Monthly Archives: March 2017

Garden Expansion

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Darlene & Ken

March 20, 2017 Happy First Day of Spring! While it may not look like spring here yet, you can definitely feel it in the air. Yesterday was a balmy +6C and the snow banks were melting. Today is cooler and … Continue reading →

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Zero Waste Shopping

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Darlene & Ken

March 17, 2017 I was pretty excited to hear about Bulk Barn’s reusable container program. Starting February 24, 2016, you can bring your own containers into Bulk Barn and fill them with the products they sell. I have used a similar … Continue reading →

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Food off Grid

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Darlene & Ken

March 11, 2017 Why should food off grid be any different than anywhere else? For starters, storage is an issue. Refrigeration and freezer space is limited. We simply don’t have the power to run an extra fridge or large freezer. … Continue reading →

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After the Storm

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Darlene & Ken

March 6 & 7 2017 The storm is over and it was a beauty. Snow and winds 6- to 70 km/h ripping across the lake to create a blizzard. It started with above zero temps on Monday (March 6) and … Continue reading →

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Livingroom and Master Bedroom Update

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Darlene & Ken

March 7, 2017 Its been a while since I posted an update on the house build. We are back at work after our Mexico break and have a few projects in the works…..but nothing finished. I am a finisher. I … Continue reading →

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