The spring cleaning season is always such a great time to refresh your home and everyday lifestyle. Are you already planning to deep clean your carpets and rugs, clean all of your home’s windows and wipe down all counters and cabinets? These are all fantastic steps to take, but have you thought about taking the […]
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Annual CVG Show Returns in January
The annual CVG Show, one of the Pacific Northwest’s largest and most competitive statewide art exhibitions, will open for its 16th year on Saturday, Jan. 14. This prestigious art event, organized by the Collective Visions Gallery in Bremerton, attracts numerous artists and a large audience of viewers from across the state. The show gives the […]
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Green Moving Tips for Eco-Conscious People
Whether you are traveling across town or across the country, moving is a challenging process. You have the hassle of packing all your belongings and transferring them safely to your new location. At the same time, you must make new connections and adjust to different surroundings. Recently, people have become more aware of the environmental […]
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5 Tips for an Organized and Stress-Free Holiday Shopping Season
The holiday shopping season is here, and that means it’s now crunch time for gift giving. It’s important to remember the true reason for the holidays, of course, but gift giving is a part of the tradition. It allows us to celebrate with each other, have fun and show how much we care by giving […]
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Two Recipes for Classic Rice Meals
Turkey and ham may sit centerstage, but classic holiday sides can make the season truly special. You can bring smiles to your loved ones’ faces by dishing out those favorite recipes everyone asks for year after year. Made with a delicious combination of rice, cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup and broccoli florets, this quick […]
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A Dazzling Duck and a Triumph for Conservation
As is typical with many things in life, when it comes to birds, people gravitate toward the ones with visual beauty. While birders are thrilled to see a drab-looking rarity, nonbirders get excited about birds that look the best. Not surprising, colorful birds are the ones that turn the most heads. The most visually stunning […]
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‘Playable Art’
The Verksted Gallery in Poulsbo is home to many talented artists, including Bob Rau. He creates what he calls “playable art.” That is, he builds musical instruments out of beautiful cigar boxes. This artistic craft bloomed during his retirement. He worked as an engineer for a marine construction company, retiring in 2013. Then, Rau says, […]
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Special Dinner Raises Funds to Fight Against Community Hunger
The Community Table, an “Evening Against Hunger, is a special dinner on June 11 in Gig Harbor that will raise critical funds for local programs working to ensure area families essential food needs are met. The event is a collaboration between chefs, Uptown Gig Harbor and the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. The evening will include […]
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Tips for Taking Write-Offs on Home Office Updates
Home business owners may not always be aware of the tax write-offs they can take. This includes write-offs on any office expenses or updates, so long as your home office meets certain basic requirements. Ideally, you will work with your accountant on figuring out which deductions you can take and how to go about it […]