Lavender Giveaway

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We’re kicking off summer, lavender season, and Sequim’s July Lavender Festival with a giveaway! Treat yourself and enter-to-win a copy of our new book Lavender: 50 Self-Care Recipes and Projects for Natural Wellness by Bonnie Louise Gillis and the ultimate goodie basket from Washington-area lavender farms, including essential oils, eye pillow, lip balm, and more.

ONE grand prize winner will receive:

  • A copy of Lavender by Bonnie Louise Gillis
  • Lavender Essential Oil from Lavender Connection & Sequim Lavender Farm
  • Lavender Eye Pillow from B&B Family Farm
  • Lavender Lip Balm set from Jardin Du Soleil
  • Lavender Hand Sanitizer from Fleurish Lavender
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Sasquatch Picks for Father’s Day Gifts

Father’s Day will be here before you know it! If you’re still in need of a gift, browse our list of recommended reads that are perfect for the dad on your list. Aspiring pitmaster dad, got his home brew kit during the pandemic dad, “we’re going on a summer road trip” dad, armchair historian, explorer and adventurer, even the prepared for everything dad—we’ve got you covered đź“š

Northwest Know-How Beer Cover ImageNorthwest Know-How: Beer
by by Jacob Uitti; Illustrated by Jake Stoumbos

For dads who love a pint, Northwest Know-How: Beer is a guide to all that is malty and hoppy in the Pacific …

Look at That Bird! Suet Activity

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Kids who enjoy learning about birds they spot in the outdoors–in their backyards and beyond–will love this fun activity from Little Bigfoot’s new book Look at That Bird! by Karen DeWitz. Even though it’s normally a winter activity, birds enjoy Suet year-round and it’s perfect for the family to do together this weekend!

Here’s what you will need:

  • 5 empty and clean half-gallon milk cartons or other square molds (see Note)
  • 2 cups squishy fat (shortening, lard, or rendered fat)
  • 1 cup crunchy nut or seed butter (I use peanut butter)
  • 3½ cups birdseed
  • 1 cup uncooked quick oats
  • ½
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