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Author of the 3rd edition of ‘The Newcomer’s Handbook for Moving to and Living in Seattle,’ Maria is a freelance writer, accountant, single mother to two teens and turtle owner. Born as a 3rd generation Seattleite and raised on Vashon Island, she tried living in other cities but found Seattle owns her heart. Also, the turtle is unwilling to move again. She can be reached by email at m.a.c.author@gmail.com.

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More really cheap things to do in Seattle

Because I semi-sorta keep track of these things, I know you really liked my article "Really cheap things to do in Seattle." And I know that...
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Really cheap things to do in Seattle

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We've already covered things that you can do for free in Seattle, and there are a lot, but we want even more options. We are Seattleites. We change...
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What to do on Saturday

Wednesdays are hard. Middle of the week, nothing much going on, likely it's raining outside... why not spend the rest of it daydreaming about...
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Free chocolate factory tours

The big news for the next couple of days will, of course, be all about St. Patrick's Day, but a little item of chocolate related news caught my eye,...
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Anthony Bourdain and Mario Batali at the Paramount Theatre

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In what is sure to be an evening of snark, authenticity and fun, Anthony Bourdain and Mario Batali will take to the stage at The Paramount Theatre on...
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Cupcakes in U Village: Trophy to open new store

Call me cynical, call me pessimistic, but when I really, really, really want something I tend not to believe it will happen. Today, my entire world...
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How is your memory? Don't forget these January events

My son is writing a school paper on the subject of short term memory. I'm helping by supplying anecdotes of my own short term memory loss. I've never...
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Three Presidential Inauguration brunches in Seattle

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Brunch is always good. The inauguration of Barack Obama is even better. And this might just be a case where the two together are more than the sum of...
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Chocolate events at Theo Chocolate

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I've made no secret of my intense passion for chocolate or my love for Theo Chocolate, a company I consider to be one of the finest chocolatiers...
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New Urban Eats going on now

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Forget those pesky New Year dieting resolutions, throw away the scale and don your most forgiving clothing - preferably with lots of elastic - because...
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