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scribbles VIDEO / Mr. Sock on St. Patrick's & Look for the Lucky Leprechaun
It's time for Scribbles annual Look for the Lucky Leprechaun Contest.
This year we've changed it up a bit. Our Lucky Leprechaun is featured on this video, he is holding a sign with a Secret Word on it. Tell us that word and we'll enter you in our draw.
The prizes include... a $5 Tim Horton's Gift Card, Mini Mr. Sock, Scribbles keychain & personalized magnet.
Mr. Sock is all decked out and has lots to share with us about St. Patrick's and all things Irish. Enjoy his antics and look for that leprechaun.
The prizes include... a $5 Tim Horton's Gift Card, Mini Mr. Sock, Scribbles keychain & personalized magnet.
Mr. Sock is all decked out and has lots to share with us about St. Patrick's and all things Irish. Enjoy his antics and look for that leprechaun.
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Mar 13, 2024
scribbles VIDEO / Who Wins the First Mini Mr. Sock Draw of BB 5?
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Dawn is Way More Than Just a Dish Soap
We've all seen those ads where they're getting oil off birds using Dawn detergent. Dawn removes grease but does not harm the bird. It's biodegradable and contains no phosphates.
Here's some other ways you can use Dawn detergent. They came from a post on Facebook, not sure who wrote them.
According to Bubbles.org, Dawn dishwashing liquid makes great homemade bubbles. Here is the Giant Bubble Recipe used in bubble makers at many children’s museums: 1/2 cup Ultra Dawn 1/2 gallon warm water 1 tablespoon glycerin (available at any drug store) OR White Karo syrup works too! Stir gently. Skim the foam off the top of the solution (too much foam breaks down the bubbles). Dip bubble wand and get ready for some good, clean fun!
GREASY HAIR PROBLEMS
Kids get into the darnedest things! Like Vaseline and baby oil rubbed into their hair! Dawn is mild enough to use on their hair and strong enough to remove the most stubborn grease.
HAIR PRODUCT BUILDUP
Once a month use original Dawn as you would shampoo. It will remove excess oil from your hair and scalp and strip away any build-up of styling products without any damage. Perform this once a month and you won’t have to buy expensive salon products that do the same thing.
MANICURE SECRET
Soak fingers in full-strength blue Dawn. It makes the cuticles soft and easy to work with. And it removes the natural oil from the fingernails, which allows the polish to adhere very well.
REPEL HOUSEPLANT INSECTS
A safe, effective way to repel insects from your houseplants, including aphids, spider mites and mealy bugs. Put a drop of Dawn Dishwashing Liquid in a spray bottle, fill the rest of the bottle with water, shake well, and mist your household plants with the soapy water.
CLEAN YOUR WINDOWS
Try this recipe from Merry Maids: mix 3 drops Dawn in 1 gallon water and fill a spray bottle with the solution. Spritz and wipe as you would with any window cleaner.
PETS AND PESTS
Use it to bathe the dogs. It kills fleas on contact and is much cheaper than expensive dogshampoos.
CLEAN AUTOMOTIVE TOOLS
After you have finished your automotive repair project, soak your dirty tools in Dawn before you put them away to remove all the oil and grime. Dawn also helps prevent rust from forming on the tools.
ICE PACK
Partially fill a strong zip-type sandwich bag with Dawn dishwashing liquid, close and freeze. The liquid soap stays cold much longer and it can be re-frozen many times. It will conform to the place you need an ice pack.
TUB AND SHOWER CLEANER
Take a spray bottle and fill it halfway with white vinegar. Heat in the microwave. Fill the rest of the way with blue Dawn. Put lid on and shake to mix well. Spray on your tub and shower walls. Allow to sit for a few minutes and rinse away. It will totally melt all the gunk, slime, sludge and other stuff that builds up including a bathtub ring.
REPEL ANTS
Spray counter-tops, cupboards and any other area where you see ants with a solution of Dawn and water. Wipe dry. The slight residue of Dawn that remains will not be a problem at all for kids or pets, but ants hate it. Should you see a trail of ants, go ahead and hit them with the Dawn spray.
STRIPPING CLOTH DIAPERS
STRIPPING CLOTH DIAPERS
Add a squirt or two of original Dawn dish soap to your washer and run a hot wash, then rinse until there are no more bubbles. Dawn is a degreasing agent and helps stripping by removing oily residue. Be sure to rinse, rinse, rinse until the water runs clear.
A cup of Dawn detergent poured into a clogged toilet allowed to sit for 15 minutes and then followed with a bucket of hot water poured from waist height will clear out the toilet.
POISON IVY
Poison ivy spreads through the spread of the oil within the blisters. Washing the affected area with Dawn, especially on children who keep scratching the blister’s open, helps dry up the fluid, AND keep it from spreading.
