Jul 02 2021
This cute owl pot holder is made by using three strands of yarn at a time. This way, the pot holder turns out nice and thick! I also love the look of the large stitches, and it saves a bit of time. Due to the nature of crochet, there may still be “holes” in the …
Jul 01 2021
Halloumi Kebabs Recipe • 250g halloumi cheese • 1 yellow pepper, deseeded • 1 red onion • 8 large white or crimini mushrooms • 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil • 2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh chopped coriander • juice of 1 lime • 1 clove of garlic, crushed • freshly ground black pepper 1. …
Jun 30 2021
3 ideas to freshen up your favorite summer treats Summertime brings lots of picnics, barbecues and pool parties, along with tasty treats everyone loves to share. Want to make yummy desserts your friends will rave about, but with your own unique twist? Add exotic new fruit. Whether you’re making a fruit salad, a pie or …
Jun 27 2021
One thing that I have noticed over the years is that art has moved from beautiful canvases to beautiful prints on your wall. Gone are the days where you have one or two canvases and many art buyers are spending hundreds on a print. Sure there really isn’t a need for a canvas anymore but …
Jun 25 2021
What’s for dinner? A daily question that’s more challenging to answer than ever before. Always-changing food recommendations, nutrition trends and time constraints have turned dinner into a dilemma for many of us. Minute Rice recently asked Canadians what’s really happening at dinner time. Findings reveal that nine-in-10 respondents feel satisfied when they eat healthy dinners …
Jun 25 2021
This adorable handmade card is perfect for an expecting mother, new baby, or shower! Add a personal touch with this card combining cardmaking and crochet to make someone smile. ❤️ Supplies: Baby Stickers Baby themed scrapbook paper Yarn, yellow and small amount white #3 lightweight yarn Crochet hook size B Adhesive Photo Sticker Squares Tiny Alphabet …
Jun 24 2021
Barbecue season wouldn’t be the same without the sauces and condiments that enhance the flavor of grilled dishes. Did you know however that many store-bought and homemade sauces and condiments are filled with hidden sugar? One tablespoon of ketchup, for example, contains an entire teaspoon of sugar. Fortunately there are a number of new products …
Jun 19 2021
Home is the heart of the family, so of course you want to create a clean, comfortable, relaxing environment at home. Aromatherapy is a wonderfully natural and effective way do this. Here are some aromatherapy cleaning recipes and a guide to some common essential oils that are wonderful for mood enhancement. Aromatherapy for Cleaning There …
Jun 17 2021
With warmer weather, more people turn to fun outdoor activities, especially after a long cold winter. Diet and exercise are the key ingredients of a healthy lifestyle, and fresh salads and other summertime delicacies abound. One particularly healthful diet trend is the Mediterranean diet, so named after the tastes and habits of the people living …
Jun 16 2021
Did you know you can plant a pineapple from the cutting of a grocery store pineapple fruit? If you want to try it out, the earlier the better! Pineapples take time to grow. In fact, once you plant a pineapple stem in your garden, it can take about two years for the plant to reach …
