Wonderful Wednesday!

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

So hubby and I had a wonderful weekend.  We drove up north to visit hubby's dad and girlfriend.  The weather was warm and beautiful.  Clear skies and clear traffic.  You can't get any better than that.

It was nice to spend that time with him, just the two of us, which is a rare event for us.  Car trips usually include other family members but not this time.

 

Me and Hubby

On our return trip we took the scenic route which we don't usually do and also stopped at "Weber's" for one of their famous burgers.  It's located just north of Orillia on Hwy. 11.  We've drove past it for years always meaning to stop so finally we did.  Well worth it.

On another note:

I have to mention that I have a problem with most "charities".  The reason being that all the money that is collected is supposedly going for "research" .  Did you know that someone suffering from a disease such as MS has to pay approximately $2,000.00 per month for their prescription medication that isn't covered by Ontario Health Insurance?  Why aren't these charities helping with these costs?  I think the money would be better spent.  After all, donations are to benefit the people suffering with these illnesses and improve their quality of life.  Food for thought...

Tip of the Week

So it's now "ant" season and although I have Raid spray, I don't like to use it too often because of my pets.  I looked online for "home remedies" and one noted was the use of vinegar.

Okay so I tried it and it works.  Ants don't like the smell.  So the idea is to wash down your cupboards, countertops or wherever there's a problem with a mixture of water and vinegar.  I even used it on my floors.  You have to do this every few days.

For years I've been using vinegar to clean the hoses in the dishwasher (just pour it in where you add your detergent and run it through a cycle).  Also, I do the same with the clothes washer.  I pour it down the drains in the kitchen as well to clean the pipes.  It's cheap and it works.

Gluten-free Tip

Well I tried the Loblaw's gluten-free bread that the kid enjoys but thumbs down on that one.  Although most of their gluten-free products are good, for bread, nothing compares to "Rudi's" sandwich bread available at "Whole Foods".  Pricey but well worth it.

That's all for now and hope everyone has a fabulous week.

 

Me and the Kid

Ciao...