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Make Your Own Valentines Day Cards

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By Hanna Trafford / February 4, 2018

It is true about lots of things – but it is especially true about greeting cards. You can make your own very easily

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Best Ideas For Valentines Day Centrepieces

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By Hanna Trafford / January 15, 2018

A beautiful centrepiece will set any table decor off and make it special – the way you want it to. I have written about

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50 Cooking Tips Everyone Needs to Know

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Household Hints

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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Christmas Decorating Ideas

Crafts

By Hanna Trafford / November 18, 2017

I’ve made a list to share with you of some of my most favourite decorating themes and ideas that I have tried over

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Thanksgiving Table Decorating Tips

Crafts

By Hanna Trafford / November 4, 2017

You do not have to spend a lot of money to make a beautiful and festive Thanksgiving table. Sometimes the question

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Tips for Setting Your Thanksgiving Dinner Table

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Household Hints

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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How to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden

Gardening

By Hanna Trafford / April 4, 2017

These little creatures were first discovered by Spanish explorers who called them “joyas voladoras” – translation:

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Spring Gardening Checklist

Gardening

By Hanna Trafford / April 1, 2017

If you are anything like me – and millions of others – you can’t wait to get out into your garden and start

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Easy Thankgiving Table Decor Ideas

Crafts

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Special Events

By Hanna Trafford / November 5, 2016

It doesn’t have to be difficult to get your festive table looking the best! Little imagination, few ideas – and

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Make Your Own Thanksgiving Tablecloth

Crafts

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By Hanna Trafford / November 3, 2016

I love the look of this simple-to-make and totally in-expensive decoration! Anyone can follow the easy instructions,

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Thanksgiving Table Decorating Ideas

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By Hanna Trafford / October 7, 2016

Thanksgiving holidays are one the most cherished ones. Family and friends get together for a great feast and fun – and

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How to Colour Easter Eggs

Crafts

By Hanna Trafford / March 19, 2015

Colourful Easter eggs are not only fun to make, especially if you involve your children, they also add to your home decor

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How to Make Easter Egg Holders

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By Hanna Trafford / April 1, 2014

If you don’t feel like getting too involved in decorating Easter Eggs, you can make it easy by just colouring all your

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Fun Easter Games for Kids

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By Hanna Trafford / March 31, 2014

It is definitely a good idea to have few games ready for your Easter gathering – especially if there are children present.

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All About Home Renovation Projects

Household Hints

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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How to Decorate Your Christmas Wreath

Crafts

By Hanna Trafford / November 19, 2013

You can go to pretty much any store and buy a very nicely decorated wreath. I checked a few yesterday and every one of them

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My Top 10 Smart Solutions

Household Hints

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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10 Best Pumpkin Carving Ideas

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By Hanna Trafford / October 21, 2013

As creative as I may be, this is something I have always needed a little help with. Realizing that it is a good idea to

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Top 10 Helpful Kitchen Tips

Household Hints

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

Household Hints

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

Household Hints

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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How to Freeze Vegetables

Recipes

By Hanna Trafford / July 2, 2013

Preserving all those wonderful vegetables that are available this time of year is a great idea – whether you harvest

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Special Holiday Dinner Menu

Recipes

By Hanna Trafford / November 26, 2012

You can make this very special holiday dinner for any occasion – especially if you are looking for something just a

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How to Make Jams and Jellies

Recipes

By Hanna Trafford / June 13, 2012

I do love homemade jams and jellies and try to make couple of different ones every year. I just finished making strawberry

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10 Things You Can Do With Cola

Household Hints

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 Grow Orchids

Gardening

By Hanna Trafford / March 14, 2012

If you like gardening as much as I love gardening – outdoor or indoor, there is a pretty good chance that you often

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The Best Valentines Day Ideas

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By Hanna Trafford / January 23, 2012

One of the nicest days of the year – a day when you get to tell people that you love them – in case you don’t

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Easy Thanksgiving Table Decorating Ideas

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By Hanna Trafford / November 23, 2011

Adding a special touch to your Thanksgiving table does not have to be difficult or expensive. Here are a few of the ones

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All About Cranberries

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By Hanna Trafford / September 21, 2011

Did you know that British Columbia is the 3rd largest cranberry growing region in the world? And that there are three different

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How to Clean Window Screens

Household Hints

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

Household Hints

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

Household Hints

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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The Healing Power of Herbs

Gardening

By Hanna Trafford / May 11, 2011

This time of the year many people are visiting garden centres and planting pretty flowers, healthy vegetables, ornamental

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Ten Ways to Soften Brown Sugar

Household Hints

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

Household Hints

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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Easy Easter Eggs

Recipes

By Hanna Trafford / March 22, 2011

Bring out your creativity with these adorable Easter Egg Heads.They are easy to make – just think about the possibilities! And

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Money Saving Tips

Household Hints

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 Fold Dinner Napkins

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By Hanna Trafford / October 8, 2010

You can do a lot with your dinner napkins that will enhance your festive table decorating – here are a few instructions

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All About the Thanksgiving Turkey

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By Hanna Trafford / October 1, 2010

That famous bird is the star of your Thanksgiving- so selecting it and cooking it the easiest and the safest way – especially

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