Local chocolatier L’Atelier TR has formed a partnership with Rebuilding Hope, Kitsap County’s designated service provider for victims of sexual assault. A community-based nonprofit organization, Rebuilding Hope provides advocacy and therapy to survivors of sexual assault and abuse, as well as prevention education to the community at large. This collaboration aims to raise awareness and […]
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Posted inGardeners Corner
Eco-Friendly Landscaping vs. Gardening: What’s the Difference?
As concerns about climate change and environmental conservation grow, many people look for ways to make their outdoor spaces more sustainable. Eco-friendly landscaping and gardening are two popular strategies. While these practices share similar goals, their approaches vary. Knowing the difference between the two can help you plan a space that satisfies your aesthetic goals […]
Posted inAt Home
Perfect Homemade Holiday Decor with a Pop
‘Tis the season to bring family and friends together for some festive fun. When it comes to decorating and hosting parties, popcorn can make it easy to create edible decor for the dessert table, parting gifts for loved ones and munchable snacks to enjoy all the while. For example, these Holiday Wreath Popcorn Treats and […]
Posted inPeople & Places
Creativity Meets Charm at the White Barn
White Barn is a beautiful store in Belfair for décor and floral arrangements. The local owner, Jimmi Cook, tries to make happiness and enjoyment the motivator of the business. “I just do what feels good and brings me joy every day,” Cook says. He also explains that he wants White Barn to bring that kind […]
Posted inHome
The Unique Holiday Traditions of Janine Ekberg
Janine Ekberg has loved Christmas since she was a child. She and her brothers would go into the woods and chop down a tree. For as long as she can remember, decorating the family tree was her job. After she married her husband, Chuck, her trees had themes — when the children came along, their […]
Posted inPeople & Places
Treasure Hunter Dinner and Live Auction
Hundreds of community members came out to celebrate and support youth at the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound’s annual Treasure Hunters Dinner & Auction in October. Hosted at Admiral Theatre in Bremerton, the event raised over $175,000 in support of youth from the Bremerton, North Mason and South Kitsap Boys & Girls […]
Posted inAt Home
Two Flavorful Recipes for Leftover Holiday Turkey
Once your holiday feast comes to pass, you’re almost certain to find your refrigerator stuffed with leftovers. However, that doesn’t mean you want to eat the same meal again and again in the days that follow. The star of many seasonal celebrations, turkey, can be reused in a variety of post-holiday dishes to cut down […]
Posted inThe Outdoors
Why You Should Spend Time Outdoors in the Winter
Winter blues got you down? Spending time outside can help boost your mood and both your physical and mental health, research shows. “Getting outside in the wintertime can really help your state of mind,” says Kris Kiser, president of the TurfMutt Foundation, an organization that has spent the last 15 years advocating for outdoor living […]
Posted inFood & Entertainment
Decorating for Holidays
The greatest time of the year is upon us again and we are all ready to get out of the house and enjoy the company of our friends and family again, aren’t we? That means it’s time for parties and gatherings and get-togethers of all shapes and sizes. Think Small The smaller your party, the […]