We’re Ready For Spring

The days are noticeably longer and we can begin to dream about spring again. We’ve been browsing through the seed catalogues and putting together our orders. Try these recipes while waiting out the rest of winter. CREAMY BEEF STROGANOFF 1-1/2 lbs. round steak 3 tbsp. cornstarch 1/4 tsp. pepper 3 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 c. […] Read more

The Good And Bad Of TFSAs

Tax Free Savings Accounts are being peddled with what you’d have to call near-religious zeal by banks, credit unions, insurance companies and investment dealers. They are all hungry for your cash, your fees, and a chance to develop some new business in a very tough time for the economy. The TFSA concept is the essence […] Read more


Through The Eyes Of An Artist

Ruth Thiessen of rural Waldheim, Saskatchewan loves nature and rural life with its abundance of wildlife and colours, and her love for horses is very reflective in her paintings and pencil sketches. She said that her father was instrumental in nurturing her inner ability to draw. From spending time drawing and colouring with her at […] Read more

What A Small World

OK mister –you have some explaining to do, I thought to myself. All roads lead to Saskatchewan –I swear. Over the last several years, no matter where I’ve ventured, there’s always someone, or something, from my beloved province. When my son and I were in Hawaii on a press trip, we thought that we had […] Read more


Multi-Tasking Around The House

Like most moms, I find myself squeezed for time. If I’m not volunteering for special events at my daughter’s school, or working outside my home, then I’m involved with several other projects that clamour for my attention. Somehow, I have to find ways to keep the laundry washed, the family fed and the house clean […] Read more

Warm Up With Hot Soup

What better way to chase the chills away than with a bowl of steaming homemade soup. Make a batch of bread sticks to serve alongside. VEGETABLE-BARLEY SOUP 12 c. beef AND/OR vegetable stock 1/2 c. pot barley 2 c. chopped onions 4 c. sliced carrots 2 c. sliced celery 4 c. cubed zucchini 2 garlic […] Read more


Go Green With Your Décor

There was a television commercial out recently that really caught my eye. The premise was about a young gal decorating her empty apartment. Each time she tossed something into the recycle bin a decorating product popped into the picture. In the commercial, recycled plastic containers turned into new carpeting, aluminum into CDs and so on. […] Read more

Try A Tiny Watermelon

A little bit of tomato humour to get things rolling. It comes from Teddy, age 10. (It could o’ been me when I was a kid learning to be an entrepreneur.) I sometimes tell this at my personal appearances: A lad was eagerly looking at some red tomatoes growing in the market farmer’s garden. “I’ll […] Read more


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Choosing a coffee table for your home

Nothing is quite as stylish, classy or sophisticated as a beautiful, ornate coffee table. Whatever your style, here’s some tips.

1. Be cautious when purchasing furniture. Solid wood may mean particleboard and medium density fibre-board (MDF). These will not last under heavy use so always ask specifically what kind of wood was used. Solid oak, cherry or ash are great choices. 2. To finish an unfinished coffee table, the toughest seal is a polyurethane varnish. […] Read more

Most people make a conscious effort to live a healthy lifestyle. These nutritious recipes will add to healthier eating

MAPLE OATMEAL MUFFINS Oatmeal tucked away in these flavourful muffins is a good source of dietary fibre instrumental in maintaining a healthy digestive system and helps to lower blood cholesterol. 1 c. quick-cooking cook- rolled oats 1/2 c. milk 3/4 c. maple-flavoured syrup 1/ 4 c. margarine or butter, melted 1 egg 1 c. all-purpose […] Read more