Late winter is tough on people. Our vitamin D supplies are all but depleted, making us grumpy and tired. Folks on a tight budget are fed up with being cooped up, and shovelling snow is getting really old. To top it all off, cold and flu season has us fighting clogged sinuses, runny noses, aches … Continue reading 9 DIY Cold and Flu Fighters
Wow. What amazing Olympic Games we had. And how proud are we of our 221 athletes?! We were well represented, and we walked away with fistfuls of hardware, including 10 gold. With Sochi behind us, we look forward to February 28th, which is not just the last day of the month, but also Yukon Heritage … Continue reading Food Bank Recipes: Canadian Gold Edition
One way to save money is to invest in items that can pull double, triple, or duodecuple duty. Today we're going beyond bandages and painkillers to present some other pharmacy favourites that can stretch your dollar by doing the work of 10 of its neighbours.These next five items can improve health in multiple ways, and often, even … Continue reading 5 Multitasking Medicine Cabinet Must Haves
On Tasty Tuesday, we highlight tasty, nutritious, easy-to-put-together recipes using ingredients typically found in a food basket or cheaply available at the store. Today we provide an unfussy, super-tasty recipe for a bean salad. Between the beans and the hard-boiled eggs in the salad, you have a great source of protein for a light meal. … Continue reading Food Bank Recipes: Canned Beans
Maybe you're on a budget, or maybe you just forgot, and all the florists are sold out. Whatever the reason, there are some sweet finds at the dollar store that will make your Valentine smile. Easy, fast, and inexpensive doesn't have to equal disappointing. Many of these gifts are great for men, women, kids, or friends...whoever … Continue reading 10 Last minute Valentine’s Gifts from the Dollar Store
Being on a tight budget can make it difficult to celebrate special days, but we've found a yummy and decadent dessert that is easy, inexpensive, and sure to please any sweet tooth. Fudge Crinkles Ingredients 1 box Devil’s food cake mix ½ cup vegetable oil 2 eggs ½ cup icing sugar or regular sugar Directions … Continue reading Food Bank Recipes: Valentine’s Edition
Lanark County Food Bank - The Hunger Stop 