Stun your family and guests with a delicious dessert that’s as easy to make as it is to eat. This no-bake French-Style Cheesecake with Strawberries from Cookin’ Savvy is a perfect summer treat for sharing with your nearest and dearest, and you can swap out strawberries for any berry of choice to make it your […]
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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 eventually develop respiratory infections. The risks are even greater for children and […]
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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 and out. There were lots of fun activities to entertain the whole […]
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Mindful Gardening: Techniques to Release Neck Tension While You Work
Spending hours in your garden sounds like a dreamy afternoon until neck pain develops. Holding your head at odd angles to dig or pull weeds can create discomfort that lingers the rest of the day. “Prolonged forward flexion — when your head and neck bend down toward the ground — puts stress on the upper […]
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Martha & Mary Luncheon
Martha & Mary’s “Generations 2025” luncheon, a benefit event, took place at Sons of Norway Lodge in Poulsbo. A full house attended a delightful luncheon with a theme of “Bridging Generations, Enriching Lives … Together.” A silent auction was held and a circle of giving were hosted. Since COVID-19, Martha & Mary has been unable […]
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Lemon Chicken Spaghetti
Fresh flavors off the grill are tempting throughout summer, but sometimes you just need an indoor meal to stay out of the heat. Combine the best of both worlds with Lemon Chicken Spaghetti for the lemony taste of summertime with a warm, filling meal. For more easy skillet solutions, visit Culinary.net. Lemon Chicken Spaghetti Recipe […]
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Living with Less and Loving It More
I like my stuff — how about you? We, Americans, love our stuff. We build big houses to store our stuff, purchase storage units to house our stuff and often lament that we have too much stuff (while we accumulate more stuff!). How did we get here? What does all this stuff do for us? […]
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All the Tile and Stone Trends From Coverings 2025
Coverings, the premier trade show for the tile and stone industry for over 35 years, recently welcomed 25,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors from 40 countries, showcasing all the latest tile, stone and industry equipment trends at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. In addition to all the tile, stone and tools, there were […]
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Gem Hunting
Very trendy these days to buy used items online, but don’t call that “thrifting.” Thrifting is the actual walking into a thrift shop or rummage sale, looking for a small cooking pot, but then jumping up and down discovering three midcentury canisters like the ones grandmother had. It is the unexpected. Maybe you’re looking for […]