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SLOW FASHION IN THE NEW YEAR

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SELF CARE - REFLECTION AND ACTION

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: MEGAN, ERIN, MELISSA

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Dear Reader, On New Year’s Eve 2021, a small group of us gathered at the incredible Kiantha Duncan’s home and talked about the dreams we had for the year

We struggled with what to do next for months, and

to come. Mine was to finally begin my novel. My dear

for a time, clumsily put one foot in front of the other

friend, Megan, said that her dream was to start a

in disillusionment. It felt strange to be working to

magazine. Naturally, rather than tackle my project, I

build something that Megan was so passionate

was inclined to help my treasured pal achieve hers.

about without her guidance. After a great deal

It began a wild and unpredictable journey that led

of internal debate, we chose to push forward

to this beautiful publication coming to life just one

because we felt that her vision was so worthy — a

year later.

regional magazine that highlighted voices so often

We didn’t waste any time getting started. The first person I thought of to help develop the project is our co-editor, Melissa Berry. Through the pandemic, we took on various collaborative projects (including our popular podcast — Trending Northwest), and I instantly knew that she would be trustworthy, hard-working, and the comedic foil that we all needed for the long meetings to come. Beyond that, her expertise on the website and SEO

overlooked, with women firmly planted in the driver’s seat. This would be a project of the heart.

It galvanized us to push further than we had ever thought possible, and we are deeply committed to providing you with a beautiful physical and digital publication. We hope that it inspires you to learn about people who are doing energizing work, to take better care of yourself, and to encourage you to take the occasional wild adventure.

optimization side of the publishing world would be a

The legacy that Megan leaves behind on this

game-changer for our budding regional publication.

project is present in every word and every page. Her

The first digital issue on the website came out on July 1, 2022, and we were all elated. It was finally happening, and we built it all from nothing. The celebration was cut short because soon after that Megan became critically ill. Through tears, she revealed that she was no longer able to continue with the project, and our hearts broke into a million pieces. How were we supposed to carry on without our editor-in-chief, especially after it was her dream to begin with?

passion for journalism that genuinely transforms readers has left an indelible mark on our hearts.

We are always mindful of how we can best serve as a soft place to land for a community that is often too busy to allow space for real, deeply moving connections. We hope that we can provide a place for that and more within these pages and those to come as we continue to grow into this space that Megan has left behind.

After all, this life is too short to waste any time doing anything that doesn’t set your soul on fire, and we are here to continue carrying on that legacy for our community. xoxo,

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Creating Trending Northwest has been like riding a rollercoaster - while it's being built! We hope that

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you enjoy reading Trending Northwest as much as we enjoy creating it. As your Digital Editor, I specialize in all of the dynamic digital and web content you'll

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see in QR codes throughout this magazine. While our print magazine comes out quarterly, visit our website TrendingNorthwest.com monthly to see new articles

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from storytellers and writers and beautiful photos

popular website, you're now holding in your hands our

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very first print edition of Trending Northwest, and we couldn’t be more grateful for everyone who has made it possible. We couldn't do this without our brilliant contributors, many of whom have supported us from day one.

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and we got to work. Our goal is to create something

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that entertains and informs you, whether it's through

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something for everyone. So grab a cup of coffee, sit

Thank you for being a part of our journey,

Fresh Eats & Fabulous Drinks: Little Noodle & Itty Bitty Buddha in Spokane, WA

Till Dawn: West Seattle's Super Cool New Café, Bar, & Video Game Haven BEING

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The Art of the Beauty Ritual Self-Care: Reflection and Action COVER STORY

Fast Fashion vs. Vintage Clothing: Why is Fast Fashion So Bad?

10 Books to Help You Escape This Winter SIP

back, and enjoy the ride as we explore all that the Northwest has to offer!

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We identified the need for a regional magazine that puts living better at the center of the conversation,

The Ultimate Outdoor Adventure Getaway in Glacier National Park

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from talented Northwest photographers.

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LIVING OUR BEST. TOGETHER.

E R I N P E T E R S O N grew up in Post Falls, Idaho and became a professionally certified educator – earning the Provost’s Award

EDITORS-IN-CHIEF Erin Peterson and Melissa Berry COPY EDITOR Hailey Keller

for academic achievement and community service from Lewis-Clark State College. Now she is an award-winning local influencer, podcaster and digital strategy educator with a passion for equity and inclusion. Erin has been published and

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

featured in a wide variety of local publications

Erin Peterson

including the Spokesman Review, The Inlander,

Melissa Berry

and has served as an editor at Spokane Coeur

Hailey Keller

d’Alene Living magazine. If you want to learn more

Alexi Sage

about how she is making an impact right here in

Madam Stina Rae

the Northwest, give her a follow on Instagram at

Shaye Hubbard

@trending.northwest or Trending Northwest on

Lexi Garr Monika Jacobson

Facebook.

Chelsea Booker

M E L I S S A B E R R Y has lived in

Kim Lehr

the Pacific Northwest for eight

Carlie Lee

years, primarily in Spokane,

Fay Ripley Krista Staudinger PHOTOGRAPHY Keith Webber Krista Staudinger

Washington. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, Melissa also lived in Denver, Colorado for two years. A freelance travel writer and podcaster, Melissa co-hosts the popular and award-winning podcast, Trending Northwest. Melissa has

Hailey Keller

been featured in Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living

Lexi Garr

magazine, Spokane Talks, and the Inlander. You

Monika Jacobson Kim Lehr

can follow along with her adventures at @ everydayspokane on Instagram and on Facebook.

Chelsea Booker Shaye Hubbard Carlie Lee

H A I L E Y K E L L E R is a journalistic

Fay Ripley

writer with an empathic soul,

Melissa Berry

and likes to (loudly) speak the

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truth. She wants to make sure everyone has a seat at the proverbial table. When not fervently championing the success of all

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those around her, Hailey likes to visit the Gaiser

Maker + Made

Conservatory within Manito Park, spend hours

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on Etsy and consume sugary treats. Her time

Erin Peterson

working at Eastern Washington University solidified

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to advocate for themselves and establishing

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her passion of advocating for those unable connections with people around the community interested in doing the same.

CONTRIBUTORS

A L E X I S A G E is a traveling

Now she can be found cramming reading into

and her small batch, local products with your

makeup artist, hair artist

every stolen nook and cranny of time in her

family’s table. Find her delicious meal ideas at

and beauty expert based in

life – between stocking bookshelves at her

@whatcheescooking on Instagram.

Spokane, Washington. She is

bookshop in Medical Lake and spearheading

recognized throughout the Spokane area and

the marketing for her family’s winery in

beyond for her ability to bring out a person’s

Lewiston, Idaho.

most beautiful version of themself. From the movie set to everyday, she knows the secrets to make us look our best. Follow her on Instagram at @alexi.sage.

M A D A M S T I N A R A E is an advocate and mentor in both the queer and kink communities and co-owner of Atomic Threads Boutique. She can help give insight on your sex and relationship needs and curiosities.This space is a judgement free zone where you are welcome to ask some of the most personal questions with total anonymity. Follow along with her at @ atomicthreadsboutique.

S H AY E H U B B A R D is an intern at Trending Northwest set to graduate SFCC with a degree in Digital Marketing and Social Media Specialty. She is a major foodie and loves everything involving art from painting, crocheting, cooking, drawing, and teaching. She has three very busy kiddos who keep her moving all day long and she still finds time to write captivating articles about top products and services in our region!

Master’s in Biology from MONIKA JACOBSON

Washington State University.

earned her Bachelor’s degree

She grew a deep love for

in Human Nutrition and

the Pacific Northwest and especially loves

Dietetics at Washington State

the local community and how supportive

University. She moved to the west side and

everyone is of one another. Locally, she enjoys

worked as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

sipping on creative cocktails and keeping up

in a myriad of settings–from luxury health

with the ever-expanding beer scene. Follow

clubs, to coaching athletes with sports

along at @spokane_drinks on Instagram.

nutrition, to home health clinical nutrition and various start-ups in Seattle-focused scientific

Northwest native, Lexi was

FAY R I P L E Y owns Red Leaf

wellness and genetics. Now Monika teaches

Vintage. "I have been buying

adult and kid cooking classes (online and

and selling vintage clothing

in-person) and coaches clients one-on-one with their wellness goals centered on nutrition.

Follow along at @eat_move_thrive_spokane.

for seven years and have three locations in Spokane and Coeur d’ Alene where I sell. I love vintage clothing and learning about sustainable fashion, so I hope

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you will join my journey in learning new things

a Seattle-based freelance

and getting excited about vintage fashion!",

writer with an adventurous spirit and a passion for all

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travel, whether it takes her across the globe

has a passion for travel and

or down the street. She enjoys writing about

outdoor adventures. She's

her trips, whipping up articles on health, wellness, and personal development, and working on her novel. When she’s not traveling or writing, she’s reading any fantasy book she can get her hands on, tending to her rapidly expanding houseplant collection, and honing

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C A R L I E L E E earned a

her strategy skills so she can always beat her husband at board games.

been to almost 50 countries and was traveling solo in Asia when the pandmeic hit, which brought her back home to Washington. She gained an even greater appreciation for exploring her beautiful backyard in the Pacific Northwest and road tripping around the western United states.

born on the west side, but was transplanted to Idaho at a young age. She spent her childhood years camping, hiking and enjoying the tranquility of her family’s cabin on the Selway River, cultivating an appreciation of nature and the art of being still. It was here that she learned to covet quiet moments with a good book, accompanied by the sound of a rushing river and birds twittering about.

K I M L E H R is a bar/restaurant industry veteran who owns The Accompaniment Co. and is obsessed with all things pickled. Most importantly? She’s a wife and mom who wants to feed her family more healthful, wholesome, flavorful, and creative meals. Join her to share some of those meals

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Interior Design in 2013. She took her interest in

ability to look at a space and know instantly

and principal designer Erin Haskell Gourde

interiors and architecture more seriously, and

what it should become–are her inspiration

has always been destined for a career in the

began to hone her craft with small projects.

and magic, informing her daily work.

arts. A foundation in fashion–with exciting

Time spent at renowned architect firms, like

work at Stella McCartney’s London studio,

the iconic Herman-Miller, were just the start of

an Arizona-based luxury lifestyle magazine

her post-grad design journey, strengthening

publishing house and creative pursuits of

her expertise and building her design portfolio.

her own–gave Haskell Gourde a base of

Haskell Gourde works out of Spokane, Washington, offering commercial and residential design up the West coast, including full design services, or her expertise for a single day. Her

Full-service interior and architecture design

new Spokane showroom offers luxe goods

studio Design for the PPL was built in 2016

from all over the world, modern and unique

upon Haskell Gourde’s foundation of design

furniture, carefully-curated decor, art and

knowledge, love of people and of spaces.

other nonsense to delight design clients and

Haskell Gourde’s career trajectory was solid-

Her team, contractors, clients and their

the public alike.

ified when she earned her Master’s degree in

personalities–coupled with her near-psychic

knowledge and understanding that design and style could be a fulfilling career path, and one fit for her unique skill set.

