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09/08/2025
🏡✨ Who’s the Finest Realtor in town? ✨🏡
We want to know the pros who go above & beyond to help people find their dream homes! Help us determine the top three!
👉 Tag your favorite realtor in the comments below to give them a shoutout.
👉 Don’t forget to cast your official vote: https://vist.ly/46459
Let’s celebrate the real estate experts making big moves in our community ❤️
09/04/2025
☕✨ Calling all coffee lovers! ✨☕
We’re on the hunt for the Finest Cup of Coffee in town and we need YOUR help nominating the top three!
👉 Tag your favorite coffee shop in the comments below to give them a shoutout.
👉 Then cast your vote by clicking here: https://vist.ly/45p44
Let’s show some love to the spots that keep us caffeinated & cozy every day ❤️
08/18/2025
🌿 A glowing thank you to Herbology Skincare for joining us as a Gold Sponsor for 253 Lifestyle Magazine’s Finest 2025!
Rooted in nature and backed by science, Herbology Skincare offers organic, high-vibrational skincare that transforms your daily routine into a luxurious self-care ritual. Handcrafted in Portland, OR, their formulas blend ancient healing traditions with modern innovation—targeting everything from inflammation and dryness to environmental damage and aging.
From garden-grown botanicals to ethically sourced essential oils, every product is made with intention, purity, and love. We’re honored to partner with this female-owned brand that embodies beauty with purpose and eco sophistication.
✨ Thank you, Herbology Skincare, for helping us celebrate the finest in the 253.
Join the celebration of Husky pride on Friday, August 22 at Cheney Stadium as the Tacoma Rainiers take on the Oklahoma City Comets in a night filled with purple, gold, and community spirit.
🎟️ Gates open at 5:30 PM
⚾ First pitch at 7:05 PM
👕 Players will sport custom purple-and-gold jerseys
🎉 Enjoy UW-themed festivities all evening
Proceeds from ticket sales and the jersey auction support student scholarships for UW Tacoma—so come out, wear your purple, and make a difference!
August 22Get ready to show your Husky pride at the annual Paint the Park Purple event on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma. The Tacoma Rainiers will take on the Oklahoma City Comets, with the first pitch at 7:05 pm and gates opening at 5:30 pm. This special evening transforms the....
08/06/2025
🌊✨ Be part of the change.
Join FUSION:Housing Families In Need on Saturday, August 9 at the beautiful Dumas Bay Centre for the 2025 Waves of Change Gala—an evening of games, music, auctions, and purpose.
Every ticket supports FUSION’s mission to provide housing and vital services for families experiencing homelessness in our community. As demand continues to grow, your presence helps bridge the gap and bring lasting impact to those who need it most.
💜 Make waves. Make change.
🎟️ Get event details and tickets at FusionHousing.org
August 9FUSION Housing 2025 Waves of Change GalaJoin FUSION for the 2025 Waves of Change Gala on Saturday, August 9, at Dumas Bay Centre! This exciting evening will feature games, music, auctions, and more—all supporting FUSION’s mission to provide housing and services to families experiencing h...
08/04/2025
Our August Digital Edition is here!
The August 2025 edition of 253 Digital Lifestyle Magazine explores the region’s thriving real estate and tourism scene—from Puget Sound views to vibrant city streets. Our cover captures a glowing evening in downtown Tacoma, reflecting the energy, growth, and opportunity unfolding across the South Sound. Inside, we spotlight trusted real estate voices like Yvonne Welty of Engel & Völkers and inspiring community features, including Moms in Prayer: A Mother’s Faith Unleashed. This issue blends lifestyle, purpose, and place with stories rooted in the 253.
Welcome to Issuu’s blog: home to product news, tips, resources, interviews (and more) related to content marketing and publishing.
07/22/2025
🌸✨ Summer Garden Gala at Lakewold Gardens ✨🌸
Get ready for a magical evening at Lakewold Gardens on Sunday, July 27, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Experience the beauty of ten acres of lush gardens in full bloom, enjoy live music, indulge in gourmet cuisine and award-winning wines, and participate in a lively auction—all under the summer sky. This enchanting event celebrates community, creativity, and the natural splendor of Lakewood's historic estate.
🌺 Celebrate Samoan Culture at the 15th Annual Samoa Cultural Week! 🌺
Join us July 20–26, 2025, for a weeklong celebration of Samoan heritage in Tacoma!
For more information and the full schedule, visit the Asia Pacific Cultural Center's website.
asiapacificculturalcenter.org
07/15/2025
⚖️ A heartfelt THANK YOU to Harbor Family Law for supporting 253 Lifestyle Magazine’s Finest 2025 as a Gold Sponsor!
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Your dedication to guiding families with care and clarity during life’s most important transitions brings real value to our community. We’re grateful to have your support as we recognize the people and businesses making a difference in the 253. 💙
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Thank you for standing with us to celebrate what makes the South Sound truly the finest.
02/20/2025
🏆 Congratulations to Dammian Tucker, 253 Lifestyle’s Finest Teacher of 2024! 🏆
With 24 years of dedication to shaping young minds, Dammian’s journey in education is one marked by care, passion, and a genuine commitment to his students. Inspired by his parents and fueled by his own love for learning, Dammian has made a lasting impact on countless students.
Now, as a mentor to future educators, Dammian continues to pass on his wisdom and passion, ensuring the next generation of teachers is just as inspiring as he has been. Thank you, Dammian, for your incredible work and commitment to education! 🎉📚
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January of 2019 we introduced the premier issue of 253 Lifestyle Magazine, a classy and sophisticated publication brought to you by Like Media. Focusing on the Pacific Northwest with a twist on what’s new and local, 253 Lifestyle Magazine is a publication that will reflect the local vibe and trends with an emphasis on the people who live here, work here and play here!
As you flip through the pages, you will see all that makes us unique right here in the Pacific Northwest, what makes us get up in the morning and what makes our hearts beat—why we are truly blessed to live here.
This is not your traditional vanity magazine but rather a publication that dives deep into the local scene in a way no one has done before. From our community and culture, area cuisine and fashion to great local stories, you’ll find all of these and more in the pages of 253.
Our lifestyle ... our hopes ... our dreams are reflected and steeped deep in our history; the roots of what make us ... us!
We hope you will join us in our journey of offering the best to our readers. 253 will be unlike anything the area has seen before. This is the place you will want to be seen. Be a part of history and 253 Lifestyle Magazine.