Driving on winding, two-lane roads lined with large fir trees, past several small farms, the journey sets the mood for a visit to Chalet in the Woods, a peaceful and unique gift shop in Gig Harbor. The driveway is lined with long-established hydrangea bushes, holly bushes, large native ferns and potted annuals and perennials in […]
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Perfect Homemade Holiday Decor with a Pop
‘Tis the season to bring family and friends together for some festive fun. When it comes to decorating and hosting parties, popcorn can make it easy to create edible decor for the dessert table, parting gifts for loved ones and munchable snacks to enjoy all the while. For example, these Holiday Wreath Popcorn Treats and […]
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Creativity Meets Charm at the White Barn
White Barn is a beautiful store in Belfair for décor and floral arrangements. The local owner, Jimmi Cook, tries to make happiness and enjoyment the motivator of the business. “I just do what feels good and brings me joy every day,” Cook says. He also explains that he wants White Barn to bring that kind […]
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The Unique Holiday Traditions of Janine Ekberg
Janine Ekberg has loved Christmas since she was a child. She and her brothers would go into the woods and chop down a tree. For as long as she can remember, decorating the family tree was her job. After she married her husband, Chuck, her trees had themes — when the children came along, their […]
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Treasure Hunter Dinner and Live Auction
Hundreds of community members came out to celebrate and support youth at the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound’s annual Treasure Hunters Dinner & Auction in October. Hosted at Admiral Theatre in Bremerton, the event raised over $175,000 in support of youth from the Bremerton, North Mason and South Kitsap Boys & Girls […]
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Two Flavorful Recipes for Leftover Holiday Turkey
Once your holiday feast comes to pass, you’re almost certain to find your refrigerator stuffed with leftovers. However, that doesn’t mean you want to eat the same meal again and again in the days that follow. The star of many seasonal celebrations, turkey, can be reused in a variety of post-holiday dishes to cut down […]
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Why You Should Spend Time Outdoors in the Winter
Winter blues got you down? Spending time outside can help boost your mood and both your physical and mental health, research shows. “Getting outside in the wintertime can really help your state of mind,” says Kris Kiser, president of the TurfMutt Foundation, an organization that has spent the last 15 years advocating for outdoor living […]
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Kitsap Farm Tour Draws Thousands
The 2nd Annual Kitsap Farm Tour in August allowed the public to visit 11 farms across Kitsap. The one-day, self-guided tour was a resounding success, drawing in over 2,000 attendees from across the county and beyond. Each site was an opportunity to experience the diverse offerings and activities Kitsap farms offer. Many sites also incorporated […]
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Gifts For Gardeners
WestSound Magazine presents our annual “Gift Guide for Gardeners,” which spans across West Sound, hitting Belfair, Port Orchard, Bremerton, Silverdale and Bainbridge Island. This presents a cornucopia of options for your gardening friend or family member, whether it be an article of clothing for the outdoors, a tool, plants or one of the other many […]
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