SHAREABLE Tip #21 - Check Your PROPANE LEVEL with THIS TRICK!

It's that time of year and there are many ways to check the level in your propane tank. Here is a simple one we can all do!

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CHECK YOUR PROPANE LEVEL with THIS TRICK!

POUR BOILING WATER DOWN THE SIDE OF THE TANK.

FEEL THE TANK

THE PROPANE WILL ABSORB THE HEAT AND YOU WILL

FEEL THE LEVEL OF THE PROPANE.

THE POINT WHERE HOT TURNS INTO COOL IS YOUR 

PROPANE LEVEL!

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SHAREABLE Tip #20 - DIY Air Freshner

We all know air fresheners contain nasty stuff even though the smell great so why not consider making your own? You can mix different types of essential oils together or one kind. The choice is yours!

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DIY AIR FRESHNER

Many air freshners contain toxic compounds. To avoid them, make your own DIY air freshner by mixing:

- 3/4 cup water

- 2 tablespoons rubbing alcohol*

- 5-8 drops of your favourite essential oil (like orange, lavender, mint, etc.) in an 8-ounce (237ml) spray bottle.

- Shake well then spray as needed.

* Vodka can be substituted for the rubbing alchohol!

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SHAREABLE Tip #19 - Keep your CHROME Shining with WAX PAPER!

For those of you who are obsessed with keeping those chrome taps sparkling!

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Keep your CHROME SHINING with WAX PAPER!

Constantly wiping away those water spots from your faucets? Try rubbing a bit of wax paper on the chrome. It will leave behind an invisible coating that will keep them shining for a long time!

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SHAREABLE Tip #18 - FIGHT GUM DISEASE with THIS Home Remedy!

A salt water mouth rinse is the best thing ever that is often overlooked when it comes to a sore throat or gum disease (gingivitis). I've even used it to temporary calm a toothache! You see, the salt helps to neutralize the acidic environment in our mouths that promotes bacteria, making it difficult for bacteria to breed. Therefore, no bacteria = no gum disease which means no bad breath, sore gums or mouth ulcers! Try it!

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FIGHT GUM DISEASE with THIS Home Remedy!

This is one of the most simple and effective home remedies for gum disease.

Add ½-1 teaspoon of salt to a cup of warm water.

Gargle mouth with this water for about 30 secs,

 twice or three times a day, consistently.

You will see the difference within a few weeks.

- StylEnrich | CareFree Dental | Men's Health

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SHAREABLE Tip #17 - Remove RUST RINGS with ASPIRIN!

We all get them - rust rings, on our tubs and sinks so what's the best way to remove them? With aspirins! After all, we always have a few aspirins kickin' around, don't we?...

REMOVE RUST RINGS WITH ASPIRIN!

If shaving cream cans or other metal-bottomed containers have left rust spots around your bathtub, use uncoated aspirins to get the stains out!

Apply a few crushed aspirins onto a dampened surface, let the aspirin sit for about 10 minutes. Wipe clean.

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SHAREABLE Tip #16 - Whiten (and Brighten) Your Nails with DENTURE CLEANSING TABLETS!

There are all kinds of tricks for whitening your nails – especially for those of you who like to use dark nail polish. This is just another awesome one I recently discovered.

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WHITEN YOUR NAILS with DENTURE CLEANSING TABLETS!

Drop a packet of denture cleansing tablets in a bowl of warm water and soak your nails for at least five minutes.

The effervescent bubbles will dissolve even the toughest polish stains giving you much whiter and brighter nails!

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SHAREABLE Tip #15 - 2 Great Uses For ICE CUBES

And you thought ice cubes were just for your drinks. There are actually many uses for ice cubes. Here are two food-related ones I often see popping up online and in magazines.

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2 Great Uses For ICE CUBES

1. Reheat leftovers without the leftover taste!

Leftover foods like rice or mashed potatoes always taste dry when reheated in the microwave. Next time, place an ice cube on the top or in the center, cover with a plastic wrap and reheat as usual. The food will taste fresh like the first day it was made! The moisture from the melting ice will be just enough to make it tender – not soggy.

2. Get rid of excess fat in soups and stews!

Plop an ice cube or two after removing soup, stew or casserole from heat. Wait a few minutes. The grease and fat will stick to the cubes – making it easier for you to scoop out with a spoon or ladle!