CONTRIBUTORS Photographer: Rachel French @rachelfrenchphoto Photo Assistant: Darrien Mack @rosethrow Makeup: Kristen Krause @rockandroyalmakeupstudio Models: Kimber London @kimber.london & LaVitta Joëlle @ lavitta_joelle Set Design: Erin Haskell Gourde, Interior Designer/ Creative Director, IIDA, MA @designfortheppl Design Assistant: Amelia Moye, Design for the PPL Studio Director @miamoye

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N AT I O N A L P A R K BY

Krista Staudinger

Looking for the ultimate adventure weekend in the crown jewel of the continent? If you’re excited by fresh mountain air, sweeping vistas, and crystal-clear rivers and lakes filled with rainbow rocks, Glacier National Park is the place for you!

For just a few weeks each year, Glacier’s iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road opens solely to hikers and bikers, leaving the normally crowded road vehicle-free. This rare opportunity occurs at the end of May and early June while snow is plowed from the road. As you plan out your upcoming trips for 2023, consider adding Glacier National Park and a biking trip to your list!

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Looking for the ultimate adventure

Backed by stunning mountains at the base of the

weekend in the crown jewel of the

Swan Range, ROAM Beyond Glacier is just twenty

continent? If you’re excited by fresh mountain air, sweeping vistas, and

miles away from Glacier National Park’s West Entrance for an easy and scenic drive to the park in under thirty minutes. You’ll stay in a private roaming cabin, thoughtfully crafted with all the necessities, including a kitchenette and bathroom, and extra touches of comfort like down comforters and heated mattress pads. Depending on your choice of bunk vs. dinette, your cabin will include a queen bed and two twin bunks or a queen bed and a convertible dinette table.

The stunning twenty-acre Montana estate has a ton of gorgeous communal spaces. The Lodge boasts a sitting room with a bathroom open to all if you prefer a more spacious shower. The School House is equipped with fast WiFi to stay connected with comfy couches and kitchen space to eat breakfast and pack lunches before heading out for

crystal-clear rivers and lakes filled

adventures.

with rainbow rocks, Glacier Nation-

The Barn is decorated with string lights and the

al Park is the place for you!

For just a few weeks each year, Glacier’s iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road opens solely to hikers and bikers, leaving the normally crowded road vehicle-free. This rare opportunity occurs at the end

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for warmth. There’s even a small gym space tucked into the corner, equipped with a punching bag, weights, and assorted workout equipment.

Each cabin boasts its own personal fire pit, while

road. As you plan out your upcoming trips for 2023,

there are several shared fire pits and grills to gather

consider adding Glacier National Park and a biking

and mingle with other guests and the friendly ROAM

trip to your list!

Beyond staff, as well as their furry four-legged

worry! Electric bikes make the journey accessible

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tables are surrounded by a fire pit and extra heaters

of May and early June while snow is plowed from the

If biking in high elevation sounds daunting, don’t

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original ROAM cabin rests here on display. Long

friends. Did I mention the property is pet friendly and allows your dogs and cats to ROAM as well?

to cyclists of all ability levels, or you can test your

A man-made pond reflects the surrounding

strength and stamina on a standard bike.

mountains and makes for a stunning photo op, especially as the sun sets to paint the mountains

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a warm golden hue. Summer weather will provide the opportunity for swimming in the pond, which

ROAM Beyond created an all-inclusive adventure

reaches a depth of seventeen feet on one end, and

package for those who are looking for adventure

use of the property’s outdoor showers.

but also don’t want to skimp on comfort. In addition to accommodation at their mobile cabins, ROAM Beyond covers all the logistics including roundtrip transportation to the Going-to-the-Sun Road, electric or hybrid/gravel bikes, chef-curated meals, and restorative yoga to end the weekend.

BIKING THE GOING-TO-THE-SUN ROAD WITH WHITEFISH OUTFITTERS Eager adventurers were picked up on Saturday morning at ROAM Beyond by Whitefish Outfitters, a

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CATEGORY local tour company with bikes in tow. Riders have the option of top-of-the-line gravel/hybrid bikes or electric bikes. You are also welcome to bring your own bike.

By booking the package, we didn’t have to worry about making reservations for the Going-to-theSun Road to enter Glacier National Park, which is required after May 27, since the tour company handles the permit. We drove alongside scenic Lake McDonald, famous for its rainbow “Fruity Pebble rocks.” As is common in the morning, the lake was still and showcased a mirrored reflection of the snowcapped mountains behind it.

Our driver pulled over so we could hop out of the shuttle and stroll to the shore of Lake McDonald to take in the awe-inspiring beauty before us. After riders snapped photos, we continued to Avalanche Campground to begin our bike ride.

We selected our Rad Power Bikes, adjusted our seats, grabbed our helmets, and hit the road! I was initially nervous about the bike ride being difficult as I am not an avid biker, and the road is notoriously long and difficult but riding the e-bike made the journey a breeze—I didn't even break a sweat biking uphill and we biked a total of sixteen miles.

It almost felt like cheating as I cruised past people huffing and puffing on their mountain bikes or as I flew by others who had jumped off their bikes to push them instead. We gave them the chance to catch up as our group stopped nearly every five minutes (or less!) to admire the gorgeous mountain views. Of the eleven people transported together in the shuttle from ROAM Beyond, six of us stuck together on the road, enjoying each other’s company and conversations.

Biking the Going-to-the-Sun Road is a photographer’s dream, with the ability to stop anywhere on the road and not have to worry about watching out for oncoming vehicle traffic. When the road is open to cars, it is typically so crowded that the limited

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Biking the road before it was open to vehicles in the spring was a unique and unforgettable experience that I would happily do again.

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Being on a bike grants you 360-degree views that are often obstructed when you are in a car, especially at the beginning of the road when the mountain views tower above you.

It wasn’t long into our ride that we came across a black bear cub on the road. We stopped as soon as we realized what was ahead of us, as you are advised to stay 100 yards away from bears.

Thankfully we didn’t come across an angry mama bear as it ran off the road shortly after, but unfortunately, it was too quick for any of us to capture a decent photo. Carrying bear spray is a must in Glacier National Park (ROAM Beyond has spare spray if you don’t have one of your own). Be sure you know how to use it and that you are carrying it in an accessible place.

The Going-to-the-Sun Road can be open to bikers as far as Logan’s Pass, but when we visited it was only open to The Loop Trailhead, so we stopped there for our packed lunches before heading back down. If we hadn’t stopped so often, we might have made it to the bar at the Lake McDonald Lodge for a cold beverage, as another group in our tour party did, but we had no regrets with all the gorgeous footage we shot.

As the weeks go by, more and more of the road will be plowed and open to bikers and hikers, until it is finally completely open to vehicles in mid-to-late-June.

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dare spoil my appetite for the rest of the

Thankfully ROAM Beyond’s all-inclusive

feast.

package includes delicious chef-curated meals. One night gourmet burgers are grilled and served with local beers from Tamarack Brewing. The Sip N’ Go Naked Apricot Ale is my personal favorite as the perfect beer to get your palette ready for summer.

Smoked Bok Choy with ginger, scallions and cilantro, grilled cauliflower with a yogurt sauce, currants, pistachio, and harissa spice, and steelhead trout with sorrel pesto and roasted pepper relish were served alongside a refreshing green salad and a

The other night, Chef Chris DiMaio of

flavorful quinoa salad. I was blown away by

Montana Craft Kitchen prepares an

the delicious flavors and fresh ingredients

extraordinary farm-to-table meal in the barn.

and will remember this meal as one of the

His cuisine is described as “thoughtful and

tastiest I’ve had all year.

elegant, inspired by his Sicilian heritage and his passion for nature.”

We ended our nights around the bonfire, losing track of time while making memories

Chef DiMaio wild forages for his ingredients

under the stars and over craft beers and

and works closely with local farmers and

gourmet s’mores. Take your pick of 1927

ranchers to curate a dining experience that

S’mores Company kits—you can stick to

is simultaneously luxurious and approach-

Classic S’mores, comprised of honey graham

able. He places an emphasis on eating

crackers, vanilla bean marshmallows, and

locally and seasonally.

bittersweet chocolate bars, or go wild with

Chef DiMaio’s meal began with Montana morel mushrooms he foraged himself on a crostini with truffled goat cheese, horse radish, and minor’s lettuce, a cool green that also came from the woods in Montana.

Everyone helped themselves to seconds, some to thirds—my boyfriend included. I would’ve devoured the entire plate but didn’t

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Moose Tracks S’mores, made of cocoa graham crackers, whiskey salted caramel marshmallows, and peanut butter packets.

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All that adventuring will work up an appetite!

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IS BIKING THE G O I N G -T O -T H E - S U N ROAD WORTH IT? I have been to Glacier National Park three times prior to this trip and each time I’ve been on the Going-to-the-Sun Road in a car in the summer or fall. Biking the road before it was open to vehicles in the spring was a unique and unforgettable experience that I would happily do again. It made me feel like I was visiting the park for the first time as I had a whole new perspective to admire the sheer magnitude of the beauty around me.

Whether it is your first or fiftieth visit to Glacier National Park, biking the Going-to-the-Sun Road is an experience you’ll forever cherish and appreciate.

Visiting the park before the Going-to-the-Sun Road opens also means you don’t have to wake up before dawn or go on a weekday to avoid the usual crowds.

Remember to #RecreateResponsibly - leave no trace, plan ahead, and be wildlife-wise!

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PEOPLE TO WATCH: MICHELLE STARRY BY

Erin Peterson

When I think of women I admire, Michelle Starry is always one of

management needs. Her investment firm, Starry Financial Group,

the first that comes to mind. She prefers to remain largely in the

works to simplify the complexities of the wealth for her clients,

background - quietly supporting the causes she champions, but

and works to help investors develop a disciplined process and

she is well-known throughout the community in circles where

investment choices based on goals, time frame and risk tolerance.

people celebrate local bands, art, music, food, equity, education,

They carefully choose clients to work with based on mutual respect,

and equity-building organizations.

and guide them each step of the way as they pursue their personal

Her professional work is both her vocation and her passion, and it shows. Michelle has worked in the Investment Services industry for over 25 years. Her primary focus is helping individuals obtain

financial goals. Her dedication to the people she serves goes far beyond just investment guidance, but she becomes her clients’ treasured friend.

their retirement and lifetime goals as well as helping charitable

“With retirees living longer, more active lives, it’s essential for your

organizations and small businesses with their investment and cash

retirement plan to work for you, helping you enjoy the life you’ve

“ W O R K I N G T O G E T H E R , W E TA L K A B O U T W H AT YO U N E E D A N D WA N T YO U R M O N E Y T O D O F O R YO U A N D A S S E S S T H E L I K E L I H O O D T H AT YO U ’ L L B E A B L E TO AC H I E V E T H ES E G OA L S. ” envisioned while also mitigating risk that could make your nest egg

Michelle doesn’t just work a typical 9 to 5 day - she spends much of

vulnerable. We help pre-retirees and retirees overcome the chal-

her time working with local organizations to improve the community

lenges of such a profound lifestyle change,” Michelle says. “Working

and connect individuals and organizations to create beneficial

together, we talk about what you need and want your money to do

partnerships. She serves on the Board of Directors of Spark Central

for you and assess the likelihood that you’ll be able to achieve these

and supports many Inland Northwest community organizations

goals. If you have to make tradeoffs, we help you there, too, showing

including Lutheran Community Services, The YWCA, The Washington

you how small compromises might make a big impact over the long

Women’s Foundation and Terrain..

term. We also talk about the things that concern you, and strategies that can help alleviate those concerns.”

