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The Going Rate for Gifts and Tips, According to Research

Economists have long looked for signals in unexpected places. During tough times, Leonard Lauder popularized the lipstick index — the idea that small luxuries rise when bigger purchases are out of reach. Here’s a new kind of measure: “the Going Rate.” How we … read more

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Mississippi Mud Cake
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Mississippi Mud Cake

Delight the chocolate lovers in your family with this easy recipe for a Southern classic like Mississippi Mud Cake. Find more sweet recipes at Culinary.net. Mississippi Mud Cake Ingredients: 1 chocolate cake mix (15 1/4 ounces) 1 1/4 cups water 1/3 cup canola … read more

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home equity loans

What You Need to Know about Home Equity Loans

If you have large or unexpected expenses on the horizon, you may have access to an untapped resource: your home. You could use some of the equity you’ve built up in your house to meet financial goals, depending on how much equity you … read more

Community Scene - Celebration of Philanthropy 2025
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Celebration of Philanthropy

Kitsap Community Foundation hosted its annual Kitsap Celebration of Philanthropy in June at Suquamish Clearwater Casino & Resort, gathering 300 community members to honor 32 years of giving throughout Kitsap County. The event spotlighted five outstanding honorees: McCloud’s Grill House — Business Making … read more

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How to Protect Your Children at Any Age in Our Digital World

Keeping a watchful eye on your kids requires an increasing level of tech savvy many parents find intimidating. Not only are your kids vulnerable to bad actors online, but your family’s personal information could be at risk as well. Learn how to protect … read more

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Zucchini Chicken Bake
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Zucchini Chicken Bake

When September arrives, it’s finally time to dust off those fall recipes. This Zucchini Chicken Bake is a perfect blend of summer veggies and warm, fall flavor, ideal for those hot days that turn into chilly evenings. Visit Culinary.net to find more family … read more

Fabulous Baths 2025
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Fabulous Baths 2025

These pages of brilliant baths are filled with inspiring ideas (and incredible photographs) that will have you rethinking the form and function of your own baths. We’re highlighting styles ranging from quiet and modern to timelessly traditional. But, they all have one thing … read more

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Clean Air

How to Ensure High Indoor Air Quality in Your Home

Studies show a link between the quality of the air inside a home and the health of the people who live there. For example, according to the American Lung Association, poor indoor air increases the likelihood that someone exposed to that air will … read more

Community Scene - KBA Peninsula Home & Remodel Expo
Community Scene

KBA Peninsula Home & Remodel Expo

Whether it’s that remodel project or beautifying yard spaces — this was where homeowners’ dreams became reality. The KBA annual event offered hundreds of exhibitors showcasing a variety of products to help people find what they need to spruce up their homes inside … read more

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