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July 4 Fireworks, Parades and Celebrations in Seattle and Eastside

Bellevue Family 4th, www.bellevuedowntown.org

Issaquah All-American Independence Celebration, www.ci.issaquah.wa.us .

Celebrate Kirkland, www.celebratekirkland.org .

Sammamish Fourth on the Plateau, www.ci.sammamish.wa.us/4thjuly.aspx.

Woodinville Bluesfest,  www.ci.woodinville.wa.us .

Burien Independence Day Parade, http://www.swkcc.org/calOfEvents/default.asp?id=21657&page=displayEvent

Kenmore fireworks show over Lake Washington, www.ci.kenmore.wa.us .

Renton Fabulous Fourth of July Celebration, www.rentonwa.gov .

25th Annual Naturalization Ceremony, . www.ethnicheritagecouncil.org . 

Twenty-Seven Flags, www.museumofflight.org .

Magnuson Fourth of July Picnic, www.cityofseattle.net/parks .

Chase Family 4th at Lake Union, www.familyfourth.org .

Family Fourth at Fort Dent, www.ci.tukwila.wa.us.

Bothell Freedom Festival, www.ci.bothell.wa.us .

Lynnwood Star Spangled Celebration, www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/parks
Bainbridge Island Grand Old Fourth of July, www.bainbridgechamber.com

What to do when your little monkeys are climbing the walls. Try one of these pint-sized adventures on for size. From neighborhood explorations to hiking
and biking trails and kid-friendly restaurants, we dig deep to come up with great ideas for outings with little ones in tow.
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RT Favorites: Hot List

Once a month we share with you cool events, sales and exclusive RT offers from our advertising partners. Check out the summer camp sessions, sweet deals on kids clothes, furniture and toys, as well as discounts on photography and in-home chef services. Support our small business partners by shopping local.

Classes & Camps Paint Away! Ceramic Painting MusikGarten Spruce Street School Moonpaper Tent Camps My Gym Red Gate Farm Polly-Glot Tots

Photography Barbie Hull Clare Marie M. Larson Playtime Tot Spot Cafe Food Canape

Shopping & Sales Bump Maternity tottini The Original Childrens Shop Nico & Zoe Buggy Finances Whole Family Financial

Classes & Camps

Paint Away Summer Art Camp 10% off w/ friend or sibling
Join us for a week of exciting Kids Summer Art Camp at Paint Away in Redmond Town Center! Sign up with a friend or sibling and get 10% off. Each session includes 5 two-hour classes from 10am - 12pm, Monday through Friday. Projects include Clay Hand-building, Glass Fusing, Pottery Painting Techniques and more! Camper will be going home with 12 projects total. Visit our website for more information on camp sessions and projects.
Paint Away! Ceramic Painting
Redmond Town Center
www.paintawaynow.com

Best summer music camp for children? With their family & daily!!
Need ideas for family music? Best parental input musically: Singing unaccompanied, no matter their expertise.. And this summer, try some free family music!
1. Everyone share their favorite part of the concert, after a free one in the park.
2. Make up silly/sweet words to common songs like Hot Cross Buns or Twinkle.
3. Assign one night a week for each to choose dinner music. Talk about what you like or dislike, nicely!
There's nothing like music, and here's why (link) we say "Real Music, Better Kids" Families bond thru music.
Experiences not things.
Families bond through music.
www.NWmusikgarten.com/

Open House at Spruce Street School K-5 Elementary School
Come visit Spruce Street School. November 14, 2009 and January 9, 2010 at 10:00am. Bring your children if you like! Meet with our teachers, see our amazing school building and hear about what makes Spruce Street School an enchanting place for children!
Spruce Street School
Downtown Seattle
206-621-9211
www.sprucestreetschool.org

Moonpaper Tent Camps
The Moonpaper Tent still has a few openings in their dynamic theme based Summer camp program! Ages 4-14. Check out the magic!
FASHION PASSION ages 9-14 June 29-July 3;
LETS HAVE A PARADE ages 4-14 July 6-10;
LETS BUILD A FLOAT ages 6-14 July 6-10;
MYSTICS ages 6-10 July 13-17;
FAIRY CAMP ages 6-10 July 27-31;
PIRATES AND MERMAIDS ages 4-6 July 27-31;
OUR SHOW ages 6-10 August 24-28;
TRIP TO THE MOON ages 4-6 August 31-Sept 4
call now to regsiter 206-708-671
The Moonpaper Tent
Ravenna District near Whole Foods
www.moonpapertent.com/

