This is a guest post I did for my old neighbor and friend Kim's blog, The Lifestyle and Fashion Place. She asked me to give her 8 tips for keeping a clean house with kids. It's a bit different from my normal … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2011
Snoqualmie Valley School Board Redistricting Plan Voted On Tonight, May 26th
May 26, 2011 by
SVSD's original redistricting proposal hit the internet on April 22nd. Suffice to say, that proposal was not well received. The plan's opposition voiced its displeasure at a public comment meeting on April … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Ridge Community Wide Garage Sale, May 20th & 21st
May 20, 2011 by
It's a tradition that many residents and deal-hunters look forward to each May. The Snoqualmie Ridge Community Wide Garage sale begins today, May 20th, at 9AM sharp. Participating homes are identified with … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie's New School Board Seat Delayed Until 2014
May 19, 2011 by
It was revealed at last night's School Board Redistricting Public Comment Meeting that the revised plan's newly created Snoqualmie school board seat won't materialize until January, 2014. Two years later than … [Read more...]
Reminder: Revised School Board Realignment Proposal Public Meeting Tonight, May 18th
May 18, 2011 by
The Snoqualmie Valley School District unveiled its latest School Board Redistricting Proposal on its website yesterday. You can see it here: revised_director_boundaries There is a SVSD School Board work … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley YMCA – Countdown to Groundbreaking
May 17, 2011 by
It was June 2001 when we decided to build a house on a small Snoqualmie Ridge dirt lot. I was newly pregnant with my 4th child and had stars in my eyes, thinking of the kids playing in the cul-de-sac and a … [Read more...]
The Road Back – Three Months To Three Years
May 15, 2011 by
I was reading my friend Tess's book, Riversong, this morning. It's her fist published novel - an amazing accomplishment. I've had the book for almost a month now. I should've started it sooner. I used being … [Read more...]
Revised Snoqualmie Valley School Board Redistricting Recommendation Update
May 13, 2011 by
It was a marathon 3+ hour school board meeting last night - with school board redistricting being the very last agenda item. I was glad I chose a cushioned chair. The SVSD School Board made it very clear they … [Read more...]
SVSD Revised School Board Redistricting Recommendation Public Comment Meeting Postponed
May 12, 2011 by
For any of you hoping to see SVSD's Revised School Board Redistricting Recommendation... well, you are going to have to wait. Sorry. From the Snoqualmie Valley School District website yesterday, May … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley – Do The Lines Really Matter?
May 10, 2011 by
** Apologizes to my email subscribers who receive this twice. I had technical issues and had to re-post this entry. ** I watched the news last night. Yes, Snoqualmie Valley was in the news again. According … [Read more...]
Fall City Elementary In Running For Pepsi Playground Grant – Needs Valley Help!
May 5, 2011 by
Did you know only ONE playground serves the Fall City area? Yes, just one. And where is that playground you ask? It's located at Fall City Elementary School. The 12-year-old equipment is aging and heavily … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Sunshine – For The Love Of Gardening!
May 1, 2011 by
It's Sunday and I was awakened by something strange and unfamiliar this spring - blazing sunshine! All I can think about is getting into the yard and tackling projects the awful spring weather has made … [Read more...]