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MEET What is Spark Central?

Spark Central is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that ignites the creativity, innovation, and imagination necessary for people to forge the path to their best future. They break down barriers to creativity like cost, confidence, and access by offering transformative programs, access to innovative technology, and a welcoming creative community for youth, teens, and even adults of all economic backgrounds.

While their station and many of their programs are open to anyone, they have a special focus on serving the West Central neighborhood, which has been historically underserved due to redlining and few allocated resources. Spark Central’s creative station at 1214 W Summit Parkway is a space for people of all income levels, identities, and backgrounds to access creative learning resources, innovative technology, and to be part of an inclusive community of creative learners. Membership is always free so income is never a barrier to opportunity.

The station, located in Kendall Yards, is a source of inspiration for hundreds of local children. It is filled with books, zines, computers, robotics, design software, art supplies, creative learning kits, virtual reality equipment, and so much more! They house Spokane’s only zine library as well as curated book collections by local writers and writers from marginalized communities, artistic graphic novels and children’s books, limited-edition handmade books, and other unique finds.

Their upcoming fundraiser, Library of Voices is part of their popular “Salon” series, which serves to help Spark Central sustain and grow its current offerings for children and families. This year’s fundraiser will take place on Saturday, April 29th 2023 and will have tickets available on their website at spark-central.org.

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FRESH EATS &

Fabulous Drinks

LITTLE NOODLE AND ITTY BITTY BUDDHA IN SPOKANE, WA BY

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Hailey Keller

MEET

LITTLE NOODLE IS GARLAND DISTRICT’S BEST-KEPT SECRET… The thing is, though, it shouldn’t be a secret

parent, you know how rare that is!).

at all! Little Noodle is Asian-inspired cuisine, according to its founder, Kadra Evans. Here, you’ll find everything from delicious pho to fun (and delicious) pho-rito (burrito but with pho!) and so much more.

Why should you add Little Noodle to your ‘must visit’ list when in Spokane, Washington?

I’ll break down all the reasons below why you need Little Noodle in your life, and why it’s a must-visit when you’re in town or have friends in town!

LITTLE NOODLE IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Snuggled in the Garland District across from the North Hill on Garland restaurant and a block from Mary Lou’s Milk Bottle, Little Noodle is one of my favorite spots in town.

From their Pho, Udon Kimchi and Ramen to their famous Pho-Ritto, Soup Dumplings and Banh-Mi, Little Noodle has something for everyone.

I can bring my entire family and even the littles are happy with the offerings (and if you are a

OK, after listing just a few of Little Noodle’s offerings, I’m hankering for lunch. I already know exactly what I will be ordering: The Porkbelly Pho Bone Marrow Sandwich.

As you’ve read, Pho is a major component of many of Little Noodle’s most popular dishes.

“I literally get goosebumps when I talk about the Pho, because it’s the backbone of this restaurant,” Evans said. “It was the first thing I learned how to make my very, very first time cooking at an Asian restaurant, and I fell in

LITTLE NOODLE’S ASIAN-INSPIRED CUISINE

love.”

Just listen to the description Little Noodle

Little Noodle is not an Asian restaurant.

chef and owner Kadra Evans wrote for this delectable bite:

Before moving on, let’s clear something up.

Chef Kadra said: “Other people may not like my food because it’s not ‘traditional’

“Toasted bun topped with sriracha and aioli,

enough. I’ve never said I’m an authentic Asian

microgreens, pork belly and yes, bone marrow

restaurant. I’m not even Asian-fusion. I’m

that sat in a 48-hour broth that we then

Aisan-inspired.”

turned into butter.”

Can you even with that?!

Evans featured this Porkbelly Pho Bone Marrow Sandwich for the first time at Crave

At Little Noodle, the dishes all do seem inspired, not by some unknown source, but by the fresh, seasonal, local ingredients Chef Kadra uses in everything.

Northwest this summer. I was lucky enough to

Walking into the quaint space, the first thing

have tried a morsel of this burgeoning beauty

you’ll see is a cute little bok choy, radish and

at Crave and have now gone back to Little

leek with smiling faces (painted by Evans,

Noodle (mumbles how many times because

because, seriously though, what can’t she

it’s a tad embarrassing) just to order this

do?) framing the specials board, which is

sandwich.

loaded with delicious new items for you to

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“I don’t want to be stagnant,” Evans said. “We want to showcase the fresh, local stuff. The best way to do that is through specials and

plays host to a guest bartender. The bartender

“I left the front of the house because I fell in

of the night whips up a custom cocktail for

love with the kitchen,” Evans said, and thanks

the evening and the process is filmed on Tik

to some major leadership moves, she’s been

Tok for all to see.

able to get right back to where she feels most

fresh eats.”

How cool is that? It’s a free bartending lesson!

In order to have the best ingredients, Evans

The bartender then stays in the bar for the

buys her veggies from Charlie’s Produce,

evening to discuss and make their cocktail.

located in Spokane. She also sources her

The guest bartender can then

proteins from Ramstead Ranch in Ione, Wash.,

choose how to be paid for the

and the bones that make up Little Noodle’s

evening, with many choosing to

homemade bone broth.

donate their earnings to their charity

Evans seamlessly transitions her fresh-ingredient-only policy from the front of the house to the Itty Bitty Buddha, the bar located in the back of Little Noodle.

being creative, and just loving what I’m doing again!”

of choice.

WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT LITTLE NOODLE Finding a bar plating dishes of fresh,

FROM LITTLE NOODLE TO ITTY BITTY BUDDHA That’s right, there’s more fabulousness just through a door within Little Noodle. We applaud Evans for incorporating something so totally unique to Spokane, all within the walls of an unassuming restaurant.

local food after 8 p.m. is hard to find in Spokane, but Tuesday through Sunday, even on Tiki Tuesdays, Itty Bitty Buddha serves up a ton of late-night options, including their undeniably delicious Pho. You can access the bar through Little

In 2018, The Tiny Tiki opened, Spokane’s first tiki bar. Due to COVID, however, it shut down,

Noodle while it’s open, or through a door in the back alleyway after hours.

leaving Spokane without a tiki bar, something

Scrumptious food, tasty drinks, and

Evans said she couldn’t let stand.

the perfect atmosphere to eat, drink

“Every big little city needs a tiki bar!” Evans proclaimed.

and be merry – It’s no secret why we’re obsessed with Little Noodle and the Itty Bitty Buddha.

But Evans being the masterful creative that she is, couldn’t just have a tiki bar. No, she needed it to be an educational experience and a vehicle to help non-profit organizations within the community.

Plus, if you’ve never had the pleasure of meeting Chef Kadra Evans, we highly recommend you make a trip to Little Noodle just to bask in the joy that emanates from this extremely talented woman.

Thus, Teaching Tiki Tuesdays on Tik Tok was born.

Every Tuesday from 5-9 p.m., Itty Bitty Buddha

With the culinary world dominated mostly by male chefs, shines brightly as one of Spokane’s best.

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Till Dawn

WEST SEATTLE'S SUPER COOL NEW CAFE, BAR, AND VIDEO GAME HAVEN

BY

Chelsea Booker

When was the last time you popped over to

evening all while testing your skill at a variety

Andrew Spence is the owner of Till Dawn, and

West Seattle to check out what’s new in the

of games? Till Dawn is just the place you’ve

you may recognize him from 2 Fingers Social,

neighborhood?

been looking for.

his other bar just 4 miles south. While 2 Fingers

Though once deemed a “sleepy” part of town,

You can’t miss it. A striking magenta and

West Seattle’s gotten a facelift over the past

electric blue logo with the cafe’s name is

few years. A speakeasy with a hidden door,

sprawled across the windows, beckoning

a scrumptious vegan donut bakery, a skate

passersby to take a peak inside.

shop, and a community-focused brewery are just a few of the businesses keeping the westside lively.

Till Dawn took up residence in what used to be an old licensing

And it doesn’t end there.

center that

One exciting new addition to this list is Till Dawn, a cafe and bar near the Alaska Junction.

TILL DAWN IN WEST SEATTLE Need a chill joint where you can kick back with a coffee in the morning or a beer in the

Social is a movie bar that caters directly to cinephiles, Till Dawn is a mini haven for self-proclaimed gaming nerds.

The idea behind the name is to encompass the feeling you get when you’ve been engrossed in your game for so long that when you finally look up, you realize you’ve been playing… till dawn.

shut down

The cafe/bar opened in August, and

in 2019. It’s

so far, it’s doing a great job creating

a welcome

that feeling for the customers that

replacement,

step through its doors.

and it adds to the appeal of the popular California Ave.

What should you expect when you visit Till Dawn? Exactly what it says on the outside. Coffee. Beer. Food.

Games.

Art is one of the first things you’ll notice when you step inside. The cafe’s name is boldly emblazoned on the wall behind the coffee bar and snack counter. Murals with cyberpunk, street art, and gaming-inspired themes decorate the other walls. The dim lighting and color-changing neon lights strung along the ceiling make you feel as if you’ve stepped outside of West Seattle and straight into a video game.

You’ll probably notice the gaming options next, but more

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WANDER to play. A Dungeon Master will also run one-shot games so you can hop in without needing to join a campaign.

AMBIANCE AT TILL DAWN On one of my Sunday morning visits to Till Dawn, the vibe was laid back and comfortable.

Several teens reclined around the gaming stations, making good-natured quips as they battled it out over Mario Kart.

Another group sat in the cushy on those later.

Till Dawn stocks the best when it comes to coffee. All coffee and espresso drinks are made using Boon Boona coffee beans, a local roaster that sources their beans directly from various African countries.

The quality of the beans shows through the delicious drinks. The espresso is smooth and well-balanced. They recently added a pandan latte to their menu, which tastes a bit like vanilla with a hint of nuttiness. It’s a real treat for my fellow sweet tooths.

seating around the big screen

selections.

And if you’re not feeling that, don’t stress. They’ve also got kombucha on tap.

Next, get ready to play some games. You’ve

TV, chatting animatedly over steaming coffees. A little girl perused the arcade games with her dad, successfully convincing him to spare a few quarters to teach her how to play a game, even though she could barely reach the controls.

