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Ten Ways to ruin Christmas: a DIY tutorial
No surprise, forgetting to water the Christmas tree is on the list.
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Facebook is paying her to post about herself
Unlike the top TikTok content creators, local author Jennifer Bardsley isn’t getting rich. But it’s nice to be…
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Memorable holiday dinners require showstoppers and toilet plungers
This Christmas home cook has progressed from pot pies to round steak to prime rib.
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Bath product fragrances are full of memories
A Costco-size bottle of Neutrogena Rainbath takes the author back to the carefree days of seventh grade
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In praise of wool, the fiber that saved this California girl
It may itch, but you can’t beat a wool sweater for warmth. And it’ll last a lifetime.
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A quick trip to Everett helps put dinner on the table
Kindred Kitchen on Broadway offers delicious, affordable meal kits — supporting a local humanitarian cause.
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I’ve never practiced yoga like this before
A session at a downtown Everett yoga studio recharges my batteries after a difficult start to fall.
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Coffee in downtown Everett is the cure for a cloudy day
You could do a pub crawl there — and drive home safely, if a bit jittery.
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Middle-aged mom braves a school-night concert
Jennifer Bardsley accompanies her daughter and a friend to an Alex G concert in downtown Seattle. What could…
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Jury duty offers inside look at the criminal justice system
Sure, it’s a pain in the neck. But much, much more than that, it’s a vital piece of…
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Installing central air conditioning takes money and patience
But it’ll be worth every penny the next time a heat dome descends over Snohomish County.
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Attending a cross country meet offers opportunity for repose
It took you two hours of driving and waiting to offer the kids 45 seconds of support. And…
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Who was cooler: Elvis or the Beatles?
It depends on which generation you ask — but don’t ask the author’s kids. They’re into Nirvana.
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Women’s glamping retreat raises money to send local girls to camp
I’ve been the camper, the counselor, the Girl Scout leader and the mom. Now, I was the glamper.
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How busy parents can find time to read — and not just to the kids
Jennifer Bardsley shares her strategies for raising readers, from toddlers to teenagers
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The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is the EV this Subaru mom’s been waiting for
Jennifer Bardsley had never before owned a “cool” car. This EV has made her an IONIQ 5 fangirl.
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Hamilton Community Day introduced live theater to Girl Scouts
Thanks to Girl Scouts, we’ve made golden memories our hearts will sing about for years.
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Here’s Jennifer Bardsley’s method for cleaning the bathroom faster
The right products (Disinfectant wipes! Dawn Platinum Powerwash Dish Spray! Vinegar!) and a regular routine will keep the…
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The longest line in Washington is at your local post office
America has allowed its postal service to deteriorate. We should demand our leaders do better — and we…
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Back-to-school shopping with budget-conscious teens
Jennifer Bardsley’s son, daughter and nieces taught her these tricks for saving a lot of money on new…