The foods we choose to eat (or not) sit at the core of the Alzheimer’s epidemic, but they are also at the heart of the solution, according to Annie Fenn, MD, a food-loving physician who turned into a chef. Fenn presents a new way to think about brain health with her new cookbook, “The Brain […]
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A Northwest Tiki Getaway
Wendy and Carl Tonge were locked down, isolated and staring into an evergreen forest in March 2020 on their tiny side porch. They sat in two reed chairs under a sign from Disneyland’s Enchanted Tiki Bar that says Trader Sam’s, reminiscing about another favorite tiki bar they visit whenever on Kauai. Clearly, they were not […]
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Incredible Kitchens Winter/Spring 2024
The kitchen is a cornerstone in any home. It’s where we cook dinner and where we gather with friends and family. Everyone wants a beautiful kitchen, but remember, this is a functional space as well. This issue we feature 10 kitchens from West Sound industry professionals to provide you inspiration for your next dream kitchen […]
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Fall-Planted Cover Crops Provide Many Benefits to Gardens
Put your garden to work over winter by planting a cover crop this fall. Covering the soil with plants that are turned into the soil or smothered and allowed to decompose in spring provides many benefits. Fall-planted cover crops protect the soil from erosion over winter and reduce stormwater runoff into nearby waterways and storm […]
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Tips for the Fall Family Yard
Fall is a great time to be in your family yard. “Our yards are giving us ways to keep living,” says Kris Kiser, president of the TurfMutt Foundation. “Your backyard can help you stay active and thrive. It’s where you might throw a ball with the kids or the dog. You might grill dinner, sit […]
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Flip Your Deck for Fall: 6 Ways to Extend Outdoor Living Season
The days may be getting shorter, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop enjoying your outdoor living space. Here are some easy ways to flip your deck for fall, courtesy of the outdoor living experts at Trex. 1. Ignite the light. The setting sun doesn’t have to darken your outdoor fun. Lighting has the […]
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McCabe By Design — Function Has Its Own Beauty
A meeting with Molly McCabe is an encounter with a force of nature tucked into an energetic woman, dressed in jeans and comfy shoes and trailed by Miss Mara, her English spaniel. The clarity of her thought is like the renewal of a cold dive into a mountain pond. It knocks out the cluttering nonsense […]
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Daffodils with a Difference
There are so many reasons to love daffodils. These spring-blooming bulbs aren’t fussy about where they are planted. They come back to bloom again year after year, and are not bothered by deer, rabbits or other garden pests. But there’s also a whole world of beautiful daffodils beyond the classic yellow ones. Daffodils are available […]
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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 […]