Did you know high blood pressure (hypertension) is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and “The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Control Hypertension,” nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, yet only 1 in 4 has their hypertension under […]
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Featured Articles from the West Sound. These are the highlighted articles from WestSound Magazine.
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How to Protect Yourself from Fraud When Shopping Online
Where do you see yourself in a year? If you’re like most Americans, you might expect to be dealing with the financial fallout of identity theft. Three in five Americans (60 percent) believe it’s likely that identity theft will cause them a financial loss in the next year, according to new research conducted by The […]
Posted inGarden
Dream Big — with New Plant Introductions
With the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival canceled for 2021, and with a few months left of rainy, cold winter to face, what’s a passionate gardener to do? Get out your paper and sharpen your pencils because it’s time to dream big. This year’s new plant introductions will paint your garden in exciting flowers and […]
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A Classic Garden Passes On to the Future
Sometimes a garden that has been “installed” while a house is being built has an impersonal, landscaped look. Not so with this beautiful property on the banks of Bainbridge Island’s Hidden Cove. This garden reflects the aesthetics of the original owners, as they were able to live on the property while the house and garden […]
Posted inFood & Entertainment
The Dutch Baby
As a child, I grew up every Sunday morning with either my mom or my sister and I making our very favorite breakfast, The Dutch Baby. Over the years, I have experimented and modified the recipe to be used with a variety of ingredients, including sautéed apples and cinnamon with a few pinches of real […]
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A Fresh, Vegetarian Twist on Fajitas — with Mushrooms
Between the time it takes to plan healthy meals and the actual minutes spent in the kitchen, it can be easy for some families to let nutrition fall by the wayside. However, all it takes is a little twist on your loved ones’ favorite meals to free up those valuable moments while taking health into […]
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Create a ‘Wellness Box’ for Your Special Valentine
When you’re creating that perfect Valentine’s Day in mind this year, it’s the perfect time to keep wellness in mind. Michelle Harris, TV host of Alive & Well, recommends creating a custom wellness box for a personalized wellness experience. Harris offers the following tips: Use these ideas to create a memorable Valentine’s Day this year. […]
Posted inPeople & Places
Small Business Series — Peninsula Paint Centers
To contractors, interior designers and homeowners, Ray and Diane Donahue could easily be called the king and queen of paint. The West Sound couple, who call Kingston home, own five paint stores, from Gig Harbor to Bainbridge Island, under the moniker of Peninsula Paint Co. Their firm, with Bainbridge, Poulsbo, Bremerton, Port Townsend and Gig […]
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Five Steps to Avoiding Money Disagreements for Couples
Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day approaches. But one of the most-common reasons relationships don’t make it is because two people don’t see eye-to-eye on money. How can you save your relationship and work through these differences? Here are some tips for couples who can’t seem to agree on financial matters. 1. Talk […]
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