http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:11:28 -0700 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:26:53 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m11d21-Parents-outraged-over-opening-of-Knotty-Bodies-Espresso-next-to-Crossroads-Park-in-Bellevue?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners Parents in the Crossroads neighborhood of Bellevue are in shock today after a new espresso stand opened up right next to the popular kids' spray park area of Crossroads Park. Knotty Bodies Espresso, which also operates a stand i... In the news Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:26:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m11d21-Parents-outraged-over-opening-of-Knotty-Bodies-Espresso-next-to-Crossroads-Park-in-Bellevue?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m11d18-Santas-want-the-H1N1-flu-vaccine-to-protect-themselves-from-coughing-kids?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners Forget "You better not shout, you better not cry." This year, the lyrics to 'Santa Claus Is Coming To Town' should include "You better not sneeze, you better not cough." With increasing fears over the H1N1 flu and the l... Swine flu Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:21:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m11d18-Santas-want-the-H1N1-flu-vaccine-to-protect-themselves-from-coughing-kids?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m11d14-Make-Thanksgiving-easy--Let-someone-else-cook-but-you-serve-at-home?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners Last year, with the whole family coming to my house for Thanksgiving dinner, I finally cracked. I am a marginal cook, and honestly, I don't enjoy cooking. I envy those people who love cooking. And truthfully, although I like the idea of the ho... holiday Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:31:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m11d14-Make-Thanksgiving-easy--Let-someone-else-cook-but-you-serve-at-home?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m11d14-Make-Thanksgiving-easy-Dine-out-on-the-Seattle-Eastside-at-these-restaurants?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners Although it is a popular tradition, nowhere is it written in stone that Thanksgiving dinner must be consumed at home. The idea of dining at a restaurant on Thanksgiving might not seem ideal, but consider this: someone else will prep the food, co... holiday Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:32:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m11d14-Make-Thanksgiving-easy-Dine-out-on-the-Seattle-Eastside-at-these-restaurants?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m11d11-Countdown-until-the-countdown-to-Christmas--Holiday-Creep-is-getting-out-of-hand?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners We all know about holiday creep. Head to the mall and stores are getting the Christmas decorations out before Thanksgiving has gobbled it's way off the calendar. Bells start jingling all the way in elevators long before Santa gotten the red su... holiday Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:02:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m11d11-Countdown-until-the-countdown-to-Christmas--Holiday-Creep-is-getting-out-of-hand?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m11d10-Are-you-SuperMom--Send-a-video-to-your-favorite-SuperMoms-today?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners It isn't glamorous being a mom, and moms rarely get a lot of recognition. Do you know a mom who is more like a SuperMom? Then let her know with a great video from Common Sense Media. Just enter the name of your favorite SuperMom and send them ... websites Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:39:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m11d10-Are-you-SuperMom--Send-a-video-to-your-favorite-SuperMoms-today?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m11d9-Take-your-kids-to-see-Santa-Claus-without-leaving-home-Introducing-Santa-Skype?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners As we all know, as soon as our Thanksgiving dinner is packaged into leftovers Santa Claus will begin his annual meet and greet with children in local malls. This year, however, parents may have concerns about bringing their children into malls pac... holiday websites Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:59:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m11d9-Take-your-kids-to-see-Santa-Claus-without-leaving-home-Introducing-Santa-Skype?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m11d8-Huge-recall-of-thousands-of-Maclaren-strollers-coming-on-Tuesday-November-10th?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners If you have any style of Maclaren stroller purchased since 1999, the stroller company will soon be asking you to stop using it immediately. According to the popular Baby Bargains Baby 411 blog, a massive recall will be announced on Tuesday Nove... recalls Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:00:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m11d8-Huge-recall-of-thousands-of-Maclaren-strollers-coming-on-Tuesday-November-10th?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m11d8-Hot-Toys-of-2009-will-help-you-track-when-and-where-toys-are-in-stock-online-this-holiday-season?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners The holidays are fast approaching, which means parents are beginning to frantically search for those must have toys that their little ones are hoping for. Unfortunately, it can be hard to keep track of where the most popular toys are in stock onli... holiday websites Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:43:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m11d8-Hot-Toys-of-2009-will-help-you-track-when-and-where-toys-are-in-stock-online-this-holiday-season?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m11d6-Ref-71-makes-history--For-first-time-in-US-voters-have-expanded-gay-rights-for-families?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners When voters in Washington State passed Referendum 71, the so-called "Everything but marriage" act, on November 3, 2009, they made history in more ways than one. This marks the first time that legislation to dramatically expand gay rights... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:54:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m11d6-Ref-71-makes-history--For-first-time-in-US-voters-have-expanded-gay-rights-for-families?