dog holding a halloween bucket
Business Culture Featured

Spook-tacular Fun: Dogs and Halloween – A Howling Good Time!

Halloween is a time for all things spooky and fun, and there’s no reason why your furry friend can’t join in on the festivities! In this howling good blog post, we’ll explore the exciting world of dogs and Halloween, with tips, tricks, and treats to make sure your canine companion has a grr-eat time. Whether […]

man with a calendar
Business Economy Featured Technology Washington

NW Media Collective, Technology Company In Vancouver, WA Moves To 4-Day Workweek

NW Media Collective, a provider of web development and digital marketing services, announced today that it will be transitioning to a four-day workweek starting April 3, 2023. The decision was made to improve the work-life balance of our team members and create a better work environment that encourages service, innovation, and collaboration. “We believe that […]

family in grass
Business Featured Washington

Are you looking for a Seattle Portrait Photographer?

As a parent, you want to capture every moment of your child’s life. From their first steps to their first day of school, you want to be able to look back on these memories and cherish them forever. While it may be tempting to take these pictures yourself, hiring a professional photographer is always the […]

Pansies in pot
Featured Northwest Lifestyles Outdoor Activities

Enjoy pansies this Northwest fall

Caption: Scoop out the inside of a pumpkin, add some drainage holes, and plant some pansies for a festive fall planter. Photo credit:  photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com by Melinda Myers Pansies have long been a fall and winter garden favorite. These cheery flowers are sure to brighten landscapes and containers and add a smile to […]

Pounding flowers
Featured Northwest Lifestyles Outdoor Activities

Create your flower work of art

Caption: Create art and preserve a bit of the garden with flower pounding. Photo credit: photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com by Melinda MyersPreserve a few memories of this summer’s garden or create gifts to share with family and friends. Pounding flowers onto fabric or paper is a fun and easy way to preserve the beauty of […]

bird nest in tree
Featured Northwest Lifestyles Outdoor Activities

Create a bird-friendly Northwest garden

Photo cutline:  Evergreens, like this yew, provide year-round appeal and shelter for birds. Photo credit: photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com by Melinda Myers Temperature extremes, drought and storms take a toll on our landscapes. Sometimes a bit of pruning, proper care and patience is all that is needed to help plants recover. Other times, plants need […]

sea to sky map
Featured Northwest Lifestyles Outdoor Activities

RV road trip on BC’s Sea to Sky Highway

By Dave Helgeson Editor’s note: The following article is reprinted with permission from the Northwest RVing Blog hosted by MHRV (Manufactured Housing and Recreational Vehicle) Show Association. For information, go to https://northwestrving.com/. Are you one of many of the readers located in the Puget Sound Region? Are you longing for an RV road trip somewhere […]

Riding bikes in park
Featured Northwest Lifestyles Outdoor Activities Washington

Tacoma Power’s spacious campgrounds

By Dave Helgeson Editor’s note: The following article is reprinted with permission from the Northwest RVing Blog hosted by MHRV (Manufactured Housing and Recreational Vehicle) Show Association. For information, go to https://northwestrving.com/ Did you know that Tacoma Power operates multiple campgrounds on the lakes behind its hydroelectric dams southwest of Mt. Rainier? The campgrounds are […]

Cilantro
Featured Northwest Lifestyles Outdoor Activities

Versatile Cilantro is Northwest favorite

Caption: Cilantro ready to be harvested. Photo credit:  photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com by Melinda Myers Cilantro is a Northwest favorite ingredient in guacamole, tacos, rice dishes and of course salsa. But as summer temperatures climb, the cilantro quickly goes to seed.  This can be frustrating but using all parts of the plant or growing a […]

Boats in marina
Featured Oregon Outdoor Activities Washington

Six great Northwest boating destinations

Yachts, cruisers and sailboats of all sizes and shapes moor at Columbia Crossings Marina on Hayden Island in Portland. Photo by Greg Johnson Editor’s note: The following article is reprinted from DiscoverBoating.com, an national organization devoted to sharing information on the benefits of boating, tips and advice on how to choose and buy a boat, […]