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How to hang up your skates for good
There’s a pretty good chance that you’ve got them. Maybe they’re tucked in a closet somewhere or collecting dust in the basement. I’m talking about old skates. We are Canadians, after all. If your skating days are done, if your feet have grown, or if you’ve got several pairs your kids have outgrown, then it’s time to hang them up. But don’t forget to decorate them first.
Dogs can be volunteers too
Many people give of themselves and volunteer in the community but did you know that your dog can also be a volunteer? Today we are going to look at how your dog can help better the lives of other people.
Some plastics don’t belong in your life
I have a love-hate relationship with plastic. It has simplified our lives in many ways but we’d all be better off with less of it in our lives. Avoiding plastics altogether is practically impossible (and may not be necessary), though there are some kinds of plastics that you really should get out of your life.
Succulent squash rounds out the season
For me, squash is synonymous with fall: gorgeous colour, naturally sweet and full of goodness. I also find squash a great comfort food.
Stylin’ your house to sell
When it comes to decorating your home, we are always stressing how important it is to find your style and translate that into elements in your space. This rule is true … except when it comes time to sell your home. When you decide to list your home, if you want to get the best offer, you need to decorate to show your home’s best assets and minimize any trouble areas.
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How to apologize in a meaningful way
We are all human. We all say and do things that are not perfect. We will all have times when we need to apologize for our words and actions. This sounds simple enough but have you ever considered how to apologize sincerely?
Over-the-counter advice
A major component of your kitchen and bathroom schemes is the countertop. There have been a lot of changes to the options available for counters in kitchens and bathrooms over the last eight to 10 years.
A mortgage broker works for you
If you are considering, even months or years from now, purchasing real estate, then the first person you should be talking to is a mortgage broker. Mortgage brokers help you find the best rates on mortgage products available at all financial institutions.
Frosty and Crystal’s magnetic attraction
I guess I just have to face it.
I’m still waiting for the summer that never was and autumn, well, it seems to have gone just as it arrived. When you get snow flurries before Halloween, it’s time to face the facts. Winter is on its way.
Tidbits - Elizabeth MacDonald
The principal of the Valley Christian Academy and her husband, Douglas, have lived in Gondola Point for 17 years where they raised their four children. She has been involved with the school (which has been open since 1978) for the past eight years. She enjoys travelling and Israel is one of her favourite destinations.
Ranch located in prestigious subdivision
Home on Malisett Drive includes separate children’s (or guest) wing
Ghastly ghoulish grub
Halloween is just around the corner. So if you are planning a party, I have found some quite disgustingly fun recipes. Serve them up with some Vampire blood (tomato juice, perhaps “laced” a little) with a Haunted Forest as an appetizer and your guests may very well be bewitched.
Enjoy fish without the contaminants
We’re a family that loves fish and seafood, which is great for a few reasons: It’s tasty, quick, easy to prepare and loaded with things that are good for you. But there are things about fish and seafood that aren’t so great.
The fall and your pet
The fall is always a beautiful season here in the Maritimes and a great time to enjoy the outdoors with your dog. But there are a few things should consider to keep your pet safe and enjoy the fall.
Creepy creations
Halloween is one of my favourite holidays, and it’s not just because of the candy. The best part of this holiday is spending time with family.
Find room in your garage
Even a hasty jaunt outside at this time of year will tell you that colder weather is coming… in fact it’s practically here already. The beautiful autumn leaves are quickly falling from the trees and breath is visible in the mornings. We are days away from scraping the frost from our car windshields and, if you are like us, this is not an appealing thought.
Take our design style quiz
One of the keys to successfully decorating your home is getting to know your own style. Just like shopping for new clothes or picking out a new car you must understand what appeals to your senses and will help you to feel comfortable.
Reinvigorate your closet with a swap party
Remember history class? I remember learning about the fur trading era and how ancestors used beaver pellets to buy sugar and tea.
Paper bag pumpkin piñatas fun to make
Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, decorating for the spooky holiday or looking for some easy-to-make Halloween gifts for friends, paper bag pumpkin piñatas will do the trick.
Halloween fun beyond trick-or-treating
Have you ever wondered if there were alternative ways to celebrate Halloween with your children other than the typical evening trick-or-treating? If so, you are not alone.
Floor-to-ceiling windows showcase views
This $379,900 bungalow is situated is a beautiful location above the river in Quispamsis
Apples in abundance
I thought a wonderfully delicious apple cake recipe would be delightful to add to your collection. To me, apples are symbolic of late summer and fall. And today, as I write this article, looking out the window of my beautiful new-to-me flat, I realize that it is the first day of fall and my most favourite season.
A great balancing act
When decorating a space there are many elements and principles of design that contribute to the room’s overall appearance. When one of them goes wrong it is usually easy to see what it is: the colours don’t match, the furniture is too big for the space, there is not enough light. The one that is often out of whack that may not be as easy to pick out is balance.
How to get a good ghostly glow
What did one ghost say to another ghost?
Do you believe in people? Ha! Ha! OK, so it’s obvious why I’m a craft writer and not a stand-up comic. I’m pretty sure I’d get booed off the stage. Get it, BOOed off the stage?
The itchy, scratchy pet
Not much is more frustrating than being awoken at night by your pet’s endless scratching or licking. If it is bad for you imagine how your pet feels.
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