Camping is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with your kids and create memories for years to come. If you haven't been camping yet this year, it's not too late. Plan for a successful camping trip with some of these resources and enjoy some fun camping stories before you go. The Down and Dirty Guide…
Books to Help You Unplug and Camp Out
Summer is here! Time to unplug and camp out. Camping has provided many memorable experiences for our family, as well as a chance to disconnect from our busy lives and reconnect with each other. Last Fourth of July we made the trip to our favorite spot, Spencer Spit State Park on Lopez Island. Everything went as planned until we discovered our…
Narrator Spotlight: Sunil Malhorta
The first audiobook I fell in love with was Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. Not only did the epic story and its characters captivate me, but Sunil Malhotra's narration, for which he received an Earphones Award, made it one of my all-time favorites. No small feat as the project required him to voice over…
Simple Sewing Books and More
Browse some of our favorite resources for all levels of sewing.
Picture Books for Arbor Day
Living in the Pacific Northwest, we have no shortage of beautiful trees and Arbor Day reminds us of how important it is to preserve them. National Arbor Day is always celebrated on the last Friday in April, but many states observe Arbor Day on different dates throughout the year based on best tree-planting times in their area…
Should Scarlett Get a Second Chance?
A literary romance question for all time. If the story of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara of Gone with the Wind had continued, would Rhett have given Scarlett a second chance? I won't disclose the outcome of Alexandra Ripley's 1991 sequel, Scarlett, but I am curious what you think. Would Scarlett have won Rhett back or will their love be forever…
Help for Caregiver Burnout
Caring for an aging loved one can be a blessing and a burden. I recently experienced this firsthand. When my 98-year-old grandmother, who was suffering from dementia, arrived in our home for a "trial visit," we were completely unprepared for the challenges of caregiving. As with many dementia patients, she had managed to mask her…
10 Books to Read Before Kindergarten
Check out these fun books to help you and your child get off to a great start.
Northwest Author Garth Stein
I recently experienced the heartbreak of saying "goodbye" to my dog Teddy. Throughout the process, my veterinarian not only provided excellent care but caring. At one point we had a conversation in which we agreed the author that has best captured how dogs really think has to be Garth Stein in his bestseller, The Art of Racing in…
Fitness to Go eBooks
Finding it difficult to fit a fitness plan into your schedule? Ever wish you could have your exercise regimen at your fingertips? Take your workout with you! Try downloading one of these eBooks that highlight simple fitness routines you can do anytime, anywhere, and get on the fast track to getting fit. For more great resources, sign up for hoopla and…
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