A Peek at our Specials for
May!

The difficulty is not coming up with
new ideas, but to undo old ones.
Far East Fortune Cookie Company

• Tossing coffee grounds into flower beds is good for azaleas and roses.
• Tea leaves spread among the camellia and wisteria will add much-needed acid to the soil.
• Another fertilizing old wives' tale advises burying fish heads among rose bushes.
• Hydrangeas flowers turn blue if nails are buried in the soil surrounding them.
• A rope around the garden will keep out snakes.
• Keep skunks away from your garden by sprinkling moth balls around it.
• A bowl of beer in the garden will attract snails and slugs and cause them to drink and drown.
• If there is a frost after March 15, it will not cause any damage to your garden.
• If you see a frost between the time of the new moon and the full moon, your plants will not have to worry about frostbite.
• If there is a frost, when the wind is blowing from the south it will destroy all of your plants in the garden.
• If the wind blows from the north and brings with it a heavy frost it will not kill your plants.
• Stretch a piece of yarn string over the rows of your plants in early spring. The frost will then collect on the yarn and will not hurt your plants.
• The worst day to plant is on the 31st of any month.
• You will experience a wonderful crop if you have early thunderstorms.
• If a pregnant woman, plants any type of plant is will grow well.
• Planting any plant during the sign of Leo will ensure it will rot.
• If you put fertilizer on the ground during the light of moon, it will not decompose and will do no good.
• If you have a plant that ripens underground, for it to grow well plant the seeds in the afternoon.
• If you hear a turtledove coo on New Year's Day, it is a prediction that all crops will be good for the coming year.
• Planting seeds at noon means they will grow.
• If someone gives you seeds and you thank them for the seeds, the seeds will not grow.
• To ensure you will have a good crop wet a handkerchief with rain on Easter.
• If you disperse manure on a field during the dark of the moon it will sink into the ground and help the crop grow.

Camping Needs:

• Medicated Ointment & Petro Carbo Salve - your 'travel medicine chest'
• Burn Cream - you know the campfire or the sun will get you one way or another!
• Weatherproofing Lip Balm - perfect for protecting tender lips from the harsh elements... sun, wind and chapping just to name a few.
• Aloe & Green Tea Body Wash, Shampoo and Conditioner - even if you find yourself bathing in the river, you're still good!
• Fragrance-free or Lemon Liquid Laundry Detergent - again good for anywhere - even washing your clothes on the rocks!
• All-Purpose Wipes - totally handy and biodegradable!
• Liquid Dish Soaps - back to the river again to wash dishes?... no problem!
• In Canada, you'll want to be sure to bring along your bottle of our FAMOUS Insect Repellent - now available in an effective yet safe version for kids and people with sensitivities!
• In the US, be sure to pack your bottle of SPF 30 Sunscreen along with your After Sun Gel - why take the risk of sunburn or skin cancer - both of which would totally ruin your vacation!

• Put fresh pine needles in the dog house or under your dog's bed to help keep fleas away.
• Cobwebs contain many disinfectants, including penicillin! If someone gets cut or injured out in the wilderness, wrap clean cobwebs around the wound and cover with a clean cloth. This may make you a bit squeamish, but it works.
• Spray children's artwork with hair spray to keep it from getting dusty or from fading.
• Here's a great way clean a radiator - hang a damp cloth behind the rad, then set your vacuum cleaner to 'blow'. Blow through the rad and all the dust will blow out the back and be caught by the cloth.
• To clean artificial flowers, put them into a large paper bag, add salt and shake.
• A piece of chalk or charcoal in your tool box will absorb moisture and keep your tools from rusting.
• To mend a cracked vase, pour melted paraffin wax into the crack.
• You can refresh and revitalize the bounce in your ping pong balls by dropping them into boiling water for a minute.
• Make a small room look bigger!
  • If you are papering the room, leave a border about a foot/30 cm wide at the top, bottom and sides of the wall; edge the paper with trim or small border tape.
  • If you are painting a small room, paint the ceiling in a darker colour leaving a light border about a foot/30 cm wide around the edges; this will draw the eye up and make the room appear larger than it really is.
  • Use mirrors everywhere you can - they reflect light as well as the room itself and do wonders for making any small area appear larger and brighter.

• Time-tested: Since 1888!
• Soothing/Protective: Provides temporary protection of minor cuts, scrapes, sores, burns and sunburns.
• Non-drying petrolatum base: Provides lubricating action to help prevent reopening of healing tissues when skin is flexed during normal movement.
• Low-level anesthetic action: Depresses pain perception.
• Economical: Large tin lasts a long time.
• A "must have" for anyone who is routinely exposed to slivers, splinters and hot or abrasive surfaces or anyone who is outdoors a lot.

• Versatile: Mix with regular, low fat or nonfat sour cream, pureed cottage cheese or plain yogurt for a variety of dips; thin with buttermilk for creamy salad dressings; add to cream cheese for appetizer or bagel spreads. Use as a dry marinade for chicken, pork or beef.
• Convenient: All the seasonings you need in one step; just mix and serve; no refrigeration needed until mixed
• Packaged in our unique glass bottle for optimum beauty and flavor retention.
• Variety: you can keep several flavours on hand - and create several different flavours using only one container of sour cream, yogurt or cream cheese!

Learn more about both of these products in your Monthly Specials section!

• Seafood Curry
• Garlic & Dill Roasted Potatoes
• Spinach and Pasta Salad with Lemon-Rosemary Vinaigrette
• Steak and Potato Salad
• Root Beer Barbecue Ribs

If there are "allergies" or "sensitivities" applicable to you or someone you love, you'll want to check this out to learn about specific product ingredients including:

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Best for - Coughs, Colds, and First Aid

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Immune System Support

Healthy Eating Tips

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Everyday Health Tips from Watkins