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Mother’s Day is this Sunday!

What a great opportunity to honour the hard work and love of mothers everywhere.  Here at Team Ken Richter we are very thankful for for the women who have shaped us into the people we are. One of the ways you can show the mothers in your life some love is by blessing them with a gift.

Here are some gift ideas that spoil the mother in your life, and give you two some quality time together:

1). Dinner & Movie: This one is a classic, but a great way to treat your mom to a night out and spend quality time with her. Often times different restaurant’s have deals or special menu items to celebrate Mother’s Day. There are also often movies that center around a relationship with a mother that come out. Check showtimes and…

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Happy Earth Day, everyone! 

The mission of Earth Day is to “honor and celebrate our remarkable planet on this extraordinary day. Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, encouraging us to come together and take action for a healthier planet and brighter future. Let's unite in our efforts to protect the Earth today and for generations to come. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and create a more sustainable world” (Earth Day).

In light of Earth Day, here are 3 small products to implement in your home that make a big impact over time:

Beeswax Wraps: Beeswax Wraps replace the need for plastic wrap and Ziploc bags. They cost around five to ten dollars, and can be used for a long time…

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Happy Easter!

It feels rather strange the Easter comes so early this year, but we're excited for the long weekend and time to spend with loved ones. If you're hosting the Easter gathering this year, here are some tips:

  • Create a festive atmosphere by decorating your home with Easter-themed decorations. Consider using fresh flowers, pastel-colored tableware, and Easter eggs as part of your decor. Don't forget to set the table with care, using your best linens and tableware to create an elegant and inviting setting.
  • Easter is often associated with delicious food, so be sure to plan a menu that will delight your guests. Consider serving traditional Easter dishes such as ham, lamb, or a spring vegetable quiche. Don't forget to include a variety…

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St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner, and we can't wait to bask in a little Irish luck! Calgary, Alberta may be a wee bit far from Ireland (6,600 KM separate Calgary and Dublin!), there are still plenty of ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day right here in the city! For those looking for some inspiration, here are some recommendations:

  • Spend the day at St. Patrick's Island! It just seems obvious, doesn't it? St. Patrick's Island is full of parks, pathways, art installations, and more. Rent a scooter or take a stroll. The trees are starting to bud and greener pastures are on the horizon, so get a head start on enjoying the fresh spring air by spending the day basking in it. 
  • Check out an Irish Pub! Calgary is home to so many Irish pubs,…

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Happy St. Patrick's Day, everyone! We could all use a bit o' Irish luck these days. Here are some fun facts about everyone's favourite green holiday:

  1. St. Patrick's Day is an official holiday in Ireland! Banks, schools and businesses all shut down so they can celebrate this fun holiday.
  2. "Though we've come to associate kelly green with the Irish and the holiday, the 5th-century saint's official color was "Saint Patrick's blue," a light shade of sky blue. The color green only became associated with the big day after it was linked to the Irish independence movement in the late 18th century" (Mental Floss).
  3. "Guinness sales soar on St. Patrick's Day. Recent figures show that 5.5 million pints of the black stuff are downed around the world every…

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Daylight Savings is this weekend, so don't forget to spring forward!

In the meantime, here are some fun facts about Daylight Saving Time:

  • "Benjamin Franklin did not invent it. He did write a letter to the editor in 1784, complaining about people who sleep past sunrise. 'Let cannon be fired in every street, to wake the sluggards,' he wrote." (CBS News)
  • "While working at a post office by day, an entomologist who did most of his insect hunting at night soon became frustrated by how early the sun set during the summer months. He reasoned springing the clocks forward would allow more daylight for bug collecting—along with other evening activities. The clocks could be switched back in the winter when people (and bugs) were less likely to be found…

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Gardening in Calgary is not for the faint of heart!

Calgary experiences all four seasons in full force. Our Springs are wet, our summers scorching, our falls blistery, and our winters freezing. In the regular gardening season that spans from Spring-early Fall, we often experience every single type of weather: heat waves, snowstorms, hail and more. Frankly, we can experience all those types of weather in just one day! These conditions make gardening challenging; but not impossible. 

So, how can you successfully garden in Calgary? Here are the steps:

  1. Invest in good soil. Kath Smyth, a horticulturist with the Calgary Horticultural Society, tells Avenue Calgary, "Soil is the foundation of any good garden. Compost to create soil that is…

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Don't forget: Mother's Day is this weekend on Sunday! Mother's Day is a great opportunity to spend some time showing appreciation for your Mother, or Mother-Figure. Moms do so much for all of us, so it's important to give back every opportunity that we have. You never know how much time you have with your Mom, so make the most of it and treat her to some quality one-on-one time. 

Not sure what to do with Mom this Mother's Day? We recommend getting out the city for a fun day in the mountains! Here are some of our mountain getaway recommendations:

1). Drinks for the Road: Kick off your road trip with Mom by picking up a drink from your favourite local cafe! There are tons of independent coffee shops in Calgary, such as Monogram, Good Trade Co,…

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Decorating Easter eggs is such a fun tradition. It's a great way to sit down together with loved ones (or peacefully by yourself) and indulge in your creative side. Whether you're a skilled egg decorator, or a first-timer, egg decorating is all about being present and having some Easter fun. Have you ever wondered where this tradition began? Read on!

Egg decorating has been around for a very long time. Sorcha McCrory writes for Scandinavia Standard, "the practice of decorating eggshells itself is quite ancient, with decorated, engraved ostrich eggs found in Africa that are 60,000 years old. Representations of ostrich eggs in gold and silver were often placed in graves of the ancient Sumerians and Egyptians."

Quickly adopted by the Christians,…

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This weekend is Easter Long Weekend!

We hope you use the extra day this weekend to spend time doing something you love with the people you love. One popular activity during the may long weekend is to do some spring cleaning. This may not be something you love, but it is important to keep your home in tip-top condition!

We have written many articles in the past about spring cleaning, so we are confident that by now you are well-versed in it. However, one aspect of spring cleaning that often gets overlooked or is handled without care is the waste side of it. Once you have your pile of throw away (you remember the three piles to make while spring cleaning: keep, donate, throw away), it can be tempting to throw it all in the landfill and be done…

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