Forests, parks, and beaches have all shown to have a positive effect on health and well-being, especially for city dwellers. Sounds like a good reason to get outside!It doesn’t even take much to have an effect. You don't have to go deep into the forest....
We don’t have to state the obvious and tell you that it’s dark in Alaska and Washington much of the winter. If the lack of sunshine has you feeling blue, you might benefit from light therapy.Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which is common in northern latitudes....
We’re all aware of the quality-of-life benefits of organizing one’s home or office. When paperwork and belongings are in order, it’s exponentially easier to stay on task and be productive. Knowing the exact location of your rain jacket and your client’s file can mean the...
Everyone has a plastic cling wrap story, and none of them are good. From slicing a finger on the box’s serrated edge to battling a sheet that wants to stick to everything BUT your plate of leftover spaghetti, interactions with this over-used food saver tend...
Follow our five tips for easing stress, anxiety and irritability through beginner meditation practices. ...
The Northwest has plenty of natural backdrops for a selfie or a family photo that’ll earn you hearts on Instagram. But for a fun and colorful background—even some that literally say Seattle or Alaska--snap these specially created murals.Let’s start with the classic Seattle postcard...