The Best Valentines Day Ideas...

One of the nicest days of the year – a day when you get to tell people that you love them – in case you don’t do it often enough. There are a number of ways to do that – saying is the nicest one, but on February 14th, we all get to do just a little bit more. Here is some help for you – ideas and tips on how to organize a party, what to do to create that special thoughtful gift, how to create...

How to Decorate Your Christmas Wreath...

You can go to pretty much any store and buy a very nicely decorated wreath. I checked a few yesterday and every one of them had something I would have done differently for one thing – the other thing is that the cost of decorated wreaths shocked me! You can buy a plain green wreath for under $10 – look at the decorated ones and the price tag jumps up to $40 and up! i actually saw a wreath that was selling...

Easy Thanksgiving Table Decorating Ideas...

Adding a special touch to your Thanksgiving table does not have to be difficult or expensive. Here are a few of the ones I like: You most probably have a glass bowl already, so think about filling it with various sizes of pumpkins and colourful gourds – definitely not difficult and not expensive at all. But it does look great and I am sure it will add a special touch to any table Do you have children’s...

10 Best Pumpkin Carving Ideas...

As creative as I may be, this is something I have always needed a little help with. Realizing that it is a good idea to know what I want to create before selecting our pumpkins was a good thing! There are so many sizes and shapes to choose from and what you want the final look to be will be greatly influenced by what pumpkin you select. Also – knowing the steps, having the right tools and – creating a template...

All About Cranberries...

Did you know that British Columbia is the 3rd largest cranberry growing region in the world? And that there are three different cranberry harvests? White, Fresh and Red. They are used for different  commercial productions but the ones you see most prominently are the red ones. And those are being harvested right now – in mid September, so that they are ready for you to add to your Thanksgiving feast. Here is what...

How to Clean Window Screens...

This is the first contribution to my website from Jakob – I found it very helpful and easy to follow. Hope you will as well! You can find more cleaning tips on Jakob’s website: How to Clean Window Screens: Screens are like filters.Clean indoor air is an integral part of a healthy home and one of the factors that play an important role in determining air quality is the state of window screens. Most homes across...

How to Make Jams and Jellies...

I do love homemade jams and jellies and try to make couple of different ones every year. I just finished making strawberry jam – all 22 jars of it. I know – we can’t possibly eat all of that, but just imagine what a great gift your homemade jams and jellies will make at Christmas time! You can decorate the jars, make an assorted basket or a gift box… what a way to shop! Even if you never made jams...

Guide to Perfect Salads...

The most popular addition to your grilled meats is the perfect salad. Check out these points on how to make sure that your salad turns out great: A Guide to Perfect Salads Use fresh, crisp greens, vegetables that are in season and full-flavoured fruits. If vegetables are wilted, they will regain some of their crispness by soaking in cold water for a short time. Thoroughly wash all uncooked vegetables. Drain before...

Helpful Tips About Your Meats...

It’s grilling season and I know that most of you have been waiting patiently to be able to cook outside. It is usually meats  that most cook on the grill, and I think it is important to have a little refresher on how to best buy, store and cook different meats. Tips on Buying the Meat It is important to buy meat wisely, know how to store it and how to cook various cuts of meat for optimum results. Recognize...

10 Tips for Eco Garden...

What I am talking about here is creating ecosystem in your garden – and that means people and plants living in harmony. If that is your goal, consider the following 10 tips. The bonus in achieving this is that you will also safe yourself some work, since an organic garden will well capable of taking care of itself. . 1. Make your lawn more eco-friendly: When seeding or over-seeding, reduce the percentage of Kentucky...