A new year is a perfect time to consider the habits you want to keep and the ones you’d like to develop. One resolution to consider is helping your children develop a growth mindset this year. “We know one of the greatest boosts to parents’ confidence over the past year came from knowing their children’s […]
Featured
Featured Articles from the West Sound. These are the highlighted articles from WestSound Magazine.
Posted inHome
A Vinland Midcentury-Modern Home Spreads Its Wings
Three years ago, Jeff and Ann Granlee were looking for waterfront. Fortunately, word of mouth and a real estate agent who kept her ears open lead them to a pretty piece of Hood Canal shoreline just south of Vinland Bay in North Kitsap. The property included a home that had begun as a cabin in […]
Posted inAt Home
Recipe for Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
Sharing a delicious, home-cooked meal with loved ones is something to look forward to and preparing such a meal can be easier than you think. Simple touches that add some flair make all the difference. For example, adding grapes as a signature ingredient adds a unique color and flavor accent that turns everyday meals into […]
Posted inHome
Design Trends in 2023
Every year, we gather our panel of design experts to discuss some of the hottest design trends. In 2023, expect to see natural-looking finishes, natural materials like wood, and more recycled and upcycled choices for the environmentally conscious. Comfort is the key for families. A “must have” is gathering areas, where you can meet and […]
Posted inAt Home
What everyone Should Know about Lung Cancer Screening
With the start of the New Year, many people make resolutions to live healthier. This year, prompting conversations about lung cancer screenings (an imaging test to see if cancer may be present) could save the life of someone you love. As a thoracic surgeon and chair of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, […]
Posted inAuto Talk
Five Tips for New Drivers of Electric Vehicles
The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) has begun. That’s according to the latest Hankook Tire Gauge Index, a survey of Americans’ driving habits and attitudes, which found that nearly half (46%) expect to acquire an EV within the next five years. Whether they’re driven by environmental motives, high gas prices or new automotive technology, drivers […]
Posted inHome
Your Walls Are an Open Canvas
When you think of your walls as a canvas, there are a multitude of ways to enhance the look and feel of any room. As with most projects, you need to consider some initial criteria: Now that we have defined the four basic criteria for determining how you approach your project, you can consider the […]
Posted inAt Home
Three Heart-Healthy Dinner Recipes
No matter your motivations, it’s never too late or too early to start focusing on your heart health, and taking steps now can make a big difference. Small changes, like following a healthier eating plan, can help you start down a path toward improved heart health. One step you can take is following the DASH […]
Posted inHome
Great Grandmother’s Dishes
The line to get in the landfill is getting long. Great grandmother’s dish sets are in demand. Get out the shovels. A lot of things are coming around again, but maybe not as expected. Easy to look around and conclude the obvious concerning thrifting. Thrifting is “in” now. Kitchen item quantity, availability and living conditions […]