Friday Faves: Home & Garden Show and the Chalet Place Walkaround

by Jill St. George on Mar 9, 2012

Photo by Sara Gettys

With daylight savings and Spring around the corner one can’t help but want to work around the house…and the garden. It’s a little early to plant anything besides bulbs, so instead head down to the SunDome where they are hosting the 25th annual Home & Garden Show. There will be over a hundred exhibits set up, with expert opinions and advice. Whether you’re building, remodeling, landscaping or decorating, you’ll find inspiration and ideas.

Or if you’re out an about, looking for something a little different to do with the family, stop by the Chalet Place Walk Around at 56th and Summitview avenues. From 9:30am to 4:00pm the second Saturday of each month, you’ll find vendors set up on the sidewalks, along with live music. This Saturday, Steve Millen will be singing his Irish tunes from 12-2:30pm. And if you’re lucky enough to head out early with the kids, the Cake Decorator Shoppe is providing shamrock-shaped cookies for decorating from 9-11am – in the spirit of St. Patty’s day.

Yakima Valley SunDome

1301 S. Fair Ave.

Yakima, WA 98901

Event hours:
Friday: Noon – 7 pm
Sat.: 10 am – 8 pm
Sun.: 10 am – 5 pm

Girls just want to have fun

by Robin Salts Beckett on Feb 27, 2012

That's me, Genipher, Darlene (our hostess and fearless driver), Lindsay and Jenny.

A couple weekends ago, one of my friends offered to take a few of us girls to her gorgeous lake house in Crescent Bar for a girls weekend. Ummm…no chores or diapers for three whole days? We all, of course, jumped at the chance.

Needless to say, by the time we got the two cars unpacked (we did tote quite a bit of luggage a mere hour away) we had a great time.  With all that shopping, eating and wine/martini tasting, how could we not? Here’s a peek into our weekend (plus a recipe or two!):

On the first night we had to make a few martinis…

Looking for Fun?

by Jill St. George on Feb 24, 2012

If you’re looking for fun this weekend, we’ve got it going on. Or should I say funny? Comedian and television star, George Lopez will be making us laugh tomorrow night with his stand-up comedy at the Yakima SunDome. I’m not big into comedy, but this guy makes me laugh. He is seriously funny! And who couldn’t use a good chuckle.

And if that isn’t enough, the Harlem Globetrotters will also be struttin’ their stuff at the SunDome this Sunday. These guys are unreal. This year’s talented team not only features some of your favorite Globetrotters, they’ve also added some rookies that’ll knock your socks off.

For tickets and more information click here or visit the SunDome website.

Have a great weekend Yakima!

Get Shellac’d for V-day!

by Jill St. George on Feb 14, 2012

Listen up gals, because you are going to love this (and you too guys, because V-day is today, and if you’re still struggling for a gift, this one’s good!)

Never-chip nail polish? Yep, I’ve given it a try and it’s the real-deal. It’s called Shellac, and it’s a gel nail polish that hardens after being cured with a UV light.

As much as I love having the length of acrylic nails, I’m much too impatient to sit in the manicurist’s chair for an hour. Nor do I like how they destroy the natural nail. On the contrary, I’ve been stuck living with thin, weak nails, and my nail base is very oily, so polish only lasts a day or two. Until now – yay!

It’s very simple. I went to Hi-tech nails next to Fred Meyer, however there are many locations in Yakima that provide the service. The manicurist filed my nails and applied a base coat. In between coats, you place your hand under a UV light. She applied the nail color and the top coat and then your hands sit under the lamp for about five minutes. Once you are finished, the polish is completely cured and dry, with no worries of smudging it. It takes about 15 minutes and then you’re on your way.

My nails look shiny and amazing, they are hard as rocks…and growing to boot. It costs $15 and lasts 10-14 days (depending on how quickly your nails grow). Give it a try. I promise you’ll love it.

Get your first Friday on… again.

by Jill St. George on Feb 3, 2012

It’s time to get your first Friday on again. Tired of doing the same old thing? Well then scoot on over the The Seasons Performance Hall, learn some new moves, and then dance the night away.

Dance lessons with Salsa con Rumba are held backstage from 8-9pm tonight as part of “Salsa Fridays,” a group of salsa afficionados who take to the stage at Seasons each Friday all year. They used to meet on Thursdays (read our story from last year here), but they group – and its musical offerings -  has grown much since then.

Another guilty pleasure?

by Jill St. George on Feb 2, 2012

As if we need another internet addiction, right? But this one’s so good!

It’s called Pinterest - an online pinboard where you organize and share things you find on the internet. For example, you come across a great recipe on the internet, but you don’t have the time to write it down, so instead, you pin it to your “recipe” board on Pinterest. It’s a great way to save all of your recipes in one little spot.