The backyard is an important extension of a home’s living space, so it makes sense a family’s individual style be reflected in its design. By marrying your unique design perspective with your backyard needs, you can create even greater memories with your family and friends, amping up the yard’s purpose and value. “Mulligan the TurfMutt […]
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St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
I’ve caressed and tangled with just about every thrift item there is, but this one threw me off. Don’t know why I picked it up, this ridiculous, tiny, vintage sugar bowl that read “50th” on one side. An attached underlabel read, “Kelvin’s REG.PAT OFF EXCLUSIVES JAPAN,” and the bowl bottom read, “KEVIN’S FINE CHINA HAND […]
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Why Email Spam Is Bad News for the Planet
Editor’s note: This EarthTalk column is provided courtesy of E – The Environmental Magazine and published with permission. Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that spam email takes a huge toll on the environment? – P.L., Bern, NC If you are among the 92 percent of Americans who use email as a means of communication, you […]
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10 Tips to Help Renters Negotiate a Lease Successfully
Editor’s note: This is part 2 of a two-part series. Read part 1 to learn what questions you should ask before signing a lease. You’ve read your lease (right?) and most of it looks acceptable — but there are a few things you’d like to add or change before signing. Maybe a parking space isn’t […]
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Gig Harbor Midday Rotary Delivers $4,000 In Food Staples
The Rotary Club of Gig Harbor Midday has a long relationship with Food Backpacks 4 Kids on the Key Peninsula and offers this local food bank ongoing support in many forms. Recently, the club initiated a project to secure extra food for Food Backpacks 4 Kids, which provides essential food items for local families with […]
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Power Back-to-School Weeknight Family Meals with Pecans
To help make simple yet tasty additions to your regular menu, look to a flavor favorite and nutrition powerhouse like pecans. They’re the ideal nut to keep on hand to incorporate into favorite meals and after-school snacks. Taste is just the beginning when it comes to pecans. Their nutritious punch provides a unique mix of […]
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Exploring Tasty Treasures of the Forest: Mushrooms
In the dead of the night, deep in the Central Cascades, Jeremy Collison navigated the dark woods, with only a headlamp to cut through the curtain of mist separating him from his prize. While others might curse the precipitation, Collison and his companions celebrated, as each drop puddling on their skin signaled a higher chance […]
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13 Questions to Ask Before You Commit to an Apartment Lease
Editor’s note: This is part 1 of a two-part series. Read part 2 to learn how to negotiate your lease. Congratulations! After a long search, you’ve finally found an apartment you like at a price you can afford. Your application has been accepted, and now all that’s left before you get your new key is […]
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Meal-Prep Tips and Recipes for a Manageable Back-to-School Menu
The hustle and bustle of back-to-school season can cause chaos in households. Class time, field trips and homework typically rule each day, which can make sitting down for a meal seem like a far-off dream. One easy way to save time is simplifying family recipes and prioritizing meal-planning. Consider these meal-planning tips from the experts […]