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The Top 10 Reasons Your Last Cake Failed

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By Hanna Trafford / January 2, 2018

It happens to everyone… You do everything right (or you think you did) and the cake still doesn’t turn out like

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50 Cooking Tips Everyone Needs to Know

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By Hanna Trafford / December 30, 2017

Everybody can use a helping hand in the kitchen once in a while! I have been collecting tips and hints and I do hope you

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Complete Thanksgiving Dinner

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By Hanna Trafford / November 10, 2017

Thanksgiving is one of greatest family holidays – we get to reflect on what we are thankful for, acknowledge with blessings

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Tips for Setting Your Thanksgiving Dinner Table

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By Hanna Trafford / September 26, 2017

Setting the perfect Thanksgiving Dinner table takes a lot of work. It is quite possible that you have often wondered where

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Thanksgiving Table Centerpiece Ideas

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Thanksgiving

By Hanna Trafford / September 25, 2017

I don’t know about you, but I get lots of decorating ideas by looking at pictures – as many as I can find. Hope

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Getting Ready for Thanksgiving

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By Hanna Trafford / November 3, 2015

Thanksgiving is one of family favourite holidays. And a huge part of this holiday is the food that is shared with family

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Easy Easter Table Decorations

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By Hanna Trafford / April 8, 2014

Adding creatively arranged flowers or handmade centerpieces along with colourful easter eggs of Easter decor will make your

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All About Home Renovation Projects

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By Hanna Trafford / March 6, 2014

This is the time of the year when you start thinking about spring, about cleaning and possibly renovating your home and start

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My Top 10 Smart Solutions

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By Hanna Trafford / November 5, 2013

I am always on the lookout for better ways or money saving ways to do things. And then I share them with everyone.

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Top 10 Helpful Kitchen Tips

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By Hanna Trafford / August 30, 2013

It always amazes me how many simple things can make life simpler – especially when it comes to housework and cleaning.

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How To Get Rid Of Ants

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By Hanna Trafford / August 6, 2013

Are they bugging you? I tell you, we have what seems to be a permanent ant home just outside the back of our house and they

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How to Freeze Fruits

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By Hanna Trafford / July 22, 2013

This is the time of year when fresh fruits and vegetables are plentiful and ready to be preserved for those months of cool

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10 Things You Can Do With Cola

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By Hanna Trafford / April 17, 2012

It is not just for a refreshing drink – cola has many uses, some of which I had no idea would work. But apparently

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How to Clean Window Screens

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By Hanna Trafford / August 30, 2011

This is the first contribution to my website from Jakob – I found it very helpful and easy to follow. Hope you will

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Guide to Perfect Salads

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By Hanna Trafford / May 30, 2011

The most popular addition to your grilled meats is the perfect salad. Check out these points on how to make sure that your

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Helpful Tips About Your Meats

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By Hanna Trafford / May 25, 2011

It’s grilling season and I know that most of you have been waiting patiently to be able to cook outside. It is usually

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Ten Ways to Soften Brown Sugar

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By Hanna Trafford / May 4, 2011

This may have happened to you quite a few times. It did happen to me – and I think I am being careful how I store my baking

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How To Make Your Own Easter Eggs

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By Hanna Trafford / April 5, 2011

Making Easter eggs can be lot of fun – especially if you get your children involved. You can create a very festive

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Money Saving Tips

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By Hanna Trafford / February 22, 2011

This is what we all want to do – save money. And most of us want to do it without sacrificing a whole lot. But if you

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How to Save Money on Your Car Insurance

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By Hanna Trafford / July 29, 2010

It might pay off for you to review all your insurance rates and do some comparisons and research your options. If you don’t

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Helpful Tips for Your Fruits and Vegetables

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By Hanna Trafford / July 26, 2010

This is the time of the year when there are plenty of fruits and vegetables to choose from and to use daily. Whether you

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How to Save Money on Your House Insurance

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By Hanna Trafford / July 24, 2010

Everyone looks for places to cut expenses and save money. Some possible savings are right in front of you – all you

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How to Save Money on Your Water Bill

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By Hanna Trafford / July 22, 2010

Can you believe the price of water bills these days? Depending on where you live in the United States or Cananada water

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How to Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer

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By Hanna Trafford / July 21, 2010

Hand sanitizers have become a regular item in many households – putting precautionary measures into place to avoid

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How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Services

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By Hanna Trafford / July 19, 2010

You cell phone service doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg each month – understanding what your service provider

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Save Money – Store Your Foods Properly

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By Hanna Trafford / July 13, 2010

There is a good chance that you have to discard foods that could be made to last longer if stored properly. Knowing how to

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10 Great Money Saving Tips

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By Hanna Trafford / June 4, 2010

We all love to save money. The bonus here is that not only will these tips help you cut costs, they are fun to do as well!

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Window Cleaning Tips That Will Change Your Life

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By Hanna Trafford / May 3, 2010

Cleaning windows is of my least favourite housekeeping chores – and I don’t really know too many people who look forward

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Tips to Clean Your Bathroom

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By Hanna Trafford / April 12, 2010

If you are anything like me, you continuously wonder if your bathroom is clean enough. I was thinking why that is –

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Top Cleaning Tips

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By Hanna Trafford / March 21, 2010

There are 4 cleaning products you should never be without – and most of them you already have in your home. If you

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All About Slow Cooker

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By Hanna Trafford / January 9, 2010

If you are dreaming about dinners that cook themselves, you can make that dream happen really easily! Using slow cooker to

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50 Household Hints You Need To Try

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By Hanna Trafford / January 6, 2010

I love collecting, recording and sharing household hints and tips! Lots of times, my eyes just open wide and all I can say

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Tips for Making Gifts In a Jar

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By Hanna Trafford / November 2, 2009

I have always liked this idea – it is unique based on what you make it and definitely personal. Couple years ago, I

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How to Get Rid of Ladybugs

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By Hanna Trafford / October 22, 2009

They are congregating in a big way – some people report hundreds of these little insects gathering on the outside of

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Top 10 Tips for Great Barbecue Party

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By Hanna Trafford / August 27, 2009

Summer is coming to the end really fast and as sad as that is and as much as none of us what that to be true, we have to

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10 Things You Can Do With Bread

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By Hanna Trafford / August 26, 2009

Other than making sandwiches that is. Lots of times we throw out bread that has gone stale or hard – and no matter

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Top 10 Kitchen Hints

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By Hanna Trafford / August 7, 2009

I always said that we can all use all the help we can get in the kitchen. And as it happens to everyone, there are things

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Top 10 Things You Can Do With Sugar

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By Hanna Trafford / June 17, 2009

Sugar may just be one of those things that got a lot of very negative publicity over the last few years. Sugar is not bad

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Cleaning with Baking Soda

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By Hanna Trafford / April 14, 2009

Here is another one of those informational pieces about what you can do with items you already have in your house –

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