Honey-Lime Quinoa and Grape Salad
(Family Features) Summertime celebrations with friends, family and neighbors are a perfect way to enjoy the sunshine, warm weather and camaraderie. To satisfy a hungry…
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Pet of the Day 8/30/23
A part of our gemstone litter, Amethyst is a silly young female kitten who is looking for a new home to grow and play in!…
Grilled Chicken Salad with Goat Cheese, Blueberries and Pecans
(Family Features) Weeknights filled with after-school activities, social events, family commitments and more can make eating nutritious meals a daunting task. Turn to quick dinner…
Pet of the Day 8/29/23
Cute little Peridot came to us with 8 of his siblings as a part of our gemstone litter. Peridot is a sweet boy and a…
Watermelon Walnut Currant Chutney
(Family Features) With temperatures cooling and cravings leaning toward comforting flavors, fall offers a perfect time for families to explore adventurous twists on favorite foods….
Relief Efforts To Assist Maui Veterans
The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System staff is working to provide care and resources for more than 3,000 Maui veterans impacted by the recent…
Pet of the Day 8/28/23
Sapphire is a part of our gemstone litter and is anxiously awaiting a home of his own! He has spent the last several weeks in…
Watermelon Bourbon Glaze with Grilled Flank Steak
(Family Features) With temperatures cooling and cravings leaning toward comforting flavors, fall offers a perfect time for families to explore adventurous twists on favorite foods….
Pet of the Day 8/25/23
Meet Boots. Boots came to us as a stray so we have no history for him. He is a sweet, loving boy, who loves all…
Peanut Butter, Jelly and Banana Sliders
(Family Features) Busy fall schedules often leave little time for the things that matter most – sharing special moments with those you love. This year,…
Pet of the Day 8/24/23
Frisbee is a cuddly kitten in foster with his two siblings Sharkey and Butterfly. Like them, he loves to play and explore. He is also…
Ham and Swiss Sliders
(Family Features) Busy fall schedules often leave little time for the things that matter most – sharing special moments with those you love. This year,…
Pet of the Day 8/23/23
Welcome, Butterfly! Butterfly is in foster care with her two brothers, Sharkey and Frisbee. Like most kittens, she is playful and energetic, but she also…
Creamy Vegan Grape Ice Cream
(Family Features) Summertime celebrations with friends, family and neighbors are a perfect way to enjoy the sunshine, warm weather and camaraderie. To satisfy a hungry…
End of Summer Gardening Ideas for a Healthy, Lush Garden
As the weather gears up for the summer months, you might be wondering what to do with your garden at the end of the summer…
Pet of the Day 8/22/23
Stella was recently brought back to us because the owner could no longer provide her with the attention that she deserves. Approximately 9 years old,…
Sweet and Tangy Pickled Grape Dogs
(Family Features) Summertime celebrations with friends, family and neighbors are a perfect way to enjoy the sunshine, warm weather and camaraderie. To satisfy a hungry…
VA HealthCare Open Enrollment
As part of the PACT Act, VA has expanded health care eligibility for certain veterans who were discharged after Sept. 11, 2001, and before Oct….