It was evident right away that this is a place for everyone.

Naturally, if you’re a gaming fan, you should go here. What Till Dawn

got options whether you’re alone or want to

captures so effortlessly is the nostalgic feeling

The snack and food options are some of my

challenge your buddies to a little tournament

of being young and carefree. Coming here

favorites from any coffee shop in Seattle. They

(loser buys the next round of snacks).

feels like biking over to your cool friend’s

stock a variety of popular Japanese snacks.

Pocky, hi-chew, and even noodle bowls are some options you can snack on while playing

Play the popular Super Smash Bros and Mario Kart. You can also try your hand at

house to spend hours together playing and bonding over games.

Rocket League, another unique game. Take it

The space is cozy. It’s not huge or overwhelm-

old school and play a round or two on some

ing, and it’s welcoming. It’s also open late

Other treats served include goods from local

arcade games, including shooters and pinball.

(pretty big for West Seattle), and while you can

businesses. Grab savory okazu pans from

Just remember to bring change to enjoy

drink here, there’s no pressure to do so like in

Umami Kushi, and sweet Japanese sandos

these machines.

a traditional bar.

Finally, if you’re interested in tabletop RPG

Check out Till Dawn, rent a DnD room and

games like Dungeons and Dragons, you can

more at tilldawnseattle.com. Head over to

now rent out their “Room of Doom” and meet

take a quick break from reality. Relax, play

up with your DnD group to run games in there!

some games, and restore your HP before

games.

and cream puffs from Baiten. Stop by on Fridays for a weekly treat: Dochi Donuts in flavors like matcha oreo and taro pebbles.

They’ve got quite the beer selection too. Till Dawn stocks various imported beers from around the world. Try Japanese, Chinese, and Belgian beers and local Pacific Northwest

When chatting with Spence, I learned

returning to real life.

eventually, there may be a series of introductory classes so people new to DnD can learn

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e Art of The auty Ritual BY

Alexi Sage

We know that the act of caring for anything in life helps it grow, whether that’s watering our plants, loving and raising our babies or investing in our relationships. Why, then, do we tend to neglect taking care of ourselves?

Between keeping up with jobs and families, social media posts and social calendars, sometimes

MOVE YOUR BODY

we need to do a little more for

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ourselves at the end of a stressful

While laying on the couch

day. Self-care comes in many

mindlessly scrolling on tv may

forms, but my favorite form is the

sound like the most appealing

beauty ritual. Here are a few of

option when you’re stressed,

my top tips for showing yourself

being intentional about moving

a little more love.

your body can be one of the

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best forms of self-care. Want to get out of the house? Book a

Lighting a candle, grabbing a glass

yoga class at your local studio.

of chamomile tea and sinking into

Looking to get out some nervous

a hot bath is my favorite way to

energy? Pop in your headphones

unwind. Want to get the ultimate

and take a walk around your

relaxation? Add a CBD bath

neighborhood while listening

bomb to your tub in a calming

to your favorite podcast. I

aromatherapy fragrance, like

promise that you’ll feel better,

Green Roads CBD Bath Bombs

even if it’s just a 15-minute

in Lavender and Unwind.

workout!

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DIY FACIAL

I love a good skin care treatment, but I don’t always have time to plan a trip to the spa during my busy workweek. When you’re between esthetician visits, give

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your skin a little TLC by giving yourself an at-home facial! Start by double-cleansing, exfoliating,

Have you heard about gua sha?

This ancient Chinese technique of performing massage involves

adding a facial massage (see Gua Sha, next) and applying your

using a beauty tool specifically made for reducing inflammation

favorite mask targeted to your skincare concerns. Finish up with a serum, moisturizer and facial oils for the ultimate in hydration. Not sure what skincare products to use? Send me a message and get a complimentary custom skincare

and improving circulation. My top pick is Anfisa Skin’s Moon White Jade Gua Sha.

POP-ON A MANICURE

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One of my favorite things about

routine recommendation!

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this year is the return of the pop-on manicure. These aren’t

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your old school 90s press-ons now faux nails come in a multitude

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of shapes and prints and last for up to 2 weeks. Give yourself the

While outside beauty is amazing,

perfect manicure by filling nails,

self-care for your beauty on the

pushing back and trimming your

inside is the most important. Set

cuticles and hydrating your hands

aside some time to turn off the

with a hydrating mask treatment,

tv, silence your phone and spend

like Red Aspen’s ManiPrep Mask.

20-30 minutes journaling. How

Apply your favorite press-on

has your week been going? What

nails, like these perfectly nude

is weighing heavy on your mind?

Marciamellow Nail Dashes by Red

You might be surprised at what

Aspen, while you binge your favorite

you end up writing when you turn

Netflix show - and don’t forget to

off all of the distractions and give

give your feet some love, too!

yourself permission to reflect.

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Self Care — ­

REFLECTION AND ACTION BY

Madam Stina Rae

SELF REFLECTION Self care is a topic that has been talked about for quite some time, but the importance of it really hit home hard for so many when the COVID-19 quarantine began.

started by reflecting on what no longer serves

I recently began working with The Sacred

me, which led to realizing exactly where I’ve

Self-Care Oracle deck that we just started

been struggling. I wrote down the changes I

carrying at my store, Atomic Threads Boutique.

would like to see to help solidify the idea of change in my life.

Sometimes it’s crazy to think about how

THERE WAS NO BETTER TIME

much COVID-19 has changed our lives, the

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way we are still experiencing it and accepting

I complete three-card pulls from the deck, which then inspire creative ways to apply that card’s self-care topic, such as “Energy Work” or “Flow Like Water.” Having this tangible tool

Through a trial-and-error process, and

has helped me in such a big way, enabling me

keeping my various moods, needs, energy

to discover how not to fight my natural brain

One thing’s for sure though, COVID hasn’t

outputs and time constraints in mind, I’ve

path, but instead embrace the process.

stopped the majority of us living busy lives,

found that I need to use a variety of self-care

which inevitably leads to burnout, and then

tools to be successful.

that many things will never be the same.

sometimes crashing into a pit of depression.

This realization has led me to follow the Seven

That run-ragged lifestyle, paired with COVID’s

Pillars of Self-Care: Physical, Mental, Emotional,

forced isolations, caused people’s anxiety

Social, Environmental, Recreational and Spiritual.

to skyrocket for many reasons – no wonder self-care has become such a big topic, unique to each person.

I reflected upon what kind of work I had put into my own well-being, and it suddenly became clear that I’d been neglecting my needs in many ways.

With a life as a mother, wife and multi-faceted business owner, it creates a schedule that’s ever-changing; controlled chaos at best.

I knew something needed to change – I

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SELF-CARE RECIPE COLLECTION From this work, I have created a Self-Care Recipe Collection for myself, but which I can lend to others as well. I can add to it at any time and toss out those activities that don’t work for me.

The skill of self-reflection is not something that comes naturally to many and the act of giving self-care can be pushed off as selfish, frivolous or unnecessary, but when used together it can really help make your life run a little smoother and help reduce your stress level so it’s a little more manageable. I've shared some of the items in my Self-Care Recipe Collection. Please be aware of the Energy Levels I’ve assigned to each:

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ENERGY LEVELS

( L ) = Low

( M ) = Medium

( A ) = Ambitious AF

MENTAL

EMOTIONAL

RECREATIONAL

Therapy and Shadow Work ( L + A )

Tarot Journaling ( L )

Night Drives ( L )

Regulate Sleep Schedule ( L )

Sacred Bath Ritual ( M )

Explore New Hobbies and Cooking ( L + A )

Artistic Expressions ( L + A )

Music Exploration ( L )

Family Game & Adventure Time ( L + A )

Connecting with Nature ( L + A )

Work on Communication Skills ( L + A )

Adult Play Time ( L + A )

SPIRITUAL

ENVIRONMENTAL

PHYSICAL

Syncing with the Moon ( L + A )

Clean House and Workspaces ( L + A )

Pole Skills ( A )

Connecting with Crystals ( L )

Purge and Donate ( A )

Dance / Movement ( M )

Tarot and Oracle Practice ( L + A )

Connecting with Nature ( L + A )

Hydration & Protein Intake ( L )

In both my personal and professional life, I’ve

Whether it’s bubble baths and quiet time,

Looking over the Self-Care Recipe Collection,

been in phases of change and transition.

listening to your favorite song and having a

which item(s) will you choose to participate

Sometimes it feels like I have nothing

personal dance party, or getting that overdue

in? Reach out and let us know!

grounding me and I begin spiraling – But then

health checkup, saying no to taking on more

I remind myself that I have tools to help me; I

than you should or delegating the work load

just have to use them.

as needed, going for a run or trying something

Energy work ( L + M )

PROFESSIONAL Time Blocking ( A ) Asking for Help ( L ) Delegating Tasks Where I Can ( L ) Financial Planning ( M )

Be kind to yourself and find your joy because you deserve it!

new – whatever self-care looks like to you, instead of stewing in your own stress, do something for yourself!

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Why is Fast Fash FAST FASHION VS VINTAGE CLOTHING BY

Fay Ripley

You may have heard the term “fast fashion” before, especially in regards

scale clothing manufacturers saturate the marketplace with excessive

to “fashion haul” videos that feature hauls from companies like Shein.

clothing in order to fulfill these fashion trends. As The Good Trade

However, Shein and companies like it are only one part of what defines

describes it, “Fast fashion garment production leverages trend replica-

“fast fashion.” The truth is, fast fashion is more complex than just saying

tion and low-quality materials (like synthetic fabrics) in order to bring

something like “X company is fast fashion.”

inexpensive styles to the end consumer.”

For better or worse, fast fashion and fast consumption is a huge part of the American way of life. You probably participate in it yourself, consciously or unconsciously. As the owner of a local vintage clothing store in the Spokane, Washington, area, I’m very familiar with fast fashion and the concept of sustainability.

If you’ve been wondering how you can get off the fast fashion train but still stay stylish, I’ve got you! Below, I’ll break down quickly what fast fashion is, how we can avoid it, and what the future holds for fashion and sustainability.

WHAT IS FAST FASHION? Fashion is defined as a popular trend while fast fashion is when large-

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Fast fashion really took off and has been on the rise for the past 15 years. Think of brands like Charlotte Ruse, Forever 21, Shein, etc. With the birth of social media and the increase in social media influencers, the push to keep up with trends and “fashion hauls” has factories pumping out insane amounts of clothing.

Vintage fashion is considered clothing made before 2001. If you cringed a bit, I feel you! Y2K fashion, which was the early 2000’s, has made a big comeback, but that doesn’t mean we all have to go buy low-waisted, Britney Spears pants or fluttery Paris Hilton tops.

VINTAGE FASHION IS FOR EVERYONE. Classic and timeless styles will always be relevant, and trends will

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hion So Bad????

always come and go. So don’t worry; we got you!

FAST FASHION IS EVERYWHERE Fast fashion is everywhere. It’s on our Facebook ads, on tv, social media and beyond.

