Are you a big adventurer and explorer? Do you love to spend your free time in nature, enjoying all sorts of beautiful sights? Well, if you’re looking forward to some great outdoor adventures by yourself or with your friends and families, don’t forget there are a few things that you need to do to stay […]
Your porch has so much potential. It can be the perfect place to relax, meditate, and just enjoy being outside. Porch furniture and decor can be a great way to enhance your porch and the experiences you have with it. Have you given much thought to including plants on your porch? Improve Your Aesthetic There’s […]
If you have the land available, it may be worth it to start a farm. Having a farm provides you with a new source of income and it can even be a way to feed your passions. Of course, it’s important to be well informed before you get started. Create a Business Plan The first […]
Bringing a furry little friend into your home is an amazing experience, pets bring laughter and lifetime memories. Owning a pet also comes with a lot of responsibilities and hidden inconveniences. Make sure you consider every factor to decide if a pet and which pet is best suited for your home. The love and care […]
Looking to bring a little more wellness into your life? Whatever your needs are it is safe to say that there are so many wonderful, holistic things out there to do for yourself to cultivate self-care. It could be in the form of ritual, participating in your own unique ceremony, creating and enjoying your favourite […]
Dear EarthTalk: I know that some large buildings filter some of their wastewater to irrigate exterior landscaping. Is there an affordable way to do this at home? — Bill P., Salem, OR Now that solar panels are so commonplace on rooftops across the country, reusing so-called greywater—that is, the waste water from sinks, showers, […]
I love to walk and hike in Discovery Park. In this 534 acre natural area park operated by the Seattle Parks and Recreation you can truly get away from the city life without leaving town. Several years ago, a ‘lost’ black bear and a roaming cougar were spotted in the vicinity It is the largest […]
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Seattle Central Public Library 1000 4th Ave (4th and Madison), Seattle, WA (map) This lunchtime concert features works for violin, piano by Mozart and Franck and vocal arrangements by Elgar. Today’s program includes Ann Rackl on violin and Selina Chu on piano performing “Rondo (K 373)” […]
By Jody Gastfriend, LICSW, VP of Senior Care Services, Care.com Editor’s note: 50plusnorthwest.com is proud to present our comprehensive guide to caregiving services. How to provide home care for a loved one is a major concern for both boomers and seniors. We hope to answer some of your most pressing questions with this ongoing series. […]
The Emerson House Band will perform at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 at Portland Parks and Recreation’s Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis Street in Portland. Portland Parks & Recreation presents the concert as part of its low-cost Family Friday Concerts. Concerts are run by volunteers, and all proceeds benefit scholarships and programs at the […]
