Even though we are in the winter months, shrubs, plants and trees come alive in January. It’s a good time to test your soil for missing nutrients and then fertilize and amend accordingly. Inventory your garden seeds well before you start planting them and check to be sure they are for the winter month plantings. […]
things to do
Posted inAt Home
Cooking Swaps to Help You Manage Cholesterol (Plus Two Recipes)
When cooking, keep in mind small changes that can make a big impact on heart health. High cholesterol is one of the major controllable risk factors for heart disease and stroke, with about 38 percent of American adults diagnosed with high cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association. It can be managed by getting levels […]
Posted inAt Home
Simplifying Your Next Home Organization Project
There are many proven benefits, both mental and physical, to household organization. People tend to sleep better in a clean room, enjoy preparing meals more in a clutter-free kitchen, and feel calmer when they sit at a tidy desk to begin a task. And, according to feng shui, removing items you don’t like or use […]
Posted inFood & Entertainment
Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate!
There is nothing more synonymous than chocolates with Valentine’s Day. How lucky are we to have so many wonderful, decadent chocolate options here in West Sound? Many of these chocolatiers will ship if needed; however, we highly suggest a visit as taste-testing is the best way to pick the perfect pairing for that special person. […]
Posted inPeople & Places
Recharge with a Day or Few Away
With Valentine’s Day falling on a Sunday, a weekend away is the perfect recipe for a romantic getaway. Or connect with your gal pals with a fun Galantine’s Day away celebration. A few of these options have spa services and are close to many outdoor activities to soak in all that West Sound has to […]
Posted inAt Home
Recipe for Red Velvet Mug Cake for Your Valentine
On the sweetest day of the year, a day full of flowers, love and sweets, Valentine’s Day is the ultimate opportunity to try a different dessert meant for two. It’s hard to resist a perfectly blended, rose-red, luscious Red Velvet Mug Cake. It’s the perfect size, with just a handful of instructions, and it’s easily […]
Posted inAt Home
The Benefits of Dogs in the Workplace
As many pet parents return to the office in the new year, they are looking for ways to continue spending time with their furry friends during the workday. In an online survey conducted recently on behalf of the CESAR brand, 72 percent of pet owners said that being able to bring pets to work is […]
Posted inFood & Entertainment
Fun Valentine’s Day Date Experiences
From beach walks to cooking classes, there is so much more to experience than just the traditional Valentine’s Day activities. We are not suggesting you forgo the flowers and candy or that hotel stay but here are some other ideas to create fun memories. Paint, Sip, Dine Head to Poulsbo’s Dancing Brush to create a […]
Posted inHome
Chocolate is for Lovers!
Chocolate’s journey to becoming popularly associated with love and romance as a decadent indulgence began in Mesopotamia. Believing it had curative powers, the Mayan and Aztec upper classes consumed liquid chocolate mixed with additives such as cornmeal, vanilla and honey. Cacao beans became so valuable, they were used as currency to pay taxes. The Europeans […]