Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Community lunchtime discussion: State Sen. Jesse Salomon will talk about the recently ended legislative session tomorrow at Pancake Haus in Edmonds. Hosted by the Edmonds Lions Club and open to the public -- get all the event details.

Discover Edmonds' leafy landmarks: Friends of Edmonds Trees has launched a Downtown Tree Walk with an interactive map by resident Pam Tauer, plus the first of four Edmonds, Naturally videos highlighting remarkable downtown trees -- see the map and video.

Mobile vending rules under review: Lynnwood City Council holds a hearing today on an ordinance to streamline food truck permits, dropping duplicate health rules and requiring a business license, health permit, fire documents, grease plan -- see what's being proposed.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you've been on the same plan for years, you're probably paying way more than you need to. It's an easy bill to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,000 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium to ~$60 a month - see how much you could save.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Cold therapy, zero fuss: Dog-chasing knees or desk-shoulder stiffness? Evergreen Massage & Wellness offers localized cryotherapy and cryo facials that reach deeper than a bag of ice, with a calming vibe that lasts. Make it part of your midweek reset for joints and skin that feel revived.

Local sparkle alert: Skip the big box vibe and wander The Wishing Stone, a nature discovery shop led by a graduate gemologist, where you can check out a 100 million year old hadrosaur egg nest, hold enhydro crystals and amber with tiny time travelers, then try on star ruby rings that catch the light.

Chaos you can steer: Round up a few friends and try WhirlyBall, the gloriously chaotic mashup of bumper cars, lacrosse, and hoops that guarantees smack-talk and belly laughs. It’s right here in Edmonds, and yes, there’s pizza... perfect for team-building, birthdays, or just proving you’re faster than your group chat.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

🎻 CSO Chamber Concert @ Edmonds Center For the Arts | Tuesday (4/28) at 7:00 PM – Cascade Symphony is bringing chamber gems to Edmonds Waterfront Center for year two of their seaside series. Expect intimate ensembles, warm acoustics, and music that pairs with a waterfront stroll, a sensible glass of red, and the rare joy of an early bedtime.

📼 80's Theme Trivia @ Dave & Buster's (Lynnwood) | Tuesday (4/28) at 7:30 PM – If you can still program a VCR, this one’s for you. Dave & Buster’s by Alderwood is throwing 80s trivia with music and image rounds, phone-based play, and prizes. Tease the hair, grab your ringers, and let nostalgia do the heavy lifting.

✏ Graphite Artists Spring Sale @ Graphite Arts Center | Friday (5/1) at 10:00 AM – Twice a year, the Graphite Arts Center crew cleans up studios and lets us hunt for one-of-a-kind art and crafted pieces in Edmonds’ Creative District on Main. Meet the artists, support Art Start Northwest, and leave feeling cultured, inspired, and a touch lighter of wallet.

🌕 Full Moon Meditation & Thai Dinner @ Seattle Meditation Center (Mountlake Terrace) | Friday (5/1) at 6:00 PM – Full moon energy calls for a reset, not another meeting. Head to the Seattle Meditation Center in Mountlake Terrace for guided meditation with singing bowls and candlelight, then a free Thai dinner. No experience needed, just your rain jacket, a calm-ish mind, and an appetite.

🌏 AANHPI: Celebrating Cultures Across the Pacific @ Terrace Park Elementary (Mountlake Terrace) | Saturday (5/2) at 11:00 AM – Mountlake Terrace is celebrating AANHPI Month with performances, cultural traditions, and easy chances to meet the neighbors. Swing by whenever, stay as long as you like, and collect some new traditions, some familiar smiles, and the pleasant reminder that culture is better experienced than streamed.

✏ Sketching Demo @ ARTspot Edmonds | Saturday (5/2) at 12:00 PM – Grab your sketchbook and pop into ARTspot Edmonds for a free demo with Tracy Felix, because your grocery-list doodles deserve an upgrade. Learn tips, tricks, and techniques for drawing on the go, then tag along with the Edmonds Sketchers every first Saturday.

😂 Laugh-a-thon @ Historic Edmonds Opera House | Saturday (5/2) at 7:30 PM – Let’s pack in some laughs and quietly keep Edmonds humming. The Laugh-a-thon raises cash for the Edmonds Chamber Foundation’s WISH Fund, the safety net for local shops after those not-so-funny mishaps. Come for the jokes, stay for the civic pride, leave feeling smug.

Perched on a cul-de-sac, this 6,000 sq ft west-facing estate serves up sunset views of Puget Sound, the Olympics, and Whidbey Island. A grand staircase introduces a great room with soaring 30-foot ceilings, exposed beams, and walls of glass. Highlights include a chef’s kitchen, a deck with fireplace, an elevator, a 104-inch theater, wine cellar, game room, and guest suite.