The best breakfast cafe in Tumwater – the Biscuit House

The Biscuit House is on my very short list of favorite restaurants in the area. Why? Just the name itself implies delicious, comfort food at its best! The location of the Biscuit House in Tumwater is a little unconventional. It’s located in the Toyota dealership at their service department. Although the atmosphere is a little …

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Christmas Forest 2019 Olympia WA

The Christmas Forest held annually in Olympia WA is a not only a must-attend holiday tradition in my household but is also a worthy fundraiser for the Providence St. Peter Foundation.  The Foundation raises funds to support life-saving medical equipment, compassionate care, and Mission-driven programs. Many local businesses decorated Christmas trees that were auctioned off, …

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Olympia WA December 2019 Holiday Season Events Checklist

Visit the Capitol rotunda to see the state tree. Go ice skating Oly On Ice is a seasonal skating rink open from late November to mid-January.  It’s at the Isthmus Park between Capitol Lake and Bayview Thriftway (529 4th Ave W). See Ballet Northwest’s production of The Nutcracker at the Washington Center December 13-22, 2019 …

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The Guaranteed Fastest Way to Beat the Holiday Blues this Season

The holidays can conjure strong emotions and can lead to feeling down and blue during what is supposed to be a fun and celebratory time.  The shorter days and grey weather doesn’t help, either, and sometimes you feel like you just want to hibernate until spring.  But don’t do that!  Instead, the best way to …

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Lots of fun things to do this weekend in Olympia WA, Sept. 27-29, 2019

fun things to do in Olympia WA this weekend

As we officially enter the Fall Season, there are plenty of fun things to do this weekend in Olympia WA. Here are just a few events you might want to check out this weekend. Friday, September 27, 2019 Mama Mia! Broadway musical – The Triad Arts Theater, Yelm – runs through the end of September …

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Fun Things to do in Olympia WA this weekend, Sept 6-8, 2019

Labor Day is over and the kids are back in school but is there ANYTHING to do in and around Olympia WA this weekend? Yes, there is!! Check out some of the fun events happening this weekend, September 6-8, 2019. Friday, September 6, 2019 Mama Mia! Broadway musical – The Triad Arts Theater, Yelm – …

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