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reusing furniture

Reduce, Reuse, Redecorate: Why and How to Shop for Used Furniture

If you’re searching for new ways to make a positive impact on the planet, have you considered how you buy furniture? By opting for preowned or used furniture, you can save money, plus it’s an excellent way to reduce waste and contribute to … read more

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Fire Prevention Safety Planning

Maintaining Home Fire Safety While Traveling or Renting Your House

Are you getting ready for a summer vacation? No matter what type of trip you have planned, you want all your memories to be positive ones. That’s why it’s important to prepare your home for when you’re gone and be safe wherever you … read more

Kingston Fourth of July

It Takes a Village

...of Volunteers to Celebrate July Fourth

Legend has it that Kingston’s Fourth of July parade is the longest continually running Independence Day parade west of the Mississippi. And while the organizers may not be able to verify that statement, they challenge any town to prove it wrong. Today, the … read more

Rhododendron Dream

Rhododendron Dream

Sometimes we need to see things from a new angle, in order to realize how wonderful something truly is. Charmond Adkins of Poulsbo found this to be true the rhododendron flower. “I got interested in rhododendrons about 40 years ago, when I first … read more

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15-Minute Weeknight Pasta

Recipes for Feta Roasted Salmon and Tomatoes, 15-Minute Weeknight Pasta

Setting out on a mission to eat healthier starts with creating goals and working to achieve them with those you love. To help make nutritious eating more manageable, call together your family and work with one another to create a menu everyone can … read more

(Photo courtesy Kitsap Juvenile Department)

Community and Learning Gardens

West Sound abounds in opportunities to enjoy gardens and gardening. It’s been said that the Pacific Northwest is heaven for gardeners. But what if a person has no space to garden? Not even in containers? The answer is community gardens, also known as … read more

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vegan

Thinking of Going Vegan? Here’s How to Get Started

Following a vegan diet doesn’t just reduce one’s impact on the environment, it’s associated with a range of health benefits, making it no surprise that a plant-based food movement is on the rise. “With more than 100,000 internet searches per month for ‘vegan … read more

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portable air condiitioning

Purchasing a Portable AC? Keep These Tips in Mind

If you’re planning to buy a portable AC unit to beat the summer heat, you may want to do a little homework to avoid enticing promises and clever marketing tactics that don’t deliver. Here’s how to be a savvy shopper: Ratings: Be aware … read more

Barbs Open Kitchen
Barb's Open Kitchen

Spring Soup Suppers

The days are longer, the rain feels a little gentler, the patches of blue sky are bluer and the bird nesting frenzy is in full swing — it must be spring. In our kitchens, we are looking for lighter menus and timesaving dishes … read more

Pony Up Rescue for Equines
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