With Buy Nothing Day approaching on Nov. 24, take the opportunity to sustainably declutter while simultaneously brightening someone's day. Or, consider hosting a swap party to mix up your toy rotation, size up your kid's clothes or freshen up your wardrobe.

Plus, a local professional photographer and mom shares her simple tips for taking beautiful holiday photos. Freeze those magical little moments in time.

One of the best decisions I ever made as a Seattle-area parent was to invest in quality rain gear for myself and the kids — a wet playground won't stop us! These items would make a perfect holiday gift, too.

— Devon Hammer, email editor