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Garage Sale Season Begins .....   Whether you are participating in a community organized sale or having one of your own, garage sales are a great way to shed rarely used items, earn a little extra money and get to meet your neighbors.   This blog includes some tips on how to prepare to make the day run smoothly and add a little fun. 1.  Go through your home to collect items Plan ahead and set aside items throughout the year, keeping them in a storage box until garage sale day arrives.   You can also prepare immediately prior to the event, while you are spring cleaning through your house to remove clutter and freshen up your home. 2.  Plan a date that makes sense Select a date the promises reasonable weather for outdoor shopping.   Check the events calendar to ensure there isn’t a community event that will compete with your sale.   Do not choose a weekend that is known for people exiting the city, such as Easter, or a summer long weekend.    Conversely, if live in a

Imagine reliving the exquisite moments of that dream vacation each time you taste a succulent dish or savour the aroma of a smooth wine.   Scientific research calls it " Proustian Memory " .   The chemical reaction in our bodies can cause the aroma of that perfect pasta sauce you are whipping up in a Northern Ontario kitchen to transport you back in time - to a village in Tuscany. A tour of Italy is on my bucket list.   CWT Vacations is offering a package this October that ticks off all of my wishes.   A 10 day trip , including the must haves:  √ famous sites   √ historic cathedrals   √ authentic villages     AND the luxuries of: √ cooking lessons with an authentic Italian Chef √wine tasting tour - sipping and touring amongst the grape vines.   For this foodie and wine lover – no better match exists.   I image savouring each moment of this dream vacation during the 10 days of the trip – then, returning to my own kitchen and recreating the recipes.   I see