Summer Camp and Summer Party Savings at My Gym
My Gym Bellevue and My Gym Kent/Covington is now registering for summer camps and and offering an amazing discount on Summer Birthday Parties. Camp spaces are running out as well as available discounted birthday times.
Summer Camp is a half day of gymnastics, arts and crafts, story time, music, sports and much more. My Gym Camp is designed to enhance physical and emotional growth, all while keeping your child's enjoyment the top priority! My Gym Camp is ideal for kids ages 3-9. Children will be divided into two groups: Campsters (3-5 yrs) and Super Campsters (6-10 yrs). Call for more information about our awesome camps, fun-filled classes, or our fabulous birthday parties.
Check the My Gym schedule online for date and times at www.mygymbellevue.com and www.mygymfun.com (Kent/Covington) Mention Red Tricycle when you enroll or book your party to get a special gift.
My Gym Bellevue (425) 451-1393
My Gym Kent (253) 630 8880
www.mygymbellevue.com
www.mygymfun.com

Summer Availability at Red Gate Farm Summer Camp
Located on the Sammamish Plateau, Red Gate Farm is a special place where young campers ages 6 to 11 can build their self-confidence while enjoying the pleasure of riding and developing a friendship with their camp horse. Campers learn everything about horse care including instruction in show grooming, braiding, saddling, walk and trot commands, arena etiquette, and other fun arts and crafts activities. On Fridays our campers demonstrate their new riding skills with a horse show for friends and family! For more information please contact Jamie Smith at redgatecamp@earthlink.net. Bonus: Mention Red Tri and receive $25 off your July registration
Red Gate Farm Summer Camp
425- 392-0111
www.redgatefarmdaycamp.com/

Summer Time is for Stories and Songs in Any Language!
Looking for something a bit different this summer? Polly-Glot Tots is hosting free weekly story times around town in French, Spanish, Mandarin and Japanese. Open to children and families of all ages and abilities. Come learn and play. Audience participation encouraged! Polly-Glot Tots offers caregiver/child and drop off immersion classes in Seattle and on the Eastside for children aged 1-5. Fall registration is open. For more information on story times and classes, check the website www.PollyGlotTots.com.
Polly-Glot Tots
Preschooler Language Classes
www.pollyglottots.com

Photography

Summer Time Fun Photoshoot!
My favorite memories of growing up were the summertime celebrations!! The fireworks, the picnics, the face painting - I only wish there were more photos of those mustard smeared grins!! Capture those fun-filled moments with a picnic photo-shoot! Lets eat hot dogs, cupcakes, cotton candy and take family portraits of you & your family doing what you do best - having fun! Mention Red-Tri and receive 10% off your package price.
Barbie Hull Photography
Capturing the moments that matter
www.barbiehull.com/

$50 off July photo sessions
During the month of July, award-winning Clare Marie Photography will be offering $50 off her all-inclusive portrait packages. This includes maternity, children, and family sessions.Packages include prints and a disc of high resolution files.
Take advantage of the gorgeous weather and get some great shots of you and your family! Please email or call to set up a session. Mention Red Tricycle to receive discount.
Clare Marie Photography
206.228.0728
www.claremariephotography.com/

Capture Summer Memories Before it's Too Late
It’s only July, but in just a few short weeks we’ll be thinking about back to school and fall colors. Take advantage of the gorgeous Seattle weather while you can! Babies can practice sitting up, crawling, and smiling while bigger kids can play games on the beach or hunt for shells. M. Larson has developed her own signature style - a modern take on the 1950s photographs that feel like memories of vintage summer at the beach. Mention Red Tri when you book and receive $50 off a July or August outdoor portrait session. Busy Summertime Tip: Build a family night around your portrait session. Come for pictures, stay for a picnic on the beach.
M. Larson Photography
206-284-3276
www.mlarsonphoto.com

Playtime

Become a Fan of Tot Spot Cafe and win a free Month of Membership!
Become a Tot Spot Café Facebook fan by July 15th to be entered to win a free month of membership to Tot Spot Cafe! The winner will get a free month of Unlimited Visits (even siblings). Click HERE to sign up. Don't worry, existing fans will get a chance too!
Do you own a kid-friendly business? Tot Spot is hosting an informal gathering of business owners on July 9th at 7pm at the Café. This is a great chance for us to meet each other and talk about the proper way to market to our target audience. Kids are welcome!
Tot Spot Cafe www.totspotcafe.com

