Fruit Infused Water

                                                                                                    Week 22 (Save $22)

Summer just rolled in this week and caught us all off guard.  I found myself dehydrated from the unexpected high temperatures .  I really needed to drink more fluids and avoid caffeine and alcohol.
I came across some very simple Fruit Infused Water recipes which can be made a head of time and stored in the fridge when you need to quench that thirst.

1 sliced cucumber
1 sliced lemon
2 sliced limes
1-2 sliced oranges
bunch of mint

Divide the ingredients among 4- 24oz  water bottles (or mason jars).  Add filter water and let the ingredients infuse for 2-8 hours, depending on how strong you want the flavors.
 
Optional: add ice just before serving

Experiment with different fruits and herbs combinations for new delicious flavors. 
Here are some ideas and the combinations are endless:

apple + cinnamon stick

watermelon + peach

kiwi + lime

strawberry + blueberry

raspberry + lime

lemon + ginger

cantaloupe + honeydew

blackberry + lime

mango + orange

pineapple + mint

Enjoy and stay hydrated!

 

 

Happy VIctoria Day, Canada!

                                                                                                        Week 21 (Save $21)

 

The Victoria Day long weekend is finally here!  This weekend is the unofficial kickoff to summer season.  Good bye ole man winter!  Canadian's know this weekend as the May Two-Four long weekend (which is also a case of beer and many Canuck's will be also consuming over this public holiday). 

 

Many people flee the city, endure the crowded highways to open up their cottage's...it's so worth the drive.   It's also time to put away the winter parka and winter shovels and bring out those summer shorts and gardening tools. 

 

Enjoy the weekend!

 

 

Happy Mother's Day!

                                                                                                     
                                                                                              Week 20 (Save $20)

 

Made in Canada

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We have every reason to love this great country.  We can see the patriot red and white colors whether it worn amongst us or whether it be our flag flying everywhere. We should also be especially proud of the products we manufacture here. 


Buying Canadian products impacts our economy in so many positive ways.  We are securing jobs and helping to create new ones.  When Canadian businesses are successful, they are in a position to giving back to the community whether it be supporting charities, community events, etc.  The money stays here, in Canada.

Reducing carbon footprints is something consumers do not think about.  People do not think about the amount of time, money or resources it takes to get the product.  The less the distance the product travels, the less natural resources are used.

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Online shopping has become the norm for many consumers.  95% of the time it is more cost effective for you to buy within Canada.   By buying Canadian you’re pretty much guaranteed that the product you are purchasing is warehoused in Canada. A smart consumer  can see the value in bypassing the extra costs, time involved with shipping products into Canada.

With the horrific garment factory collapsing in India, a lot of us became more aware about the health and safety of foreign workers that make products.  With so many terrible stories of poor labor conditions, we as consumers should be ashamed for our consumerism demanding appetite for "cheap over-sea products", even at the risk of other human lives. Remember when you buy Canadian, You can be sure the products are made by adult laborers in safe working conditions. 
  
So before you make a purchase the next time, do consider Canadian products over foreign made ones first.  Buy Canadian makes perfect sense!