When it comes to spending quality time with family and friends, it’s hard to beat the outdoors. Whether it’s hiking, camping, golfing or just sitting around a fire, the outdoor experience is the perfect backdrop for creating amazing memories with those you love. This is especially true when you get to share a meal together. […]
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Donations Wanted
There is another side to thrifting, and that is the donating aspect and the should-donate-aspect. I’m not talking about hoarders, but most of us who have a hard time letting go. “I’ll fit in it someday,” “The tags are still on it,” “My neighbor could use it,” “I can sell it online” or “I’m passing […]
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Fall Cleaning and Maintenance Tips for Mason Bee Hotels
The Pacific Northwest is home to the native blue orchard mason bees. Often mistaken for houseflies due to their blue-green, iridescent bodies, these solitary bees are distinct from social bees because each female independently lays her own eggs, finds her own nest and gathers her own food. With 90% of bee species being solitary, these […]
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Olalla Lavender Festival
The new Olalla Lavender Festival, which took place in July, concluded with overwhelming success, drawing more than 1,300 visitors to the picturesque community of Olalla. The festival brought together local artisans, farmers, families and lavender enthusiasts for a memorable celebration of nature’s beauty. The festival spanned seven venues and featured a diverse array of activities, […]
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Three Egg-Inspired Recipes
Dine together, shine together. Weekly sit-down meals with family can reduce stress, boost self-esteem and make everyone feel more connected — all while sharing delicious, healthy and easy-to-prepare food. Give your family the opportunity to refuel and reconnect each week with recipes that bring everyone together. Whether it’s 10 people or two, research shows that […]
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The European Country-House Garden of Liz Robinson
In the Fort Ward district of Bainbridge Island is a garden filled with history. In 1973, a property became available that had once been a Fort Ward warehouse. Liz Robinson and her husband, Peter, were living in a farmhouse they had renovated on the island. Their children were now adults. Presented with this opportunity and […]
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Local Building and Remodeling Professionals Win State Awards
Several local individuals were the recent recipients of the Washington State 2024 Excellence in Remodeling Awards. This prestigious event, which took place in June, celebrated the best in remodeling craftsmanship, innovation and design across the state of Washington. The local winners, members of the Kitsap Building Association (KBA), are: The Excellence in Remodeling Awards highlight […]
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Vino Veritas
Wineries in Central and Western Washington dot the landscape, from Lake Chelan to Pullman to the Oregon border. The highest density of wineries and the most popular tourist destination is Walla Walla. With a winery boom in the 2000s and continued growth through this decade, you can find over 135 wineries in the Walla Walla […]
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Hansville Garden Tour
The Annual Hansville Garden Tour took place in July. Six gardens were featured in this self-guided tour. This annual event benefits Hansville Helping Hands, which maintains the Hansville Cemetery and assists Hansville residents in need. Attendees delighted in touring Fat Turnip Farms, Lighthouse View Garden, Fairy Garden, Maple Madness Garden and the Greenhouse Garden.