Category Archives: Home & Organizing

What’s For Dinner? Bugs & Insects! -by Shirley McQueen

Planning a dinner party this long holiday weekend?  How ’bout Grasshopper A L’Orange? Or Cricket Casserole?   North America, and the west in general, seems to have an aversion to the idea of bugs for dinner but much of the … Continue reading

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EDMONTON EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT, May 9-16, 2013 -by Shirley McQueen

  The 7TH annual THAT BLOOMIN’ GARDEN SHOW & ART SALE , Alberta Avenue Community Centre,  9210 118th Ave.  Saturday, May 11th, 9am – 4pm.  Gardeners, horticulturalists, artists come together to offer sessions, advice and fun for the whole family.  Admission is free.  www.albertaave.org … Continue reading

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8 Hidden Household Toxins, DIY Solutions -by Shirley McQueen

  The average household contains about 62 dangerous chemicals.  While there’s no way to eliminate them entirely, being conscious of healthier alternatives can reduce the risk to your health significantly. Beth Greer eliminated every toxin in her home and food … Continue reading

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12 Great Asparagus Recipes -by Shirley McQueen

Spring is finally here.   One of the first vegetables to come along locally is asparagus – which goes well in everything from casseroles, soups and salads or as a stand alone side. Fresh Juice Magazine (www.freshjuice.ca) offers up some great … Continue reading

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Get Renovating!

The nice weather brings about urges to do some spring cleaning and freshen the house up but there are some renos that are done best when done during the summer months. So take a look at these and see if … Continue reading

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BBQ Ready!

Maybe you just couldn’t wait and you had to get out there and do some grilling. In between the snow storms we’ve had some nice temperatures and it looks like this weekend it’s supposed to be summer like weather, so … Continue reading

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EDMONTON EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, May 2nd-Wednesday, May 8th -by Shirley McQueen

Ready, set, golf!   Rundle Park Golf Course opened last week and now Victoria Park Golf Course as well.  Riverside Golf Course will open when conditions permit. http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/news/2013/tee-up-at-victoria-golf-course.aspx   Thoroughbred fans rejoice – Northlands Park invites you for a day or a night … Continue reading

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Sprucing Up The Porch

As we start to work on the yard and the deck getting it ready for spring, let’s not forget the porch! It may be safe enough to say the warmer temperatures are coming and this is the perfect time to … Continue reading

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Top Spring & Summer Kid Injuries From Redbook Magazine -by Shirley McQueen

Finally – spring. Just in time too.  My head was about to explode.   Spring and summer bring their own hazards of course.  Redbook Magazine has a great article on how to avoid and or treat all sorts of seasonal risks with the … Continue reading

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Getting The Green Ready

Although it feels like spring and summer will never get here because every time we think we’re out we get snow…it will be here soon and if you start early working on your yard then you’ll be ahead of the … Continue reading

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