Puyallup, WA

The "Bee Boppin' Bugs Concert" at the Puyallup Public Library on Friday, August 15th at 3pm is a free concert starring Nancy Stewart, and is part of the 2008 Summer Reading Program. Children between the ages of 0 and 12 years old are encouraged to "Catch the Reading Bug!" this summer. Every child who reads (or is read to) 10 hours or more this summer will get a free book and a ticket to Northwest Trek/Pt. Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and other goodies.

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Marcie K, our resident expert on all things green, just dropped a great post on farmers markets. Here's a taste...

Now that summer is officially here, the local Farmers Markets are in full swing! Farmers Markets are great to find local and organic produce. In my last post, I discussed Organic Foods and how to better understand what Organic foods you should or shouldn't bother purchasing. Farmers Markets are a great place to be green and discover what is organic and local in your neighborhood.

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Looking for convenience on Puyallup's South Hill could not be easier than a quick drive into Pit Stop Express.

Located just off the freeway on South Hill Park drive, next to Bethany Baptist Church, Dennys, and Holiday Inn Express.

Directions Pit Stop.

When you pull into the parking lot you will find lots of other people like to use the convenience of this location as well.

Surprisingly, service is quick and easy as should be expected at a Pit Stop. They want to get you back on the road as quickly as possible.

Drive right up to the front door and run inside to grab a Red Bull,

fill up a fountain soda, or use the restroom (always kept clean).

As you can see the car wash service is touch free. No bristles touching your car to make those nasty scratches you can never get out.

You can pay at the Car Wash entrance or get your receipt inside after pumping gas.

My favorite Car Wash day is Monday, because it is manager special day when you can get the Night On the Town, full-service wash, for just $9,99.

With Night on the Town you get wax and tire buffing along with a great wash.

On days other than Monday you can still find terrific service with reasonable prices on the car wash of your choice.

A typical car wash takes about 10 minutes. Be sure to ask for a dash towel too.

Pit Stop is the place I like to go for convenience when I am in a hurry. It doesn't take long to drop by and fill up my drink (pop refills are only 97 cents). Others enjoy the Bigfoot Java and the Subway that are in the same location.

If you live in Puyallup or are just driving through, make Pit Stop the place to take a break, fill up the tank, and then get back on the road.

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Brought to you by the Solinsky Home Team.

Puyallup real estate continues to see more activity. Following a June that witnessed the most solds in a month so far this year, the first week of July continued to show an increase in activity.

There were three times as many solds in the first week of July as compared to the first week of June 2008. Interestingly enough the number of active listings in Puyallup dropped from 980 in the first week of June to only 904 in the first week of July.

The trend developing is fewer homes on the market and more people buying homes, which tends to lead to an increase in market value.

Continue to watch what happens throughout the summer to see if Puyallup remains on the road to a more balanced market.

For more information about specific neighborhoods in the Puyallup and Pierce County area, visit the Solinsky Home Team.

Park Reviews:

Hey all you park fans in Puyallup. Here is the place to find information about what parks are fun for the kids/family/pets, what to do, and where to go.

The series starts with reviews of the parks in Puyallup, WA. Assisting me on this adventure are my 5-year-old daughter, Taylor, and my nearly 3-year old son, Tanner. They will give me the feedback from a kids perspective and my wife and I will provide feedback as parents.

We invite you to visit the parks as we review them and add your comments, especially if you have older kids or younger kids who can provide a different perspective.

The goal is to provide a place where parents can go find fun locations for the kids to play, then get out and play!