February marks the start of American Heart Month — a month dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and heart disease prevention. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every 34 seconds, one person dies in the United States from cardiovascular disease (CVD). For women in particular, CVD is the No. 1 […]
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5 Tips to Declutter Your Relationship This Valentine’s Day
As Valentine’s Day approaches, let’s take the time to strengthen the most important thing in our life: love. What better time to consciously strengthen it than Valentine’s Day, a day dedicated to showing our significant other how much they mean to us? However, Valentine’s Day is just one day of the year — it’s important […]
Posted inFood & Entertainment
Appetizers in a Flash
Your phone dings and a favorite friend asks, “Are you home? We thought we would stop by for a few minutes.” Or, you look at the clock and think, “It would be so nice to have Dick and Jane stop in for a drink this afternoon.” Your brain clicks into entertainment mode, and myriad possibilities […]
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Recipe for Orange Shrimp Quinoa Bowls
From salads and snacks to breakfast, lunch and dinner, rounding out a full menu of healthy meals shouldn’t be a chore. In fact, you can still enjoy your favorite flavors and tickle your taste buds with nutritious recipes that capitalize on powerful ingredients you actually want to eat. No matter if you’re searching for a […]
Posted inPeople & Places
Octopus Studios — Creating Custom Designs
In a world where products are predominately cookie-cutter and mass-produced in factories, creative individuals offer fresh perspective, artistic lenses and a sense of beauty. Gary Barber of Octopus Studios is one of those individuals. He uses his creativity in his stained glass work to provide beautiful and original pieces to his customers. “I’ve got a […]
Posted inGardeners Corner
Boost the Health and Beauty of Your Houseplants
Keeping your houseplants healthy and looking their best with a bit of grooming this winter is sure to lift your spirits. Here are ways to keep your plants healthy. Clip off any dead leaves as they appear. Use a sharp snips or bypass pruner to make a clean cut that looks tidy and closes up […]
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Choosing and Caring for Orchid Plants
Orchidaceae, the Orchid family, is a diverse group of flowering plants belonging to the Liliopsida class. Found on every continent except Antarctica, orchids are one of the largest families of flowering plants. With more than 28,000 species, there are more orchids on the planet than mammals and birds According to fossil research, orchids have been […]
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How and Why to Landscape Septic Systems
There are over 60,000 onsite sewage systems (OSS) in Kitsap County. How should you landscape and maintain them? What Is an OSS? An OSS has a septic tank where effluent (i.e., wastewater from kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms) enters the tank, solids settle to the bottom and oils and grease rise to the top. In […]
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Recipe for Healthy 7-Layer Taco Dip
Gathering for the big game is a source of annual excitement for fans across the country, but the moment is as much about connecting with family and friends as it is the action on the field. The superstar of the celebrations is often the food, from snacks and appetizers to full-blown meals and tasty sweets. […]