Home + Design

Room for a Growing Family

When your family grows does your home need to grow too? Article by Robert Platt/Aaron Michelle Baker | Photography by Janet Howard As a new parent, the sheer number of supplies needed to prepare for a newborn can be overwhelming. But we gather the necessities and establish their locations, knowing they will meet our new bundles’ needs. But something happens - these babies grow. Their needs change. The next thing we know, they are autonomous humans with not only needs but wants . Mostly, my...

Professional Services

Emerald Integrative Therapy Services

Therapies help children and others heal and thrive Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Janet Howard Parents know their children best, so as a parent, you may be concerned if you notice your child is acting a bit differently. By communicating with your child, you may find there’s a simple answer and solution. But if that’s not the case, when should parents seek professional help? Sarah Hong MA, LPC, NCC, is a professional therapist who works with Emerald Integrated Therapy Services...

Local Services

Ahimsa House

Keeping pets safe during crisis until they can be reunited with their owner Article by Provided by Ahimsa House | Photography by Janet Howard Almost all pet owners consider their pets part of the family, according to a Pew Research Center (1) survey. Furry family members provide companionship, emotional support, protection, and even physiological benefits for human caretakers (2). But when crisis strikes, it can affect the whole family… pets included.   Those benefits from furry family...

Arts + Culture

Exploring The Oddities Museum

Looking for weird and different? The Oddities Museum has something for everyone. Article by Courtesy of The Oddities Museum | Photography by Janet Howard The only difference between The Oddities Museum and the museum's founder's childhood bedroom is that the space is larger and the treasures are grander. Jeremy Gibbs, founder of The Oddities Museum, explains that even as a young boy, he filled every square inch of his room with unique found objects. Now as an adult, the collection is splitting...