It’s within your grasp to have a holiday season that’s amazingly satisfying without causing unneeded stress, sugar overdoses and budget breakers. Really?! Yes. Consider these suggestions: Be Flexible Suddenly are there more children or friends for dinner than you planned for? Order pizza. Someone’s suddenly sick and not coming? That’s the way of the world now. Loosen your … [Read more...] about Creating Healthy Holidays for Your Family
Wellness
Mission Salon and Spa Opens in Sumner
Sometimes we all need a reset and to pamper ourselves. Residents of Sumner and its surrounding communities now have the perfect location to treat themselves - the new Mission Salon & Spa featuring responsibly sourced products from Aveda that are designed to make you look and feel amazing. “At Mission Salon & Spa our purpose is to nurture, replenish and … [Read more...] about Mission Salon and Spa Opens in Sumner
New leadership at South Sound YMCA
The YMCA of the South Sound strives to strengthen communities with purpose and intentionality every day. To meet that goal, the South Sound Y is always working to improve their team and recently they added three new team members. Those positions include Kolanye Bykoff as Executive Director of Youth Development, Kyesha Liekly as Executive Director of Community … [Read more...] about New leadership at South Sound YMCA
Fast cars and fundraising: Come Race With Me
This summer, Bonney Lake residents Lori and Stephen Newby are merging their passions for vintage car racing and giving back to their community. The couple met at a Canadian racetrack more than 35 years ago. Born in England and emigrating to Canada in 1953, Stephen’s racing career began at 14 racing slaloms. For the last 50 years, he’s primarily raced British vintage … [Read more...] about Fast cars and fundraising: Come Race With Me
Holy Lamb Organics Wins Green Business Award
According to owner Mindy Schaefer, “Holy Lamb Organics (HLO) has always been extremely environmentally focused. It is one of our core values.” When honored at the Thurston Chamber’s Forum in April with a Green Business Award for a medium-sized company, it showcased how their vision is recognized and celebrated. Together with her husband, Jason, the couple operates a … [Read more...] about Holy Lamb Organics Wins Green Business Award