When temperatures creep up again, it signals time for an annual tradition: spring cleaning. While big projects like windows are hard to overlook, don’t forget smaller areas that need attention, too, such as your home office. Making sense of a year’s worth of paperwork and clutter can take some serious time, especially as many people […]
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Dancing on the Canvas
Emotional expression through the art of painting has allowed Janice Tayler to continue performing on a stage, so to speak. An injury required her to segue from her 30-year career as a professional dancer to something new that would still allow her to express herself but use her body in a different way. That’s when […]
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KBA Installation Brunch
The Kitsap Building Association’s (KBA) Annual Installation celebrated the achievements of the past year and welcomed the incoming leadership for 2025. The event took place at Gold Mountain Country Club and featured a special brunch gathering. During the ceremony, members and guests honored outgoing board members, installed the 2025 Board of Directors and celebrated the […]
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Prevent Rabbit Damage in Your Landscape
Rabbits are year-round and frequent visitors to gardens and landscapes. As children, we read about and adored these furry critters. This love of rabbits often fades as we grow older and experience damage to our gardens and landscapes. Employing various management strategies allows us to coexist with these cute yet voracious members of our community. […]
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Home Bars to Enhance Your Lifestyle
From the 1950s through the 1980s, it was common to have a home bar, previously referred to as a wet bar. It was both a status symbol and a sign of the times spurred by popular movies like “Goldfinger” with Sean Connery and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” with Audrey Hepburn. Home bars are making a comeback […]
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Discover the New Marina Square Suites
If you’re seeking a blend of luxury, comfort and urban convenience, look no further than the newly envisioned Marina Square Suites. This independent boutique hotel, located on the stunning waterfront of downtown Bremerton, invites you to “Make Our House Your Home.” With options perfect for families, business travelers and those looking to explore the Kitsap […]
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Habitat for Humanity Store
I recently bought these colorful storage baskets at Belfair’s Habitat for Humanity for $8. Not the best deal, but it’s not easy to find the utilitarian gems. And, of course, it also contributed to a cause. Years back, the Habitat for Humanity stores seemed to focus only or primarily on utilitarian building supplies — doors, […]
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How to Minimize Exposure to Potential Toxins in Our Food
Dear EarthTalk: Are we really all exposed to many hazardous chemicals that come off the packaging our food travels in? What can we do to minimize our exposure to these potential toxins in our food? ~ William Freleigh, Newark, DE A large percentage of our food packaging contains toxic Food Contact Chemicals (FCCs), which are chemicals […]
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Colorful Houseplants for Lower Light Locations
Take your indoor garden to the next level. Include some colorful houseplants for some added interest throughout the year. Even those with low to moderate light in their homes can boost the color of their indoor gardens. Philodendron has long been a favorite houseplant for low-light situations. Update your collection with the bright chartreuse leaves […]