What I did on my COVID Staycation: Cake decorating
Melissa Burt2021-01-04T14:14:25-08:00On my 6 year old's birthday, I took the day off to make her a fancy cake. She asked for a "Trolls World Tour King Trollex [...]
Tips for a Safe and Fun Halloween
Rachael Lafferty2024-03-26T09:58:38-07:00Many of the traditional ways in which we celebrate Halloween involve contact with the public in neighborhood and large group settings. With the risks of spreading [...]
Flu Season is upon us. Are you ready?
Rachael Lafferty2020-10-02T15:34:15-07:00Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the spread of respiratory illnesses, like the flu, is more important than ever. ESD 112 is unable to offer flu [...]
School’s Out, Summer’s Here…Now What?
Rachael Lafferty2024-03-26T09:34:24-07:00This week marks the last days of the 2019-20 school year, and with that the start to summer vacation. It is safe to say that summer [...]
Sun Safety
Rachael Lafferty2022-04-14T12:00:00-07:00As the days get warmer and summer gets closer many of us plan on spending more time outside soaking up the sun. Sunlight allows the body [...]
The Art of Staycations
Rachael Lafferty2024-03-18T10:45:32-07:00Memorial Day weekend signifies to many, the beginning of summer. But during travel bans and stay at home orders, the idea of vacations and summer breaks [...]
Home Cooking During COVID-19
Rachael Lafferty2020-05-14T13:18:12-07:00Did you know that cooking at home can actually improve your mental health? It allows an expression of creativity, connects us with food and the people [...]
The Power of Gratitude
Rachael Lafferty2022-04-27T11:28:44-07:00Did you know feeling grateful can boost your happiness and foster both physical and psychological health? An article in Psychology Today says studies show that practicing [...]
Healthcare options for non-COVID symptoms
Rachael Lafferty2020-04-30T13:38:55-07:00With COVID-19 health concerns over the last few months and looking ahead, the way we access health care is rapidly changing. Technology has allowed doctors to [...]
Fun and Entertainment During Stay Home, Stay Healthy
Rachael Lafferty2024-03-18T11:38:42-07:00It has been six weeks since we began are “Stay Home, Stay Safe” quarantine. By now you and your family might be experiencing a little cabin [...]
The Value of Self-Care
Rachael Lafferty2024-03-18T13:55:34-07:00Most of us know that practicing self-care can reduce our stress, but finding the time to actually practice self-care can be hard, especially when trying to [...]
Staying Connected While Keeping Your Distance
Rachael Lafferty2020-04-13T14:44:46-07:00Since Governor Inslee’s last announcement to close schools through the year, and extending the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, it has become more and more apparent [...]