http://vancouver.onethousandthingstodo.com Find things to do in your city! Thu, 05 Feb 2009 06:44:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dear reader, One Thousand Things To-Do is in the process of moving to its new home on new servers. The result will be worth the wait, but in the meantime, please excuse the mess and please don't hesitate to contact us if you see glaring mistakes, omissions, etc. We're here to ... http://vancouver.onethousandthingstodo.com/2009/02/04/in-transition/ Princess Monks and Queen Mighty Mom where finding time to practice their royal training.  We where able to learn more and have lots of fun at the Royal Tea Party that was thrown at the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Van Mall Branch.  We did share the experience with our royal partners ... http://vancouver.onethousandthingstodo.com/2009/01/26/royal-tea-party-van-mall-library-van-wa/ A mountain climber may prepare for a climb by going on a number of "conditioning hikes". Traditionally a conditioning hike is characterized by being a) very steep, b) poorly maintained, c) soggy, d) lined with stinging nettle, e) very long, and finally f) when you reach the top there ... http://vancouver.onethousandthingstodo.com/2009/01/19/hiking-mt-hamilton-vancouver-wa/ You can never believe were you can find some fun. Well Cool Dad and Monks had and adventure while Mightily Mom was still working to make some money for other events to come up this month. Monks was able to participate at her school for a "Try Something New Night" ... http://vancouver.onethousandthingstodo.com/2009/01/19/family-fun-at-hearthwood-elem-vancouver-wa/ I always have a lot of projects to do and usually I need a little extra motivation to get started. Motivation=roasty mug of coffee. If the project is portable I’m on the hunt for the next inspiring coffee shop where I can get lost amid the clamor and anonymity ... http://vancouver.onethousandthingstodo.com/2009/01/08/coffee-crepes-and-computers-if-you-must-in-vancovuer-wa/ There’s something about this time of year that demands a higher consumption of hot beverages. Luckily, Vancouver is up to the challege of providing cozy retreats from the dim and cold of winter. On this particular day cabin fever was coursing through my veins and it was time for an expedition ... http://vancouver.onethousandthingstodo.com/2009/01/08/coffee-tour-in-vancouver-wa/ It’s girls' night out…so where are we going? We’re staying local because traffic to Portland has become increasingly congested. That and Vancouver has some unique places to sip a drink and with generous doses of history and class. Tonight’s agenda: two happy hours and a movie. We decided to start at ... http://vancouver.onethousandthingstodo.com/2009/01/08/girls-night-out-in-downtown-vancouver/ I have a knack for making things much more involved than they need to be. But as long as it’s fun, I really don’t mind. I began sailing this past summer and learned that the proper etiquette for sailing on other peoples’ boats is to bring along beer. Since ... http://vancouver.onethousandthingstodo.com/2009/01/07/lets-brew-in-portland-or/ Children are restless with Christmas around the corner; they are wondering when Santa will be found. Monks and Mighty Mom found him early, he was hanging out on Saturday at Priority Health Chiropractor at 19215 SE 34th St Camas, WA near the QFC off 192nd Ave. We took our car this time, but during ... http://vancouver.onethousandthingstodo.com/2008/12/24/santa-came-to-town-at-the-chiropractor-camas-wa/ Here we go again. Mighty Mom and Monks are really in the holiday season and what is the best way to get there is to Dance with some Elves. Yeah you heard me, Elves. Ok so we didn’t go to the North Pole, airplane prices are so high these days. ... http://vancouver.onethousandthingstodo.com/2008/12/22/dancing-elves-vancouver-wa/