It’s that time again. You ask, and I pretend to know things and answer your burning questions. It really is so much fun to open my inbox and see the wide variety of questions you guys have. Reminds me that my readers are so diverse and pretty dang awesome. So keep those questions coming and I’ll keep racking my brain for answers. As always, please pipe up if you have any input or are knowledgeable when it comes to any of the following questions:
Hi Mavis, I will be in Seattle, WA next week for a company work conference. I was wondering if you had any recommendations for a great coffee shop/bakery near the Motif Hotel? I know Seattle is known for coffee outside of just Starbucks and was hoping you might know of a place.
Thanks! Andrew
Yes! My two favorite Seattle Bakeries; Ines Patisserie and Bakery Nouveau are both within about 1 mile of the hotel. I’ve walked to both of them from about your same {hotel} location and it’s an easy walk. Especially in the morning early afternoon. Have fun!!!
Hey Mavis,
Where did you get your chicken coop? I love it!
~Sheri
Omlet.us It’s the third coop we have purchased from them over the past 10 year and I LOVE it. Omlet coops are crazy easy to clean {just hose them off} and very durable. We have never had a problem with critters getting into the coop.
Hello Mavis,
I’ve enjoyed your blog and following your adventures and tips. I’ve been toying with the idea of relocating to Washington state and know that you currently live there. I picked up on that you truly want to move to the east coast and would sincerely appreciate your input as to life in Washington state. I know you are a good researcher and was curious as I thought the tax base was better in Washington state but I’ve only begun the research. Thanks very much for your great blog and I wish I was at every bakery you have visited. I’d probably need to join optifast afterwards though. LOL Appreciatively, Michele
Hi Michele. You’re right, Washington state currently does not have a state income tax {although I think I heard they are trying to get it approved for certain areas of Seattle for those making over 250K a year, I could be wrong}. Business tax is low. Food prices are excellent {in my opinion}. Housing totally depends on what side of the state {and what city/town you want to live in.} If you could let me know what cities/towns you are considering I could probably be more helpful. And YES, I love researching towns. There is PLENTY to things to do here {especially outdoors} believe me, but you’ll want to bring an umbrella. 😉
I would LOVE to hear from other Washingtonians…. What’s your favorite thing about the state?
There is a website http://www.ripenear.me which maps out free food often from households with excess produce. You can post your freebies and search for nearby foods as well.
~ Stephanie
Thank you for the reminder Stephanie I think RipeNearMe is a wonderful idea, food waste stinks!
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~Mavis
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