In the past seven years, I personally have been learning about fast fashion. It’s been a long journey that included research by reading books, watching videos and following social media advocates.

The first thing to think about is how to get to the root of the problem.

Most fast fashion is made very cheaply and quickly, and with fabrics that do more harm to the environment than we realize.

Did you know that it takes 700 gallons of water to make one cotton T-shirt? Plus, the clothing is not meant to last; it falls apart quickly so we will buy more and more, causing more and more over-consumption.

Here’s something else that I hope shocks you: Every year, 1.5 billion pounds of clothing is shipped out of the country. It ends up in places like Africa and is sold in their markets. You may think that this could be a good thing, but if you look at photographs and see the impact this has on their environment, you will quickly change your mind.

Workers in developing countries made a lot of our clothing overseas.

Multi-billion dollar companies do not pay these workers, who are largely female, a fair wage, and working conditions can be terrible.

WHAT CAN WE DO? One of the hardest things to do when making the transition to slow

If a company has thousands and thousands of different clothing

fashion (thrifting or vintage) is realizing that companies have created

listings on its website, it’s more than likely they are a fast-fashion

this imaginary world where we, the consumer, need to purchase as

company.

much clothing as possible to keep up with fashion trends.

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THE FUTURE OF FAST FASHION So, what does the future hold? Do I think that the future will be more

One of the first things we can do is think about buying vintage, thrifting,

sustainable? I do! The more people who become aware of the waste

buying used, secondhand or from online clothing platforms.

and destruction that mass-produced textiles have on the planet, the more there will be a push for designers and clothing manufacturers to

Also, there is a way to buy more sustainable clothing by supporting

become more sustainable.

small business owners that pay their workers a fair wage, use material or fabrics that are eco-friendly, and concentrate on making smaller

Make better clothing that lasts! Pay workers! The change is already

batches of clothing.

starting. It’s a fashion revolution!

If you look at the clothing that is made today by fast-fashion business-

I would like to end this article with a challenge to read the book

es, and compare it to vintage or small-batch clothing, you will notice a

“Consumed” by Aja Barber. It’s a great place to start your fast-fashion

huge difference in the quality and know the clothing is sustainable.

education to a slow-fashion lifestyle!

My purpose is not to convince you to not buy clothing from your favorite local modern-clothing shop, it’s an effort to help educate and provide an understanding of clothing and its effects on our

Had you heard of fast fashion before? How do you avoid fast fashion

environmental footprint.

and where are your favorite vintage places to shop?

The journey on why we need to change our ways, on how we think about clothing and the future, is long, but I know we can learn together.

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Q&A Campfire Q&A BY

What is it like going to your summer camp?

Erin Peterson

step outside of their comfort zone trying new

“Getting more comfortable being

activities they have never done before! We

away from home”

also make sure to incorporate youth voice

“Making new friends and forming a bond

Camp Fire Inland Northwest owns and

into our programming. Finding out what kids

operates two summer camps, Camp Dart-Lo,

are interested in, or what their “spark” might

our day camp, located in North Spokane

be, allows us to help build onto their interest

along the Little Spokane River and Camp

and develop a growth mindset within. There is

Sweyolakan, our overnight camp on Lake

always more to learn!

“Trying new things I haven’t tried before”

both provide a great opportunity for kids

Last year we had 75% of our staff at our

“Everything!”

to experience an environment where they

overnight camp complete the Camp Mental

can learn and grow in their own way; building

Health Certification Course and we were

self-confidence, friendships that can last a

able to see such a difference in our staff

lifetime, and trying something new! Camp

and campers. Staff have become more

Imagine rolling over in your sleeping bag and

allows kids the opportunity to unplug from the

knowledgeable in helping campers overcome

opening your eyes to sunlight streaming into

outside world and help them connect with

situations that might cause anxiety or

your cabin, looking outward to our beautiful

the natural world around them. Our summer

homesickness. Our staff truly care about the

pine trees, and the lake in the distance

camps give kids the opportunity to grow, but

experience and lasting memories that our

hearing birds chirping and fluttering around

to also just enjoy being a kid!

campers make while out at Camp dart-Lo and

outside. This is the experience of Camp

Camp Sweyolakan. These are the memories

Sweyolakan campers. Laughter and the smell

that will last a lifetime!

of breakfast wafts through the air. Swimming,

that I haven’t formed with my schoolmates” “Sleeping in the treehouse!”

CDA. Camp Dart-Lo and Camp Sweyolakan

Why do parents love our camps?

One of the biggest things we hear from

arts & handcrafts, nature programming,

Why do kids love Camp Fire Camps?

parents is that they love how “inclusive” and “safe” camp feels for their kids. One parent

From an adult’s perspective, we hear a lot of

said, “My child came back with a huge smile

laughter and giggling throughout the day from

on her face and the best stories. She came

the kids! When asking kids what their favorite

back with confidence and excitement for

part of camp was responses included,

doing new things.” We encourage kids to

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What is it like at Camp Sweyolakan?

boating, ropes course and possible archery follow breakfast!

Lunch time rolls around, and our campers are hungry! Lunch is usually served to be taken on the go, so camper groups can take lunch to their favorite viewpoint of the lake, nearby

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picnic benches or back to their lodges

and trying out the BIG swing! Our youth

their accomplishments of the day. The night

determined by group choice! After lunchtime,

are encouraged to use their voice and let

is still young for our campers after dinner

campers earn a much needed “me time” that

our awesome counselors know about their

when pajama hikes, night swimming and the

can be spent napping, reading, coloring or

interests in activities. Counselors have a blast

Council Fire take place. When it’s time for bed,

writing letters to the family back home.

leading songs and performing skits for our

our campers don't complain! They are excited

campers.

to hit the hay and get some rest before their

Afternoon activities tend to revolve mostly

next big day.

around the water or the shade as it's the

Dinner time seems to be a favorite time for

hottest part of the day. All paddles’ boards

everyone! Campers sit around the table

Do you want to learn more? Visit Camp Fire

and kayaks are out on the lake! If not on the

in our dining room and share their favorite

Inland Northwest’s website to get information

water, some kids are practicing their archery

memories of the day and exciting new things

about camps available, what to pack, and all

skills, taking a nature hike to Frog Rock, walking

they learned. They use this time to connect

of the fun details of being a Camp Fire kid!

among the treetops in our high ropes course

with one another in the group and reflect on PA I D P R O M OT I O N WINTER 2023

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10 Books To Help You Escape This Winter

BY

Lexi Garr

I T ’ S T H AT B L U E , B L U S T E R Y T I M E O F

But what happens when summer is over? So I

a different life, to live through situations you’ve

year. Summer came and went in a golden

ask you again, are you still reading?

never experienced or thought of.

During winter in the Pacific Northwest the

During this time of year, we go, go, go and push

haze. The crunchy yellow and red leaves of fall are now dusted with snow.

winter seems to drag on. Inevitably we reach

ourselves to the brink of burnout with both

Life continues to pick up speed at a breakneck

those weeks where the sunshine has taken

self-imposed and other-imposed obligations.

pace and our souls pant for rest until we cry

sabbatical and we yearn for sunny beach

mercy. How do you find rest? How do you hop

days with a slight breeze fluttering through our

off the perpetual carnival ride?

hair, car trips on back roads with the windows down (hand out the window), dinner out on

Are you still reading?

the patio in the heat with a cold cocktail in our

From the time we are children, we are encour-

hand (Glass sweating. Pits sweating. It’s a flip on

aged to read in the summer. Libraries and

which is sweating more).

bookstores alike promote summer reading programs and incentivize them with coupons for free goods or a free book (I’m here for it!

Who doesn’t want a FREE book?).

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When you pick up a book, it’s an opportunity to cheaply vacation from the comfort of your own home; to become someone else, to live

Cue winter reading in front of a warm fire, wearing ugly winter socks you wouldn’t be caught dead in, piping hot eggnog chai tea in one hand, and your next favorite book in the other.

As the owner of Books by the Lake in Medical Lake, Wash., I love nothing more than discussing books.

From the time I could read, you’d find me cozily buried inside a book. I carry a book everywhere I go, just in case an opportunity presents itself.

If I don’t have time to sit and read, I listen to an audiobook.

It turns out there are a lot of moments during the week where I’m doing mindless tasks that are made infinitely more interesting if I’m slightly entertained; driving, laundry, dishes,

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BY CHRISTINE WELLS

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“THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER”

BY TOM CLANCY

From the author of “Sisters of the Resistance”

Somewhere under the freezing Atlantic, a

comes the story of WWII British Naval Intel-

Soviet sub commander has just made a fateful

ligence officer, Victoire Bennett, the real-life

decision. The Red October is heading west.

inspiration for the James Bond character Miss Moneypenny.

The Americans want her. The Russians want her back. The chase for the highly advanced

weight-lifting, sweeping, mopping, walking; just

Bennett’s international covert operation is

to name a few.

nuclear submarine is on - and there’s only one

put in jeopardy when a volatile socialite and

man who can find her...

Whether you’re a habitual reader like myself, or trying to fall in love with the written word, here are 10 books to help you escape this winter and remember that reading is a year-round

Austrian double agent threatens to expose the mission to German High Command.

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vacation waiting to be discovered.

"ALASKAN HOLIDAY"

10 Books to Help You Escape Winter Blues

BY DEBBIE MACOMBER (WASHINGTON AUTHOR)

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“BUTCHER, BAKER, CANDLESTICK TAKER” B Y PAT R I C I A M E R E D I T H (SPOKANE AUTHOR)

Before beginning her dream job as a sous chef in one of Seattle’s hottest new restaurants, Josie Avery takes a summer position cooking at a lakeside lodge in the remote Alaskan town of Ponder.

Set in the Gilded Age of Spokane, Archie

Josie falls for the rustic charms of the

Prescot has traveled across the country to

local community, including Jack Corcoran,

design the now-iconic Spokane clock tower

the crotchety keeper of Ponder’s famed

for the new Great Northern Railroad Depot.

sourdough starter, and, in particular, the quiet

When his talent for creating unique clock chimes connects him with a local patroness,

In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes; together, they call themselves the Thursday Murder Club.

the Thursday Murder Club suddenly finds themselves in the middle of their first live case.

odox but brilliant gang catch the killer, before

better than to make Josie his wife and to

innocent of the crime.

keep her in Ponder. But Josie can’t imagine

points of view to discover the truth.

BY RICHARD OSMAN

As the bodies begin to pile up, can our unorth-

to prove his fellow inventor and himself

look at a convoluted murder that will require all

“THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB”

the career she’s worked so hard for.

Palmer, on the other hand, would like nothing

Six intersecting storylines create a cohesive

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game that could end in all-out war.

that, come fall, she’ll be returning to reality and

lodgers, Detective Carew and his twin brother,

with a mysterious past of her own.

hide-and-seek played by two world powers - a

mysterious photograph left next to the body,

long Alaskan summer days, but Josie knows

crops up when a young lady crosses his path

himself in the middle of a high-stakes game of

When a local developer is found dead with a

workshop of his new colleague.

