The weather is ugly today so sitting here working on client files my mind started to wander to all the great things, activities and adventure that can be found in our great state and especially here in Snohomish County. So join me in checking out some ideas for fun stuff to do to either get out of the rain or have fun in it!
The other day as I was driving my sons to school, my middle son was complaining that he hated this time of year and the cold and rain. He said he wished we could move from our home in Snohomish County to Arizona where Grandpa and Grandma are now and where it’s always sunny and warm (when he was younger he use to say Arizona was “shiny”) My youngest piped in and said “Oh no you better think about this! You know how mom is always saying get outside and blow some stink off? If we lived in Arizona we would never get to play XBox!
As I smiled in the front seat and tried to contain my laughter I thought yes, Arizona is nice and I do love the sunshine but, I think in the Pacific Northwest we appreciate the sun more. We search for outside activities for when it is nice outside, regardless of the time of year, so we can run out and enjoy the beauty this great state of Washington has to offer.
So I say to all of you- Go outside and blow some stink off!
And here is a great list of ideas and links from parks to hikes and everything in between.
Want more? How about the Best of Western Washington winners? For ideas on where to eat, shop and play? Check these locals out and it will be sure to be a wonderous fall!
http://www.snohomishcountyhomesinc.com
Wow! Can you believe it’s almost the end of September? Have you seen all the Halloween stuff already in stores? Better yet for the really ambitious how about all the Christmas items? I personally am a one holiday at a time girl. Halloween goes up the 2nd week in October and Christmas not till after Thanksgiving.. one at a time please.
If you’re looking for something to do in the next few weekend here is the full line up from around the Northwest and a few great ones worth mentioning to get you started.
Fremont Oktoberfest September 19th-21st. 5-11:30. Fremont Oktoberfest has been hailed as one of the top 10 places in the world to celebrate Oktoberfest. So come raise a toast with friends to the start of fall, and the wide variety of beer flavors that come with it.
Need Fresh Fruit and veggies? The Farmers Markets are still in full swing. Bothell, Lake Stevens and Everett are on Friday the 19th and the 26th.
Speaking of Bothell its Ye’ Old Pirate Day at Country Village on Saturday the 20th.
Have you done the Puyallup yet? Or should I say Washington State Fair? If not this is the last weekend!
Now that you have filled up this weekend see whats up the last weekend of September.
The Art and Harvest Festival is happening from the 25-28 in Everett with a not to miss night of Beer and Brats.
The Everett Fall Home Show starts Friday, Sep 27, Ending Sunday, Sep 29. Go and get motivated for any and all of your remodeling projects.
There is a Hot Rod Car show in Snohomish on the 28th.
Italian Festival at the Seattle Center 9/27 – 9/28
And are you wondering why I put the coffee and beer picture on? Well Monday September 29th is National Coffee day and who would we be in the Great Northwest to not recognize this day?
So after all that beer, brats, pasta and wine from the festivals you will need a break and some coffee to wake you up on Monday!
Enjoy
Did you know~ The month of July is Nectarine and Garlic Month? Here is a few other fun facts for July. Join in the fun and celebrate one of these National “holiday” days.
20th-National Ice cream Day
22nd-National Penuche Fudge Day
23rd-Gorgeous Grandma Day
27th- Parents Day
29th- National Chicken Wing Day
7/30- National Cheesecake Day
7/30- National Chili Dog Day
Some of these Sound Pretty Darn Tasty!
Looking for something to do? Here is just a few of the great events happening this month. For the full line up of so many great events, Farmers Market and stuff to do around Snohomish County see the website .
Snonomish Kla Ha Ya Days is going on through tomorrow
Everett Music in the Parks and Outdoor cinemas are very popular and looks like a great concert tonight down by Lombardi’s- Check out the line ups
Lake Stevens Aquafest- 25th -27th
Mount Lake Terrace- Tour De Terrace- July 25th. 20th Annual Annual is a 3 day- Seafair-Sancitioned Summer Festival
Everett-First Annual Flying Heritage Collection Skyfair! July 26th 10:00-4:00. The Flying Heritage Collection’s 1st Annual Air and Ground show.
And can you believe we are almost at SeaFair time? Wow this summer is flying.
July 26th in Seattle SeaFair Torchlight Parade starting at 7:30
Do you know what your doing for the Fourth yet? I almost feel a tinge of disappointment that were going out of town. If we hadn’t been planning this trip since Christmas I certainly would have loved to enjoy as many as I could of the great events that are happening here in the Northwest.
Here are some links to help you start planning what you may want to do.
Around Seattle and the Greater Puget Sound Region
The full Snohomish County Events Calendar this has all the events including Camano Island, Darrington and all over our beautiful Snohomish County area. There are Farmer’s Markets, Aqua Sox Games and everything in between.
Enjoy your Fourth, Celebrate and have fun and whatever you do or wherever you go have a happy and safe one.
Snohomish County Homes Real Estate
Thanks to one of the wonderful Title and Escrow companies I use here are some great tips and articles I wanted to forward to all my readers. Great information!
MORTGAGE & FINANCE news
Tips for preparing your 2013 taxes:
Top 10 Mortgage Tips for 2014:
King County home prices rise 10.5% for 2013:
REAL ESTATE news
Why 2014 is a good year to buy a home:
Dont forget I am here when you are ready to buy or sell!
Tips for downsizing:
LOCAL news
Steady job growth in 2014
Have a wonderful Wednessday! Half way through the week already…… and GO HAWKS!
Wow! Can you believe it’s almost the end of September? Have you seen all the Halloween stuff already in stores? Better yet for the really ambitious how about all the Christmas items? I personally am a one holiday at a time girl. Halloween goes up the 2nd week in October and Christmas not till after Thanksgiving.. one at a time please.
Anyway, if you’re looking for something to do this weekend thought I would just throw out a few happenings.
The Art and Harvest Festival is happening from the 26-29 in Everett with a not to miss Friday night of Beer and Brats.
The Everett Fall Home Show starts tomorrow and ends Sunday. Go and get motivated for any and all of your remodeling projects.
There is a Hot Rod Car show in Snohomish on the 29th.
Italian Festival at the Seattle Center 9/28 – 9/29
Octoberfest Celebration in Kirkland Friday – Sunday.
Still want fresh produce? Lots to be had at the Farmers Market in Everett and the one Country Village. Both on Friday so load up for the weekend.
And are you wondering why I put the coffee and beer picture on? Well Sunday September 29th is National Coffee day and who would we be in the Great Northwest to not recognize this day?
So after all that beer, brats, pasta and wine from the festivals you will need a break and some coffee on Sunday!
Enjoy!
Lets help all kids start out the school year with the supplies they need!
Stuff the Bus Aug. 16-18
Each summer, the Everett Public Schools Foundation conducts a massive school supply drive to fill backpacks for students needing that support to succeed in school.
Last year, the Foundation gave more than 1,700 stuffed backpacks to our students. Be sure to watch for blue bins in businesses around the community throughout August — and big yellow buses outside select locations from Aug. 16-18 to help Stuff the Bus for kids!
Stuff the Bus for Kids!!
Every donation helps! Our goal this year is to provide 1,650 stuffed backpacks for our students throughout the 26 schools in the Everett School District.
Here is a list to help you if your not sure what to buy or donate.
Jen Murrweiss RE/MAX Elite 