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SHAREABLE Tip #14 - Spray Your Plants with THIS Solution Before Bringing Them Indoors

Soon it will be that time of year again when we have to bring in all our houseplants outdoors – indoors for the winter, but before doing so, you might want to whip up this simple solution of water and soap to take care of any lingering pests on them.

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Spray Your Plants with THIS Solution Before Bringing Them Indoors

Plants may be on vacation being outdoors all summer but that also means attracting unwanted leaf dwellers such as aphids, spider mites, scale and mealybugs or other hitchhikers such as lacewings, gnats and spiders.

To get rid of these pests before bringing your plant indoors:

For smaller plants – dunk them into a 5-gallon (19-litres) of water for 15 mins, adding a few drops of liquid dish or hand soap to deter any insects.

For larger plants – mix solution of 40 parts water to one part liquid soap – and spray the plants all over to get rid of those pesky pests!

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SHAREABLE Tip #13 - 3 FOOD WASTES You Can Put to Good Use!

I came across an article in the Canadian Health & Lifestyle magazine and I was upset to find out how much food we waste in Canada each year – more than $31 billion worth. I personally hear all the time of Tim Hortons throwing out unsold donuts but how true that is, I really don’t know. I’m almost afraid to find out. (Incidentally, I’ve added a video at the end of this post called, “The biggest waste of donuts in the world (Dunkin Donuts)” that you might find interesting… and disturbing.)

In regards to the article, I’ve learnt such waste is unnecessary because a lot of what we throw out can be reused, as Casey Berglund, a registered dietician in Calgary, stated in the magazine. Below are 3 food trash examples she gave that can be turned into kitchen staples. I was elated to read about the third food waste since I personally do this all the time with this dairy product. I usually grate it into my soups!

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3 FOOD WASTES to Put to Good Use!

Waste not, want not!

STALE BREAD

Toss in a food processor to make bread crumbs and then store in a sealed container.

FRUIT PEELS

Peels can be dried for homemade tea, while pulp from juicing adds flavour and fibre to baked goods.

CHEESE RINDS

Freeze hard rinds and use them to add creaminess to soups and stews.

- Canadian Health & Lifestyle Magazine p. 20, SUMMER 2015 Edition

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SHAREABLE Tip #12 – Cleaning Tips For Your Laundry Machine

It’s Spring time and everything gets cleaned – except the washing machine! Everyone uses their washing machine but how often do we clean it? Sure you can leave the door open to air it out after each use but if there are kids around, you might want to find another alternative.

I too was searching for a better way to clean my washing machine and came across these two tips.

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Cleaning Tips For Your Laundry Machine

To get rid of unpleasant odours in your washing machine, give it a good clean once a month.

To get rid of detergent residue, run empty washer on normal load at the hottest cycle, with two cups of bleach in the detergent compartment. Next, run on the hottest cycle with two cups of white vinegar in the detergent compartment.

In between times, try adding a little baking soda to your wash. This will not only help to eliminate stubborn odours from your washing, it will give your machine a freshness boost, too

An alternative eco-friendly method:

Add a baking soda mixture of 1/4 cup baking soda and 1/4 cup water to the detergent compartment of your machine and pour 2 cups of vinegar into the drum. Set your washer to normal load at the hottest water setting.

Close the door and start the machine, letting it do all the hard work for you. The baking soda and vinegar naturally break up mineral deposits and any mold growth while cleaning and refreshing your washing machine.

Resources: popsugar.com/smart-living | huffingtonpost

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SHAREABLE Tip #11 - 3 Helpful GARDENING Tips

In this ‘Garden’ edition of Shareable Tips, these 3 helpful tips may be obvious to you gardening experts but to others just starting out and experimenting with gardening for the first time, these tips will come in handy.

I’ve been gardening for a few years now and I never knew about the second tip!

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3 Helpful Gardening Tips

LIGHT –  Know your type of light before buying flowers and shrubs. The key to successful gardening is figuring out whether your garden light is full sun, partial sun or shade and selecting plants that best fit that area.

WATER – A number one quick tip is to water your plants thoroughly BEFORE planting. Giving roots a good soak will help maintain moisture longer and ensure a good start for faster rooting.