While on the hunt for the murderer, romance

Red October land on his desk, Ryan soon finds

swordsmith.

Josie and Palmer become close during the

ample suspects as Archie works with his

in fieldwork, but when covert photographs of

and intense Palmer Saxon, a famed master

he is thrilled, until she is discovered dead in the

Her grand home on the South Hill provides

Brilliant CIA analyst Jack Ryan has little interest

abandoning her mother back in the Emerald City and sacrificing her career to stay in this isolated town, not even for a man she’s quickly coming to love.

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it's too late?

“WHERE’D YOU GO, BERNADETTE”

BY MARIA SEMPLE

Bernadette Fox is notorious. To her Microsoft-guru husband, she's a fearlessly opinion-

Fate has other plans…

ated partner; to fellow private-school mothers in Seattle, she's a disgrace; to design mavens, she's a revolutionary architect, and to 15-year-

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MUSE old Bee, she is a best friend and, simply, Mom. Then Bernadette disappears. It began when

(not to mention stun guns and defense sprays), to find Kenny Mancuso, who recently shot his best friend and is on the run.

Bee aced her report card and claimed her

a desperate attempt to escape the poverty which surrounds her.

When Cassandra finds herself falling in love

Aided by the enigmatic Ranger, who knows a

for the very first time with the same man as

thing or two about bounty hunting, and by her But Bernadette's intensifying allergy to Seattle

her sister, she explores her mixed emotions

irrepressible Grandma Mazur, Stephanie forms

– and people in general – has made her so

through her writing, making this a story which

a shaky alliance with her favorite cop, Joe

agoraphobic that a virtual assistant in India

revels in irony and ambiguity.

Morelli, for a tumultuous chase through back

now runs her most basic errands. A trip to the

alleys and Grandma's favorite funeral parlors.

promised reward: a family trip to Antarctica.

end of the earth is problematic.

Three to Get Deadly: Stephanie is having a To find her mother, Bee compiles email

bad hair day – for the entire month of January.

messages, official documents, secret corre-

She's looking for Mo Bedemier, Trenton's most

spondence - creating a compulsively readable

beloved citizen, who was charged with carrying

and touching novel about misplaced genius

concealed and skipped bail.

To help her, she's got Lula, a former hooker

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turned file clerk. Lula's itching to lock up a

“THREE PLUMS IN ONE: ONE FOR THE MONEY, TWO FOR THE DOUGH, THREE TO GET DEADLY”

BY JANET EVANOVICH

One for the Money: Stephanie's all grown up and out on her own, living five miles from Mom and Dad and doing her best to sever the world's longest umbilical cord.

is a few cans short of a case. Out of work and out of money, Stephanie blackmails her bail-bondsman cousin Vinnie into giving her a

Frannie O'Neill is a young and talented veteriterious murder of her husband, David, a local doctor, Frannie throws herself into her work.

It is not long before another bizarre murder

crook in the trunk of her car.

And Morelli, the cop with the slow-burning smile, is acting polite, even after Stephanie

occurs, and Kit Harrison, a troubled and unconventional FBI agent, arrives on her doorstep.

finds more bodies than the Trenton PD has

Late one night, near the woods of her animal

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hospital, Frannie stumbles upon a strange,

seen in years. That's a bad sign for sure.

astonishing phenomenon that will change the course of her life forever...

Her name is Max.

“I CAPTURE THE CASTLE”

Her mother is a meddler and her grandmother

B Y J A M E S PAT T E R S O N

narian living in Colorado. Plagued by the mys-

and a mother and daughter's role in an absurd world.

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“WHEN THE WINDS BLOW”

BY DODIE SMITH

With breathtaking energy, 11-year-old Max

In this coming-of-age story, Dodie Smith intro-

leads Frannie and Kit to uncover one of the

duces the visionary and eccentric character

most diabolical and inhuman plots of modern

of 17-year-old Cassandra Mortmain.

science.

try as an apprehension agent.

The youngest daughter in a family of impover-

“When the Wind Blows” is as unique a story as

Stephanie knows zilch about the job require-

ished artists, it is her imagination and writing

has ever been told, filled with suspense and

ments, but she figures her new pal, el-primo

that takes us away from the ramshackle old

passion.

bounty hunter Ranger, can teach her what it

English castle where they live, and towards

takes to catch a crook.

an intriguing tale of husband-hunting and

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light-hearted sibling rivalry.

vice cop on the run from a charge of murder

“THE DRESSMAKERS OF AUSCHWITZ”

With the arrival of their new landlords, the

BY LUCH ADLINGTON

one.

impossibly handsome and wealthy American

Her first assignment: Nail Joe Morelli, a former

Morelli's

the

inamorato

who

charmed

Stephanie out of her virginity at age sixteen.

There's still powerful chemistry between them, so the chase is interesting.

Two for the Dough: Stephanie takes to the mean streets of Trenton, armed with attitude

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brothers,

Neil

and

Simon

Cotton,

the

At the height of the Holocaust, 25 young

Mortmains are roused from their stupor and

inmates of the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau

moved to action.

concentration camp — mainly Jewish women and girls — were selected to design, cut and

Despite developing feelings for the younger

sew beautiful fashions for elite Nazi women in

of the two brothers, Cassandra's beautiful

a dedicated salon.

sister, Rose, plots to marry the eldest heir in

MUSE It was work that they hoped would spare them

The American novelist, George R.R. Martin once

books, or any other books you may be inter-

from the gas chambers.

said, “A reader lives a thousand lives before he

ested in learning more about. You can follow

dies… The man who never reads lives only one.”

me on @booksbythelake for all new updates

This fashion workshop — called the Upper Tailoring Studio — was established by Hedwig

Go and get started living a thousand lives.

Höss, the camp commandant’s wife, and pa-

Unravel murder with Detective Carew, spy with

tronized by the wives of SS guards and officers.

Paddy Bennett the real Miss Moneypenny, or

Here, the dressmakers produced high-quality garments for SS social functions in Auschwitz, and for ladies from Nazi Berlin’s upper crust.

on what I’m reading, and what’s happening in my store!

discover love in Alaska. The only way you could go wrong is to live only one life.

I’d love to discuss this set of recommended

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10 UNIQUE DRIVE THROUGH COFFEE STANDS IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON

BY

Do you ever have that feeling of burnout from going to the same old coffee stand every day, or feeling like you lost that sense of excitement when going to get your morning coffee?

Well, I did. A few years back, I stopped going to coffee stands because I felt like I was missing that important aspect of my visit: its specialty.

Some places become super popular, the craze becomes artificial, and some lines become too long for just a mediocre experience.

Shaye Hubbard

The first drive-thru coffee stand didn’t come to Spokane until 1992, but when they arrived, the craze skyrocketed all throughout the Spokane region.

The competition for drive-thru coffee to this day is a cut-throat one, with so many stands fighting for the spot of No.1 in Spokane.

exactly makes these coffee stands really different from each other.

With that being said, continue reading on for the top 10 unique drive-thru coffee stands in Spokane, all in no particular order and all equally amazing in their own ways!

For this article, though, I decided to go a different route. I didn’t want to pick the No. 1 place for coffee, or give specific awards.

I wanted to go explore Spokane and find what

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The Most Unique Coffee Stands in Spokane, WA Mudslingers 7015 N. A R G O N N E R OA D, SPOKANE VALLEY

This coffee stand is a sweet little gem hidden in the gardens of Smart Garden Nursery just off of Bigelow Gulch and Argonne Road.

For months I’ve been hearing the buzz about the Lotus split drinks, yes, SPLIT drinks! So, I knew I had to go check it out.

When I got there, not only did Mudslingers have the split drinks, but they also had coffee flights! For $18 dollars you can pick three coffee flavors and enjoy the cutest coffee flight. These were incredible and well worth $18 bucks.

For my flight, I decided to go with the cinnamon roll chai tea, red velvet and caramel brulée cold brew for my flight and all three drinks were so delicious.

The split drink cup was also a super fun experience to try. You can pick any kind of Lotus energy and create any flavor combination you’d love, getting two different kinds of drinks in one.

You can also do coffee as well if you're not into Lotus or Italian sodas. The coffee flight flavors will also be changing with the seasons, so keep your eyes peeled for that pumpkin spice in November and peppermint in December!

Natural High Coffee Co.

13325 E. SPRAGUE AVENUE, SPOKANE VALLEY

Where do I even begin with this coffee stand?

There are so many good things to be said about this place!

From the staff to the drinks, to the food, it was all so good.

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Through the grapevine, I heard there was a coffee stand in Spokane that sold CBD! I knew I had to hunt them down and find them for this article, and WOW I was amazed!

Right off the bat, the energy in that stand was incredible. They have two kinds of CBD choices, a tiny 1.5 oz bottle of CBD fusion that has 60 mg of CBD, or they have canned CBD sparkling water. Both choices were a sight to see, as I’ve never seen a stand offer that before.

I also tried the “Ghost Malone'' themed drink for the month of October, which tasted like a candy peach ring!

Not only were the drinks a hit, but their breakfast burritos were also on point. All the ladies working gave 100 percent on customer service and really work to build that connection with their customers.

I have seen people on social media mentioning the baristas leaving uplifting notes on their drinks, but experiencing that kindness was a whole other level to me. So much so that I will be going out of my way to make the long drive to them when I need some good coffee and

good company!

Natural High has a rotating seasonal menu, so keep an eye out for different drinks all throughout November and December. With the talent I saw, I know they will have some pretty creative drinks on future menus! And if CBD is your thing, then definitely check this place out!

Bloom Coffee Company 4020 E. 57TH, SPOKANE

I first heard about Bloom Coffee Company through Instagram posts and, of course, just seeing their beautiful art displayed on the side of their building.

They have these stunning hand-painted purple flowers that just catch your eye from a mile away. Their drinks were spot-on and they sell a number of yummy baked goods and breakfast items that are great for on-the-go.

What really caught my eye about this place, however, was the owner’s story behind the work.

SIP were so good and very well priced. I was overwhelmed with what to choose so I had the barista surprise me and, oh my gosh, it was an incredible delight! No drink there is exactly the same and by asking a question or two, she made me something magical.

Every cup of coffee that’s made at Jacob’s Java is from locally roasted coffee beans from their very own coffee roasting company called Gemelli Coffee Roastery.

I really believe Jacob’s Java is unique in this, as not many coffee stands can say they have their very own brand of bean. I mean, that’s pretty special!

If you are looking for locally roasted and made specifically to your liking, then this is the stand for you.

Galaxy Grind 1 2 4 0 2 E S A LT E S E R O A D , SPOKANE VALLEY

The stand is owned by CJ Curtis, who currently volunteers her time with and donates a portion of her profits to HRC Ministries, an organization that works with those who have been trafficked.

