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  • Cedar Plank Salmon Recipe

    There is nothing that signifies NW cuisine more than salmon! There are several ways to cook it, but one of our household favorites is to cook it on a cedar plank on the grill. The smell of Autumn, smoking cedar and fresh dill are absolutely intoxicating! I’m sharing one of my favorite quick and easy […]

    September 27, 2019

  • Why You Might Want to Live Like a Minimalist

    Decluttering is having a moment these days. Organizing guru Marie Kondo has her own show on Netflix, people everywhere are going through their things and asking, “Does this bring me joy?” and many are even exploring the minimalist lifestyle. Wondering what the all the fuss is about? Let’s talk about some of the benefits of […]

    September 24, 2019

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    Stinky’s Riddles September 2019

    Are you smarter than Stinky? What disappears the moment you says its name?   Email your answers to Stinky by October 8th and if you are correct you will be entered in a drawing for a $10 Starbucks’s gift card. Solution to the August Riddle “A hill is a mile up and a mile down. If you drive […]

    September 6, 2019

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    September 2019 “Give Back” Referral Rewards

    We would like to thank the following people for referring to us in  August: Laurie Hanks Amelia Hertog Al Landis Angel Soriano Katrina Stuckey Amy Upshaw David Varelia Each of the referrers will receive a $10 gift card. A matching $20 donation for each August referral totaling $140 was donated to Seattle Children’s Hospital Research […]

    September 6, 2019

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    September-Life Insurance Awareness

    Life insurance may be one of the most important purchases you’ll ever make. It can buy loved ones the time they need to grieve and pay for funeral costs. Life insurance can replace the lost income that would make it difficult for surviving family members to pay bills and it may give them the opportunity […]

    August 26, 2019

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    September is National Preparedness Month- “Be Prepared, Not Scared”

    Prepared for what? Emergencies, power outages, and natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, and wildfire. Prepare how? FIRST MAKE AN EMERGENCY PLAN Make a plan today. Your family may not be together when a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area and how you’ll contact one […]

    August 22, 2019

  • How to Ride Your Motorcycle Safely in a Group

    Group riding is a favorite activity among many motorcycle riders. Whether you’re part of a riding club, a social event, a charity ride, or out for a leisurely cruise with friends, group riding can be a rewarding way to spend time doing what you love. However, group riding has its own risks. This is especially […]

    August 21, 2019

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    Stinky’s Riddles August 2019

    Are you smarter than Stinky? A hill is mile up and a mile down. If you drive up the hill going at 30 miles per hour, then how fast must you drive down the hill to average 60 miles per hour for the whole hill? Email your answers to Stinky by September 8, 2019 and if […]

    August 14, 2019

  • August 2019 “Give Back” Referral Rewards

    We would like to thank the following people for referring to us in July: Shelly Anderson Pilar Dennis Will Flink Mickey Mclavey Jeffrey Poe Mike Skagen Katrina Stuckey X 2 Harumi Toshi Matt Varelia Melissa Williams   Each of the referrers will receive either a $10 gift card. A matching $20 donation for each July […]

    August 12, 2019

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    It’s Back-to-School Time — Is Your House Ready?

    We’re not quite sure where summer went, but if you haven’t noticed, it’s already time to think about the new school year. And as you think about how to get your kids organized and ready, consider doing the same thing for something else — your home. It won’t just be good for you; in many […]

    August 1, 2019