Food + Beverage

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

A Welcomed Addition to the Thanksgiving Table Article by Amber Dawn Schultheis | Photography by Dawning Memories Gathering around the holiday table this year, you’ll likely find a mound of buttery mashed potatoes and maybe even a dish of candied yams. But unlike the traditional sides we expect at Thanksgiving, these Roasted Sweet Potatoes bring something both familiar and refreshingly new. Tender wedges are roasted until golden on the edges, then finished with Parmesan and fresh herbs. The...

Life + Culture

Acts of Hospitality

5 ways to host with heart this season Article by Amber Dawn Schultheis | Photography by Dawning Memories For those who love to gather, it’s easy to forget that hosting and hospitality aren’t the same thing. Hosting is about gathering people, while hospitality is about caring for them. True hospitality means noticing needs, creating ease, and making everyone feel welcome—not setting the perfect table or curating flawless décor (but by all means, keep doing this if it brings you joy!) ...

Local Services

Empowering Women at Home and Across the Globe

How Lifetime Heating & Cooling is changing lives Article by Courtney Evans | Photography by Lifetime Heating & Cooling At first glance, Lifetime Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric may seem like any other home service company—fixing furnaces, installing air conditioners, and ensuring homes stay comfortable. But behind the scenes, this Snohomish-based business is doing something much bigger: empowering women, supporting families, and creating lasting change—both locally and globally. Whether...

Professional Services

Home Loans

Understanding the nuances of the loan process with Brandy Hekker Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Dawning Memories Buying a home can be one of the most exciting times in your life - but it can also be one of the most stressful. For Brandy Hekker, loan officer at CMG Homes Loans, home ownership means creating community and stability for families. Every day, she works diligently to minimize tensions during the home loan process through open communication, careful attention to...