Home Services

Making a Difference in Community

One Home at a Time Article by Teresa Coy & Erin Ennis | Photography by Shannon Beauclair When you have the pleasure of meeting Erin Ennis, the first thought that crosses your mind is “warmth." Ennis has a way of making everyone around her feel welcomed and comfortable. As a woman who is a general contractor and runs a very successful business in the heart of Snohomish, Ennis and Energy Exteriors NW was a natural choice for us to feature in our ladies' issue.  In 2014, because of Ennis'...

April 2024

Fitness

Strength of Relationship

Meet the Women behind Vibe Tribe Fitness and catch their Vision of Health Article by Teresa Coy | Photography by Mama Kat Photography When you meet Bergen Buck and Morgan Barton, the owners and business partners behind Vibe Tribe Fitness, you realize very quickly that their business is successful because they have a strong vision of where they are headed and how they want to serve their community in the process. “Our business is built on relationships. Our clients are more than just friends...

April 2024

Sports + Recreation

Not Just For Sports

Jamie Bialek provides array of opportunities at Snohomish Sports Dome Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Katherine Hill Growing up in a sports-oriented family and having a heart for the community makes ownership of the Snohomish Sports Dome a natural fit for Jamie Bialek. She views the Dome as an opportunity to enrich lives by offering a gathering place for the whole community. “The Dome provides a place for people to come together to watch a game, play sports, or get together...

April 2024

Home Services

From the Ground Up

Local ladies transform your home, without a major renovation Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Life N Light When speaking with mother and daughter-in-law duo, Gemini and Sage Boas, their love for each other and doing life together shines through. The pair, who have known each other all of Sage’s life, have a fun backstory that explains their close connection. “My mom and Gemini were best friends in the third grade,” shared Sage. “Gemini is probably one of the first people who...

April 2024

Life + Culture

Investing in Home

Expanding your Home with a little Help from a Friend Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Omega Garage Solutions For many homeowners, the garage serves as extra storage, even an afterthought when, in actuality, it is one of the first spaces of the home that families enter at the beginning and end of each day. The garage entrance also often serves as the main point of entry to a home for visiting family and friends. With that in mind, remodeling a garage is more than just an...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

It is Never Too Late

Financial Education, an Investment in your Family's Future Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Dawning Memories Bengt Johnson’s passion for financial literacy began as a young man growing up in Annapolis, Maryland. The son of a Naval Academy professor, he learned early in life about making and managing money through books. “I remember getting a book called  Good Cents: Every Kid's Guide to Making Money ,” shared Johnson. “It was written for kids and had about 100 different ideas...

March 2024

Arts + Culture

Advice from a Local Expert

Preparing for our Golden Years with a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Article by Rebecca Porter Q: What is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)? A: A HECM loan allows homeowners who are 62 years of age or older to borrow money by tapping into the equity that exists in their home. Q: Are there restrictions that dictate how a HECM borrower can use their loan proceeds? A: The proceeds are not only non-taxable but can be used for any purpose, such as supplemental retirement income, funding...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Have a Dream?

4 Reasons to Invest in Small Business Article by Courtney Evans Embarking on a small business can be an exhilarating and potentially rewarding endeavor. Ensuring the stability of your business hinges on making intelligent financial decisions upfront, preventing potential challenges and steering clear of unforeseen debt. When discussing investments and finances, opening a business may not immediately come to mind. However, could it be a smart financial investment? Here are 4 reasons why you...

March 2024

Real Estate

Most Trusted Advisor

Tanya Mock helps make Snohomish your home Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Life N Light For almost twenty years, Tanya Mock has built a network of trust, respect, loyalty, and longevity in real estate. As the owner and Managing Broker of Compass Snohomish, a boutique brokerage, Tanya leads a group with a diverse wealth of knowledge and expertise in luxury real estate. “I have an exceptional team of brokers, lenders, and marketing coordinator that has developed organically over...

February 2024

Home + Design

VanderBeken Remodel

Turning Houses into Homes Article by Kelly Bone | Photography by Life N Light Humble beginnings. That’s how Ron and Jen VanderBeken describe the commencement of their business, VanderBeken Remodel. After meeting as elementary school teachers, Ron and Jen decided to switch gears in 2006 when Ron took a full-time job with Jen’s father - a local builder. But when the company fell apart in 2007, they weren’t sure where to go next.   “Nobody was hiring in the industry,” said Ron. “We really had...

February 2024