MULCH – Mulching will reduce the need for weeding and watering. Plus adding mulch to the garden will help keep the soil and roots cool and moist when the hot summer sun beats down.

– Frank Ferragine, Best Selling Author on Three Books on Gardening, as well as the Gardening Specialist for TV's CityLine

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SHAREABLE Tip #10 - Cure UNDERARM ODOUR with Mouthwash

Mouthwash is not just for freshening your breath you know. It can help get rid of that foul smelling underarm odour as well. Who knew!

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Cure UNDERARM ODOURS with Mouthwash!

Regular deodorants mask unpleasant underarm

odours with a heavy perfume smell but do little

to attack the cause of the problem.

To get rid of the bacteria that cause perspiration odour,

dampen a cotton ball with a sugarless,

alcohol-based mouthwash

and swab your armpits.

If you’ve just shaved your armpits,

it’s best to wait for another day to try this.

– http://www.rd.com/

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SHAREABLE Tip #9 - CHIA, The Super Seeds!

Chia white seeds may be tiny, but they sure pack a big punch! Came across this tip while browsing through a local magazine.

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CHIA – The Super Seeds!

According to research conducted by the brand Salba on white chia seeds, gram-for-gram they have more omega-3 fatty acids than salmon, more antioxidants than blueberries and more calcium than whole milk.

They’re also an excellent source of filling fibre.” – Theresa Albert

And since they’re tasteless, they can be easily added into everyday foods including oatmeal, muffins, stews, soups and even smoothies! Work your way up to a tablespoon a day.

– Theresa Albert, Registered Nutritionist and Author of "Ace Your Health" | Food and Drink Magazine, Spring 2012 Issue

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SHAREABLE Tip #8 – Prevent ITCHY SCALP When Dyeing Your Hair with 'Sweet 'N Low'

Apparently, this neat little trick has been used by many hair stylists for decades and I have only heard about it now. Most claims it works well.

It’s all about lowering the pH acidity level and neutralizing the ammonia in these hair dyes which contain high pH values – usually around 11.

Sweet ‘N Low however, contains saccharin, dextrose and cream of tartar – all which have a very low pH:

• Cream of tartar (potassium bitartrate): about pH 3.5
• Saccharin: about pH 2
• Dextrose: about pH 3.5 – 5

Now I’ve read some have added anywhere from 2-4, even 5 packets per hair dye mixture depending on the brand. You’ll just have to experiment yourself I guess! 

Did You Know – Saccharin was once banned in Canada for decades? It was ‘quietly’ re-introduced in 2014.

Source(s):  lisaliseblog | agcanada

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Prevent ITCHY SCALP when Dyeing Your Hair with
Sweet ‘N Low

Dyes can cause an itchy scalp.

To avoid aggravation add

a packet (or two) of Sweet ‘N Low to the

colour mixture before applying!

Saccharine balances dye’s acidity,

quelling itchiness! S-weet!

– Self Magazine, P. 4s | August 2011 Edition | Photo: Frank Kovalchek

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SHAREABLE Tip #7 – 3 SUPER HEALTHY Snacks

We all eat these snacks all the time but little do we know how super healthy they are! Not only is popcorn sugar free, fat free, low in calories and fairly cheap, it’s also aids in keeping cancer away. I’ve read numerous times the old-fashion way – on the stove top, is the best way instead of those microwavable popcorn which can end up being more harmful than good!

Cheese is great in more ways than one but as for minimizing dental issues, well that’s just plain darn good to know. Try sticking to the healthier cheeses though like, ricotta, feta cheese and even cottage cheese and lay off the cheddar, cream cheese and that tasty but fattening Gouda cheese!

As for the apples, it seems like I’m going to have to increase my intake on those because I need all the help in ‘that’ department! 😉

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3 SUPER HEALTHY SNACKS!

POPCORN:

This popular snack keeps away cancer with its rich source of antioxidants called polyphenols, which destroys free radical molecules that damage healthy cells!

CHEESE: 

Casein, a milk-protein found in this calcium-rich food, reduces the risk of cavities by acting as a buffer against acids in the mouth that can break down enamel!

APPLE:

A rich supply of flavanoids in this fruit slashes your risk of lung disease and colon and liver cancers, raise ‘good’ LDL levels and increase brain neurotransmitters, resulting in improved memory!

