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Staying Safe on the Road When Driving with Distracting Furry Friends

Summer road trip season is in full swing. Whether your vacation plans include national parks, sandy beaches or major metropolises, you may be thinking of bringing the entire family along, even your four-legged companions. While we love having them near, dogs aren’t always … read more

Converting Your Tub to a Shower
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Converting Your Tub to a Shower

As a remodel professional, I am asked frequently to remove tubs and convert them to showers. Tub-shower conversions seem to be prevalent on TV shows and social media, and I have noticed that these types of conversions often come with terms such as … read more

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Raspberry Streusel Muffins

Heart-Healthy Recipe of Raspberry Streusel Muffins

A balanced breakfast can go a long way toward setting you up for success each day and on a path to healthier eating overall. In fact, you can level up the nutritional value of “the most important meal of the day” by gaining … read more

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Summer Safety Tips for Young Drivers

Many young people who have recently received their driver’s license look forward to getting behind the wheel and driving to visit friends, attend events and travel in general throughout the summer. However, this time of year is when accidents on the road are … read more

A least sandpiper runs through a rain puddle on a sandy beach.

A Summer Sweep Through the Peeps

Birds are fascinating creatures that can be found in almost any place. Species have adaptations for their lifestyles and may differ considerably from other genres. For example, penguins and hummingbirds have little in common. Woodpeckers and albatrosses are worlds apart. Even within some … read more

2022 scholarship recipients with Marilyn Colyar (far right,) who leads the scholarship group and the community engagement group

Heron’s Key — Residents Support Education for Local Students, Community

Heron’s Key, a Gig Harbor nonprofit senior housing and service organization, is making a concerted effort to support local education and many of Gig Harbor’s schools through resident-led scholarship programs and community engagement groups. The Heron’s Key Scholarship Group completed its sixth annual … read more

Adler Garden

A ‘Real Garden’ Thrives with Natural Habitat and Stunning Plants

Tucked away on Eagle Harbor’s south side, in the Eagledale neighborhood on Bainbridge Island, is a charming, private garden offering its owners year-round beauty and joy. Designed by Bainbridge Island garden designer Teri Cole, the garden makes best use of its natural habitat, … read more

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Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Pecan Salsa

Recipe for Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Pecan Salsa

As families and friends gather on patios and decks to enjoy the warmth of summer and meals fresh off the grill, many are searching for that perfect ingredient that can complement salads, appetizers, main courses, desserts and more. This year, you can turn … read more

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Contemporary Thrifting with Amy

Salt and Pepper Shakers

Hate to admit I was wrong. I was wrong and want to apologize to all the salt and pepper shaker collectors out there. It started a few months ago at the Hub Faith in Action thrift store in Belfair when I spotted super … read more

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