Canada Day Is July 1st
Canada Day is the celebration of the union of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario into what was the begining of Canada. Canada is still part of the British Commonwealth, along with New Zealand, Australia, etc. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms in...
Getting Out of Debt?
The snowball repayment is a very good way to pay off debt, but you have to have the will and focus to do it. Pay cash, no debit or credit cards. Also, dont spend the loose change, save it up, roll it up, cash it in & apply this down on your debts as well. NO...
Ideas For Making Inukshuks?
That is very thoughtful of you to want to do this for your Canuk in-laws. Inukshiks have migrated to the south of Canada and are quite common all the hi-ways & bi-ways, but always a nice treat to see. Not to be given away, only to mark the way... Since youre...
Food Ideas?
hsorbits has a great idea...breakfasts meals, although some may not feel like eating. Also, remember the loss may feel greater once everyone is gone. I know I sure felt this way. Perhaps 10 days or so after the funeral & distant relatives/friends and visitors...
Twix Bars
What are Club crackers? Luv Twix bars, so would like to try this! Thanks! D. (b)Editors Note:(/b) Heres a link for them: http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products/club.html
Type 2 Diabetes Meal Plans?
Hello Juanita from Mississippi! Im sorry to read about your recent health challenge and yes it is hard at first to know what to do, but you should be able after awhile to know how to eat healthier and be able to use the normal recipes your used to. Moderation...
Black Leather Sofa and Dark Oak Flooring?
Shades of red will jump Shades of light green will warm (mind you there r very many lites of green & you have to find the one that compliments the shade of black you have. Refer to a circular colour chart first b4 deciding on a shade of opposite colour.
How do I clean my deep fryer?
Throw it out Heather, what in gwads name do you need a deep fryer for???? If you need to fry food, try a bit of oil in a frying pan...do hope you realize how unhealthy that type of food preparation is... We Canuks have enough health problems without clogging...
Flowers That Will Grow Under Pine Trees
Its not kerosene! All evergreen plants perfer acid soil and most flowers perfer alkaline. Ive planted Chinese latern plants under my pines and they have taken over the area and are now are almost becoming pests! Just look for plants that perfer a more acidic...
Removing Wallpaper in a Manufactured Home?
wyoKrista is correct that is The Wall to your home. DO NOT even try to remove this! Score the walls you want to change, that is sandpaper so that you get a rough surface so that paint or wallpaper may have something to adhere to. If I where you, I actually...
Seasoning a Teflon Pan?
Cast iron pots & pans need seasoning. Wash out your teflon pan & be sure NOT to make any marks into the pan. Telfon is a plastic and any leak into the pan will leech into whatever you may be cooking. Only use plastic when cooking with these.
Moving a Washing Machine Down Stairs?
Grandma Margie is correct about the tub. You can either use blankets or cardboard, wrapped around the exterior of the machine and with the machine turned on its side slide it down the stairs. This is a two person job, one below and one above, both with good...
My Dog Likes Laying in Mulch?
Where did you get you mulch from? Perhaps there is a scent that she likes...also mulch keeps in the moisture & that means it maybe cooler for her as I am persuming she has longer hair.
Keeping the Shower and Tub Clean
Dean, You NEED to CLEAN your shower stall! Even if only once a week, water & a towel wipe down just dont cut it, athelets foot for one is very contagious, mold & fugus build up...ugh!
Deer Eating My Hosta Leaves?
Leaves probably wont come back this year, as long as the root system isnt dug up & chewed as well. Try human hair (cuttings from a hair salon) sprinkled around the plants. Human scent may deter them.
What are these plants? (Yarrow)
Its wild yarrow (a weed). There is a yarrow plant, which spreads like the weed does. Sorry I planted one, I must have 300 popping up everywhere!
Printable Versions of the Lord's Prayer?
This is Thrifty Fun so do it yourself on your own computer as Camo suggested... Do it on Word though and reduce the font size, print to ensure it can be read, when happy with what you have printed, copy & paste as many that will fit on one page, print on good...
Everbearing Strawberries Not Producing Fruit?
Im far from knowing alot about how to grow these, but I was given 11 plants 6 years ago - were nice and contained for the first year & of course no berries, the 2nd year was wonderful, berries & very pleased to see runners growing...4th year after surviving...
Dog Bed Patterns?
I took two old pillows, loosely stitched them together, and as above an old comforter folded over the pillows, I used velco on the bottom to keep the comforter on as our little lady likes to find just the right spot. Easy to come apart to wash the comforter...
How Do You Plant and Maintain Rhubarb?
Carol, Ragteller is right, full sun, lots of compost - any cow manure in in southern Nebraska? Use that after the crop is finished in the fall. I cover my patch with it & then leaves on top of that in in fall. Dont use the rhubarb the first year after planting...
Chewed Up Hostas?
Id guess slugs, dirty little things! I love hostas and keep planting new ones plus dividing older ones. I keep putting egg shells around as many as I can, Ive also used sandpaper around them as they will not cross anything that is gritty. There is also beer...
Standing Up for What's Important
Kareem, A tad confused why this is on this site...so what do you stand up for that is importantly thrifty? Other than its a good moral goal to live by?
Decorating an Old Church?
Have lots & lots of lit candles in your colours placed all around inside the church. Look in the dollar stores + holders as well. You could also borrow candle sticks from your friends & family, just tape their names on the bottom to ensure they get them back...
Improving an Unfinished Stairway
Wow what an improvement! Just wondering why you had to pray about it?
Memory Rag Rug Instructions?
Hi Esther, I cant help you but Im looking too as I have ties from my dad that I want to do the same thing with. Ill be sure to come back, hoping you get some help! Happy New Year from Nova Scotia!
Making Money at Christmas Time?
Maybe at this time of year neighbours, ex-coworkers might need someone to shop for them?
