Monthly Archives: January 2012

Our Book Club’s choice for February – “When God Was a Rabbit” by Sarah Winman

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Monica Parlee

This is the book we are reading for February in the book club I belong to.   It’s actually my pick.  A sweet friend of mine was reading it this past summer and said she was enjoying it. I had heard … Continue reading →

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~ CLOSED ~ Worlds Best Cat Litter – Review and Giveaway

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Monica Parlee

I was recently given the opportunity to review the World’s Best Cat Litter and being the proud Mom of two very pampered kitties I jumped at the chance! Over the recent Christmas holidays, we also had a sweet little feline visitor for two weeks.  Yes, that’s … Continue reading →

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Post winter storm warm-up with #EqualCanada

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Monica Parlee

Friday, we had one of those, oh so Maritime, messy winter storms.  It wasn’t the amount of precipitation that was the problem …it was the various forms the precipitation took! 

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Living Green – One tip at a time

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Monica Parlee

Tip # 43  Maintain your vehicle   Keeping your vehicle in top shape will save fuel and help the environment.

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Today, January 27th, is Family Literacy Day!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Monica Parlee

About Family Literacy Day Family Literacy Day is a national awareness initiative created by ABC Life Literacy Canada in 1999 and held annually on January 27 to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities … Continue reading →

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Healthy Living – Do you have a “cold” or the “flu”?

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Monica Parlee

What is significant about October through May?  Well, in North America, it’s the time of year when cold and flu season is upon us.  But, what’s the difference?  Can you distinguish between the two?   

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Wordless Wednesday – Hmmm…. Poltergeist…or unhappy cats??

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Monica Parlee
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Chilly trip to Walmart for the new canister of #EqualCanada

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Monica Parlee

I had quite a few errands to run this past Saturday, so I decided to get an early start and hopefully beat the crowds.  Let me tell you,  it was not easy to venture outside on this very cold  ( -18C) morning. … Continue reading →

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Living Green – One Tip at a Time

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Monica Parlee

Tip # 42 Caulking

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In My Mother’s Kitchen by Trish Magwood – Review

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Monica Parlee

I could easily live with only one television channel, the Food Network, and anyone who knows me even a little can attest to my great love of recipes, cooking, baking and entertaining.   I love talking about these things, as well as … Continue reading →

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