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halloween safety

5 Tips to Help Ensure a Happy and Safe Halloween

Between fun costumes and tasty treats, Halloween is one of the most anticipated nights of the year for many children. However, these precautions can be taken — by kids and parents alike — to help ensure an enjoyable, fun-filled time. Pick Proper Costumes … read more

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Taco Cups
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Taco Cups

Take Taco Tuesday up a notch with these easy Taco Cups that save room on your plate for dips, salsa and sides. Whether you like them mild or spicy, lightly topped or fully loaded, they’re a perfect solution for weeknight family dinners or … read more

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How Hidden Plastic in Your Daily Life is Harming Your Health

Plastics are no longer just an environmental issue — they are a direct threat to human health. Whether in homes, workplaces or schools, scientists are increasingly finding plastics inside our bodies. Microplastics and toxic chemicals have been detected in human blood, feces, lungs, … read more

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WestSound Magazine's Dee Coppola with Premier Media Group's Josh Dunn (Photo courtesy of Premier Media Group)

South Sound Parent Company Acquires WestSound Magazine

Premier Media Group, parent company of South Sound magazine, recently acquired WestSound magazine, a bimonthly lifestyle publication focused on the people, places, and homes located in the cities of Gig Harbor, Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Port Orchard, and their surrounding areas on the Kitsap … read more

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Halloween Treats

Homemade Halloween Treats

Halloween calls for candies and treats of all kinds as trick-or-treaters roam neighborhoods, but don’t forget to stock your own snack supply with homemade goodies. Skip the store-bought sweets this year and instead opt for ideas like these that can be whipped up … read more

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Pumpkin Crumble
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Pumpkin Crumble

If you’re ready to embrace the flavors of fall, look no further than a classic: pumpkin desserts. Instead of the typical pumpkin pie, mix things up this year with this Pumpkin Crumble treat from Cookin’ Savvy — an easy, delicious solution for satisfying … read more

Halloween Decor

Decorate Your Way to a Howling Good Halloween

Costumes and candy may be mainstays of Halloween, but decorating is a fun way to set the mood and add a little extra excitement in the weeks leading up to the holiday. These spooktacular ideas can help dial up the drama and delight … read more

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Cinnamon-Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake
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Cinnamon-Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake

You can delight nearly any guest with this cake that delivers a mild sweetness and crunchy topping. Serve it warm with a side of ice cream or a light dusting of powdered sugar. Find more dessert recipes at Culinary.net. Cinnamon-Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake … read more

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HVAC Upgrades

Four Reasons to Upgrade Your Aging HVAC System This Fall

As cooler weather sets in, households across the country face a tough question: keep repairing their old heating and cooling systems or finally replace them with new ones. While squeezing every penny out of an old unit might seem like a way to … read more

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