Pet of the Day 8/21/23
Handsome Pepper came to us as a stray, so we do not have any history for him. Weighing in at just 30 pounds and about…
Honey-Lime Quinoa and Grape Salad
(Family Features) Summertime celebrations with friends, family and neighbors are a perfect way to enjoy the sunshine, warm weather and camaraderie. To satisfy a hungry…
Ecotourism and Redevelopment
If you were to Google “ecotourism” you would see that various organizations define the term slightly differently. For the sake of this article, we are…
Pet of the Day 8/18/23
Meet Luther, the friendly and silly tiger kitten! Luther came to us at just one week old with several of his siblings. Luther spent the…
Game Day Chicken Wings
(Family Features) Skip the silverware at your next homegate and dive right in with a fan favorite that requires just your hands and a heap…
Pet of the Day 8/17/23
Sweet and fluffy Ruby is part of our gemstone litter and, after spending the past few weeks in foster, is ready to find to her…
Game Day Taco Dip
(Family Features) One of the best ways to take tailgating to the next level this season is by making healthier versions of classic game day…
Pet of the Day 8/16/23
Meet the sweet and handsome little Moonstone! Moonstone was brought to us as a stray with the rest of his siblings and is a part…
Game Day Buffalo Chicken Dip
(Family Features) Powering up for a successful game day starts with a pregame spread, and no tailgate or homegate is complete without a spicy dip…
5 Tips to Help You Harvest Your Home Garden
Congratulations! All your hard work building raised garden beds, planting, watering, and weeding your garden is paying off, and your garden veggies and fruits are…
Pet of the Day 8/15/23
Meet the cute and handsome Garnet! Garnet came to us as a stray with eight of his siblings, so we do not know where he…
Bacon Wrapped Potato Stuffed Chicken
(Family Features) Putting a delicious, kid-friendly meal on the table in an hour or less is goal No. 1 for many families. When the hectic…
Pet of the Day 8/14/23
Diamond is a part of our gemstone litter. She came to us as a stray with 8 of her siblings! Diamond is a typical kitten,…
Sweet Heat Pickled Beet Grilled Cheese
(Family Features) Putting a delicious, kid-friendly meal on the table in an hour or less is goal No. 1 for many families. When the hectic…
44 Attorney Generals Agree with VFW to Pass Guard Act
The National Association of Attorney Generals issued a letter on behalf of a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorney generals expressing support for the passage of…
Benefits of Vertical Farming
In our exploration of sustainable landscape practices, we looked at vertical gardens. Now, let’s go bigger and see how that concept has morphed into vertical…
Pet of the Day 8/11/23
Bonnie came to us with a few other cats when their owner could no longer care for them. Shy at first, Bonnie is a true…
Warm-Spiced Chickpeas and Couscous with Grapes and Arugula
(Family Features) When it comes to staying healthy, there is a natural emphasis on physical fitness. However, it’s important to know that nurturing and maintaining…
Pet of the Day 8/10/23
Wonderful Willy came to us as a stray, so we have no history for him. This gorgeous boy was estimated to be around 2 years…
Superfood Pecan Energy Bars
(Family Features) Back-to-school season means many families are busier than ever, leaving less time to plan weeknight meals. While a new school year brings plenty…
Pet of the Day 8/9/23
Flora recently came to us when her owners could no longer care for her. Flora is an approximately 3-year-old mixed breed, with the cutest underbite!…
Mac and Cheese with Pecan Breadcrumbs
(Family Features) Back-to-school season means many families are busier than ever, leaving less time to plan weeknight meals. While a new school year brings plenty…
Extend the Harvest Season
Extending the harvesting season is the primary method I use to garden year-round. It involves using a variety of methods to harvest fresh food over…
Pet of the Day 8/8/23
Meet the sweet and handsome Zuma! Zuma is an approximately 9-year-old German shorthaired pointer and Weimaraner mix. He was brought to us when his owner…
Southwest Quiche Muffins Bento Box
(Family Features) The hustle and bustle of back-to-school season can cause chaos in households. Class time, field trips and homework typically rule each day, which…
National Defense Authorization Act Concerns
In comments regarding the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, VFW Washington Office Executive Director Ryan Gallucci stated that housing for military families…
Pet of the Day 8/7/23
Meet the handsome and sweet 2-year-old Clyde! Clyde was brought to us with a few other cats when their owner could no longer care for…
Mini Sweet Pepper Sheet Pan Nachos
(Family Features) The hustle and bustle of back-to-school season can cause chaos in households. Class time, field trips and homework typically rule each day, which…
Many Benefits of Green Roofs
Green roofs and vertical gardens are both becoming more popular as we attempt to create greener, cleaner buildings. In a Market Research Future report, it…
Pet of the Day 8/4/23
Meet Bagel, the sweetest little shepherd mix! Bagel originally came to us as a stray, so we do not know anything about her life prior…
Keto Egg and Sausage Flatbread
(Family Features) For many looking to make healthy dietary changes, weight loss is a primary concern. Because the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend 45-65% of…
Pet of the Day 8/3/23
This sweet baby bird came to us as a stray, so we don’t know where she originally came from. Meet Birdie, the cutest little tiger…