Are you worried about your kids staying indoors with too much screen time? Studies find that between their phones, computers, and tablets, kids are spending up to seven hours a day staring at screens. As a parent, you want your child to be physically, emotionally, and socially fit. Summer is the perfect time to get […]
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Art Is For Everyone
The Two Waters Arts Alliance (TWAA) invites the public to join artists at the eighth annual Key Peninsula Art Walk. The event, which includes multiple venues, will have local artists displaying and selling their creations, on-site demonstrations, live music, children’s art activities, a beer garden and wine tasting. TWAA is composed of artists and supporters […]
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The Luscious Gardens of Therry Frey and Michael Harrison
Therry Frey and Michael Harrison love to travel to new and old favorite places each year. But the rest of the time, they spend hours out in their gardens, which are best described as luscious. Seven years ago, this well-traveled couple moved to their Keyport home, located on a steep 2.5 acres that slope down […]
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77th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade
Bremerton’s 77th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade in May had a remarkable turnout of over 145 parade entries, possibly a record-breaking figure, expertly marshaled by the Kiwanis Club of Bremerton. The streets were lined with an estimated crowd of more than 25,000 spectators, contributing to the vibrant atmosphere of appreciation and celebration. Leading the procession […]
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How to Design Your Backyard for Entertaining
Whether hosting a backyard barbecue or a birthday bash, your lawn is the perfect spot for outdoor entertainment. To create the right atmosphere, all you need are some simple decorations and an understanding of layouts to create a relaxing space that maximizes fun, comfort and entertainment for you and your guests. Easy Backyard Decorations That […]
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5 Reasons Your Hydrangea May Not Be Producing Flowers
Winter can sometimes spell doom for hydrangeas across much of the United States, but not so this year. Winter was mild, with record-breaking warm temperatures in the northeast, where gardeners regularly experience angst about whether their big leaf and mountain hydrangeas will flower. The other factor that can thwart the flowering cycle is wild temperature […]
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How to Prepare Your Vehicle and Secure Your Home for a Summer Road Trip
As peak summer travel season approaches, the cost and stress associated with road trips are top concerns for many travelers. With 43% of households planning road trips as their top travel plan this year, proper preparation of both your vehicle and home is essential. Mercury Insurance offers important tips to ensure your vehicle is road-ready […]
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A Legacy Project
For Christie and Tom Jones, building their dream home was more than a construction project — it was the start of a legacy they hope to pass down to family for generations to come. Today, the Joneses are proud homeowners of a three-cottage, multigenerational, waterfront property along Hood Canal, completed with the help of BC […]
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Four Seasons of Fun and Discovery
Every day is a good day to be a child at a park, and today is no exception. At the group camping site of Kitsap Memorial State Park, several small children are seated in thoughtful conversation beneath the trees. Close by, a little girl and her friends have collected fir cones and are busily preparing […]