Every season, CJ picks a new non-profit organization to work with and donate to. She is also the owner of The Garden Coffee & Local Eats, located in Spokane Valley. Go check them out and support a good cause!

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that never stop.

Examples of weekly specials include Free Donut Fridays, Double-punch Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays (large drinks for a low price), and happy hour (always 2-4 p.m.) with buy one get one free on all drinks!

The quiet vibe, special connection with customers, and consistent weekly specials make this coffee stand so unique. I have been going to The Beanstalk since 2016 and I can tell you honestly that, every single time I visit, I leave with one of those turkey croissants sandwiches!

This spot is well-known for their delicious Lotus drinks! They surprised me with this tropical and tangy bright pink drink that tastes like vacation was right around the corner.

They make their drinks vibrant, beautiful and with a touch of love.

Galaxy Grind is out of this world with not only drinks but their vast assortment of menu items, such as breakfast sandwiches, bakery items, and lighter menu fare, like toasts, salads, and signature lunch sandwiches.

I went with their popular Galaxy Grinder sandwich and, oh my Lanta, it was one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever tried. This dream of a sandwich had roasted turkey, bacon, ham, mayo, mustard, lettuce, red onion, and provolone all on French bread.

The Beanstalk has been around forever. They are the second-ever coffee stand to open, and the longest-standing coffee stand to stay open in Spokane.

Jacob’s Java

Opening in 1994, The Beanstalk is a small, quaint, little spot tucked in the alley behind the Goodwill between Maple Street and Ash. The Beanstalk has great prices on drinks, the most delicious turkey and cheese croissant sandwiches, and awesome weekly specials

through coffee stand to open in Spokane in 1992, and over time, has opened a total of six stands across this area.

I also thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere inside the shop, with the beautifully painted galaxy wall and the local art that is hanging all around.

When I visited the drive-thru, the staff was so friendly and informative, and the drinks

The staff at Galaxy Grind is a wonderful group of people who really truly care about their

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Jacob’s Java holds the title for the first drive-

You wouldn’t think such a small spot would have such a big menu with so many great offerings!

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SIP community and customers. This little gem is making big moves and you need to go check them out!

Blissful Bends 3118 E. MISSION AVENUE, SPOKANE

Blissful Bends has five locations around Spokane serving up some of the most unique and sweet drinks around. They are known for their homemade whip creams, which change to fit with new seasons. For example, their lavender whip will just knock your socks right off your feet!

I had a wonderful experience at the Mission Ave. location. Blissful Blends has such a creative group of baristas and they are always coming up with their own flavor combinations based on request and preference!

They are constantly posting new drinks on social media, so you’ll never get bored with the offered choices.

I decided to step out of my comfort zone and try something new that wasn’t coffee or lotus. I tried the Pink Champagne Tiki with an energy infusion, and a splash of orange juice. It definitely reminded me of a mimosa!

They also have a Chai tea that is unbelievably good and will get you in the mood for this fabulous fall season.

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Maple Street Bistro, Spokane, Wash.

I knew I had to go here once I heard Maple Street Bistro makes their own in-house bagels and has some of the best coffee in Spokane!

First thing I did after dropping my kids off to school, I ran to Maple Street Bistro and ordered their most popular breakfast sandwich, the breakfast club, on a delightfully crisp parmesan and garlic bagel.

This sandwich had the most insane honey mustard sauce that just pairs so delightfully well with the cheddar, Swiss and cream cheeses on this sandwich.

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Also, the cinnamon rolls are the size of my head! We ordered two, thinking they would be cute little petite rolls. We were greatly mistaken, and excited about the outcome.

Maple Street Bistro makes more than just homemade bagels and schmears,, they also make a variety of baked goods such as scones, muffins, cookies and homemade whips. All of their baked goods are made in house, too!

This cute little bistro is also a great lunch spot for those looking for a nice quiet place for studying, reading, or a coffee date. They also have a lunch menu with wraps, sandwiches, salads, and soups.

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Rose Petal Tea, Latah Latte in Spokane, Wash.

Nestled on the edge of Spokane, this little hidden gem is right off of highway 195 and shares gorgeous mountainous views of the Latah Valley.

Shotzy’s 507 S. P I N E S R OA D, S P O K A N E VA L L E Y

Picture this: you’re scrolling aimlessly on social media, and all of a sudden, some random person you don’t know posts this huge, frozen, ice cream-filled coffee.

I literally jumped out of my seat when I saw it and yelled “What is THAT and WHERE do I get one?!”

Well, you get The Six Shooter at Shotzy’s! I had to do a lot of digging to find this insane drink, but the time and research was well worth it!

This dessert of a drink is a combination of granita, soft serve ice cream and caramel sauce layered to pure perfection. Do not skip this place if you have any kind of sweet tooth like me!

Shotzy’s is a cute little stand located off of Pines in Spokane Valley. Here, their employees consider each other family and work together as a team not only during work but outside it, too.

What really made this Latah Latte stick out to me was their savory and delightful hand-made meat pies! These pies, along with many other of their treats, are all made with love at their sister location, Latah Bistro, just a block or two up the street. These meat pies come in a variety of flavors like buffalo chicken, jalapeno popper and one with a breakfast maple sausage filling. Not only that, but they are gluten-free!

They really take the time to get to know their employees and customers, put love and care into their drinks and enjoy helping their community in the best of ways.

Another unique product this stand has to offer is their Rose Petal Tea. I know a lot of coffee stands have tea, but not anything on the level of this, unless of course you’re looking at gourmet coffee houses. But for a drive-thru, this is impressive.

I was so surprised by what I learned at each stand, and not only that, but the relationships I felt between those people working hard as a team, and the relationships these people had with their community.

I got the Rose Petal Tea, and it had a beautiful display of rose petals placed on a creamy foam top.

Their other drinks are also insanely good, and all that Latah Latte has to offer is worth every penny. If you’re looking for a good stop in between Cheney and Spokane, this is it.

MORE THAN JUST COFFEE Coffee stands are not always just about the coffee, but more so about the specialty and uniqueness of each place.

I wanted to take on the mission of finding places that needed the recognition they deserve as they stand out from your regular, same-old-everyday coffee stand.

So, if you're ready to enhance your drive-thru coffee experience, regardless if it’s part of your morning routine or just an afternoon treat, go grab some goodies at these amazing stands and show them some love.

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GREAT SPOKANE SPOTS FOR

Innovative Mocktails &

Non-Alcoholic Beverages BY

Carlie Lee

When it comes to enjoying a night out with friends, you don't have to miss out on the fun just because you're not drinking alcohol. Spokane has plenty of great spots that offer innovative mocktails and non-alcoholic beverages that are sure to satisfy your taste buds. From creative takes on boozy classics to unique creations, here are five great places in Spokane where you can find delicious and refreshing mocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.

WHY MOCKTAILS OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES? Mocktails and non-alcoholic beverages are a great way to enjoy a night out without the worry of overindulging. They provide an alternative for those who don't want to drink alcohol, whether it's due to personal preference or health reasons. Mocktails and non-alcoholic beverages can also be

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RUINS

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Ruins makes drink navigation easy (and fun)

A cozy, downtown coffee shop that also

by designating sections on its menu for Low

serves mocktails into the evening? Yes,

Proof and Zero Proof. After discussing my

you can find that right here in Spokane at

preferences with the bartender, as I was in the

none other than The Wet Whistle. This spot

mood for a not-overly-sweet drink, I ordered

is particularly unique, as most of their drinks

the Nom de Plume.

feature Wilderton, a non-alcoholic botanical spirit crafted in the Pacific Northwest.

Into my mocktail went The Pathfinder Hemp & Root (another non-alcoholic spirit), plum

enjoyed by designated drivers, pregnant

We tried the Derby Day (Wilderton Earthen,

shrub*, lemon juice, ginger, and mint. *A

women, and minors. Mocktails are having a

ginger beer, fresh mint or lime) and the Citrus

shrub is essentially a concentrated syrup

moment, and I am here for it.

Paradise (Wilderton Lustre, grapefruit, lime,

meant to be used in beverages, also known

simple); both were so full of flavor! While

as "drinking vinegar." Ruins makes all of their

Wilderton's Lustre has notes of orange,

shrubs in-house, and you can really taste

tarragon, and lavender, their Earthen awakens

the time and attention that goes into the

your taste buds with white peppercorn,

drinks. They're keen on rotating their menus

pine-smoked tea, and cardamom.

to incorporate seasonal flavors, mocktails

Gone are the days of plopping a lime wedge into soda water while your friend drinks a tantalizing mojito. These days, and especially in Spokane, non-alcoholic beverages are creative and taste better than ever. Follow along as I highlight some

If you want a mocktail that drinks like a

of my personal favorites in Spokane,

cocktail, The Wet Whistle should be your

Washington

next stop.

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included. Enjoy refreshing sips in the summer and savor warming nightcaps in the winter.

SIP

THE BONEYARD

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On display at several local farmers' markets and used for drinks by many bars in the area,

WILD SAGE BISTRO

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FRANCAISE

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One of Chef Adam Hegsted and Eat Good

you're likely familiar with Side Hustle Syrups.

Raved about locally for their culinary

Group's newer restaurants, Francaise, is here

They've become increasingly popular within

expertise, Wild Sage Bistro is voted one of the

to fulfill your cravings for French cuisine.

the community (and for good reason), so the

best restaurants in the area, year after year.

founder, Dillon Hueser, decided to open an all-ages lounge featuring his high-quality syrups.

Located in Greenacres, The Boneyard has a

Located in the South Perry District, the space For many, it's a go-to spot to celebrate

is inviting and the staff's warm welcome

anniversaries, birthdays, romantic date

makes you feel right at home.

nights, and more.

separate mocktail menu that highlights the

Francaise's non-alcoholic menu features

unique flavors in their many varieties of syrups.

During this particular visit, our table had a

beverages using quality ingredients such as

Any of the mocktails can also be made into

view of their classy bar area, allowing for a

fresh fruit purees and freshly squeezed citrus.

cocktails – simply add your spirit of choice.

prime view of the mocktail crafting in action.

Rotating house lemonade? Sounds delightful!

Each drink we tried was beautifully made, and by

With multiple options to choose from, I went

During my next visit, I've got my eye on

just looking at them, you can’t spot the mocktail.

with the Spicy Sage Lemonade (freshly

the Passion Fruit Sparkler – created using

squeezed lemon, jalapeno, and organic

passionfruit, lime, and soda water.

After trying several on the menu, my favorite is

sage leaves). I'm a huge fan of using herbs

still the Elderflower Spritz made with grapefruit,

in beverages; they impart a deep flavor that

If you're in the mood for something not on the

house elderflower syrup, lime, rosemary, and

doesn't up the sugar content.

menu, no problem! The bartenders are more

soda water.

than happy to craft an off-menu mocktail The jalapenos added the perfect touch of

The best part is, you can buy any of the Side

based on your preferred tastes.

spice without being overpowering.

