Kids Seattle - July 20, 2009

Chain Reaction

Big Day Countdown Chains

Your precious little peony has many beautiful qualities. Patience, however, does not seem to be one of them. (She wants her birthday presents and she wants them now.)

Make the waiting game fun with Big Day Chains. The age-old tradition of ripping one paper chain link off per day when counting down to a celebration has gotten a thoroughly modern update by a Seattle mom.

Big Day birthday chains are printed with soy ink on 100 percent recycled paper and feature a colorful design on one side, with a design for kiddos to color on the other. Each pack comes with 30 links, so you can celebrate every day for a whole month.

With just a single tear.

Available at Trophy Cupcakes and Party, 1815 North 45th Street, suite 209 (206-632-7020 or trophycupcakes.com); online at bigdaychains.com.

JAM
Eric Herman Free Family Concert
What: Herman performs songs from his new CD, What a Ride.
Why: Talk about a free ride.
When: Today, 2 p.m.
Where: Skyway Library, 7614 S. 126th St. (206-772-5541).

ACCOMPLISH
Drop-Off Play at PlayMatters
What: Leave kiddos (ages 3 and up) for up to four hours and cross things off that to-do list — sans muppets.
Why: Just do it.
When: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 7720 Greenwood Ave. N. (206-784-2700).

MEET
Roger Hackett Showcase
What: The local author reads from his new book, Ryan & Robbie’s Bike Ride Adventure.
Why: Listen up.
When: Sat., 2-4 p.m.
Where: Bellevue Regional Library, 1111 110th Ave. NE, Bellevue (425-450-1765).