Dye Your Easter Eggs with Natural Ingredients - 03/20/08 10:42 AM
Easter is almost here and I have been dyeing eggs. This year I'm using natural dyes and have found them just as easy, (not quite) as colourful, and healthier than artificial dyes.Here is what I did:I gathered up my dye ingredients. I used blueberry juice, turmeric and spinach for this batch.
Eggs were placed in a pan (single layer) with enough water to cover and added one tablespoon of vinegar to the water.
I then added my dyes. I didn't use any exact measures - just enough for what I figured would be effective. I think I put in 2 tsp of turmeric.
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His name is Larry and he followed me home - 03/19/08 06:09 PM
His name is Larry and he followed me home - hitchhiked actually.
I did some shopping and decided to purchase some indoor plants for the house at Home Depot. Our old place was so dark, I wasn't able to keep any plants alive. This home was build with very large windows for passive solar energy, plus is south facing - very bright and sunny indeed.
I found a large Mass Cane at the store that I picked up. My daughter squealed in delight when she saw it.  There was Larry attached to the side of the plant!
Considering I have about a meter of … (5 comments)

Think about Planting Heritage and Heirloom Seeds this Spring - 03/13/08 04:22 PM
Spring is in the air and this year I am preparing to plant only heritage and heirloom plants in my vegetable and flower gardens this year.  I am able to do this as I have just moved into a new home and all gardens will also be new.
Why heritage and heirloom seeds?  Because, it is not only animals that become endangered and extinct - so do plants.  By preserving these plants we are also preserving our food biodiversity.  The world's current agricultural gene pool is becoming smaller and smaller.  The danger here is that if those varieties become prone to diseases, the … (4 comments)

303 - 3644 Arnett Avenue - MLS # - 03/11/08 05:57 PM
$129,900 
Freshly painted quiet two bedroom condo at Signature Pointe.  This unit is on the 3rd floor and faces the lawn area and tennis courts.
This building is well managed and maintained and features include in suite storage room, parking, pool and sauna.  Owner has offered to pay for professional cleaning of unit and carpet prior to possession.
861 sq feet.
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1974 4th Ave - MLS# N179808 - 03/11/08 05:52 PM
 $149,900 
Cute character house within walking distance of downtown.  This two bedroom home has original hardwood flooring in the livingroom and bedrooms, as well as the original wooden doors. 9 ft ceilings on the main.  The full basement has suite potential and it may be possible to put a loft under the roof.
867 sq feet on the main floor.
This house does need work, but it could make a very cute home for the right person.


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Economic Activity for February 2008 - Prince George, BC - 03/11/08 05:23 PM
Regional companies are beginning to see the impact of the intermodal service in Prince George on
their bottom line. Del Tech and Nechako Mechanical announced in February that they have been
able to reduce overall transportation costs on a $4m mill equipment sale to Russia and can bid on
further jobs in this growing export market because of the efficiencies of loading containers locally.
CN Worldwide will continue to work with regional manufacturers to facilitate regional growth.
The opportunities related to mining continue to look promising as well. A new review will be
undertaken for the Galore Creek mine northwest of Prince George, renewing the positive
expectations for … (0 comments)

Green Tips - February's Ads - 03/11/08 05:17 PM
Reuse and keep things from going into landfills. Give and get items at http://www.freecycle.org/.
Using Energy Star appliances can greatly reduce your energy and water usuage and your greenhouse gas production.
Bring along a metal or reusable plastic water bottle when you travel to cut down on bottled water purchases.
Install a programmable thermostat to turn down the heat by a few degrees at night. A simple way to reduce your heating bill, and you don't even have to remember to do it.
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