When it comes to your home, you only get one chance to make a great first impression — and that takes place before anyone ever steps inside, making curb appeal upgrades an effective way to beautify your home while boosting its value. Here are some great ways to enhance curb appeal that will give you […]
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Posted inThe Outdoors
Mayo Clinic’s 10 Tips for Avoiding Falls
During the winter season, you may need to pay closer attention to watching your step. But fall prevention is something you should work on year-round. Even if you’re active, healthy and full of life, statistics show that you have a greater chance of taking a debilitating fall as you age. Mayo Clinic notes that some […]
Posted inAt Home
Homemade Tomato and Roasted Pepper Soup — the Perfect Comfort Food
Few things go together quite like cold weather and comfort foods. However, those hearty dishes that are typically craved on blustery days are usually not classified as “healthy.” With the right approach, though, you can put a better-for-you twist on some of your favorite dishes that can keep you cozy and satiated during the winter […]
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Five Simple Steps to Keeping Your House Clean Without Harming Your Family
We all know that healthy living means things like eating healthy food, getting enough sleep and exercise, shedding stress and living in a clean, healthy home. However, even in seemingly clean, well-kept homes, “indoor air can be deadlier than outside air.” The culprit? “Smoke, fungal spores, and chemicals used in certain paints, varnishes, and cleaners.” […]
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Add a Little Copper to Your Home with a DIY Candelabra
Copper has been trending in the interior design world, and from the looks of it, I don’t think it’s going away any time soon. It adds the perfect industrial accent to compliment any space. Want to incorporate a fun metal DIY candelabra in your home? Here’s an easy and affordable way to add some copper […]
Posted inCommunity News
Martha & Mary AT HOME Receives 10th Consecutive National Award
Martha & Mary AT HOME recently received the 2019 Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice Award from Home Care Pulse. This year marks the 10th time in a row that the in-home caregiving operation, based in Poulsbo, has won this prestigious national award. The Provider of Choice Award is granted only to the […]
Posted inGardeners Corner
2019 is All About Dahlias
The National Gardening Bureau has declared 2019 as the Year of the — and what better excuse to plant some news ones in your garden? You won’t enjoy their gorgeous blooms until closer to fall, but planting season is spring. Which makes now the time to start making plans According to NGB, the generic source […]
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4 New Trends in Home Cooking
Today’s chefs and home cooks alike are seeking more meaningful food experiences, with smart, intuitive technology that’s high-performing and saves time. This year, leading brands are changing the way culinary enthusiasts source and prepare their food, emphasizing a heightened level of respect for all ingredients throughout the process. The result? Delicious food and healthier lifestyles. […]
Posted inAround West Sound
Let Your Imagination Unleash while Listening to Classical Masters
Music is much more than the notes and sounds that stimulate our brains in so many ways. One of the most important aspects of music is imagination, and it is a crucial ingredient in both performers and listeners. With imagination, a performer can take a simple melody and shape it in various ways, lending expression […]
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