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Featured Articles from the West Sound. These are the highlighted articles from WestSound Magazine.

Hound + Bottle

Neighborhood Restaurant Becomes a Destination

The avid entrepreneurial restaurateur team of Jody and Alan Davis have been the proud proprietors of the trendy Hound + Bottle restaurant in Manette for the past six years. Rock ‘n’ roll music, an eclectic decór and small but elegant menu greet neighborhood … read more

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zen room

Recharge and Reconnect with Yourself: An Introvert’s Self-Care Guide

In a world that often seems to favor extroverts, introverts can sometimes struggle to find their own path to self-care. However, it’s crucial to remember that self-care isn’t a one-size-fits-all concept. It’s about discovering what energizes and restores you personally. For introverts, this … read more

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backyard

Five Backyard Styles to Inspire Your Outdoor Project

The backyard is an important extension of a home’s living space, so it makes sense a family’s individual style be reflected in its design. By marrying your unique design perspective with your backyard needs, you can create even greater memories with your family … read more

Secret Garden Dream

The Dream of a ‘Secret Garden’ Comes to Life as a Place of Solace

Stepping into the garden surrounding the happy yellow house on a quiet cul-de-sac, you are entering a wonderland of vignettes — a secret garden full of treasures at every turn. Blousy, full, flowering plants; miniature glass houses; displays of birdhouses; and even a … read more

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pecan bars

Recipe for Pecan Energy Bars

Back-to-school season means many families are busier than ever, leaving less time to plan weeknight meals. While a new school year brings plenty of exciting moments, it also adds up to early mornings, long days and late evenings, making it tough to keep … read more

Contemporary Thrifting
Contemporary Thrifting with Amy

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store

I’ve caressed and tangled with just about every thrift item there is, but this one threw me off. Don’t know why I picked it up, this ridiculous, tiny, vintage sugar bowl that read “50th” on one side. An attached underlabel read, “Kelvin’s REG.PAT … read more

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spam warnings

Why Email Spam Is Bad News for the Planet

Editor’s note: This EarthTalk column is provided courtesy of E – The Environmental Magazine and published with permission. Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that spam email takes a huge toll on the environment? – P.L., Bern, NC If you are among the 92 … read more

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lease agreements
Part 2

10 Tips to Help Renters Negotiate a Lease Successfully

Editor’s note: This is part 2 of a two-part series. Read part 1 to learn what questions you should ask before signing a lease. You’ve read your lease (right?) and most of it looks acceptable — but there are a few things you’d … read more

food 4 kids
Food Backpacks 4 Kids

Gig Harbor Midday Rotary Delivers $4,000 In Food Staples

The Rotary Club of Gig Harbor Midday has a long relationship with Food Backpacks 4 Kids on the Key Peninsula and offers this local food bank ongoing support in many forms. Recently, the club initiated a project to secure extra food for Food … read more

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