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m11d5-Shortage-of-swine-flu-vaccine-creates-tension-between-parents-and-pediatricians?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners The old adage "You catch more flies with honey" has never rung more true around local pediatrician practices lately. The swine flu has become the most prevalent strain of flu spreading, meaning that if your child is sick he is more likel... Swine flu Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:41:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m11d5-Shortage-of-swine-flu-vaccine-creates-tension-between-parents-and-pediatricians?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m11d4-Sesame-Street-celebrates-its-40th-anniversary-Some-fun-facts-about-your-favorite-street?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners It's hard to believe that Sesame Street is celebrating its 40th Anniversary! The show that has been educating children is still going strong after four decades and kids today are still as enamored with Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, and of course... In the news TV Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:50:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m11d4-Sesame-Street-celebrates-its-40th-anniversary-Some-fun-facts-about-your-favorite-street?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m11d3-Thanksgiving-crafts-for-kids?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners Well, Thanksgiving is coming upon us and that means it's time to start making some fun crafts with your kiddos! There are so many cute and easy crafts to make that will serve as decorations for your home or table. Take a peek at these ideas an... holiday crafts Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:10:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m11d3-Thanksgiving-crafts-for-kids?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m10d30-After-Halloween-celebrate-Dia-de-los-Muertos-or-Day-of-the-Dead-on-the-Seattle-Eastside?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners Halloween may be soon over, but there is still a big holiday this week: Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead.   Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that focuses on remembering friends and family who have passed away. Families gathe... Festivals Seattle Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:56:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m10d30-After-Halloween-celebrate-Dia-de-los-Muertos-or-Day-of-the-Dead-on-the-Seattle-Eastside?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m10d28-Halloween-2009-Trickortreating-across-the-Eastside-at-Bellevue-Square-IKEA-and-more?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners With Halloween fast approaching (it's this Saturday, in case you weren't aware), it's time to start planning where you will be taking your little one to go trick-or-treating and show off that costume. There are plenty of events happeni... holiday Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:21:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m10d28-Halloween-2009-Trickortreating-across-the-Eastside-at-Bellevue-Square-IKEA-and-more?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m10d26-Halloween-costumes-for-girls-continue-to-be-inappropriate-Would-you-let-your-child-wear-this?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners It happens every year, and this Halloween is no exception. Browse through costumes and you can't help but notice a disturbing trend when it comes to many of the choices girls have: The Halloween costumes are simply too revealing... holiday Parenting Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:49:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m10d26-Halloween-costumes-for-girls-continue-to-be-inappropriate-Would-you-let-your-child-wear-this?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m10d26-Twilight-Tour-coming-to-Seattle-Help-your-tween-or-teen-meet-the-cast-at-Southcenter-Mall?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners If your tween or teen is a fan of Twilight, or even if you're a Twilight Mom, you should definitely be aware of this: On November 12, The Twilight Saga: New Moon cast tour is making a stop at Seattle's Southcenter Mall! Not only can your T... Twilight Mania Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:31:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m10d26-Twilight-Tour-coming-to-Seattle-Help-your-tween-or-teen-meet-the-cast-at-Southcenter-Mall?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m10d24-Latest-casualty-of-the-economy--Kids-Eat-Free-deals-on-the-chopping-block?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners Across the country, restaurants are struggling as the economy continues to faulter. Many restaurants are cutting back on staff, closing during lunch,  and simplifying menus as they try to keep costs under control as customers are turning away... Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:09:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m10d24-Latest-casualty-of-the-economy--Kids-Eat-Free-deals-on-the-chopping-block?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m10d24-Get-a-refund-for-your-Baby-Einstein-DVDs-up-to-60?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners Did you buy a Baby Einstein DVD hoping it would help your baby become, well, Einstein? Recent research from the University of Washington concluded that not only do the DVDs not turn babies into geniuses, they may actually hinder language developme... Disney Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:08:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m10d24-Get-a-refund-for-your-Baby-Einstein-DVDs-up-to-60?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m10d20-Haunted-events-across-the-Eastside?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners This week, there are lots of carnivals, haunted houses, and pumpkin hunts to get everyone in a Halloween mood. Here is a list for you: Haunted Trails and Halloween Carnival at St. Edwards Park (Kenmore) When: October 16-17 and 23-24, 5:00 t... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:30:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1146-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners~y2009m10d20-Haunted-events-across-the-Eastside?cid=exrss-Seattle-Eastside-Family-Examiners