Donate to these organizations and we'll match it!Kara and Coen have performed feline animal rescue work for nearly 4 years and fostered 14+ cats in need of medical, nutrition, or behavior rehabilitation. Kara has more recently worked in a Cat Cafe Adoption Center and has had the joy of working with animals as she always dreamed.
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We haven't decided on our honeymoon destination, but it'll be somewhere new that we haven't travelled to together! Front runners include: USA National Parks (Crater Lake, Arches, Badlands), Alberta (Canada), Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, and Portugal.
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Honeymoon Fund
$3,000
43%
Still needs $1,700
Group gift
Kara's community garden plot produces too much produce for only two people! Freeze drying will help stock the pantry with shelf-stable snacks, soup mixes, and treats like freeze dried chicken liver for the cats.
Home Freeze Dryer
$1,695
Still needs $1,695
Group gift
Kara and Coen have traditional and electric bicycles instead of a car to get around. Redmond, Washington is the self-proclaimed "Bicycle Capital" of the Northwest United States and has many accessible bike highways for travel.
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Bicycle Repair and Maintenance Fund
$800
56%
Still needs $350
Group gift
Help us keep our house squeaky clean with a little extra help from Two Maids cleaning service.
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Monthly Home Cleaning Services
$750
Still needs $750
Kara and Coen both enjoy playing solo or co-op video games together. They even attend some conventions like PAX West to learn about new popular and Indie games hitting the market. Kara also has a collection of retro consoles and handhelds from a lifelong love of video games.
Nintendo Switch 2
$500
Still needs 1
Fund a family visit to the Netherlands for Kara and Coen!
Delta Air Lines
Delta eGift Card
$250
Available to ship Nov 12, 2026
Still needs 4
MOX Boarding house is a board game cafe with a full service restaurant and multiple locations in the Greater Seattle Area. Coen hosted his 26th birthday party in a hidden speakeasy room with their local friends.
Mox Boarding House Gift Card
$100
Still needs 1
Entertain Coen ad-free with his favorite Dutch shows!
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1 Year NPO Plus
$50.25
Still needs 1
Keep us connected for the next season of Only Murders in the Building. Coen can't miss it!
Hulu
Hulu Gift Card
$50
Available to ship Nov 10, 2026
Still needs 1
Our local theatre is just a mile down the road and always has fun events or limited showings. Studio Ghibli Fest is Kara's favorite time to watch beautiful films at the theatre.
Regal Cinema Gift Card (Movie Date Night!)
$40
Still needs 6
Help us support our local zoo and their work in conservation, rehabilitation, and behavioral research.
Woodland Park Zoo Admission
$35
Still needs 4 of 6
Buy us a pint at our favorite brewery in Redmond: Postdoc Brewing! This brewery was created by someone with a PhD in Biochemistry and is science-focused in their beer development. Fun fact: Kara's chemical engineering senior capstone project was creating a functional brewery process and analyzing fermentation cycles!
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A Pair of Pints at Postdoc Brewery
$15
Still needs 20
Cozy bedding for a restful night's sleep.
Buffy
The Cloud Comforter
$200
Free shipping
Available to ship Nov 12, 2026
Still needs 1
Purchased
These "unbreakable" glasses will last a lifetime and we love their classic style for our kitchen.
Fable Glassware Set (8 pieces)
$158.40
Purchased
Help us keep our home squeaky clean with a new steam cleaner!
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Bissell Little Green Hydrosteam Carpet Cleaner
$180
Purchased
We've had our eye on these comfortable sheets to stay cool in summer and cozy in winter. (Queen size)
Organic Crisp Percale Sheet Set
$79.90
Purchased
All-Clad
d5 Brushed 14-Piece Cookware Set
MSRP $2,239.99Our price $1,499.99
Purchased
A cat hotel stay for Grace and Dori to relax while we are away!
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Cat Hotel/Boarding for Our Honeymoon
$600
Purchased
The Little Red Day Spa is a Seattle spa with individual and couple's packages in calming, beautifully decorated, and luxurious rooms. An oasis in the big city!
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Little Red Day Spa Couples Getaway
$500
Purchased
We love seeing shows in downtown Seattle to support our local musical groups or special performances. Seasonal shows, off-broadway musicals, and themed orchestra score collections have been our favorites.
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Orchestra Performance Tickets
$300
Purchased
Kara and Coen often stay in unique or small lodgings in the Pacific Northwest to hike, enjoy nature, or have a local weekend getaway. They got engaged on a weekend getaway in the Olympic National Forest.
Airbnb
Airbnb Gift Card
$250
Purchased
Cozy covers for bedding! How else would we build a blanket fort?
European Linen Duvet Cover Set
$194
Purchased
A perfect summer date at our favorite local winery, Chateau St. Michelle!
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Wine Tasting For Two
$125
Purchased
Kara's toolset needs an upgrade for the multitude of projects and home improvement tasks that await. DEWALT 20V MAX 1/2 Inch Hammer Drill Kit Battery and Charger Included Item No. SKU# DCD798P1
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DeWalt Drill for Home Repairs and Projects
$149
Purchased
Molly Moon's is our favorite locally-owned and community-focused ice cream chain in the Greater Seattle Area. Our favorite seasonal flavors are Strawberry Shortcake/Dutch Apple Pie (Coen) and Cherry Chunk/Black Sesame Fudge Swirl (Kara).
Molly Moon's Pint Club
$119.50
Purchased
Snuggly duvet and pillow covers. The perfect thing for a rainy day. (Queen size)
Organic Luxe Honeycomb Duvet Cover Set
$114
Purchased
Help inspire Coen's niece and nephew with the same love of science and technology that Kara and Coen share. Includes round trip train rides to Amsterdam and entry to the world renowned science museum "Nemo" for the whole family!
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"Ome Coen Dag" Train Trip and Science Museum
$81
Purchased
Woodblock Redmond is Kara and Coen's favorite local restaurant with seasonal menus and fantastic cocktails.
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Date Night at Our Favorite Restaurant
$80
Purchased
A super fun time! This year Coen was able to meet William Shatner and get a Star Trek poster signed. It boldly hangs in Coen's office as a treasured discovery.
Emerald City Comic Con Tickets
$75
Purchased
The local escape room company based in Redmond, Washington USA. Coen and Kara enjoy solving the new puzzles throughout the year with friends. A great activity for visiting family too!
Conundroom Escape Room Gift Certificate
$50
Purchased
Kara and Coen attend the Northwest Chocolate Festival every year to taste chocolate all over the world! There are incredible workshops and learning sessions at this international event. Kara loves chocolate and briefly worked at a local chocolate store in Flemington - The Fudge Shoppe - after graduating from college.
NW Chocolate Festival Tickets
$40
Purchased
Our absolute FAVORITE festival to attend. Northwest Folklife celebrates cultural traditions of the Pacific Northwest and beyond with music, art, dance, food, and workshops. We first attended in 2019 before moving to the area and come back every year for the four-day event.
Northwest Folklife Festival Entry
$20
Purchased
Cozy covers for bedding! How else would we build a blanket fort? :)