http://tacoma.onethousandthingstodo.com Find things to do in your city! Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:06:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en My daughter is really growing, and lately she's been getting tired of the common features of most playgrounds. She really likes to test her strength and her balance now that she’s more of a ‘big girl’. But, sometimes too, we all know kids just need a change now and then from ... http://tacoma.onethousandthingstodo.com/2008/10/17/good-times-in-palisades-park-dash-point/ We were actually headed to spend the weekend in Discovery Bay with family. But while we were there I couldn’t resist taking Baby to the Olympic Game Farm in Sequim, it was just convenient. But after this remarkable and memorable visit, we will without hesitation make the hour trip out ... http://tacoma.onethousandthingstodo.com/2008/10/09/hand-feed-wild-animals-at-the-olympic-game-farm/ When we first moved to Proctor, we felt so privileged to be a part of a district that holds such esteem. But we soon realized that it was more; it was a quaint little community full of charisma and comfort. Proctor isn’t very big, the vicinity I consider the ‘main’ ... http://tacoma.onethousandthingstodo.com/2008/10/08/charisma-and-commerce-in-charming-proctor-district-n-tacoma/ If you love huge, juicy burgers and a free onion ring trade, you’ll want to make a pit stop here when you’re in Tacoma. After experiencing Varsity Grill, I have since been cured of commercial chain burger restaurants. If you are like me, you don’t want to sacrifice grown-up accommodations ... http://tacoma.onethousandthingstodo.com/2008/09/29/kids-eat-free-everyday-at-varsity-grill/ After getting a minor sugar high from her soy chocolate milk at Poverty Bay Café, I desperately needed a place where Baby could release some energy. As lazy as it sounds, I needed something she could do that didn’t require me getting up much. The last time I was here, ... http://tacoma.onethousandthingstodo.com/2008/09/28/baby-burning-energy-and-colorful-celebration-park-federal-way/ I was actually headed to Mandolin Cafe when my friend 'B' told me about Commencement Bay Coffee Company in downtown Tacoma. I was driving, following her directions that seemed like we were going nowhere up the hill from UW. No big deal, I just wanted a good mocha. When she ... http://tacoma.onethousandthingstodo.com/2008/09/27/sip-and-put-your-feet-up-at-commencement-bay-coffee-co/ Yesterday I had the chance to go sight seeing with my father and he was going to look at the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum in Tacoma, WA. I was not really sure what this place was when he asked me if I wanted to go, but when we got there ... http://tacoma.onethousandthingstodo.com/2008/09/25/karpeles-manuscript-library-museum/ About a week ago, when the last sunny days of summer were making outside activities a priority, my family and I decided to stop by Jake's Bar & Bistro in Steilacoom because of their large open deck overlooking downtown and the Puget Sound.  Of course the sign announcing 42 tap ... http://tacoma.onethousandthingstodo.com/2008/09/24/jakes-bar-bistro-steilacoom-wa/ This past weekend my family and I decided to take a trip to the Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection in Auburn, Washington with my Aunt and Uncle. My first thought was great, I get to go look at tree, not much fun. But once we walked in, the whole place was ... http://tacoma.onethousandthingstodo.com/2008/09/24/pacific-rim-bonsai-collection/ I asked my husband if he caught anything yet. He said he was ‘skunked’. Huh? To make his long explanation short, it means he caught nothing. But he sure does smell like fish. With Baby in tow, we didn’t want to just abandon him; we wanted to support his earnest ... http://tacoma.onethousandthingstodo.com/2008/09/19/dash-point-park-a-ne-tacoma-pier-and-beach-for-the-whole-family/