THE SMILEY BLOG

Your child’s school is a big deal. This is where they will spend much of their time building friendships that will last for years. Even from elementary school, they are creating a foundation that will affect the way they learn for years to come. So, when it comes time to pick out a private school, […]

Throughout your senior year, homecoming might take a backseat to prom, but it is still a pretty exciting ordeal. This is the last time you are celebrating the start of school, the beginning of the end, so to speak. This year is all about making memories with your friends before you go off in different […]

When you’re planning a celebration, you know how important it is to have a really great cake. It’s the centerpiece of the event and serves as a sweet way to bring everyone together. Now, it’s just a question of where to get it! As an Issaquah senior and Mitzvah photographer, I get the chance to […]

Your Chabad plays a pretty important role in your life. Not only will it be there to provide services that let you dive into your faith, but it can also give you a community that will be there through every season of life. This is the place where your child will get the chance to […]

Your senior pictures are a pretty huge deal. This is your way of celebrating your accomplishments and showing the world that you are done with high school! These pictures are going to live on in frames inside your parents’ entryway and on graduation announcements across refrigerators. Don’t worry, though. I have you covered! As a […]

Once you start focusing on your college, grades and scores quickly become your life. And while devoting hours to studying might be pretty effective, it never hurts to have an extra bit of help. If you’re looking for one of the best ways to build up your college application, you might want to consider working […]

Throughout high school, a tutoring center is one of the best tools you can have. Yes, they’re going to be there for the moments when you need a little extra help while struggling with a topic, but they can also help you with tests and college prep. By working with a tutoring center, you will […]

Throughout your time at Sammamish High School, you really get to know yourself. You develop your own individual style and find out what all the things you like. So, when it’s time to plan your senior portraits, there’s a good chance you don’t want to have the same cookie-cutter approach as everyone else. That’s exactly […]

Throughout your senior year, your schedule quickly fills up. Whether you are getting ready for prom or are on your way to your graduation, you always want to look your best! One of the best ways to instantly elevate your look is with a long-lasting manicure. Not only will it let you pull together your […]

Whether you are getting ready for prom or for your senior pictures, a skilled makeup artist is going to make your life a million times easier. While internet tutorials have helped teens figure out how to avoid the dreaded 2000s cake face trend, professional makeup artists know how to go above and beyond to deliver […]