- Amelia Farquhar | Woman's World Magazine | Jun 06 2011 Edition

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SHAREABLE Tip #6 – DRIVE It! Don’t IDLE It!

I see it everyday; cars idling in the driveway or parking lots with or without the drivers and I can happily say I’m not one of those drivers since I hate idling my car for a long time. I stopped doing it years ago when I first heard it could speed up the wear and tear on the engine...

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DRIVE IT! DON’T IDLE IT!

"Idling warms only the engine - not the wheel
bearings, steering, suspension,
transmission and tires which all
need to be warmed up also!"

Contrary to popular belief, excessive idling is not an effective way to warm up your vehicle, even in cold weather. The best way to warm it up is to drive it. In fact, with today’s computer-controlled engines, even on cold winter days, usually no more than two to three minutes of idling is enough warm-up time needed for the average vehicle before starting to drive – but make sure that windows are free from snow and properly defrosted before driving away!

Excessively long warm-ups will not only degrade the engine over time, cost you money and waste fuel, but generate unnecessary green house gas emissions!

** Idling warms only the engine – not the wheel bearings, steering, suspension, transmission and tires which all need to be warmed up also!


Resource: Natural Resources Canada

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SHAREABLE Tip #5 – BE A GIVER (Advance Your Career)

You hear it all the time 'It's better to give than receive' and it certainly helps for a truthful soul and a rewarding life but in terms of advancing your career, it doesn't hurt either!

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BE A GIVER – Advance Your Career

RESEARCH SHOWS that it pays to give in the long term. In his book Give and Take, Adam Grant points out that most people are either takers, matchers or givers.

Takers, as the name implies, look to get as much as possible for themselves. Matchers want everything to be even. But givers are those who help others without expecting anything in return.

It turns out that givers usually end up being the most successful – that is, if they don’t end up burned out from being exploited. Why? According to Grant, givers:

– build deep and broad relationships;

– have greater motivation because helping people gives meaning and purpose to their lives; and

– develop a greater variety of skills and knowledge because by helping others, they often do new tasks and learn from them!

-‘Guide’, The CLAC Magazine | September 2014 Edition, P. 54

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SHAREABLE Tip #4 – PRESERVE YOUR HERBS (To Save Time and Calories!)

You’re not only saving time with this tip but calories! I’d say it’s a win-win situation! 

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PRESERVE YOUR HERBS

Always have fresh, antioxidant-rich herbs on hand by freezing them into cubes!

When you get home from buying your herbs, clean and chop them.

Freeze pinches of each with water or heart-healthy olive oil into ice cube trays.

Use cubes to add instant flavour to soups, sauces or stir-fries!

– Chatelaine Magazine - "How to Save Time & Calories" | May 2014 Edition, P. 40

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SHAREABLE Tip #3 – BEAT BELLY FAT WITH BARLEY!

Try some barley for your belly, baby!

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REDUCE BELLY FAT WITH BARLEY!
Enjoy a delicious barley side dish instead of white rice (or mix it in with your white rice), and you’ll be well on your way to shedding dangerous belly fat according to both a Japanese study and a study in the ‘American Journal of Clinical Nutrition’.

You can thank the soluble fiber, beta-glucan, found in barley, and its ability to boost the body’s fat metabolism for that!

Resources: rd.com and various magazines

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SHAREABLE Tip #2 – MEN – SHAVE IN THE SHOWER!

Multi-tasking for men! Men, you know this is true, so why aren’t you doing it?

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MEN – SHAVE WHILE SHOWERING – FOR A BETTER SHAVE!
Not only is this time saving, but it will make shaving easier! The humidity of your shower will keep your skin moist and your pores open thereby making your hair softer and easier to remove.

What to do:

1. Get yourself a fog-free or shower mirror. (Otherwise, rub in some of that same shaving cream onto your mirror till it’s clear and that should keep it fog-free for weeks!)
2. Wash face, then lather face with shaving cream or gel, or just use bath soap.
3. Lather body with soap – take your time, this gives the shave cream time time to soften your beard. Shave cheeks first, neck next, and finally the upper lip and chin. This order is important as it leaves the toughest whiskers till last, giving them more time to soften.
4. Then rinse, dry your face off and apply the usual after shave or moisturizer.

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