Now that students are in the full swing of the school year, they will need a quiet personal area to study and tackle assignments. From research and writing to cramming for exams, here are five tips to help create an environment that is calm and conducive to learning. Select a study sanctuary. Choose a location […]
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Featured Articles from the West Sound. These are the highlighted articles from WestSound Magazine.
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Designing a Butler’s Pantry
The only thing better than a pantry is a butler’s pantry. There are different ways to define a butler’s pantry, according to Bainbridge interior designer Molly McCabe. It can be just about anything, such as a mudroom or a place to arrange flowers. McCabe says she “grew up around architects and designers.” When she bought […]
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Recipe for Sweet Potato Beef Skillet, Tex-Mex Style
For busy families, it’s hard to beat a one-skillet dish that cuts down on cleanup without sacrificing flavor. Especially during the hectic fall season when cool, crisp days call for comforting food, you can warm up the evening with a hot Tex-Mex meal that’s sure to occupy a permanent spot on the menu. Start with […]
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Coming Home
No history of Lemolo would be complete without a mention of the Deits family. In 1910, Harry Lou Deits helped plot what was then known as Le-mo-lo Acres, a stretch of land that covered nearly the entire little peninsula that lies to the west of Nesika Bay. At the time, the area was an undeveloped […]
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Candle Safety Tips for the Holidays — and Any Time of the Year
If you enjoy candles, you probably love the way their flames illuminate a darkened room, set a certain mood or bring a sense of fun, romance or wonder to your life. Candles are a vital element in many festivals, religious events, birthdays and other major celebrations. Scented candles at a spa or near a bubble […]
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How to Prepare Your Home for Your Newborn’s Arrival
If you’ve started planning for the arrival of your little one, you’re probably already noticing potential dangers in your home — from exposed plug sockets to loose electrical cords. Before your baby becomes mobile and starts exploring all the hidden areas of your home, you need to take certain precautions to ensure the space is […]
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Port Gamble and Its Long-Term Residents
For more than 100 years, Port Gamble was the heart and the soul of the country’s lumber production. Today, many believe much of the town’s original population …hasn’t left. One of the state’s oldest settlements and the former home of one of the country’s longest-running sawmills, Port Gamble, is located right in our backyard. Today, […]
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Recipe for Old Fashioned Bourbon Maple Popcorn with Pecans
As part of the season of change with leaves crunching underfoot and a crispness in the air, remember to pause to celebrate a food known for its change, crunching and crispness — popcorn. In honor of October’s National Popcorn Poppin’ Month — a time when farmers head to the fields to harvest crops — gather […]
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The View from the Top of the Food Chain
Life is a competition. Whether we realize it or not, we are always competing with someone for a job, a home purchase or a parking space, to name a few. Even birders are constantly vying with each other for top birder status. It’s no different in the natural world, where competition among species is literally […]