The Seattle Space Needle is one of those icons that you’d think would hardly need more than a fresh coat of paint now and then. After all, why mess with a classic? At least that’s what I thought. I’m...
Cheap Eats in Seattle: A TravelSmart Woman Food Tour

Finding cheap eats in Seattle is easier than you might think. And surprisingly delicious. You just have to know where to look–and even that’s not hard. Seattle has always been pricey; it’s been at the top of “too-expensive-to-visit” list...
Archie McPhee: The “Funnest” Store in Seattle…Maybe in the World!

Step into the Archie McPhee store and take a moment to let your eyes adjust…not to the light, but to the overflowing bins and shelves of merchandise. This is not your typical inventory. I can’t improve on the website’s...
Beecher’s Mac & Cheese: Recipe for Seattle’s Ultimate Comfort Food

How good is Beecher’s Mac & Cheese? Ask Oprah. It made her “favorite things” list. Now you can make it at home…the recipe is below! Kurt Beecher Dammeier didn’t intentionally set out to create the best Mac & Cheese...