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Mama Doc's New Book

Mama Doc’s New Book

!–paging_filter–pDr. Wendy Sue Swanson’s relatable writings on her life as a pediatrician and mom on her blog, a href=”http://seattlemamadoc.seattlechildrens.org/“Seattle Mama Doc/a, have made her the face of the newest generation of doctors who are reaching out to patients and the community via social media; so much so, her a href=”https://twitter.com/SeattleMamaDoc“Twitter/a was named one of Time…

Contacts for Diabetics

Contacts for Diabetics

A new way to track blood sugar levels

!–paging_filter–pWearable tech is about more than just checking emails or making phone calls—thanks to two University of Washington professors, it’s taking a lifesaving turn. Google recently released a prototype developed by Seattle researchers Brian Otis and Babak Parviz for a href=”http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2014/01/introducing-our-smart-contact-len…“a contact lens that monitors blood glucose levels through tears/a. For diabetics who need to…

From Skiing to Sleigh Rides: Take a Trip to Sun Valley

From Skiing to Sleigh Rides: Take a Trip to Sun Valley

Introduce the family to America’s first ski resort

A horse-drawn sleigh pulls up, and the driver beckons us on board. My wife and kids and I are heading for dinner at Trail Creek Cabin, an outpost that’s a mile and a half through meadows and woods from the front door of the Sun Valley Lodge, our home for the weekend. We climb aboard…

What's Next? Cormac Mahoney on Closing MPC

What’s Next? Cormac Mahoney on Closing MPC

Madison Park Conservatory Closing Feb. 15

!–paging_filter–pMadison Park Conservatory has been, for the past three years, one of those restaurants that even though you know it’s a dining destination, you always just assumed that it would stick around on reputation alone. That’s why it was a bit of a shocker when Cormac Mahoney, one ofnbsp;emFood Wine/em’s Best New Chefs of 2012…

'Real Change' Goes Mobile

‘Real Change’ Goes Mobile

!–paging_filter–pSince 1994, homeless and low-income vendors have been selling a href=”http://www.realchangenews.org/” target=”_blank”emReal Change /emnewspapers /aon Seattle streets as a more secure alternative to panhandling. Over two decades, the local publisher has proved adaptable to the needs of both purveyors and customers, and nowem Real Change/em is addressing a new reality—our increasingly cashless economy. Since so…

Artisanal Goods at Madrona Men's Shop Hammer and Awl

Artisanal Goods at Madrona Men’s Shop Hammer and Awl

!–paging_filter–pMadrona’s new men’s shop, Hammer and Awl, is the culmination of owner Erin Krohn’s 17-year obsession with retail design, shopping and fashion—especially accessories, which she calls the perfect way to “define your style and be unique.” The former interior designer opened Hammer and Awl to provide men (and women who lean toward a masculine aesthetic)…

Dr. Mom

Dr. Mom

For pediatrician Wendy Sue Swanson raising children is like a second medical residency

!–paging_filter–pAfter navigating medical school, charting a career and establishing a successful pediatric practice, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson had certain expectations about having children. “I had idealistic visions of motherhood,” she says./ppThen, during an ultrasound conducted 12 weeks into her first pregnancy, reality hit. “There was this little guy bopping around, with his arms and legs…

Renee Erickson Triumphs Again with Barnacle

Renee Erickson Triumphs Again with Barnacle

!–paging_filter–pRenee Erickson has done it again, again. Along with putting very delicious foods on plates, Erickson’s prime talent is in creating aspirational spaces, setting chic, sophisticated moods and making diners feel soigné by association. In the last couple years, Erickson (owner ofa href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/boat-street-cafe-kitchen” Boat Street Cafe /aand a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/article/walrus-and-carpenter-restaurant-review“The Walrus and The Carpenter)/a opened two…

Weight Loss Tracking Tools

Weight Loss Tracking Tools

!–paging_filter–pNumerous research studies show that journaling and tracking daily activity doubles your chances of success in weight loss, so when it comes to creating a healthier lifestyle, technology can be your BFF. There are many popular apps that help you track nutrition and exercise and offer rewards as well as peer support and motivation. Many…

Mossback Monday: Seahawks! Victory Parade! More Seahawks!

Mossback Monday: Seahawks! Victory Parade! More Seahawks!

