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A jack-o’-lantern (or jack o’lantern) is a carved pumpkin associated with Halloween. It’s not too late to carve pumpkins for this year’s Halloween! Here are some tips and tricks to make the process easier: Choose a fresh pumpkin with a flat bottom Must-have basic tools you will need: a serrated knife and an ice scream scoop Carve the lid from …
Nowadays, egg cartons are commonplace and familiar things that can be spotted in every grocery store. Standard egg cartons commonly have room for 4, 6, 12, 18 or 24 eggs. Did you know egg cartons were invented by a Canadian? Egg cartons were invented in 1911 in British Columbia by Joseph Coyle after overhearing a dispute over broken eggs between …
Misinformation is harmful during an ongoing pandemic. Get the facts straight! ❌ MYTH: Alcohol in hand sanitizers are harmful. ✔️ FACT: Alcohol-based sanitizers are safe for everyone to use. Alcohols in the sanitizers have not been shown to create any relevant health issues. Little alcohol is absorbed into the skin when you use alcohol-based sanitizers. ❌MYTH: Taking a hot bath …
Today, many people in Canada and around the world celebrate Puthandu to welcome the beginning of a new year. Puthandu is also known as Tamil New Year or Puthuvarudam; Puthandu is the first day of year on the Tamil calendar, which falls onto April 14 of the Gregorian calendar; This day coincides with the New Year’s Day of Hindu calendars …
Easter is one of the most important holidays for Christians in the world. For others, it is regarded as the beginning of spring. Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as written in The New Testament. Later, the holiday has merged with spring celebrations. Easter is always associated with the Easter Bunny and painted eggs. There are many theories as …
What are summer camps? A summer camp is a supervised program for children or teens during the summer months when there is no school. Canada is one of the countries where summer camps are very common. If you are still deciding whether to find a summer camp for your kid, keep in mind that summer camps benefit your kid in …
“Consent” means “permission” or “agreement”. When you are asked to sign a consent form, you are asked to read through all the information on the document, become fully informed of any risks that might be involved, and confirm that you agree to the procedure. Your agreement (consent) is indicated by your signature at the end of the document. In some …
These days, if you visit any grocery store or home supplies store, you will surely notice that Christmas wreaths, among other decorations, have reappeared in the market for the holiday season. Today let’s learn a few quick facts about Christmas wreaths. Canada has a very diverse population and that not everybody celebrates Christmas. As newcomers to Calgary, you and your …
Food waste is a big problem worldwide, especially in developed countries like Canada. We all have the responsibility to take action to address food loss and waste. Here are some tips to reduce food loss in your kitchen during holiday season and all year round. Reducing food waste Check your pantry regularly for nearing-expiry items Know what you already have …
It’s almost December! Have you started gift-shopping? Here are some tips on gift wrapping! Reducing waste during holidays Learn about holiday return policies and keep the gift receipt Choose consumable gifts instead (chocolate, home-baked cookies, wine, etc.) Purchase gift cards from local businesses to avoid gift wrapping and support local Donate to a favourite local charity Reuse the following containers …
