The Complex Ecosystem of Ponds
A pond is fairly easy to maintain if it’s given a little TLC when required. It’s much easier, in fact, than a pool or garden.
Ask the Beauty Expert: Winter Skincare Essentials
Medical-Grade Skincare Products to Combat the Cold As the temperature drops and winter sets in, our skin undergoes some significant changes. Cold, dry air can wreak havoc on our skin, leading to a variety of skincare concerns. Fortunately, medical-grade skincare products are here to rescue your skin from the harsh winter elements. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll be sharing my top product recommendations tailored to different...
Ask the Health Expert: Winter is Coming … Don’t Be SAD!
Seasonal affective disorder SAD is a type of depression related to the change in seasons. The symptoms start in the fall due to diminished sunlight and continue through the winter months, sapping our energy and affecting our moods. This lack of light affects the levels of serotonin. Most cases of SAD occur during winter, but some people experience it during spring and the summer months.
Warming Effect – How to Create a Cozy Home
The first signs of “sweater weather” has us reaching for pumpkin spice, cranberry hues and cozy comforts. And while we may complain that winter’s arrival came too soon, many of us secretly love the cold, crisp days and winter seasonal splendours. At the same time, we are bracing ourselves for the bitterly cold days and nights that won’t lie dormant for much longer.
Consider Pumping Up with a Heat Pump
Heat pump technology is similar to that found in a refrigerator or an air conditioner. It extracts heat from a source, such as outside air or geothermal energy stored in the ground. In some cases, it can be gathered from nearby sources of water or waste heat from a factory.
Naturally Merry and Bright
Once we have put our gardens to bed for yet another year, our focus shifts towards holiday decorating – both indoors and out. At LittleTree Garden Market (off Hwy 6N in Fergus) they offer a number of items and DIY projects to help transform your home and property into a festive, winter wonderland.
LittleTree also carries premade bundles of their signature items for the customer who wishes to create their own container.
Red Seal Masonry
As a mason with Red Seal certification, which indicates a tradesperson has demonstrated the knowledge required for national standards in that trade, John Byham could have gone anywhere in the country. But he chose to remain in his home town of Shelburne.
Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?
A reverse mortgage is an increasingly popular consumer loan for Canadian homeowners who are at the age of 55 or over. It allows these homeowners to tap into the equity they have built up in their homes.
Unlike conventional mortgages, there are no monthly payments, unless the homeowner seeks an agreement to make them. Homeowners are still responsible for paying property taxes, insurance and maintenance.
The Fireplace Stop – Providing Comfort for Over 30 Years
‘We have been in business since 1987, it’s a family company that was started by our father. My sister Kelsey is the Office Manager and I am one of the lead sales people and my brother Scott, is one of our lead installers. We have sold fireplaces, outdoor fire features, barbecues and HVAC for 36 years now”, says Andrew.
The Magic Masterson Touch
The Masterson Method, pioneered in the United States by Iowa’s Jim Masterson, is designed, in the words of Cheltenham-based practitioner Kathryn Reid, to “help the horse enter a parasympathetic state through our touch, by following the horse’s responses – knowing when and where to stay, and helps build communication, release tension, and build trust.”
Remarkable Views and Villages of Ecuador’s Andes Mountains.
Native Ecuadorians, especially those living near Otavalo, are particularly proud to live where the earth bulges, at its widest part, which was proven to be so in the early 1700s. At the official equator there is a monument, an amusing historical museum, plus antidotal games proving its uniqueness, such as watching water drain in different directions on either side of the meridian.
Iced Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients and directions for making iced shortbread Christmas cookies.
Air Fryer Pork Stuffing Meatballs
Directions and ingredients to make pork stuffing meatballs in an air fryer
Cucumber and Salmon Canapes
ingredients and directions for making party canape of salmon and cucumber and cream cheese
Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 25 min | Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 24 large mushrooms, stems and gills removed 2 cups frozen chopped spinach, drained and squeezed dry 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 4 oz cream cheese, room temp. 2 tbsp sour cream 2 tbsp mayonnaise ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 2 garlic cloves, minced red pepper flakes kosher salt freshly ground black pepper...
A Design That Combines Plenty Of Passion, Inspiration & Luxury
Offering all of the ‘perks’ of country living and seclusion, the house is a two-level design and is just over 4,000 square feet. Kelsea mentions that despite its size and stature, there is certainly a feeling of coziness once you are inside. “The house was finished in a charcoal colour, so the exterior does stand out, but not the same way a bright white house may. Instead, it blends in well with the local surroundings which I believe gives it some extra appeal. Inside, there’s three bedrooms on the second level, one primary bedroom and two children’s rooms.
Ontario’s Winter Birds
Our cold winters in Ontario can be much more enjoyable if we care to watch some of the fascinating birds who thrive in our cold winters.
Please join me while we delve into some of these brave little creatures and their habits, likes and dislikes.
Transforming Your Home for the Holiday Season: Tips and Tricks
At Arthur Cash and Carry, we are dedicated to helping you transform your home into a holiday wonderland. Our selection of home decor items and accessories will inspire your creativity and make your holiday season memorable. We believe that a beautifully decorated home is the perfect backdrop for creating cherished holiday memories. So, start decorating, and let the festive magic begin!
ARTIST FEATURE: Unveiling the Artistic Journey of Robin Bobechko
Robin has always been artistic, and an astute female entrepreneur. Her first career was in interior design and decorating before becoming a successful financial advisor for 27 years in her hometown of Orangeville.
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