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THREE EASY LUNCHES YOU CAN MAKE THE NIGHT BEFORE MINI SANDWICHES Ingredients: Bread, peanut butter (or an alternative), jelly. Directions: Make like a regular sandwich, cut into bite-sized squares, store in fridge overnight. LEMONY PASTA SALAD Ingredients: Cooked orzo, lemon juice, olive oil, frozen spinach. Directions: Combine ingredients in a small container, let cool, store in fridge overnight. NO-BAKE FRUIT AND NUT BALLS Ingredients: 1/2 dried apricots, 1/4 cup prunes, 1/4 cup shredded coconut, 2 tbsp chia seeds. Directions: Combine ingredients in food processor and blend, roll into balls, store in fridge overnight.

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QUOTE “You have to be odd to be number one.” – Dr. Suess (Theodor Seuss Geisel was an American children’s author, who also worked as a political cartoonist, illustrator, poet, animator, screenwriter and filmmaker. He is best known for writing and illustrating more than 60 books under the pen name Dr. Seuss, selling over 600 million copies and being translated into more than 20 languages by the time of his death.)

WEIGHT FOR THE BIRDS! Do you know how much a bald eagle nest weighs? How about a hummingbird? What do you think weighs more… a bird’s bones or their feathers? Answers to these weighty questions below! • The biggest bald eagle nests weigh up to 4,000 pounds. • Some hummingbirds weigh less than a penny. • Many birds’ feathers weigh more than their bones.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN VIEWING A HOME

Looking for a new home is exciting and its easy to get caught up on paint colours and flooring. But those features can easily be changed once you’ve made a purchase. Instead, keep an eye out for these five things instead. 1. Is there rust on the HVAC, water heater or other large appliances? If so, this could indicate the home hasn’t been well maintained. 2. Are the roof’s shingles curling or are there any missing? A rough looking exterior roof could mean water has gotten through to the structure or attic below. 3. Do any of the interior doors look tilted? Tilted doors might be a sign of bigger structural issues. 4. Does any part of the home smell musty or are the window sills soft? Moisture damage can be a serious problem – especially if mold has developed. 5. How’s the neighbourhood? Are the other houses well- maintained? Are a lot of other homes in the immediate area for sale as well? You aren’t just going to be living in the house – you’re going to be living in a community as well.