!–paging_filter–div class=”storify”script src=”//storify.com/seattlemag/mossback-monday-33.js?header=false”/scriptpnoscript[a href=”//storify.com/seattlemag/mossback-monday-33″ target=”_blank”View the story “Mossback Monday” on Storify/a]/noscript/div  

Five Things You Need to Know About Seattle Magazine's New Food Editor

Five Things You Need to Know About Seattle Magazine’s New Food Editor

Julien Perry, former editor of Eater and contributor to Seattle Weekly‘s Voracious blog and KOMO Newsradio, starts today as Seattle magazine’s new dining editor. Before she hits the ground running with daily Restaurant Insider blog updates here at seattlemag.com—look for her insightful reviews and food coverage for the print edition starting in our May issue—we…

Spotlight on: Goodwill's Local Ebay Listings

Spotlight on: Goodwill’s Local Ebay Listings

!–paging_filter–pI’m a huge thrifter and consigner. I love the thrill of the hunt and the thrill of reselling. I’m constantly surprised by what people donate to a href=”http://www.goodwill.org/” target=”_blank”Goodwill/a and what ends up in the a href=”http://stores.ebay.com/Seattle-Goodwill/” target=”_blank”Ebay store/a. Read on to see the cream of the crop this week./pp style=”text-align: center;”img src=”/sites/default/files/newfiles/_57_0.jpg” alt=”chanel” width=”500″…

Five New Reasons to Love Rivet  Sway

Five New Reasons to Love Rivet Sway

!–paging_filter–p style=”text-align: left;”Pioneer Square-based online eyewear boutique, a href=”http://rivetandsway.com/” target=”_blank”Rivet Sway/a, known for their home try-on package and easy-on-the-wallet pricing structure, has just released their new Chelsea Hall collection, which includes sunnies—a first for the brand. We’re hooked on these frames for all their tough chic, cool girl appeal./pp“Chelsea Hall is inspired by the androgynous…

Super Bowl Parties Aplenty and an Exhibit on African-American Baseball in WA

Super Bowl Parties Aplenty and an Exhibit on African-American Baseball in WA

What to do this weekend

!–paging_filter–pstrongMust Seea href=” http://bit.ly/1jOqgIZ” target=”_blank”brThe Long History of African-American Baseball in WA/a/strongbr(2/1 to 11/9, times vary) — Washington state didn’t have a professional Negro League team until 1946, which means much of the state’s black baseball history has gone undocumented. But the Northwest African American Museum’s new exhibit “Pitch Black” aims to rectify that, with…

'Spamalot' Coconut-Clops Into Town

‘Spamalot’ Coconut-Clops Into Town

Get ready to laugh at this musical version of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail'

!–paging_filter–pFinally, King Arthur and the Knights Who Say Ni have coconut-clopped into Seattle to present Spamalot, the musical version of emMonty Python and the Holy Grail/em. Runs 1/30–3/2; a href=”http://www.5thavenue.org” target=”_blank”5thavenue.org/abrbr/p  

Get Growing: The Northwest Garden and Flower Show

Get Growing: The Northwest Garden and Flower Show

Green thumbs up at this floral extravaganza

!–paging_filter–pFrom February 5 to 9, explore a gazillion yard ideas—and gorge on the promise of spring—at the Northwest Garden and Flower Show at the Washington State Convention Center. a href=”http://www.gardenshow.com” target=”_blank”gardenshow.com/a/p  

Super Seahawks Super Bowl Drinks

Super Seahawks Super Bowl Drinks

!–paging_filter–pThe Super Bowl is just days away, and hopefully your party planning is in full swing. Here’s the thing though–serving up the same old drinks is no way to celebrate and show your passion for the best team in all of football (a position that will certainly be confirmed by the end of the game)….

Glassybaby's Classy Seahawks Votives

Glassybaby’s Classy Seahawks Votives

!–paging_filter–pAs Seattle’s Super Bowl mania goes into hyper-drive, we’re all looking for ways to show off our Hawks’ Pride./ppa href=”http://glassybaby.com“Glassybabynbsp;/ahas a classy way to signal your allegiance with two new votives wearing that Seahawks’ brilliant blue and green. (Better still, a portion of these sales benefit the Seahawks Women’s Association.)/ppSnagging a Glassybabynbsp;strongSpirit of 12/strong or…

Watch Your Seahawks in the Super Bowl at One of These Establishments

Watch Your Seahawks in the Super Bowl at One of These Establishments

Restaurants and bars where you can show your fullest 12th Man pride

Back in November, I was predicting a Seahawks/Bengals Super Bowl matchup. Hey, at least I was right about one team. (Dare to dream, Cincinnati fans.) So come Sunday, February 2, I will be donning my ‘Hawks gear and hunkering down to watch what will surely be a great battle. However, I’m still not sure about…

Romantic Things to Do on Valentine’s Day

Romantic Things to Do on Valentine’s Day

This year, the lovey-doviest day on the calendar falls on a Friday. What to do?

!–paging_filter–pstrongDOWNTOWN/strongbrThe annual strongPike Chocofest/strong at The Pike Brewing Company is the perfect excuse to begin indulging before the big day. Beer and chocolate are the main attraction, but with 80 vendors at hand, you and your beau may have to divide and conquer to sample all the sweet and savory treats. emSunday 2/9, 6-9 p.m.,…

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