North County Outlook columnists
write about special interests
Dishing It Up!
by Victoria Mattson
Victoria Mattson is the owner of Let's Dish!, a "make and take meal kitchen"in Marysville. She offers healthy and nutritious recipes and food tips in each issue of North County Outlook. Phone (360) 658-9903, e-mail victoria@northcountyoutlook.com, or visit www.letsdish.com.
Learning to recognize beneficial fat
Wed, Jan 27, 2010
Unsaturated fat is essential to good health and adds flavor to recipes like Steak Fajitas.
The Whistling Gardener
by Steve Smith
Steve Smith is owner of Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville, located at 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., and a respected local expert on all things horticultural. You can reach Steve at 425-334-2002 or by e-mail at info@sunnysidenursery.net.
Extreme weather produces interesting plant behavior
Tue, Dec 15, 2009
Watch your garden as it gets ready for the cold.
Get Fit with Ayla
by Ayla Riggle
Ayla
Riggle is an Everett resident and owner of Thrive Fitness, providing
customized fitness programs for all fitness levels. Certified by the
American Council on Exercise as a Personal Fitness trainer, she
provides personal training in home, at Anytime Fitness in Lake Stevens
and outdoor fitness boot camps. For more information on Ayla and her
services, visit www.thrivefitness.info.
Your fittest year ever starts now
Wed, Jan 27, 2010
Make healthy living part of your daily routine, not a limited-time diet.
Senior Daze
by Katie Bourg
About Katie: Having arrived in time for the Great (?) Depression, WWII, and all other 20th century problems, I am endowed with long and varied memories. Writing classes have long been my home away from home. Other people's stories are fascinating, and sharing is growth at its best. Hope you seniors will join me with your stories. Try it. You'll like it.
Changes are witnessed over a lifetime
Wed, Jan 27, 2010
Modern conveniences are nice, but a little overwhelming at times.
Surviving Parenthood
by Kirk Kraft
Kirk Kraft of Marysville is married and the father of four children, all under 8 years old, in whom he takes great delight. He believes parenting is a journey filled with joyous peaks and difficult valleys, but it is also the greatest privilege in the world. He can be reached at kraftka@verizon.net.
Your word: Fulfilling promises to your children
Wed, Jan 27, 2010
Do what you say and teach your kids to trust.
Want to write?
Columnists for NCO sought
Our columnists add interest and unique voices to North County Outlook, and we'd like to include even more information written by local experts.
Specific topics under consideration include parenting tips, how-to articles for home repairs and maintenance, financial guidance, and employment news.
If you'd like to join our publication family, send an e-mail to Beckye Randall, or phone (360) 659-1100. Writing samples are requested.
There is no paid compensation for freelance columnists, but the joy of a byline and the opportunity to share your expertise are priceless!