-minute NYE plans
It happens. Procrastination and apathy have you shrugging your shoulders once again about the night that is December 31. (It’s hard to get really excited about $50-plus cover charges just to get in the door, and 5x Uber surge pricing.) That’s OK. Why? Because there are plenty of great, low-key options out there where silly…
Bertha Isn’t the Only Overachiever in Town
How I’ve got 2015 already bagged and tagged
The Washington State Department of Transportation says that the deep-bore tunnel project in Seattle is 70 percent done. The basis of that claim, apparently, is that they’ve spent 70 percent of the money they intended to spend, even though the tunnel machine Bertha is broken, at least a year behind schedule, and has only tunneled…
Recipe of the Week: Blood Orange Pomegranate Margaritas
Toast to the new year with these bright cocktails
Bottoms up! It’s out with the baked goods and in with the bubbly, and Heather Christo has just the refreshment to ring in the new year. Whether you’re entertaining at home or mixing drinks on the run, this citrusy cocktail balances sweet and tart brilliantly and the pomegranate makes it a celebration. Find more photos…
Seattle Meat Collective Delivers a Whole Hog Experience
Local classes teach nose to tail butchery, bacon making and more
Several summers ago, I spent Friday mornings on Vashon Island’s Plum Forest Farm harvesting produce. In return for my labor, I received my week’s worth of fruits and vegetables from the farm gratis, and bonus: got to learn how everything grew. I was already a farmer’s market loyal, but cooking with foods I gathered myself…
Wilson’s Best Game Ever, Garbage Rules & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Happy day before the day before Christmas! Leading off: In garbage police news: Ready to do some extra sorting of your trash? The new policy requiring no more than 10 percent of compostable food scraps and recyclable materials in your garbage goes into effect January 1. And the City of Seattle is fully prepared to…
Moncler Opens in Bellevue & More Shopping News
We're shopping til we're dropping during these last few days before Christmas
As if you haven’t done enough monetary damage these past few weeks, there’s even more store openings and sales a-happening, plus timely tidbits to know about should you still be feeling spendy. Let’s roll. Moncler Opens in BellevueWhere: Shops at the BravernWhat: The luxe French label founded in 1952 and most known for its men’s…