Category Archives: The three R’s

Raise a glass to planet earth -throw away the plastic

Due to the controversy on the use of plastic containers I decided to throw away the Tupperware, and zip-lock plastic storage bins.   Every time I opened the cupboard an avalanche of plastic would land at my feet. Luckily I found … Continue reading

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November cottage block

This has to be the prettiest block yet! I love how Yvette used the tone on tone fabric, reminds me of the brown maples carpeting my yard.  Or should I say our leaves which are now carpeting the neighbour’s yards.  … Continue reading

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Paper or cloth?

For the last while I’ve been debating with myself  whether or not to replace our cloth napkins with paper.  With the upcoming flu season and the H1N1 threat, paper had a slight lead, though I found it difficult to justify … Continue reading

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Pumpkin coasters

Quilter’s connection magazine is the magazine for Canadian quilters.  When I received this month’s electronic newsletter, I was very pleased to see the main article titled  “Quilt Labels -why bother?”. Along with this great article was a free Pumpkin coasters … Continue reading

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Remember vinyl?

August 12th is  Vinyl Record day in commemoration of Thomas Edison’s invention of the phonograph on August 12th, 1877. The first vinyl I purchased was a 45 of Sonny & Cher’s The Beat goes On.   My DH’s first vinyl was … Continue reading

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Shopping with Miss Sarah

My DH and I spent last evening flaked out on the chesterfield after a busy day of shopping in Fredericton with Sarah.  Besides school supplies, we hit my favourite stores including a new one a friend told me about, the … Continue reading

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One man’s junk

As Michelle and I strolled through the neighbourhood on our evening walk we came across a huge pile of furniture at the end of our neighbour’s lawn, left out for Wednesday’s garbage pickup.   Apparently they had a water line break … Continue reading

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Yard sales – not what they use to be

There was a time when a yard sale was all about the thrill of the hunt and the estacy of the buy.  Rising at the crack of dawn, sensible shoes, allergy medication and small bills at the ready.  In the Miramichi, the … Continue reading

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Saving on Saturday

Saturday is my typical shopping today, but never to the mall.  I’m at the age where I don’t need to purchase the latest “must have” outfit.  As long as what I’m wearing is clean, a suitable colour and doesn’t make … Continue reading

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Every little bit helps

Happy Earth Day!  This should not be a once a year celebration, you need to be kinder to the earth each and every day.   It’s the little things that add up to make a difference. Here’s a list of a … Continue reading

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