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Riley on Reading is good for you!

Reading is good for you, and in this episode of Riley’s Reading Ramblings, Riley J. Froud tells us exactly why! Listen, and have a chuckle, over what the lovely Riley has to say about why reading is good for you… a Brit living in France, and the humour to pull it off! 🙂

March 8, 2018
Planet Waves Horoscopes: March 5 – 12, 2018

By Eric Francis Coppolino ARIES — Don’t be afraid to have your life be all about you. It is, no matter what you do, even if you generously offer yourself to others. And this you’ve been doing for a while, with your ruling planet Mars expressing itself in its most selfless way possible, conjunct Vesta…

March 5, 2018
From My Bookshelf: John Hart

By Lynn Willoughby Down River ~ John Hart This mystery had great potential but as it went along it became more and more predictable. A large family ranch with a blended family and lots of money is the setting. How could that go wrong? Adam is the estranged son, living in New York city. He…

March 3, 2018
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Homemade Air Freshner Banishes Odour of Curry

By Reena Nerbas Rusty Cutlery Dear Reena, I have a lot of rust stains on my stainless-steel cutlery, is there a way of removing them? Linda Dear Linda, In commercial settings; it is very common to toss cutlery into a sink of plain old white vinegar, let soak and polish with a cloth. Or cut…

March 2, 2018
Planet Waves Horoscopes: February 26 – March 5, 2018

By Eric Francis Coppolino ARIES — It’s good to honor the mystery that is your life. Existence on our planet comes with far more uncertainty than it does assurance. We have no idea how we actually got here; all we have are a bunch of made-up stories. Short of certainty, or false certainty, it’s healthy…

February 26, 2018
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Tips About Cheese

By Reena Nerbas Homemade Mayonnaise Dear Reena, I am looking for a recipe for homemade mayonnaise. No one I know has a good recipe for this. Kim Dear Kim, Homemade Mayonnaise: Place 3 egg yolks in a mixing bowl. Add 2 tbsp. (30 mL) white vinegar, 2 tbsp. (30 mL) water and 2 tbsp. (30…

February 23, 2018
Faith Forum ~ Check God Out!

When someone asks you to join a club, or try out a new restaurant or new activity with them, usually a person goes a time or two to check it out. We’re just not quite sure until we see for ourselves that this might be a good thing that we want to get involved with…

February 18, 2018
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Care for your Bumbershoot

By Reena Nerbas Cleaning Crystal Chandelier Dear Reena, I lost the recipe and method you recommend for cleaning a crystal chandelier. Thank you for your anticipated response. Loretta Dear Loretta, Here is a solution to clean a chandelier without scrubbing or polishing each piece. Begin by covering the floor with newspaper or hang an open…

February 16, 2018
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Garden Vegetables

By Reena Nerbas Dusty Keyboard Dear Reena, I would like to clean the keyboard on my computer, however I am looking for a solution that avoids any sort of liquid cleaner. I do not want to risk damaging my fairly, new computer. Any ideas of how to remove the dust? Thanks, Edgar Dear Edgar, Use…

February 9, 2018
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Clip It!

By Reena Nerbas Rejuvenate Markers Dear Reena, Do you have any tips for how to rejuvenate Sharpie markers? Radah Dear Radah, Soak the tip of the marker in rubbing alcohol until you see the ink start to bleed out. Remove the marker from the alcohol, and let it sit for one hour with the cap…

February 2, 2018
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Getting Rid of Unwanted Odors

By Reena Nerbas Odor in Sheets Hi Reena, Despite regularly washing my sheets, they have an odor that will not wash out. I’ve tried bleach and borax, (not at the same time), but nothing removes the smell. I can’t afford new sheets, so I’m wondering if you have a solution for me. Thanks! Duncan Dear…

January 26, 2018
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: The Apple Edition

By Reena Nerbas Soggy Apple Pie Crust Dear Reena, Whenever I bake apple pie, the crust ends up with a soggy texture. What can I do to prevent a soggy crust? Mavis Dear Mavis, Before you bake your next hot, apple pie, cook the apples slowly first over low heat for 15 minutes. Add sugar…

January 19, 2018
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Storing Christmas Decorations

By Reena Nerbas Glue on Glass Door of Wood Stove Dear Reena, Can you please tell me what to use to remove the glue, off the glass, that was used to adhere the seal on the wood stove glass door? Thanks, Chris Dear Chris, Apply one of the following to the glass: cooking spray, Goo…

January 12, 2018
Faith Forum: Those New Year’s Resolutions

It’s 2018, and Happy New Year to all of Gateway Gazette’s readers! By Gloria Wessner The custom of making New Year’s resolutions, according to one source, dates back to 153 B.C. Janus was a fabled king who lived near the beginning of the Roman Empire era. He was placed at the start of the calendar…

January 7, 2018
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Homemade Stain Removers

By Reena Nerbas Homemade Stain Removers Dear Reena, My goal for the New Year is to purchase less store-bought products and make my own stain removers. Can you give me a few hints as to which everyday products clean different kinds of stains? Mel Dear Mel, Whether you are dealing with; protein, tannin, dye, oil…

December 29, 2017