Check into Summer with our Favorite (mostly) Local Products

Summer is here! And if you’re a parent, planning engaging summer activities is likely top of mind.  Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly afternoon or a kid-centric day out, planning the fun can be a little daunting. Consider our top 5 (mostly) local products and activities to keep your family going during the dog days. summer1 Rodriguez Quad Cycle Hop a ferry to Vashon Island and take one of these awesome tandem bikes from Seattle’s Rodriguez Cycles along for the ride. They’re both eye-catching and guaranteed to provide loads of memories.   summer2 Lib Tech Skate Boards Hit up one of the city’s awesome skate parks with your kiddo and a Lib Tech skateboard, a Seattle original.  True to the Pacific NW’s eco-friendly roots, these boards are made with low VOC resins and non-petroleum based bio-plastics made from castor beans.   summer3 Green Toys Although Green Toys is a California company, we’re claiming these adorable sea planes for Seattle’s littlest pilots.  Made from recycled milk cartons and to the highest manufacturing standards, these toys are just our style – safe and sustainable!   summer4 LEGO® Bags Will you be road tripping this summer? Make packing fun for your little one with a LEGO® Bags backpack! Designed locally, these well-made and stylish bags are a guaranteed hit among both parents and little LEGO fans.   summer5 KIDS ‘N’ PETS Instant All-Purpose Stain and Odor Remover WIPES Clean it all up safely with these new non-toxic biodegradable and super portable WIPES from KIDS ‘N’ PETS. They clean up virtually any mess we put in their path without the harmful fumes and toxic fragrances common in other all-purpose wipes.   Do you have a product or activity to add to this list? Let us know on Facebook and Twitter. - Corinne