DRIVEWAY CLEANER
If you have gasoline or motor oil stains on your driveway, you can use the kitty litter method to clean up the excess oil and then use a scrub broom and a solution of biodegradable Dawn dishwashing detergent and warm water to safely and effectively remove excess motor oil from the pavement.
OILY SKIN
Dawn makes a great facial cleanser for oily skin. A drop or two combined with warm water will do the trick.
PAINT OR GREASE REMOVER FOR HANDS
Dawn combined with corn oil makes for the perfect paint or grease remover. Simply combine a little bit of both in your hands then rub it over affected areas. The corn oil and the dishwashing liquid both help to dissolve the grease and paint – yet leave skin soft, unlike harsher paint removers.
CLEANING THE KIDDIE POOL
Plastic wading pools can get very gunky, very fast. Dump the water, then scrub the pool with Dawn and a sponge. More potent cleaners like bleach will weaken and dry out the plastic in the sun.
MULTIPURPOSE CLEANER
Merry Maids recommends using a drop of Dawn in water to clean ceramic tile and no-wax/linoleum floors. You can also use the spray on:
• Bathroom and kitchen counters and sinks.
• Woodwork, e.g., baseboards, shelves, and wainscoting. (Dry as you go–wood doesn’t like prolonged contact with water.)
• Tubs and toilet seats.
LAUNDRY PRE-TREATER FOR OILY STAINS
For oil-based stains such as lipstick, grease, butter, motor oil, cooking oil, and some pen inks, simply apply some Dawn dishwashing liquid directly to the stain and scrub with a small brush or toothbrush until the oil is removed, and then launder as usual.
NON-TOXIC LUBRICANT
Sliding glass doors, door knobs, hinges etc. It lasts much longer than any aerosol type spray that I have tried. And Its non-toxic! It does a great job of cleaning the parts that its lubricating as well!
SIDEWALK DE-ICER
For icy steps and sidewalks in freezing temperatures, mix 1 teaspoon of Dawn dishwashing liquid, 1 tablespoon of rubbing alcohol, and 1/2 gallon hot/warm water and pour over walkways. They won’t refreeze. No more salt eating at the concrete in your sidewalks
POOL CLEANING
Squirt Dawn down the middle of the pool and all of the dirt, suntan lotion, etc. will move to the edges of the pool for easy clean up! AND it makes the pools sparkle.
EYEGLASS DEFOGGER
Simply rub a small drop of Dawn on eyeglass lenses, and wipe clean. It will leave a very thin film that will prevent them from fogging up.
SHOWER FLOORS
Cover greasy footprints on shower floors with a coating of Dawn; let sit overnight. Scrub away the gunk in the morning with a stiff brush.
APHID CONTROL ON FRUIT TREES
APHID CONTROL ON FRUIT TREES
Mix two tablespoons Dawn to a gallon of water and put in your sprayer. Try to get spray both sides of the leaves, branches and the tree trunks. Let sit for about 15 minutes and then rinse the trees THOROUGHLY.
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Mar 10, 2024
Mar 2, 2024
PASSAGES | Samantha Was the "Epitome of Strength & Perseverance"
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Feb 28, 2024
PASSAGES | We Remember Jim Farquharson
SUNSET PHOTO COURTESY CATHY DICK
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PASSAGES | A Remarkable Guy
Even if you didn't know Dale, you might find Dale's tale very interesting. I was unaware of all the amazing things Dale did and all the people he interacted with.
Dale was such a positive soul, with a "can do" attitude. And why wouldn't he be? He was raised by the best mothers a child could get Ginny & Michelle. He had siblings Charlie and Nathanial, who supported their brother unconditionally. There was a whole lotta love at Dale's home...there still is.
January 29, 2002- February 23, 2024
Shortly after his 22nd birthday, Dale, surrounded by loved ones, passed from this plane to the next.
Dale came into this world during a snowstorm, 11 weeks early in Hamilton’s McMaster University Hospital. With a great head of hair and perfect eyebrows, he exceeded all expectations, marking the beginning of his incredible journey.
A natural artist, when he was 5 years old, he created the Niagara Peninsula Children Centres first sold out Christmas card. It brought much needed funds to their program. This was his first act of generosity.
At Harold Hatcher School in Winnipeg, Manitoba he brought with him the empowerment of education and inclusion. Teaching staff and peers alike, what being disABLED really meant. Changing people's view of disABILITY by truly living his life to the fullest, whether it was tobogganing on a crazy carpet down a hill, or being bounced in a bouncy castle, Dale was fearless and unstoppable.
