When it comes to giving gifts, most people would rather unwrap a memory than a new gadget for the holidays. That’s why gift-giving trends are moving toward experiences instead of stuff. Sure, they…
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“Just take a right, up ahead past the sign,” the instructor says, casually gesturing toward a pair of tire ruts that heads into thick forest. His voice and cadence are slow and relaxed, like a…
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Tacoma's summers saturated with direct sunlight can be both a blessing and a curse. While everything is better with sunshine, the heat can have you - and your kids - begging for water. Not just water…
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A question I love to ask people is, “what’s your favorite type of prepped potato?” You get answers like: mashed, loaded, baked, twice baked, etc. However, one answer that is always near the top, if…
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Nomad PNW would be the coolest coffee shop on the block in any Seattle or Portland neighborhood, but opening instead among the rustic storefronts in the tiny town of Wilkeson (population: 485), it…
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As we continue the countdown to Dec. 25, the season is lighting up with holiday events that can bring families closer together, or sometimes even stand in place of a gift for a hard-to-shop-for…
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Thanks to a growing number of refined and health-conscious palates in Pierce County, local produce is getting a much shorter commute before landing on restaurant tables. With diners in major…
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…or they will be soon. Washington might be The Evergreen State, but despite the forests filled with firs and pines, thankfully there are some places where the leaves do change color with the seasons…
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Tacoma is going to be BUSY this weekend! If you’re looking for something to do in Pierce County, here are five suggestions…
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Today is National Plan For Vacation Day, and while it sounds like a fun day to celebrate, the reason we recognize this day is kind of depressing: Americans aren't taking the time off that they've…
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