Shopping & Sales

Bump Seattle Sale and Seeking Maternity Consignment
Bump Seattle is seeking gently used and stylish maternity clothing for consigment at the Seattle Location. Must be washed in unscented detergent. 40/60 cash back or 50/50 store credit. Call Debi Boyette or Kelly Buck for more information or send email to bumpmaternity@comcast.net. Also, look for sales at Seattle and Bellevue for July. Up to 50% off some items.
Bump & Pop Tots
6405 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA
206-522-BUMP
Bellevue Square
425-454-BUMP
www.bumpbellevue.com
www.poptots.net

Summer Evening Event at tottini with the Designers of Argington on Thurs, July 9
Join us at tottini on Thurs, July 9 to meet husband and wife designers Jenny and Andrew from the super cool children s furniture company Argington. Jenny and Andrew will be coming out to co-host this event with tottini for an evening of giveaways, discounts, drinks and treats, and all around fun. They will also talk about current and upcoming trends in children's design. And since they're here all weekend, tottini will also have them in store on Saturday July 11th for more giveaways. We will be raffling off some Argington furniture and bedding during both events. Don't miss it! Check out our blog for more information
tottini
206.254.0400
www.tottini.com

Don't Miss Out Largest Sale of the Year!
Starting Thursday, July 9th, The Original Childrens Shop will participate in the Annual Madison Park Sidewalk Sale! Come find great deals on all of your favorite children’s apparel. We are clearing out all of our past season merchandise for 50 - 75% off! Great deals on Petit Bateau, Lilly Pulitzer, Lacoste, Florence Eiseman, Juicy Couture, and Harstrings. The sale begins Thursday morning at 10am and goes through the weekend. Don't forget our children’s stylist is available, so you can shop while your child gets a great summer cut! Become a fan of The Original Childrens Shop on Facebook and learn about the pre-sale party!
The Original Childrens Shop
Madison Park 206-328-7121
www.theoriginalchildrensshop.com

Get Your Toys at the West Seattle Street Fair, July 10-12
That's right, for the 3rd year in a row, Nico & Zoe will highlight some of their best wooden and artisan made toys at the West Seattle Street Fair, starting Friday, July 10 and running through Sunday, July 12. Mention "Red Tricycle" and we'll give you 10% off your toy purchase too. What a deal!
Nico & Zoe Toys
West Seattle
www.nicoandzoe.com

Buggy is Celebrating Move to Madrona on Saturday, July 11th
Buggy’s new Madrona locale features the best of the shop’s gently-used summer goods plus a dedicated maternity section. The Grand Re-Opening on Saturday, July 11th from 10am 4pm will be filled with special deals, surprises and treats. As always at Buggy, customers will find the cutest clothes for babies and kids (currently ages 0-6, bigger sizes coming soon) from high-end brands such as Hanna Andersson, Cakewalk, and Petit Bateau to the best of the chain stores Gymboree, Circo, and Gap Kids/Baby Gap. Buggy also carries new must-give items from independent small businesses practicing responsible manufacturing. Bonus: Mention Red Tricycle when you visit Buggy in July and receive $5 off purchases of $25 or more.
Now in Madrona!
UPSTAIRS at 1422 34th Ave
www.shop-buggy.com

Food

Canape Super Savor Prix Fixe Menu Returns July 29 – Aug 31
July 29 - August 31, 2009 you can have a 4-course dinner experience in your home for only $50 per person – that's half-off the normal pricing for a limited time. Whether you want an excuse to have a small party, need a mid-week break, or just haven't experienced a private chef now is your chance. We bring all the ingredients, do all the cooking, and even take care of all the clean-up – including the dishes. Book Now, Dates Are Limited!
See Summer Menu Options
Canape Specialty Chef Services
www.canapechefservices.com

Finance

Kids Play Free at Tot Spot Cafe While Parents Plan Their Finances
If you are holding your breath until school starts to take care of grown up business, you can exhale now! Just imagine - your kids are playing and supervised, everyone is out of the summer sun enjoying the air conditioning and you and/or spouse are having a relaxed conversation with a Certified Financial Planner about your family's finances.* Get answers to your questions about financial planning, budgets, investments, 529 plans, retirement accounts, mortgages and more! To schedule your family s FREE Play & Plan date at the Tot Spot Café in Woodinville, call Whole Family Financial Services at 425-424-2222 or email dg@wholefamilyfinancial.com Offer expires Sept. 4, 2009.
Whole Family Financial Services
Debbie Gianelli, CFP
www.wholefamilyfinancial.com
* = Securities and advisory services offered through KMS Financial Services, Inc.