From lazy days by the pool to weekend road trips and everything in between, summer is packed with adventures. To keep your energy high for all those warm-weather activities, you’ll need to keep sweet, delicious snacks on the family menu. Make sure versatile, flavorful watermelon is always on your grocery list so you can enjoy […]
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Posted inThe Home
What Homebuyers Really Want
Are you thinking of remodeling your home or buying a home? Are you a builder or remodeler wanting to stay abreast of current home design trends? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you may be interested in the results of a new survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders […]
Posted inCommunity News
Unique Show at Roxy Celebrates Quincy Jones’ Legacy
A new musical tribute is set to ignite the Roxy stage on June 28 with “For the Love of Quincy!” — an electrifying celebration of the legendary career of Quincy Jones. Spearheaded by acclaimed musician and bandleader Bobby Medina, this production brings Jones’ legacy to life through a blend of world-class music, storytelling and immersive […]
Posted inThe Outdoors
20 Ways to Make Your Backyard an Outdoor Oasis
Who says the outdoors can’t be stylish? We tend to treat these spaces as just useful backyards. But with a few easy upgrades, outdoor living spaces can become an attractive outdoor living area that fits right in with the rest of your home. We’ll walk you through innovative design ideas for your outdoor living spaces. […]
Posted inAt Home
Cucumber Sandwiches
Summer days can get busy with trips to the pool, walks around the neighborhood and gatherings with friends and loved ones. Take the hassle out of lunch with these Cucumber Sandwiches that can be made in advance for afternoon pick-me-ups. Visit Culinary.net to find more light, easy meals. Cucumber Sandwiches Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy“ […]
Posted inGardeners Corner
A Beginner’s Quick Guide to Pruning Flowering Plants
Pruning, or the practice of removing dead or diseased branches from flowering plants — including certain herbs, vegetables, shrubs, trees and flowers — allows them to focus their energy on new growth and blossoms, which can result in a more robust and abundant flowering season. While the optimal time to prune is largely dependent on […]
Posted inBehind The Wheel
2025 Mini Cooper S Hardtop — Sometimes, Small is Great
Model tested: 2025 Mini Cooper S hardtop 2-door Engine: 2-liter twin turbo 4-cylinder Transmission: 7-speed automatic, front-wheel drive Horsepower: 201 Torque: 221 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 28 mpg/city, 39/highway, 32/combined Base price: $34,600 As tested: $37,295 Overview: The 2025 Mini Cooper S hardtop is the smallest of the “not as small as they used to be” […]
Posted inPeople & Places
Chef Tad Mitsui
Set on a bucolic 6-acre piece of farmland on Bainbridge Island with a striking farmhouse as its centerpiece, Heyday Farm House literally defines “farm to table” as the distance ingredients travel measured in feet rather than miles. The farm’s Thursday and Friday night “community dinners” are just that, as the seating is communal, encouraging diners […]
Posted inAt Home
Is Wood Pellet Heating Right for Your Home?
Wood pellet heating is growing in popularity as more people discover its cost-saving, environmental and efficiency benefits. To understand exactly what wood pellet heating is and whether it’s the right fit for your home, consider these answers to commonly asked questions. What is wood pellet heating? Wood pellet heating is a method of warming homes […]
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