How does a nearly 120-year-old building become the center of a community, an arts center and a gathering place? Start with great architectural bones, a fascinating history and incredible financial support, and the result is the Port Gamble Theater. Let’s go back in time, way back to the days when the captains of Northwest industry […]
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5 Tips to Help Ensure a Happy and Safe Halloween
Between fun costumes and tasty treats, Halloween is one of the most anticipated nights of the year for many children. However, these precautions can be taken — by kids and parents alike — to help ensure an enjoyable, fun-filled time. Pick Proper Costumes Before Halloween, choose a costume that doesn’t pose safety risks. Look for […]
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Taco Cups
Take Taco Tuesday up a notch with these easy Taco Cups that save room on your plate for dips, salsa and sides. Whether you like them mild or spicy, lightly topped or fully loaded, they’re a perfect solution for weeknight family dinners or weekend get-togethers. Find more Cookin’ Savvy creations at Culinary.net. Taco Cups Recipe […]
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How Hidden Plastic in Your Daily Life is Harming Your Health
Plastics are no longer just an environmental issue — they are a direct threat to human health. Whether in homes, workplaces or schools, scientists are increasingly finding plastics inside our bodies. Microplastics and toxic chemicals have been detected in human blood, feces, lungs, breast milk, placentas, stomachs and even brains — and babies are exposed […]
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Chef Erik Smith
Greenhouse Bar & Restaurant brings an upscale sensibility to dining in Gig Harbor. Offering a delightful menu featuring many Pacific Northwest sourced ingredients and a well-curated wine and cocktail selection, Greenhouse is Gig Harbor’s gathering place for celebrations or a great meal with friends and family. Owners are Erik (the chef) and Krystle Smith. Tell […]
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Homemade Halloween Treats
Halloween calls for candies and treats of all kinds as trick-or-treaters roam neighborhoods, but don’t forget to stock your own snack supply with homemade goodies. Skip the store-bought sweets this year and instead opt for ideas like these that can be whipped up in the comfort of your own kitchen. Party Mix As one of […]
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Decorate Your Way to a Howling Good Halloween
Costumes and candy may be mainstays of Halloween, but decorating is a fun way to set the mood and add a little extra excitement in the weeks leading up to the holiday. These spooktacular ideas can help dial up the drama and delight for all ages. Pumpkins aplenty: A traditional glowing jack-o’-lantern may be one […]
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The Future of Thrifting
That old Corningware dish that now sits outside as the dog’s water bowl — grab it up and dust it off, for it might be worth a couple of grand or more. Absurd? I also thought so, but am seeing many occurrences of outrageously priced vintage Corningware cookware. It got me thinking about future thrifting […]
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A Big Ol’ Barn Dance
In August, Soroptimist of Greater North Kitsap hosted a Big Ol’ Barn Dance fundraiser to continue its presence in the North Kitsap area in assisting women and girls in the local community through educational grants and scholarships. Billed as a “Good Time for a Good Cause,” this successful event drew over 140 people to Red […]