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Kale Three Ways

February 25, 2021

Alice Bacon, Brentwood Bay Village Emporium | Photo by Janis Jean Photography - There is a meme about kale going around – that if you cook it in coconut oil it makes it easier to scrape into the garbage. Love it or hate it, it is really good for you (it's very high in vitamins [...]

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IN FASHION – A Capsule Wardrobe: Simplified & Intentional

February 25, 2021

by Lisa & Martin Pedersen, Ecotopia Naturals – More than a decade ago we realized we needed to make a series of changes to live more fulfilling lives. It’s the common story of being too busy and not having enough time to do what we enjoy most. We had three young children and it was

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Tidy Seniors: Downsizing Clutter

February 25, 2021

by Doreen Marion Gee – “At their core, the things we really like do not change over time. Putting your house in order is a great way to discover what they are,” reflects Marie Kondo in her best selling book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. The benefits

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SEASIDE HOMES – From a Dream to Reality – Building My Own She Shed!

January 26, 2021

by Janice Henshaw | photos by Janis Jean Photography except where noted - I wrote a story for the March 2019 issue of Seaside Magazine titled: "I Want a She Shed! A What? A She Shed!" In the article, I asked: "So where do you go when you need a slice of rejuvenating peace? Your

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Working at Home Together: Tribulations and Unexpected Moments

January 26, 2021

by Janice Henshaw - Working at home has many advantages: savings in commute time, gas, flexibility in your work day, lower office space expense, clothing costs, healthier food and more family time. Some people love it and never want to return to a formal workplace, while others can’t wait to go back. To find out

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