Festivals
July 9-17th – Rural Summerfest
July 14 – 17th – Bay Days
July 15-24th – Coal Dust Days
July 16-24th. – Bartown Festival
July 9-17th – Rural Summerfest
July 14 – 17th – Bay Days
July 15-24th – Coal Dust Days
July 16-24th. – Bartown Festival
On July 1, 1867 Canada became a new federation with its own constitution by signing the Constitution Act – formerly known as the British North America Act. Canada Day is a national statutory holiday celebrated in all provinces and territories and it is a day off for most businesses.
No Cooler? Use A Wagon!
No cooler does not mean no fun. Grab a wagon, throw in some ice, and then your drinks. It will work just as well, and now you will be able to roll it around!
Onion Priming
Onion flavor on those savory grilled items is a five-star quality, and it’s easy to achieve with this easy hack! Priming the rack of your grill with onion once heated will cause for less sticking of the burgers and that savory onion flavor.
Sticky Fingers Station
A classic problem with barbecues are those sticky fingers touching everything. Having a simple sink or wash bucket nearby will solve the problem instantly, and allow for easier eating!
Muffin Pan Condiments
Putting condiments in a muffin pan allow for greater organization of what you have, and easier serving with no bottle to throw out too much too fast.
Garbage disposal cleaner: Garbage disposal cleaning with vinegar cubes keeps disposals clean and odor free. Vinegar cubes are made by filling an ice tray with a mixture of 1 cup of vinegar and enough water to fill the ice tray and then freezing it. Run the mixture through the disposal, and then flush it with cold water for a minute or so.
Coffee maker cleaner (automatic): White distilled vinegar can help to dissolve mineral deposits that collect in automatic drip coffee makers from hard water. Fill the reservoir with white distilled vinegar and run it through a brewing cycle. Rinse thoroughly with water when the cycle is finished. (Be sure to check the owner’s manual for specific instructions.
Shower doors: Rub down shower doors with a sponge soaked in white distilled vinegar to remove soap residue.