Val Garner
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Writer and coffee addict in the Pacific Northwest. Follow me over on Newsbreak. You can sign up there as well to earn income with your writing, good to diversify and expand your earnings.
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The Emotional Battle of Acne: Inside the Mental Health Connection
Acne can be physically and emotionally painful, but the mental damage it does is often not seen. The struggle with breakouts is more than a skin condition; for those who understand this struggle, the emotional toll it takes needs no explanation.
By Val Garnerabout a year ago in Confessions
Book Summary of ‘We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman’s Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power’💰 by Rachel Rodgers
Rachel Rodgers’s motivating book, “We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman’s Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power,” encourages women to achieve financial success and break through the hurdles holding them back.
By Val Garnerabout a year ago in BookClub
Turn Your Casual Photos into Business-Ready Portraits
Every professional in any business industry needs a professional portrait, sometimes known as a headshot. Even freelance solo entrepreneurs such as writers and gig workers do too. Too often the ones that exist need to be updated.
By Val Garnerabout a year ago in Geeks
The Secret World of Custom Gourmet Sugar Cookies from Cottage Kitchens
Sugar cookies. They've been gracing holiday tables, baking contests, and cookie exchanges for centuries. Whether you remember them from your grandma's kitchen or as part of some Pinterest-perfect holiday spread, sugar cookies aren't just a treat - they're a piece of edible history.
By Val Garnerabout a year ago in Feast
Snow Geese Flock to Skagit County Washington, Mesmerizing Locals and Tourists
Fir Island, Washington, in the Pacific Northwest, is located in Skagit County, just north of Mount Vernon. It is a migration path for thousands of snow geese annually and is popular with birdwatchers and nature lovers.
By Val Garnerabout a year ago in Wander
Bricks & Minifigs: The Ultimate Lego Store Opens in Everett Washington
Everett, Washington is home to a new store, which opened in June 2024. where Lego is the whole point. This family-friendly place is called Bricks & Minifigs, located at 1203 SE Everett Mall Way Ste-N, Everett, Washington.
By Val Garnerabout a year ago in Families
How Repair Cafés Are Empowering People to Embrace Sustainable Living
Discover how Repair Cafés transform communities by providing practical, hands-on solutions to reduce landfill waste and support sustainable living. These innovative hubs don’t just fix broken items — they empower people, inspire creativity, and unite communities around a shared mission for a greener future and helping their neighbors.
By Val Garnerabout a year ago in Earth
