local laundry

Giving Tuesday – Local Laundry

Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Giving Tuesday was born and incubated at the 92nd Street Y and its Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact in New York City. Giving Tuesday is now…

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farm

Alberta Open Farm Days August 13 & 14, 2022

ALBERTA OPEN FARM DAYS IS A PROVINCE WIDE OPEN HOUSE COME MEET YOUR RURAL NEIGHBOURS Alberta Open Farms Days is an incubator for agri-tourism and rural sustainability. We bring Albertans together through educational and experiential agricultural-based initiatives to learn about where your food comes from….

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U-pick

Top 10 U-Pick Farms In and Around Edmonton

U-Picks are a great way to spend a nice summer afternoon with the family and teach your kids where fruits and vegetables come from. Not to mention the deliciouisness that is fresh fruits and veggies! Here is a list of my top 10 U-Pick Farms…

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farmers' market

Edmonton Farmers’ Markets 2022

Edmontonian’s love Farmers’ Markets are there is no surprise why. From fresh and locally grown produce, eggs, honey and more delicious goods, to locally made clothing, and jewelry to flowers, art and more, there is no shortage of wonderful products made right here in our…

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How to beat the summer heat

How to Beat The Summer Heat

With the summer upon us, we can expect to have some hot days ahead. Unfortunately, we are not blessed with central air in our home so we have to make due with other ways to beat the heat. Sometimes its too busy or hot to…

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Saving Money and the Environment

10 Ways to Save Money and Help the Environment Too

Every year on April 22, we celebrate Earth Day.  A Day to remind ourselves that there is only one planet Earth and we need to take care of her. There are lots of ways we can all help be apart of the earth day movement…

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Earth Day 2021

Earth Day 2021 – Conscientious Consumerism

Earth Day 2021 – April 22, 2021. When you think of Earth Day, what do you immediately think of? For many people, Earth Day means how they can reduce the impact they have on the environment. But when you think of different ways to reduce…

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How to save money on groceries

5 Ways to Save Money On Groceries

Updated: March 2022 In 2021 consumers saw increases of 3-5% in food prices. For 2022 they are projecting another 5-7% increase. But as many of us have already seen, the prices already for 2022 are very high. The items with the highest increases are staples…

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Gandy Installations

Household Maintenance: Cleaning Dryer Vents and HVAC Systems

Disclaimer: I was provided with duct cleaning services in exchange for a review. As always, my opinions are my own and I pride myself on providing honest and practical reviews to fellow parents. In the 13 years that we have lived in our house we…

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Shyglo Candles

Small Business Sunday With…… Shyglo Candle Co.

This week we are speaking with Shyanna Buchanan owner of SHYGLO CANDLE CO. You can find them on Facebook and Instagram.  She operates a home- based business in Abbotsford, creating unique all natural soy wax candles that are clean burning and eco-friendly. She has has…

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