El Toro
Tacoma is home to a number of good Mexican restaurants. Our personal favorite is El Toro, a small local chain with 5 locations around the area. Their food is heads and shoulders above certain national...
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Fort Steilacoom Playground (324 Good Days in Tacoma)
We saw actual sun today, for a little while anyway. A perfect day for hanging out at Fort Steilacoom with some mama friends and our posse of little ones. If you haven't been to Fort Steilacoom in a few...
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Tacoma Szechuan (246 Good Days in Tacoma)
Tacoma Szechuan is a bit of a rarity in these parts, a restaurant that serves reasonably authentic, good Chinese food. We still have our neighborhood favorite, but it's admittedly a little heavy on...
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American Lake Park (228 Good Days in Tacoma)
This place is definitely on my "I can't believe I've never been here before" list. What a pretty little spot, and the only fresh water swimming I've found since we've been here. There's a nice-looking...
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Great Wall Buffet (217 Good Days in Tacoma)
We like buffets, over here at Casa Tacomamama. I know some people don't. We especially like Chinese buffets, our favorite being Great Wall, on Hosmer, across the freeway from the Regal Cinemas....
View ArticleNeo Woodfired Pizza (214 Good Days in Tacoma)
Submitted by reader Janiene Knight. Thank you! Neo's is just a few doors down from The Great Wall Buffet. Neo woodfired pizza has been open for about two years They are known for their personal pizzas,...
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Super Buffet (161 Good Days in Tacoma: Super Stuffed)
Last night, my husband was unexpectedly grounded due to brake trouble, and we all piled into the Tacomamama-mobile for a trip to Super Buffet, in Dupont. Dupont is a Playmobile version of a city, just...
View ArticleThai Hut 2 (2 Good Days in Tacoma)
I said the last Thai food post was the last food post of the year, but looks like I've got one more in me. We were given an Olive Garden gift certificate for Christmas and headed out tonight with the...
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Sunnyside Beach
I've been waiting for another sunny day to talk about Sunnyside, but I think yesterday was probably it for the rest of the weekend. We checked it out last Sunday when temperatures were in the 80s, and...
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Pho Than Brothers (Dinner Under $15, no Frying Involved)
Due to the generosity of the fabulous Girlfriend in Tacoma, Tacomadaddy and I found ourselves unexpectedly without children last night. All night. (Sweet!) Except....we're totally broke. And we did...
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Paldo World Food Court, A Whole New World on the Lakewood Border
The sign said "Your appetite will be stimulated by unique flavor of the Chicky Pub." Totally, it was. Unfortunately, everything really good at Chicky Pub appeared to be breaded and fried, so I opted...
View Article4 Officers Ambushed and Killed at Lakewood Coffee Shop
Terrible news this morning. 4 police officers have been shot and killed at a Lakewood Forza just outside the gates to McChord AFB, near 116th and S Steele Street. According to news reports, they were...
View ArticleHow to Donate to Families of Slain Lakewood Police Officers
How to donate to the families of slain Lakewood Police Officers (from my inbox): This morning a complete coward and threat upon all of society took the lives of four of my Guild members and your sworn...
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Slain Officers, Person of Interest Identified
Picture by: Pierce CountyPerson of InterestPassing on two press releases from Pierce County. Between the four officers, 9 children have lost a parent today.Passing on two press releases from Pierce...
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City in Mourning: Memorial Services and How You Can Help
Picture by: Jennifer BoutellCity in MourningIn the wake of Sunday's tragic shooting of four Lakewood police officers, businesses and organizations across the region have extended a hand to help the...
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Blue Lights to Honor the Fallen, Free Today at United Lamp Supply
Picture by: Jennifer Boutellblue lightLocal retailer United Lamp Supply is giving away free blue lights to place in your window/on your porch to honor Lakewood's fallen officers. Local retailer United...
View ArticleLakewood Officers Memorial, Slideshow
For full size versions, (free to distribute) visit Tacomamama on Flickr.Topic: promotedLakewoodTacomanewsTacoma Dome Memorial
View ArticlePierce County Hunger Walk
Event Date: October 2, 2011 - 12:00pm to 4:00pmSLIP ON A PAIR OF WALKING SHOES AND HELP ERADICATE HUNGER Join 1250+ Walkers Raising Funds and Food for Hunger in the Northwest and BeyondTACOMA, WA...
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The Lakewood Playhouse Celebrates 75 Years of Community Theatre
The Lakewood Playhouse, located in the heart of the city, is celebrating 75 years of performances with over 400 plays and musicals and one million volunteer hours contributing to the theater’s...
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