Learn to Speed Skate With or Without Ice
Hit the rink - or the ice - this winter to become stronger, fitter and faster by spring....
January 18, 2020
in Fitness, Winter Sports
5 Great Urban Hikes Near Tacoma
Living in a city like Tacoma is great, in part because you’re so close to all the storied outdoor amenities— think Mt. Rainier National Park, the Olympic Mountains or the North Cascades. Even better? Tacoma is home...
6 Steps to Get Your Kids on the Ski Slopes This Winter
Ski season's back, and there's nothing much better than a day on the slopes: snow, scenery and the cool exhilaration that comes with time spent outside in the Pacific Northwest can be hard to beat. But...
January 15, 2020
in Fitness, Winter Sports
Winter’s Most Instagram-Worthy Hotspots in the Northwest
When it comes to picture-perfection, it’s hard to beat winter in the Pacific Northwest....
January 13, 2020
in Fitness, Winter Sports
8 Can’t-Miss Winter Walks Near Seattle and Portland
Keep moving this winter with some favorite Northwest winter walks. ...
January 13, 2020
5 Pieces of Winter Gear Worth Buying Used
From technical outerwear to snowsports gear, it’s no secret that winter gear can be a slippery slope of expensive purchases. Buying gently used items is a great solution to avoid going over your budget and...
January 12, 2020
Dry January: The Benefits of an Alcohol-Free Month
Now that the holidays are over, you might find yourself knee deep in New Year’s resolutions you're doing your best to keep. If taking charge of your health is one of your goals, then perhaps...
January 10, 2020
in Food, Healthy Eating
Brenda’s Journey: Looking Back to Go Forward
After being diagnosed with cancer in 2009, Brenda decided it was time to take charge and get healthy. As she exercised and gained a new level of fitness, she realized that she was in charge...
January 9, 2020
in Inspiration
4 Swaps to Ease Into Healthier Eating
As we roll into another new year, expect to be bombarded with ads for slim down shakes, meal kits, and miracle supplements, all promising rapid weight loss and life-changing health improvements. I have fallen prey to...
January 8, 2020
5 Diets That Let You Eat What You Like
Fad diets lead you to believe that eliminating entire food groups is the secret to weight-loss that you've been missing your entire adult life. Nutrition experts, however, disagree and stick with the unflashy advice that the...
January 6, 2020
Pho’licious Pho Around the Sound
When you’re battling a cold or just need some warming up, nothing sounds better than a hot bowl of pho. Pho (pronounced “fuh”) is a Vietnamese noodle soup with French and Chinese influences. It’s often...
January 5, 2020
in Food, Healthy Eating
Tips for Breaking Your Sugar Habit
Most people eat too much refined sugar—whether it comes from sweet coffee drinks each morning, the treats consumed for an afternoon pick-me-up, or hidden in processed foods. On average, Americans consume 3 times more sugar...
January 3, 2020
in Food, Healthy Eating