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When The Power Goes Out…

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It seems to me that a brief power outage should not be something that disturbs my sleep. After all, appliances and devices that rely on electricity should just quietly cease to function when their power source is interrupted, and then resume their normal functioning in an equally quiet manner, but not so. For reasons known […] Read more
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Another Time, Another Place

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I wake up, following the same routine I’ve been doing since my daughter started school. Get up. Get her up. Get coffee. Get lunches packed and by the door. Get her fed and ready for school. I kiss my husband goodbye and remind him once again to drive carefully. But something is different, even after […] 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.

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

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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
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Grow Grapes In Zone 3

No question about it! Seems more and more home fruit growers in this great country of ours are attracted to trying their hand at grapes and to which I say: More power to you! We may actually benefit from so-called global warming, too. Some wine and table grape varieties are now being introduced that would […] Read more
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Finding My Inner Farmer

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I am a city girl born and raised, and growing up I never gave much thought to where my food came from. It came from grocery stores and restaurants. I didn’t know anyone who was a farmer, and if there was ever a farmer in my family, it was at least four generations back. As […] Read more
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Tips To Repair Your Portfolio

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There is a lot of woe out on the land. Folks with Canadian equity mutual funds lost 34.6 per cent in 2008. Canadian small to mid cap stock funds dropped 40.6 per cent. Natural resources funds lost 44.8 per cent. And financial services funds loaded up with banks and insurance companies lost 45.9 per cent. […] Read more
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Top 5 Reasons To Become A Mentee

1. Develop new skills and abilities by learning from the best. 2. Capture great new ideas from an experienced farm manager. 3. Broaden your horizons and experience. 4. Increase your motivation and confidence. 5. Access a wider network of contacts You will be mentored for a minimum of eight weeks, likely in another province. You […] Read more
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Keep In Touch With A Family Letter

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To call it a letter is rather a misnomer. It is, rather, a whole packet of individual letters and information. However, it has always been called “The Family Letter.” The children of Ernest George Light and May Rosenberger Light have, for as many years as anyone can remember, exchanged a round-robin type of letter. The […] Read more
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Instead of a box of chocolates this year, bake up some surprise-filled mini-cupcakes for your valentines and make a heart-shaped box to put them in

MINI-DELIGHTS Chocolate cake mix Mini-cupcake pan 48 red aluminum or paper mini-cupcake liners 1/8 c. each of mini-chocolate chips, candied green and red cherries, coconut, dried apricots, sliced almonds and walnut pieces Cooking spray Preheat oven to 350F. Spray cupcake pan. Press liners into pan. Spray the inside of each liner. Prepare cake mix as […] Read more

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