Health + Wellness

Do You Really Need Trauma-Informed Bodywork?

For many of us, the story of our chronic pain doesn't begin with a sudden injury or a clear-cut medical diagnosis. Instead, it’s a quiet accumulation: a slow tightening of the jaw, a persistent ache in the neck, or a migraine that seems to flare every time life feels a little too loud. We try the stretches, we buy the ergonomic pillows, and we visit specialists, yet the relief often feels like a fleeting shadow.If you have ever felt like your body is "locked" or that your muscles are guarding...

Life + Culture

Perfecting Family Photos

How to capture beautiful and timeless images that will last for generations Article by Shannon Beauclair | Photography by Beauclair Photography The best family portraits aren't perfectly staged — they are authentic. Whether you're working with a professional photographer or setting up a shoot on your own, a little preparation goes a long way toward images your family will treasure for years, leaving a legacy for the next generation. Do not let another year or season go by that you don’t...

Food + Beverage

Brown Sugar Nectarine Crumble

Peak summer stone fruit with a crumble cookie topping Article by Amber Dawn Schultheis | Photography by Dawning Memories A crumble is the solution to pie without needing to make a pastry crust. You’ll love this buttery, cookie-like topping and the way it bakes beautifully into the brown-sugared nectarines.  Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for your summer dinner guests and be sure to send the recipe home with them.  Brown Sugar Nectarine Crumble Makes 8 servings Nectarine Base...

Local Services

Everett Gospel Mission

Standing in the Gap for Men and Families Article by Courtney Evans | Photography by Everett Gospel Mission Since opening its doors in 1961, Everett Gospel Mission has served as a refuge for men in Snohomish County. What began as a simple response to urgent need has grown into the largest faith-based poverty relief organization in the county. It remains the only emergency shelter for single men in Snohomish County. Every night, an average of 300 men, women, and children find safety, meals, and...