For busy families, it’s hard to beat a one-skillet dish that cuts down on cleanup without sacrificing flavor. Especially during the hectic fall season when cool, crisp days call for comforting food, you can warm up the evening with a hot Tex-Mex meal that’s sure to occupy a permanent spot on the menu. Start with […]
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Extending Your Home Renovation and Improvements to Your Backyard
The housing market always has its ups and downs, and home renovations appear to be hitting some record highs in the last few years. With more people staying home to work, relax and play, many homeowners have chosen to renovate rather than move to a new home to obtain their dream house and have it […]
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Kathleen Sutton Fund
The pain of being diagnosed with cancer is overwhelming. The physical, emotional and — in many cases — financial impact can be immense, not just for the patient, but for the entire family. According to the National Cancer Institute, 75% of people diagnosed with cancer experience “financial toxicity” — the economic burden patients feel from […]
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5 Steps Toward Heart-Healthy Eating
As the leading cause of death among Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease often results from uncontrolled high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, overweight and obesity. However, a heart-healthy eating plan can help lower or control these risk factors and put you and your family on a path toward […]
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Tips for Back-to-School Success
It feels like summer has just started, and yet here we at the start of a new school year. This time of year tends to bring about a mix of emotions. There is excitement over new getting new clothes and school supplies and seeing friends. There is also likely some anxiety — and maybe some […]
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Recharge and Reconnect with Yourself: An Introvert’s Self-Care Guide
In a world that often seems to favor extroverts, introverts can sometimes struggle to find their own path to self-care. However, it’s crucial to remember that self-care isn’t a one-size-fits-all concept. It’s about discovering what energizes and restores you personally. For introverts, this often means carving out peaceful, comfortable spaces and routines within your own […]
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Five Backyard Styles to Inspire Your Outdoor Project
The backyard is an important extension of a home’s living space, so it makes sense a family’s individual style be reflected in its design. By marrying your unique design perspective with your backyard needs, you can create even greater memories with your family and friends, amping up the yard’s purpose and value. “Mulligan the TurfMutt […]
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Building Industry Association Honors Top Remodeler in Kitsap County
Each year, the Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) recognizes the state’s most outstanding remodeling projects at its Excellence in Remodeling Awards, showcasing quality craftsmanship in a variety of categories and price ranges. The BJC Group of Port Orchard won the award for Entire House $400,001 – $600,000. The project is a complete remodel for a […]
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Attracting Pollinators to Your Garden
Hummingbirds, butterflies and bees! Sadly, there has been a decline in the health of our pollinators, and it’s important for gardeners to create a pollinator-friendly garden. You will need to provide blooming plants, which is their food source; shelter in the form of large-leaved shrubs, trees and tall grasses; and water to encourage their survival. […]