Hustle Syrups to take home and whip up your

Overall, this is a great place to settle in and

own craft mocktail. They also make great gifts

Next time, I'll try the Pomegranate Ginger

enjoy a leisurely dinner, ensuring you won't

for friends and family!

Spritzer.

leave hungry or thirsty.

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3 SNACKS TO KEEP YOU GOING THROUGH THE BUSY WINTER SEASON BY

Monika Jacobsen

Read this, try to picture it, and tell me if it resonates: The clock strikes 3 p.m. and your mood has shifted. The stress of the day has piled up. It’s almost time to wrap up work and the to-do list is still long.

Perhaps you feel a little stressed, hurried, overwhelmed, or anxious?

Or maybe it’s just me.

Actually, I’m certain it’s not. This “witching hour” is when we tend to reach for the pick-me-up snack. Sometimes this is an afternoon coffee or a trip to the office candy jar.

This is often when we find ourselves a bit “hangry.”

Sound familiar?

I hear this story time and time again with my coaching clients, and especially during the craziness of the holiday season.

Many of us tend to undereat early in the day and by the time mid-afternoon rolls around, this catches up with us and bites us in the booty!

We typically overeat later in the day as a result of undereating earlier in the day. It’s easy to ignore our body’s hunger cues when we are distracted and busy. Usually, we end up wanting to eat anything and everything because that hunger comes back with a vengeance later in the afternoon.

By eating smaller, balanced meals and snacks throughout the day, most of us will benefit by making smart food choices, having steady blood sugar levels, experiencing fewer mood swings and having (overall) better energy to get all that new year to-do list done!

If your goal in 2023 is to “get healthier,” don’t assume it has to be a Herculean task! Here are three snack recipes you can prep in advance to make this year a bit healthier in every way.

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Chocolate Mint Balls FROM EAT MOVE THRIVE SPOKANE

Ingredients: 2 cups

Instructions:

raw walnuts

S T E P 1 : Add all ingredients to a food

2 cups

Medjool dates, pitted and chopped

processor and pulse until it starts to combine.

⁄3 cup

unsweetened dark cocoa powder

2

2 tsp

peppermint extract

1 Tbs

powdered sugar (optional for dusting) pinch of sea salt

S T E P 2 : Wet hands and roll into 1-inch

Naturally gluten-free, vegan,

jingle balls.

low in sugar, high in polyunsat-

S T E P 3 : Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar.

urated and omega-3 fats, and

S T E P 4 : Store covered in the fridge for one

These make a great “pick-me-

week, or freeze for later.

up” snack or a festive sweet

contain antioxidants and fiber.

treat.

Creamy Lemon and Feta White Bean Dip ADAPTED FROM FLAVOUR AND SAVOUR FOOD BLOG

This dip provides a great way to eat more veggies, get more protein, lots of fiber and a

Ingredients: 1 can

Instructions:

white Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

S T E P 1 : Put all ingredients except the chopped parsley, pomegranate seeds and 2 extra table-

2 cloves garlic

spoons of olive oil in a food processor.

2 Tbs

lemon juice

S T E P 2 : Blend until very smooth and creamy. If

1

⁄3 cup

crumbled feta cheese

1/4 cup

olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons for drizzling on top

2 Tbs

Italian parsley, chopped

1/4 cup

pomegranate seeds

too thick, add a little water 1 tablespoon at a time.

S T E P 3 : Transfer the dip to a shallow serving bowl and garnish with chopped parsley, drizzle of 2 tablespoons of olive oil (or to preference) and sprinkle of pomegranate seeds.

S T E P 4 : Serve with whole grain crackers, whole grain pita triangles or cut vegetables.

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dosage of healthy monounsaturated fat.

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Crispy Roasted Chickpeas FROM EAT MOVE THRIVE SPOKANE

Best eaten within a couple of days. Enjoy eating these on their own, on salads, or as a little crunch on top of soup.

Ingredients:

S T E P 3 : Rinse chickpeas with water. Pat them dry with a towel and spread onto a baking sheet.

1 can

chickpeas, drained and rinsed

S T E P 4 : Remove the skins that are falling off, but

3 Tbs

avocado oil

don’t stress too much about this part.

sea salt

S T E P 5 : Toss the chickpeas with avocado oil, sea

seasoning of choice (i.e., curry powder, taco seasoning, paprika, garlic, onion powder, or try a fun Spiceology seasoning)

salt and seasonings of choice.

Chickpeas, or garbanzo

S T E P 6 : Put the baking sheet with chickpeas into the oven on a center rack and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.

beans, are loaded with plant-based protein and fiber. They are very satiating and flavorful, especially when

Instructions:

S T E P 7 : Remove from the oven when they are

roasted up like this! The recipe

starting to get crispy. The longer the cooking time,

uses avocado oil because it’s

S T E P 1 : Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

the crispier they get.

the best oil for cooking with

S T E P 2 : Open a can of chickpeas and drain the

S T E P 8 : Store roasted chickpeas in a loosely

liquid.

covered container at room temperature.

high heat.

10 GRAB AND GO SNACKS (LITTLE TO NO COOKING REQUIRED) For those who don’t have the time to cook regularly, check out these additional 10 grab-and-go snacks that are beautifully balanced and energizing: • Apple with nut/seed butter (peanut, almond, cashew, sunflower seed butter) • Lettuce wraps with egg or tuna salad • Mini, trail-mix pouches

(homemade or store-

dip (see recipe) with

bought)

whole grain crackers or

• Plain Greek yogurt or

fresh veggies

chia pudding topped

• Pecan and goat cheese

with fresh fruit/berries,

on celery – adult “ants

walnuts or almonds

on a log”

• Cucumber slices with

• Whole grain pita, kale

• String cheese with a few

cream cheese and

chips or crackers with

dried prunes, dates or

smoked salmon or

guacamole

apricots

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Whatcheescooking EASY AND DELICIOUS VEGETABLE SIDE DISHES BY

Kim Leur

Vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet,

anything but boring! Add these delicious, healthy

but sometimes it can be difficult to come up with

side dishes to any meal this winter for a tasty boost

delicious and creative ways to prepare them.

of nutrition and flavor!

Fortunately, there are plenty of easy and delicious vegetable side dishes that you can make in no time.

WINTER VEGGIES

From roasted sweet potatoes to cheesy cauliflower

It’s true, there isn’t as great a variety of produce

gratin, these recipes will help you get your daily dose

seasonally in the winter here in the northwest, but

of veggies without sacrificing flavor. Read on for

there are some versatile and delicious crops still

some tasty ideas that will have everyone asking for

available! Cabbages, cauliflower, kale, carrots, winter

seconds!

squashes of many varieties, beets, and turnips…all

In the dark times that is the holiday hangover season, it’s hard to not want to continue eating warm and cheesy, potatoey, hearty comfort foods.

There isn’t anything wrong with eating those foods… however, it isn’t hard to create comfort with healthier options such as seasonal veggies, and support any resolutions for the new year that you may have.

beautiful and absolutely delicious winter veggies!

Eating seasonally is one way to get the most nutritional value out of your produce. It’s also a great way to support local growers and farmers, whether via CSA membership or direct purchase throughout the winter season when markets aren’t happening as regularly.

I know, I know. Seasonal veggies when it’s a frozen tundra outside? But I’m here to tell you—there are SO many, and with the right preparation can be

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Whatcheescooking

Roasted Delicata Squash

WITH HOT HONEY, GOAT CHEESE, AND TOASTED PISTACHIO

Ingredients:

Instructions:

2-3

S T E P 1 : Once you have these simple ingredients assembled, preheat

delicata squash (butternut, acorn, and kabocha are also DELICIOUS), sliced in half lengthwise and de-seeded

⁄3 cup

goat cheese

½ cup

pistachios, lightly toasted and roughly chopped

1

1/4 cup-ish hot honey of choice, (I love Mike's Hot Honey!) avocado oil, for roasting salt and black pepper, to taste

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the oven to 400°. Cut the de-seeded squash into 1” slices and place onto a parchment-lined sheet pan.

S T E P 2 : Drizzle prepared squash with roasting oil of choice, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly and place into a preheated oven to roast.

Cook for 20 minutes or until cooked through. I like to check with a skewer or steak knife if I have any doubt it is done.

S T E P 3 : Once the squash is finished roasting, plate it up and drizzle with the hot honey. Top with crumbled goat cheese and chopped toasted pistachios.

S T E P 4 : Dive In. This quick side dish is done and ready to eat!

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Garlicky Creamed Kale Ingredients: 4 cups

kale, cleaned, de-stemmed, and roughly chopped as much garlic as it takes to make your heart happy—I go with 4-5 cloves—peeled and thinly sliced

Instructions: S T E P 1 : In a large sauté pan, begin to sauté the garlic over medium heat. Be careful to not let it burn, lest it turns bitter.

S T E P 2 : Once the garlic has begun to turn transparent, add cleaned and chopped kale and season with salt and both types of pepper.

Continue to sauté, stirring often, for about 15-20 minutes.

1

⁄3 cup

parmesan

3/4 cup

half and half

1/4 tsp

crushed red pepper flakes

S T E P 3 : When the kale has begun to soften, add half and half and stir to combine. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes over medium to low heat.

S T E P 4 : Add Parmesan and stir well to ensure the cheese melts into

salt and black pepper, to taste

creamed kale. I just really like the funkiness it brings to the equation, but

cooking oil of choice

the same effect can be had with nutritional yeast as well. Editor's note: Using nutritional yeast will make this recipe vegan, too!

S T E P 5 : Plate up and enjoy as a side, or as a base for protein. This is one of my FAVORITE kale preparations/veggie sides hands down.

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Tandoori Spiced Roasted Carrots WITH DILL SALSA VERDE

Ingredients:

Instructions:

SPICED CARROTS

SPICED CARROTS

carrots, cleaned, peeled, and sliced in half lengthwise

in oil and spices until well coated. Spread onto a sheet pan or into an

2-3 Tbs

Spiceology Tandoori Glory

air fryer, cut side down, and roast/air fry for 15-20 minutes.

1 tsp

garlic powder

S T E P 2 : Once carrots are cooked, season to taste with salt and

1 tsp

onion powder

1 tsp

avocado oil

1 lb

salt and pepper to taste SALSA VERDE

S T E P 1 : Preheat the oven or AirFryer to 400°. Toss prepared carrots

pepper. Plate onto a serving dish or straight on the sheet pan and drizzle with a liberal amount of fresh dill and dill salsa.

SALSA VERDE S T E P 1 : Add all Salsa Verde ingredients to the blender or food processor.

1 cup

fresh baby dill

1 cup

fresh parsley

consistency. Place in an airtight container and store in the fridge until

3

cloves fresh garlic, peeled

ready to use.

S T E P 2 : Blend all ingredients together until blended to a uniform

1/2 shallot zest of 1/2 orange 1

⁄3 cup

red wine vinegar

½ cup

extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp.

crushed red pepper salt and pepper to taste

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