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There are lots of reasons why you might not want to go get a haircut at a training salon....
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There are lots of reasons why you might not want to go get a haircut at a training salon. Primarily, you are paying to be their lab rat while they learn what it's like to style a real person's hair. Depending on how complex of a job you want them to do, lots of things can go wrong.
That said, things very, very rarely seem to go amiss at this school. And hey, worse case, you'll end up bald for a few months, and then have the opportunity to try new and exciting hairstyles you'd probably never have tried otherwise. :)
But when I go, I just get a haircut, which is pretty hard to mess up. I've always been pretty happy, and it's hard to beat the $10 price.
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Yoga Tree
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Yoga Instruction
3601 Fremont Ave N Ste 315
Seattle,
Washington
(206) 545-0316
Great beginner classes
I have had great experiences with Yoga Tree.
The instructors all seem to be great and they...
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I have had great experiences with Yoga Tree.
The instructors all seem to be great and they have plenty of classes.
Also, they offer more beginner series than most, which is a fantastic way to get started.
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All things considered, a good experience
I am a "lifer" at Lakeside, meaning I entered in grade 5 and stayed thru highschool. Lakeside...
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I am a "lifer" at Lakeside, meaning I entered in grade 5 and stayed thru highschool. Lakeside school no doubt, prepared me for college. Some teachers were very good, others were mediocre, and a few were milking their tenure for all its worth. But all things considered, it was a good place to go to school.
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Queene Anne Pool
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Special Interest Schools Or Instruction
1920 1st Ave W
Seattle,
Washington
(206) 386-4282
Swim classes for infants are decent but not spectacular
This pool leaves a lot to be desired. The water is too cold for most babies, it smells strongly of...
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This pool leaves a lot to be desired. The water is too cold for most babies, it smells strongly of chlorine, and there are few amenities for changing babies' diapers. As for the swim classes, they fall into the "average" category. Is it too much to ask for someone to sing a song other than "Tugboat, tugboat, move to fast...tugboat, tugboat move to slow..." or wheels on the bus? Many of the Seattle swim classes we've tried need a boost. A little originality and a more varied song list would be a huge improvement.
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Evans Pool
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Special Interest Schools Or Instruction
7201 E Green Lake Dr N
Seattle,
Washington
(206) 684-4961
Another mediocre swim class for infants
Evans pool offers very average swim classes for infants/toddlers. The teachers are sweet and...
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Evans pool offers very average swim classes for infants/toddlers. The teachers are sweet and obviously qualified, but don't necessarily have experience with children. The songs sung are the usual tunes...a little variety would be nice.
There is one change table in the women's changing room, so you are likely to change your child on the cold wet floor or on a bench. There is one family bathroom inside the pool itself.
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Mulberry Bush Music & Movement
A fabulous class for toddlers! I took this class with my 10 month old this past year and he loved...
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A fabulous class for toddlers! I took this class with my 10 month old this past year and he loved it. Music, dancing, instruments, puppets, stories... Instructors Hilary Field and Karen Davis know how to captivate little tots.
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Fine art classes worth every penny
The statement "artists are made, not born" guides the Seattle Academy of Fine Art (SAFA). And thank...
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The statement "artists are made, not born" guides the Seattle Academy of Fine Art (SAFA). And thank god for that, because if they believed otherwise the results of my first drawing in class would be enough label me a non-artist forever. But with the encouraging, creative environment and instruction at SAFA my drawing skills have improved, and I can now draw and egg that looks like an egg. SAFA offers classes on drawing, painting and sculpture at all skill levels. Classes may seem a little pricy at first glance, but the high level of instruction and small class size ensure it is worth the investment.
The next time you are thinking about broadening your horizons or tapping into your creative side, visit SAFA. They will help make you an artist.
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Lifesaver for Working Parents of Sick Kids
You've got a major presentation at work, your spouse has personnel problems to deal with and now...
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You've got a major presentation at work, your spouse has personnel problems to deal with and now your child has come down with a mild fever. Or worse yet - your small person has come down with the chicken pox. You stayed home the first couple of days while they were feeling the most miserable but now the little tyke is running around like nothing's wrong except that they can't go back to school/childcare for two weeks and you're wondering how you're going to get any work done.
Now what? Sure, if it was life threatening, you'd have your priorities straight and stay home. But when those gray areas of a child's health bump up against strict childcare policies and a heavy-duty work schedule, there's only one truly satisfying answer if grandma's not available - the Virginia Mason sick child day care (technically known as Tender Loving Care - Childcare for mildly ill children).
Originally set up for Virginia Mason employees, they are now open to the general public on a space available basis and have a separate room specifically for kids with chicken pox. Some companies even offer subsidized access to VM TLC as a benefit - if I was still working in management, I'd insist on it.
TIP - call or check the website when you DON'T need the information so you understand what's involved and then keep a registration form on hand for the event you DO need their services once you've determined your being able to work is worth that much money for a limited period of time.
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Shakti Vinyasa Yoga
Category:
Yoga Instruction
2238 NW Market St
Seattle,
Washington
(206) 297-9642
Tops for Yoga in Ballard - great people & great space
If you like vinyasa (or 'flow') yoga, Shakti Vinyasa on Market Street in Ballard is my top pick in...
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If you like vinyasa (or 'flow') yoga, Shakti Vinyasa on Market Street in Ballard is my top pick in Seattle. Studio owner Lisa Black was a long-time instructor at 8 Limbs in Wedgood before striking out on her own about a year ago. In a very short time, she's created a warm, welcoming studio with a great team of instructors.
Lisa's studio has a loose affiliation with well-known instructor Baron Baptiste, and her teaching style is similar, blending traditional yoga poses and discipline with a powerful, flow-oriented sequencing and pacing. Classes can be meditative, but you should also expect a solid, full-body workout.
Also, unlike some other studios around town, Shakti has great practice spaces - with high ceilings, warm colors and great light.
Finally, if you're looking for a good excuse to go abroad, Lisa also runs annual week-long clinics every February at Maya Tulum in Mexico. (See my article on traveling to Tulum to get my take on the area -- it's another personal favorite).
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Excellent bilingual daycare in the U-District
My wife and I have been touring daycare centers around Seattle for the past few months, in...
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My wife and I have been touring daycare centers around Seattle for the past few months, in anticipation of our first child's arrival (in May). Over the weekend we heard a strong recommendation for La Escuelita, and have heard more good things as we started to look into it.
It's located in kind of an inauspicious location - under the Jiffy Lube and on the edge of the Office Depot parking lot, just north of U-Village. If you can get over that, though, everything else sounds great. The prices - around $900 a month for full-time - are significantly less than other centers we've seen; the program is bilingual (English / Spanish), if you're interested in early childhood language development; the staff is extremely warm and nuturing; and - most important for us - the parents we know whose kids attend absolutely love it.
If you're in the market for high-quality, cost-effective childcare in North Seattle, you should give La Escuelita a look.
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