The kids aren't listening to you; the Legos are strewn all over the family room; "someone" decided to draw a beautiful picture on the wall...The kids are now in Time-Out, and you need to take a time out of your own. You're dreaming of a sunny, relaxing vacation, but you only have a few hours to break away. Here are some ideas that are fairly close to home, and won't break the budget.
In less than fifteen minutes, you and your sweetheart can be seated in comfort and indulge in a relaxing foot and chair massage at Beijing Herbal Foot Massage, in Bellevue. For just $25.00 for an hour of reflexology, your entire outlook on life will change. Beijing Herbal Foot Massage is located at 145 106 Avenue NE, between Main Street and Cliff Place.
Need some excitement? Head on over to Power Play in Bellevue's Lincoln Center. With dozens of games from which to choose, including Skee Ball, Air Hockey, Electronic Deal or No Deal, Dance Dance Revolution-or DDR, if you want to impress your kids-you'll have no shortage of opportunities to reenact your own childhood. Just make sure you don't get so caught up in the fun that you forget to go home!
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If you prefer "acting like grownups," there are some great local Happy Hours nearby, including the The Fairmont Olympic in Seattle, or John Howie's Steak House in Bellevue. Or, stay on the Island, and partake in , or the Happy Hours.
Whichever outlet you choose, you'll be much better prepared to deal with the challenges of tomorrow. Even if "someone" decides to draw another painting on your wall.