Defining the best contour for a new or expanded planting bed doesn't have to be a frustrating process of trial and error that leaves spade scars in the lawn. A rubber garden hose is an ideal tool for laying out the lazy curves of a flower garden. Shape and reshape the hose along the ground until you're satisfied with the design!
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Robyn's Scentsy Review - Independent Consultant
I am fairly new to the whole "Scentsy World" and this was my first time trying their products! I always loved the idea of a safe, wick-less alternative to scented candles for adding a nice aroma to my home--mainly because of the house fire in our last home! I swore I would never have another candle present since that was the reason our place went up in flames. Plus, candles are just unsafe around small children, plain and simple.
Recently, I had been thinking how expensive plug-in fresheners cost and how they not only last a short time, but do very little in freshening up a large space. This is when I turned to Scentsy and spoke to consultant, Robyn Gibson, to discuss my options. She was so helpful and caring to say the least. With such a personal approach, she was able to select a warmer and scents that appealed to me perfectly. Her excellent customer service skills really did shine when I received consistent emails informing me of the status of my order--not something you see too often these days with businesses! A job well done, Robyn! I highly recommend her to everyone reading!
After making my decision, my goodies arrived a few days later and I couldn't have been more excited! Included in my order was: one warmer, 3 scented bars (Perfectly Pomegranate, Camu Camu, Lime & Kiwi Cantaloupe ) and Robyn even threw in a full-sized tube of Layers hand cream for me! Within 10 minutes, I had set up my warmer with 2 cubes of 'Camu Camu' melting in my living room (this is probably my favourite scent out of the 3 I received, it has a really fresh, summer fruity smell.) I even had a neighbour stop by the other nite who said, "Wow, your place smells amazing! What is that?!"
Many people may wonder how long the wax cubes last while in the warmer. Well, I would say 2 cubes last about 21-24 hours total. I left my Scentsy warmer on for about 7 hours a day, but you can leave it on for as little or long as you want; think of it like a lamp! Plus, it will NEVER get too hot that it becomes worrisome.
Overall, my experience with Scentsy was wonderful. From the positive customer service, to a timely delivery, to the actual scented experience, I am more than satisfied.
Again, I highly recommend speaking to Robyn Gibson about how you can begin enjoying Scentsy--I absolutely guarantee you will not be disappointed!
To get in contact with Robyn, visit:
https://robyngibson.scentsy.ca or you may like her facebook page here to view offers, specials and other products!
Tip of the Day #322: Lightweight Pot Filler
To conserve soil when planting up large containers, consider how much soil your plants really need, then fill the bottom of the container with lighter-weight materials. An upended plastic nursery pot does a fine job of taking up space; fill in alongside it with Styrofoam peanuts.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Tip of the Day #321: Removing a Splinter
NEVER initially squeeze or use tweezers on a splinter as you can do more damage than good.
1. Instead, add water to about 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda to make a thick paste.
2. Spread the baking soda paste onto a bandage, then apply the bandage to the affected area and leave for 24 hours.
3. At this time, the splinter may be sticking out of the skin. If it's visible, pick it off with tweezers, and rinse the skin gently. If the splinter is sticking out but not visible, this may wash it away without further complications.
4. Repeat the method with new paste and another bandage every 24 hours until the splinter is gone.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Tip of the Day #320: Cleaning Pots & Pans
Every metal has different properties and requires special care. Stainless steel is prone to stains from heat and hard water. To remove them, apply white vinegar with a soft cloth and rub. Always dry thoroughly after washing to prevent a film from forming. Never soak stainless steel cookware; this will result in pitted surfaces.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Tip of the Day #319: Easy Furniture moving
To avoid scuffed floors when rearranging heavy pieces of furniture, fold two clean towels (dirty ones can scratch floors), place one under each end, and slide the piece across the floor.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
PERFECT THREADS INC. REVIEW
What I personally love about the idea of an online consignment store is:
1) CONVENIENCE--you do not even need to leave the comfort of your home--my kind of shopping! ;)
2) SAVINGS--as many of you parents know, clothing is one of the largest expenses while raising children, and why pay full price when you do not need to!
So I ordered my items late Thursday evening and they arrived by Tuesday morning. Needless to say, I was eager to see each item in full view. (The attached photo shows the items I purchased for my son). Side Note: since Perfect Threads does not accept returns or exchanges, I highly recommend viewing each item you plan on buying in full view by zooming in to inspect!
I also cannot speak negatively in regards to the company's customer service. I had a few questions before ordering and received a response within less than an hour with all the answers. Not to mention, the speedy delivery service was fantastic!
Here are a few questions I asked Perfect Threads:
1. What do you believe sets you above other 'like' companies?
A: Unlike other companies that sell gently-used kids clothing on-line, we are a social enterprise and are focused on supporting a social, as well as business agenda:
a. We take the risk out of buying gently-used clothing with our 100% satisfaction policy. If any customer is not happy with any item they have purchased, they simply have to let us know and we will make it right
b. Donations to charity are integral to our business model, not an afterthought. Our patrons can use their payouts to right-size their kids clothes, or, they can donate that money or their clothes to charity. Any monetary donations above $20 are eligible for a tax receipt.
c. We ensure that no article of kids clothing goes unused and are not needlessly discarded into landfills. We fully support recycling and re-use of kids clothes.
2. Do you accept items/donations for all seasons, or are there times that a certain season is accepted?
A: All items are accepted during all seasons.
3. Will you ever consider buying/selling junior sizes?
A: We currently accept and sell sizes Newborn to Size 14. Whether we move into Junior sizes will be determined by market demand. If the market demands it, we will supply it. Currently the market seems to focused on smaller children’s sizes.
4. Do you currently have any sales you would like readers to know about?
A: We will be having our Summer promotion in June where our newsletter subscribers will be receiving great discounts. Only newsletter subscriber will get these great deals and anyone can become a subscriber by entering their e-mail address in the Newsletter Signup box at the bottom of our web page.
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If you have children or grandchildren, I do highly suggest visiting Perfect Threads website and browsing their inventory. Great quality, great prices & convenience--how can you say no to that?!