Keep It Hanging with Hanging Baskets!
Before you even start shopping you need to know where your baskets are going! Just like people, some plants thrive in the bright warm summer sun and others wilt. The good news is that it doesn’t matter if your patio is a sun paradise or a shady oasis, LitteTree can provide you with a basket mix that will be suited for either.
Keeping Pets Safe in the Garden
If you have pets that enjoy spending time outdoors, it’s important to make sure your yard is a safe place for them to be.
Sleeping Soundly
It’s essential to try mattresses in person before making a purchase. Visit a mattress store and take your time laying on a few different models to get a feel for what you like and what feels most comfortable for you.
Guelph Building Supply
Guelph Build Supply: The company offers a plethora of products and is always looking for new and innovative materials to meet their customer’s needs. One such example of this would be Porcea Stone, North America’s leading manufacturer and wholesaler of outdoor porcelain pavers, that are designed in Italy.
Go East … Historical Day Tripping
Don’t take my word for it! Discover for yourself our history, wineries, specialty food producers, farm stands, towns, back roads, landscapes and outdoor adventures Day Tripping East!
Gerrie’s Farm Market
Tim says that since day one, the family business has always been about providing ‘Farm to Table’ products for the customer. “I would say that it was definitely a ‘producer to customer’ relationship that my Grandparents highly valued when they launched the family business back in the late 1940’s and now you see so much exposure given by the media to buy local, which has definitely helped to reinforce the ‘Farm to Table’ method of providing healthy, fresh and home-grown foods, at prices that people can afford.”
Committed to the Good Life: Bumper the Wonder Dog
Bumper is the now obliviously famous blind and deaf Double Merle Australian Shepherd/Poodle Cross that has stolen the internet and local community’s hearts – much like he loves to make off with the winter hats of visitors as part of his extra efforts at understanding influxes into his environment.
Ask the Health Expert: pH Balance & Voltage
The term pH stands for “potential of hydrogen” which is a measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution. It is a measurement of acidity and alkalinity on a scale of 0 to 14 with zero being extremely acidic and fourteen being extremely alkaline and seven is neutral when there is complete balance between acid and alkaline. Our blood needs to be between 7.365 and 7.4 as it needs to be alkaline to nourish our bodies and allow for healthy new cell to form
Ask the Beauty Expert: Making Sense of Medical Esthetic Treatments
Medical spas are a great way to improve your appearance and confidence. There are so many options, how do you know which one is right for you? You may find a medical esthetics spa (medi-spa) that promises crazy results that cannot be achieved. Treatments are also an investment so you want to ensure you’re making the right decision for you.
Peaceful Valley Farm: Functional Beauty
While many people would find the task of remodeling their home on their own (with the help of contractors where needed) daunting, Brenda and Tom loved it. They loved hunting out the pieces that spoke to them, and digging into the challenge of transforming their home into something that worked for them. Their favourite rooms now (the kitchen, the master bath, etc.) own that title because they work for their lives so much better now, becoming beautiful and functional.
Travel Feature: Reminiscing Marine Life of Belize
Belize is an ideal destination for snorkeling adventures because of the extensive shallow water coast, more than 380 km of mainland shore, with hundreds of secluded remote island cays that dot the shorelines. Most are coral islands, which have emerged from the sea over time, or mangroves, which are low lying, jumbles of bare rooted, salt resistant, shrubs that survive in the fluctuating levels of shallow intertidal waters.
Unforgettable Summer Picnic Ideas
To make your picnic truly special, you need to put in some extra effort and planning. These helpful tips and ideas can make your summer picnics stand out, assisting you in choosing the perfect location, ambiance, and activities. So, grab your picnic basket and begin!
Artist Feature: Michael Pape
Compassion is one of the easiest things to give, and it can be given freely. It’s not a question of changing your whole life, but rather appraising your actions and thinking beyond them. As we get caught in the day to day, it’s easy to forget about the world beyond our own lives. Michael and his art simply ask you to take a few moments to remember, and to be kind.
What Homeowners Should Know Before Planning a Renovation
Renovations can do wonders for your property value. Of course, to get the most out of your investment, you must plan ahead. Use the following tips to create a new home design that suits your needs.
Springtime Spritzers
CUCUMBER Ingredients 1 cucumber 4 ice cubes 100 ml white wine 100 ml sparkling water 1 sprig fresh mint Directions Use a peeler to make a long cucumber ‘ribbon’ to line a wine glass. Add ice to the glass, then equal parts white wine and sparkling water. Garnish with fresh mint. APRICOT Ingredients 1½ oz Aperol 2 oz apricot nectar, chilled ½ oz fresh lemon juice 2 oz prosecco, chilled 1 oz soda water, chilled cinnamon stick Directions...
Easter Bread
INGREDIENTS 1 ¼ oz packet active dry yeast (2¼ tsp) 6 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the work surface and kneading ⅔ cup sugar 1⅓ cup milk 6 tbsp unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the bowl 1 tsp fine salt 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, plus 1 lightly beaten for egg wash ⅓ cup almonds, sliced 1 tbsp mini white nonpareils (sprinkles) DIRECTIONS Pour ⅓ cup warm water into the bowl of a stand mixer. Gently whisk in the yeast,...
Italian Easter Cookies
INGREDIENTS 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt ¾ cup granulated sugar 8 tbsp unsalted butter softened 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp almond extract 3 eggs room temperature COOKIE GLAZE 1 cup powdered sugar 3 tbsp milk or cream 1 tsp almond extract vanilla extract or lemon juice can be substituted liquid food colouring for decorating sprinkles for decorating DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line two large baking...
Honey Glazed Ham
INGREDIENTS 1 (10lb) fully-cooked, bone-in ham 1 ¼ cups dark brown sugar, packed ⅓ cup pineapple juice ⅓ cup honey, or more to taste ⅓ large orange 2 tbsp Dijon mustard ¼ tsp ground cloves 1 ½ tsp lemon juice, or to taste (optional) DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 325° F. Place ham in a roasting pan. Bake ham, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 2 hours. While the ham is baking, combine brown sugar, pineapple juice, and ⅓ cup honey in...
Oven Roasted Asparagus
INGREDIENTS 1 bunch thin asparagus, trimmed 3 tbsp olive oil 1 ½ tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 1 clove garlic, minced) 1 tsp sea salt ½ tsp ground black pepper 1 tbsp lemon juice DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 425° F. Place asparagus into a mixing bowl; drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Arrange asparagus in a single layer in a baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven until...
Easter Craft: Egg Carton Bunnies
For a fun Easter activity to do with the kids, make these cute Easter bunnies painted in bright, spring colours. Fill them with chocolate eggs for a real treat!
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