If you’ve started planning for the arrival of your little one, you’re probably already noticing potential dangers in your home — from exposed plug sockets to loose electrical cords. Before your baby becomes mobile and starts exploring all the hidden areas of your home, you need to take certain precautions to ensure the space is […]
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5 Tips for First-Time Car Buyers
If you ask anyone you know about purchasing their first car, chances are they’ll be able to recount every detail (good or bad) about the car and the process of how they got those keys into their hands. Purchasing a car is oftentimes one of the first major decisions for young adults. That said, car […]
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How to Avoid Being Tricked by a Familiar Voice in a ‘Grandparent Scam’
You may have heard about older adults being tricked into sending money to someone they think is a grandchild or other relative in trouble and thought to yourself, “How could anyone fall for that?” But the truth is, today’s advanced technology makes it easier than ever for scammers to trick their unsuspecting and well-meaning victims. […]
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How to Grow an Herb Garden in Your Kitchen
Even if you have an outdoor garden, it’s always nice to have a few herbs growing in your kitchen. Whether you live in a home, apartment or condo, you’ll appreciate having fresh herbs at your fingertips. It’s relatively easy to grow an herb garden in your kitchen, but a few things are critical for success. […]
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Planting Perennials in the Fall
Fall may be a better time to plant perennials than spring. Like spring, fall has cooler, rainier weather that is more conducive to helping plants establish. Unlike spring, fall doesn’t subject freshly planted perennials to the stress of summer heat and the dry spells this can cause. Here are a few other points to consider […]
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What’s on Tap for Kitchens?
After the refrigerator, what is the second most used fixture in a kitchen? Here are some hints: It can be made of many materials, such as stainless steel, cast iron, fireclay, concrete, solid surface, quarried stone or quartz composites, and is available in a variety of colors and finishes. It facilitates meal preparation and cleanup. […]
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Inspirational Walks and Hikes
Many of us have heard the saying, “Go take a hike.” At one time, this was a negative phrase, but now it could become our mantra for getting out and exploring all the abundant trails that surround us in West Sound, from the south of the peninsula to the far north and maybe a few […]
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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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5 Steps Toward Heart-Healthy Eating
As the leading cause of death among Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease often results from uncontrolled high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, overweight and obesity. However, a heart-healthy eating plan can help lower or control these risk factors and put you and your family on a path toward […]