Nicole Persun

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Pancakes

Food

12 Pancake Variations to Try With Your Kids

Your family’s favorite breakfast just got an upgrade

By: Nicole Persun | Feb 15, 2024
Dad and two little kids looking at rocky beach and tide pool finds at a Seattle beach

The Great Outdoors

9 Beach Creatures to Search for With Kids

Our low-tide scavenger hunt for Puget Sound–area families

By: Nicole Persun | Feb 06, 2024
teen girl volunteering at a park clean-up in Seattle

Giving Back

Local Volunteer Opportunities for Teens, Tweens and Families

Give back to your community by helping neighbors, animals and the outdoors

By: Nicole Persun | Jan 05, 2024
boy holding a pumpkin on his shoulder at a pumpkin patch

Seasonal Fun

6 Ways to Make the Most of Fall

Harvest season activities, autumn color hikes, fall crafts and more

By: Nicole Persun | Sep 11, 2023
Mixed-berry-popsicles is a summer berry recipe that's easy to make

Food

10 Delicious Summer Berry Recipes

Mouth-watering recipes with raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and blackberries

By: Nicole Persun | Jul 21, 2023
black father and son in the garden crouched over a flower pot

Crafts + DIY

7 Snacks and Crafts to Celebrate Spring

Our favorite springtime recipes and activities for kids

By: Nicole Persun | May 09, 2023
A slice of berry coffee cake shaped in a triangle sits on a plate

Food

The Only Mother’s Day Recipe You Need

No-fail, scrumptious and so easy the kids can make it

By: Nicole Persun | Apr 27, 2023
Port Townsend things to do with kids

Travel

10 Things to Do in Port Townsend With Kids

A local’s guide to the best hidden gems for families

By: Nicole Persun | Apr 20, 2023
Mom and daughter sitting on the floor eating snacks

Food

Trader Joe’s Best-Selling Products and Family Favorites

Are your faves on this list?

By: Nicole Persun | Feb 10, 2023
boy holding a bowl of popcorn with a plastic spider in it watching a kids Halloween movie with his parents in the background

Holidays

13 Spooky (But Not Too Scary) Halloween Movies for Kids

Get in the Halloween spirit with festive movies for families

By: Nicole Persun | Oct 26, 2022