May

2024

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Heartstrings and Laughter: A Tribute to Motherhood

Listen to Your MotherSunday, May 12, 2024The Bing Crosby Theater Just as the spring brings back perennial tulips, it also brings back Mother’s Day each May. Mother’s Day and motherhood can be heartwarming, hilarious and sometimes even heartbreaking. No matter where you are on your journey, Spokane offers an event

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Money Mindset Makeover: Transform Your Financial Habits Today

This post is sponsored by Canopy Credit Union. Learn more about Canopy Credit Union here. Personality types, attachment styles, love languages, communication styles – there are countless things to unpack when on a self-discovery journey. Most don’t think to stop and unpack their beliefs around money, and how it may be

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Abeja Winery, Inn and Kitchen: All Under One Roof

Have you ever heard someone smile? What does warmth sound like? If you don’t have the answers to those questions, you haven’t met Sierra Coet, the innkeeper at Abeja Winery, Inn and Kitchen. Sierra is your first point of contact when arriving at the astonishing 38-acre property in Walla Walla

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Best Summer Beach Reads for 2024

On the outside, I project a sunny, smiley, agreeable persona, but this is all a ruse, a way of staying safe in a world I find inherently dangerous. Inside, I’m a shadowy, gloomy, witchy swamp of a person. While the term “beach read” usually conjures up cheerful, light-hearted fare, you’ll

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Sean Astin – Hobbit with a Heart of Gold

In Episode 99 of the Trending Northwest Podcast, we had the immense privilege of interviewing the acclaimed actor Sean Astin, a true cinematic icon known for his roles in beloved films such as “The Lord of the Rings,” “The Goonies,” and “Rudy.” Beyond his impressive filmography, Sean’s genuine dedication to

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