Articles written by Christina Gregoire

"Being fat ended my marriage," says Jane, a too fat wife. Research explains the dynamics. After Jane's divorce and remarriage, her marriage problems ceased.

May 11, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Holland America (HAL), Princess Cruises, and Royal Caribbean (RCL) are at the new Seattle Cruise Terminal. Directions: How to get to the new Smith Cove Terminal, Pier 91.

May 7, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

The best places in Seattle, to meet people over 40 & 50, are often filled with all ages. Here are some cheap or free things to do to make friends with seniors and boomers

May 4, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

When step parenting children, should stepmothers discipline a child? What should she say in confrontations? Joint custody issues and house rules need discussion.

May 2, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Women need to make new friends after a divorce. There are good free places to meet people and ways to start a new life.

Apr 30, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Blended families mean a shift in birth order, new territorial squabbles, and family rules which might clash. Parents can help kids adapt to new sibling relationships.

Apr 27, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Young children cope with divorce differently than older children. Toddlers and preschoolers tell their story through changes in behavior.

Apr 23, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Rick Steves Italy - A travel guide book for the free, open, and independent traveler. Learn to vacation as a temporary local, sneaking in through the back door.

Apr 21, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Cheap date ideas for couples are in the Fremont neighborhood. A list includes: Biking Burke Gilman, Kite Hill at Gas Works Park, perfect fish & chips, and just exploring.

Apr 20, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Updated 2011: Search tips for Baby Boomers. You can find things just like your kids or grandkids! Use minus signs, quotation marks, timelines, & external searches.

Apr 18, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Mount Rainier and the San Juans are two of the best places for Washington State camping. Online reservations can be made for family vacations at these campgrounds.

Apr 13, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Inexpensive creative dates for couples are easy to find and imagination yields cheap dating ideas. There are tons of fun things to do in Seattle, even in a slow economy.

Apr 12, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Easy way to cut & paste: Make the computer do it for you with keyboard shortcuts. Save your vision! Don't strain your eyes to find words, let the computer scan the page.

Apr 10, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

From Marymoor Park to Seattle, the Sammamish River Trail is a great promenade. It's perfect for a family day out, a cheap fun date or a stroll for one.

Apr 9, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

When visiting Washington State or moving to Seattle, it helps to know how to pronounce words like Puyallup, Sammamish, and Snoqualmie. Here's help.

Apr 6, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Hop on the City Circle Tram for some free Melbourne sightseeing. CBD stands for the Central Business District and many popular attractions are right along the #35 route.

Apr 5, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Pink's Hot Dogs has been a Hollywood icon since 1939. It's a destination for Los Angeles tourists, for locals, and for celebrity sightings.

Apr 3, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Farrel McWhirter, one of the best Redmond parks, is a child-sized mini farm. Take the kids to this fun-zone, show them real farm animals, or have a pony party.

Apr 1, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Farm vacations are cheap when the farmstay is close to home. The best way to see BC is a family farm B&B vacation. Gather eggs. Feed animals or harvest apples.

Mar 30, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Farm vacations are cheap when the farmstay is close to home. Here are a few vacation Ideas for a Pacific Northwest family adventure. Hunting eggs is fun.

Mar 29, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Los Angeles Getty Center looms as an escape from LA smog and heat. This free art museum is a good place for smart singles, cheap dates, and frugal tourists.

Mar 26, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Travel Therapy - Where Do You Need to Go? A review of the best vacation guide book for women, with amazing ideas for healing a broken heart & ways to start a new life.

Mar 26, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Pacific Northwest vacations are cheap when the trips are close to home. Here are great educational ideas for any family with kids.

Mar 16, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Port Douglas Australia enjoys worldwide fame for its white sand beaches, but few know of its dangerous Australian Box Jellyfish. Best vacations are during May to October.

Mar 14, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Hostels in New Zealand are used by folks of any age. Just stay in hostels for cheap accommodations and have a creative, cool NZ Vacation.

Mar 2, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Newly renovated hiking trail at Marymoor Park in Redmond Washington claims year round scene for birdwatchers. Birding on weekday mornings often reveals 50 kinds of birds.

Feb 11, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Pronunciation of words like Sammamish or Tulalip is important. When visiting Seattle, learn to say local Indian names in Washington State: Puyallup, Sammamish, & more.

Feb 9, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

When visiting Seattle or moving to Seattle, try to learn how to say Puyallup, Snoqualmie, and Sammamish. Read pronunciation of Alki, Puget, Salish, Skagit, and Ballard.

Feb 7, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Here's how to phone children by texting messages. To send a text message from an email account to cell phone is as simple as typing.

Feb 4, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Redmond's Marymoor Park flaunts its off leash dog park in the face of ever more tightening suburbia. It's a doggie mixer and every pooch can bring his "owner" along.

Feb 3, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Glasses for reading books are not as helpful as computer reading glasses for preventing eye fatigue. The correct eyeglass lens will help a wearer focus on the screen.

Jan 31, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Baby Boomers and older seniors need to know how to make print larger on a computer screen. The best solution is to increase text size or wear computer glasses.

Jan 27, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Shopping in France is easier with some knowledge of common French phrases. The use of proper manners and courtesies can overcome almost all language barriers.

Dec 19, 2008 - Christina Gregoire