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Author wants you to fall in love with nature in your yard

November 4, 2023, 6:02am Life

Just a few days after her publisher sent the final draft of her new book to the printer, Margaret Renkl saw the turtle. It was missing an eye, its shell was scarred — and it was cause for celebration. Read story

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10 best hanging plants for creating an indoor jungle

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November 4, 2023, 6:01am Life

A longtime bohemian standard during the 1970s, hanging houseplants have returned in a big way as demand for plants has skyrocketed in the pandemic and Instagram influencers create indoor jungles. Read story

The soaking pools at Breitenbush Hot Springs range from 100-110 degrees and are filled exclusively with geothermal mineral water from on the property. Humans have soaked in these waters for thousands of years, as the pools were well-known to indigenous people in central Oregon.

Off-grid spot in Central Oregon is perfect place for autumn relaxing reset

The soaking pools at Breitenbush Hot Springs range from 100-110 degrees and are filled exclusively with geothermal mineral water from on the property. Humans have soaked in these waters for thousands of years, as the pools were well-known to indigenous people in central Oregon.

November 4, 2023, 6:00am Latest News

Has life been a sprint since Labor Day? The post-summer rush is exhilarating but also exhausting. One cure: a getaway for a mid-autumn reset. For a thorough recharge, spend 48 hours in a digital and physical detox. Read story

Textured and tactile materials in this bedroom create a child-friendly environment.

Pet-friendly and child-friendly designs for your home

Textured and tactile materials in this bedroom create a child-friendly environment.

November 4, 2023, 5:47am Life

Design should be beautiful and durable. While in some instances, a higher price tag may mean higher quality, this isn’t always the case. Good design doesn’t always have to be expensive. Read story

How can I stay comfy this season?

November 4, 2023, 5:39am Life

The hottest months of the year are behind us, and we can look forward to cooler temperatures, the holidays, and turtleneck sweaters. But don’t forget the essential maintenance your home needs, inside and out, to be ready for fall and especially winter. Read story

This Sept 12, 2023, image provided by The Morton Arboretum shows a white oak tree bearing a bumper crop of acorns during a mast year in Lisle, Illinois.

Some nut trees see bumper crop

This Sept 12, 2023, image provided by The Morton Arboretum shows a white oak tree bearing a bumper crop of acorns during a mast year in Lisle, Illinois.

November 4, 2023, 5:28am Life

Has your car been getting pelted with acorns? Have you found yourself running through a hailstorm of walnuts with your hands protecting your head? Chances are the trees in your region are experiencing a mast year. Read story

Secret getaways growing in popularity with remote workers.

A hot travel trend – the ‘hush’ getaway: Expert tips ahead of holidays

Secret getaways growing in popularity with remote workers.

November 4, 2023, 5:01am Business

You’ve probably heard of “workcations” that combine work travel with leisure trips, often in desirable locations. But there’s a new twist on this trend: The “hush trip,” in which employees don’t tell their bosses they’re actually working from vacation locales. These secret getaways by remote workers while on the clock… Read story

Taylor Swift fans take pictures of each other before her performance, Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

Need a last minute DIY Halloween costume idea? Here are some of WA’s most popular costumes

Taylor Swift fans take pictures of each other before her performance, Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

October 31, 2023, 11:14am Latest News

Did the Halloween season just sneak up on you or did you procrastinate getting your costume again this year? Maybe you were just a bit indecisive about what you wanted to dress up as and ran out of time. Read story

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden give treats to trick-or-treaters on the South Lawn of the White House, on Halloween, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023.

Biden and Jill Biden hand out books and candy while hosting thousands for rainy trick or treating

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden give treats to trick-or-treaters on the South Lawn of the White House, on Halloween, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023.

October 31, 2023, 11:05am Life

Gray skies and drizzle added a spooky element and books were as abundant as candy at Halloween eve trick-or-treating that President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted at the White House. Read story

Alan Mazzotti talks in one of his pumpkin fields Oct. 26, 2023, in Hudson, Colo.

How extreme weather in the U.S. may have affected the pumpkins you picked this year for Halloween

Alan Mazzotti talks in one of his pumpkin fields Oct. 26, 2023, in Hudson, Colo.

October 30, 2023, 7:58am Life

 Alan Mazzotti can see the Rocky Mountains about 30 miles west of his pumpkin patch in northeast Colorado on a clear day. He could tell the snow was abundant last winter, and verified it up close when he floated through fresh powder alongside his wife and three sons at the… Read story