Protect your family and our environment from a common cause of accidents by safely disposing of medications you no longer use or need. Safely getting rid of unwanted medicines is an important part of being safe at home. Why safe medicine disposal matters Unwanted medicines left in the home endanger our children, … [Read more...] about Free, safe disposal of unwanted medications in Washington state
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Save money by transitioning to a plant-based diet at VegSeattle.com
VegSeattle.com is the Pacific Northwest's most comprehensive resource for anyone interested in reducing meat, dairy, and other animal products they consume. The primary objective of VegSeattle is to promote the pleasures and benefits of plant-based eating. Whether it's personal health or appearance, global … [Read more...] about Save money by transitioning to a plant-based diet at VegSeattle.com
DIY How to Make Your Own Ricotta Cheese
Ricotta cheese is traditionally a by-product of making cheese such as mozzarella and pecorino. However, you can make fresh ricotta from fresh cow or goat milk (or a blend of the two). Ricotta is easy to make and uses ingredients (milk, salt and lemon or vinegar) and equipment found in most kitchens (a sieve or … [Read more...] about DIY How to Make Your Own Ricotta Cheese
Free food safety apps from USDA
The Washington State Department of Health protects the health of people in our state with a variety of programs and services to help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live and work, provide information to help people make good health decisions and ensure our state is prepared for emergencies. The … [Read more...] about Free food safety apps from USDA
Free and confidential Teen Link crisis help line — by and for Washington teens
Teen Link offers a safe, confidential, anonymous, and non-judgmental help line for youth ages 13-20, every evening between 6-10 p.m. To speak with a teen phone worker between 6-10pm (PST), call toll free 1-866-TEENLINK (1-866-833-6546). Teen Link is only open between the hours of 6PM-10PM. After hours, callers have … [Read more...] about Free and confidential Teen Link crisis help line — by and for Washington teens
Month-by-month u-pick crops around Puget Sound
Here’s our list of popular u-pick crops and when to pick them around the Puget Sound region. In addition, we provide links to a list of farms for each u-pick crop. If you are originally from the southeast or southwest United States, you will find the growing seasons in Washington State to be later than what you are … [Read more...] about Month-by-month u-pick crops around Puget Sound
Join a CSA program to support local agriculture and get fresh produce
The Puget Sound region supports a diversity of fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, poultry, fish and shellfish, eggs, herbs, flowers and a wide variety of value added-farm products such as preserves, ciders and wine, cheese and many others. Do you want the freshest produce the Puget Sound region has to offer? And … [Read more...] about Join a CSA program to support local agriculture and get fresh produce
Free repair of your broken stuff around Puget Sound
Got broken stuff? Are you favorite jeans torn? At "repair cafes", you can bring broken household items or torn clothing for repair, such as small furniture, small appliances, and electronics. During the event, an experienced all-purpose fixer or sewer will work on your item, or help you learn to repair your broken … [Read more...] about Free repair of your broken stuff around Puget Sound
Where to find Puget Sound fresh, local and seasonal produce
Washington State supports a diversity of fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, poultry, fish and shellfish, eggs, herbs, flowers and a wide variety of value added-farm products such as preserves, ciders and wine, cheese and many others. Puget Sound Fresh, a program of Tilth Alliance, is your year-round source for … [Read more...] about Where to find Puget Sound fresh, local and seasonal produce
Find and apply for food and beverage jobs on Poachedjobs.com
One of the best ways (better than Craigslist) to find and apply for food and beverage jobs in Seattle is Poachedjobs.com. The online Poachedjobs hospitality job board system makes it easy for you to find job openings and share your resume with hiring managers. But Poached is not just another job board – it's … [Read more...] about Find and apply for food and beverage jobs on Poachedjobs.com
Kindering Center free checklists help assess child development
Kindering Center is commited to provide superior, individualized, family-centered services for children who are disabled, medically fragile, or vulnerable because of abuse or neglect and to develop maximum potential, hope, and community understanding. About Kindering Founded in 1962 by five Bellevue-area mothers of … [Read more...] about Kindering Center free checklists help assess child development
Affordable Spa for women on Capitol Hill in Seattle
Hothouse Spa was created to provide an affordable spa experience for women only in a quiet, meditative atmosphere. Located on Capitol Hill in Seattle, it is a peaceful, relaxing, healing place. Hothouse Spa is a place to soothe your body and free your mind, just steps away from the frenetic pulse of the city. There … [Read more...] about Affordable Spa for women on Capitol Hill in Seattle
10 quick and easy dinner recipes for spring
Quick dinner recipes for spring use budget-friendly leftovers from holiday meals, including St. Patrick’s Day corned beef, Passover beef brisket, Easter ham and hard-cooked eggs, and Cinco de Mayo avocados, rice, and beans. These recipes also make use of seasonal vegetables including asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, … [Read more...] about 10 quick and easy dinner recipes for spring
Guide to starting a vegetable garden in the city
Home vegetable gardening is one of the most rewarding DIY (do-it-yourself) projects anyone can do, whether you own or rent a house, or live in a condominium or apartment. Growing some of your own food is great for the earth, does wonders for your belly, and can feed your soul. A vegetable garden in the … [Read more...] about Guide to starting a vegetable garden in the city
7 garden design ideas from the Northwest Flower & Garden Show
Celebrating 30 years, the 2018 Northwest Flower & Garden Show features inspirational, beautiful, educational, and fun garden design ideas. This years designers and landsacpers were asked to incorporate a garden party theme into their display. The garden designs embrace current trends in urban gardening, … [Read more...] about 7 garden design ideas from the Northwest Flower & Garden Show
