In honor of spring equinox, we have compiled a few of our favorite spring cleaning hacks to help you get a jump on (or avoid altogether) via plain good maintenance, that tedious national chore! One of my most dreaded annual chores is cleaning the ceiling fan blades! I love this hack because it eliminates dust in the air and has a…
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Urgent Plea For Blood Donors
Train derailment results in urgent plea for donors Emergency making huge demands on community supply Seattle, WA — Bloodworks issued an urgent appeal for donors today following the derailment of an Amtrak passenger train between Tacoma and Olympia that is making major demands on the community blood supply. Nearly 80…
Family-Friendly Summer Fun in Bellingham
Remember summers spent as a kid? Riding bikes, running lemonade stands, going to summer camps, and chasing after the ice cream man? While you may have outgrown some of those summer…
Summer Reading in the Sun
Summer days are made for reading in the sun. So grab your copy of Bellingham Alive magazine, because we have five places to catch up on some reading. 1. Boulevard Park Photo:…
Gluten-Free Eateries in Bellingham
For those who can’t eat gluten, rest assured there are plenty of options in Bellingham. We put together a list with just a few of the best spots to grab gluten-free (yet flavorful) grub. Gluten-Free Baked Goods If you want gluten-free donuts, try Rocket Donuts, but be sure to call ahead before you go–sometimes they run out! Another great place to…
Eco-Friendly Home and Beauty
In honor of Earth Day, we’re determined to start going a little more natural with our home and beauty products. Think about it: the products…
DIY Spring Bouquets
Flowers are starting to bloom and a bouquet or floral arrangement is a fragrant way to add a little more life to a drab room. Here are a few ideas to help inspire you! YELLOW Warm and bright, this all-yellow bouquet is a cheerful reminder of sunshine! Website: zitaelze.com…
Bellingham Escape
This past weekend I was lucky enough to get to try my skills with 6 other friends at recently opened, local adventure, Bellingham Escape Room, 1417 Cornwall Ave., Ste. A101. The first challenge was finding the…
Behind The Scenes – Inner Beauty
Inner beauty highlights 5 amazing women in our community previously deemed Bellingham Alive Wonder Women! We have brought in area professionals in makeup, hair, and wardrobe to pamper these amazing ladies with an outer style to complement their inner beauty. See their complete look, read their stories, and share our wonder of five fabulous women. Get a first look behind the scenes at our photo shoot!
Science On Wheels Visits Bellingham This Month
WHAT: Science on Wheels from Pacific Science Center is visiting Bellingham this month. Science On Wheels vans bring the excitement and curiosity of Pacific Science Center from Seattle to classrooms beyond our signature arches. With plenty of visual exhibits and opportunities for students to engage in hands-on learning in subjects such as physics, space and geology, Science On Wheels delivers educational fun across the state of Washington. WHERE…
February Inspiration
Looking to add some color to these gray winter days? While we can’t make the sun stay out any longer or push up that vacation, we can give you some online inspiration to help banish the boredom. We put together some of our favorite accounts and websites to kick your wardrobe, home, and brain into gear. For home and design inspiration: Eddie Ross Fall in love with Eddie Ross’ bold (yet surprisingly affordable) designs. Take…
From the Garden to the Party
Make every meal a special event by bringing the garden to the table. Serve your favorite dishes made from homegrown ingredients. Then allow guests to add their own herbal…