When he began going to Arthur Day Middle School people really started to see him for who he was, a cheeky, stinky, focused and determined young individual. That's where his love of sports exploded. In the gym dressed as a goalie, he loved to be included in the game, enjoying every moment with his peers. Dale was the epitome of a “good spectator”. Ringing cowbells, cheering at the top of his lungs, making everyone feel like he was their biggest fan.
At the lake Dale hated the bugs… and being outside. However, he loved the good company, trick-or-treating, roasting marshmallows, growing beans, crafts and spending time with his loved ones. The excitement Dale exuded while playing games was palpable.
In Murdoch Mackay, Dale exhibited an excellent sense of style and fashion. Known for his doughnut pants, hamburger shorts and floral shirts he quickly became a “fashion icon”. The spring concert ignited his passion for singing karaoke and being a star. It was at Murdoch that Dale had his first job interview, he rehearsed and practiced diligently and his hard work paid off. He earned the title of Security Guard and that began his desire to work. He took his job very seriously, handing out tickets and politely asking peers to return to class. Dale was well respected in his position.
After graduation, Dale’s hunger to work full time was sated when he started to work at S.P.I.K.E. day program. He made new friends, and embarked on a new chapter in life. Monday to Friday he woke the house, yelling in anticipation to go to S.P.I.K.E. Whether it was making crafts, playing bingo or watching television he took his job seriously.
No matter where Dale was, his positivity and zest for life radiated throughout.
Dale leaves behind his mothers Ginny and Michele. Sibling Charlie and their husband Kiernan, brother Nathanial and his significant other Stephanie and little sister, Nadalee. His grandparents Bev and Tony, Gisele and Henri, John and Beata. As well as many extended family members and loyal friends.
Please join us in celebrating his life on Wednesday March 20th, 2024 any time between 2pm and 8:30pm at 500 Widlake St, Winnipeg, Manitoba. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made at the celebration for the renovation of the specialized washroom at S.P.I.K.E day program.
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Feb 26, 2024
scribbles VIDEO | BIG News & a New Way to Enjoy Your Own Mini Mr. Sock
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Feb 24, 2024
scribbles VIDEO | Ken's Mom's Wheel of Fortune Birthday Party
As most of you know, each year I host a birthday party for my mom. I always make sure to have a theme and/or a unique game at each party and this year it was Wheel of Fortune. Here's a look at how it all went down...
“When life knocks you down, roll over and look at the stars.”
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scribbles VIDEO | Drivin' Miss Barbie
With the Oscars just weeks away, we thought it would be a good time to feature an encore of our "Drivin' Miss Barbie" featuring Mr. Sock, Barbie and even Cher!!!
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INSIGHTFUL WORDS - Living With Chronic Pain
Yes, we have featured these statements about living with chronic pain before, but the words are worth repeating. I totally relate to all of these. I've had chronic pain for over 40 years now. Sometimes it is just a dull pain, managed with medication and stretching exercises/yoga/meditation. But other times the pain is unbearable. Even with a belly full of opioids, ice packs and heating pads, some days the pain just won't let up. I can't begin to tell you how much this effects me. With this in mind, here's those statements again...
Feb 11, 2024
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YOU | Love is in the Air
is being what others would want you to be,
rather than being yourself.”
– Shannon L. Alder
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Feb 8, 2024
Feb 7, 2024
YOU | Sundown Spectacular
To see Sarah's amazing sunset in LARGE SIZE CLICK BELOW:
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Feb 6, 2024
Feb 4, 2024
One Year Ago...
Feb. 4, 2023 we lost a great man, our friend Jim Steel. Click here to view our tribute page to Jim.
Feb 3, 2024
PASSAGES | Truly a Beautiful Being
Here's my tribute video to Bebee, the super friendly, vocal kitty we all fell in love with. I've joked with friends in the past, how I could spend a lot of time and effort creating a clever video. I could labour over it for weeks. The next day Bebee is rolling on the driveway being a ham, I record it and post to Facebook and the impromptu clip gets three times as many views as the creative video that took forever to complete. LOL!!!
But that shouldn't REALLY have surprised me. Time and time again, in readers polls and comments, Scribbles friends have said the thing they enjoy most about Scribbles are posts featuring our beloved pets.
This video combines both our creative side as well as lots of Bebee moments from the past decade. You didn't have to know Bebee personally to see why she was so appreciated and loved.
I want to add my condolences to Brian, Lisa, Dawn, Chris, Rose and Deanna. All of you shared moments with Bebee as well, and I hope this video mirrors those precious memories.
“Keep looking up…that’s the secret of life.”
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Feb 1, 2024
EDITORIAL | Go Away January
“A life spent making mistakes is not only more honourable
but more useful than a life spent in doing nothing.”
– George Bernard Shaw
– George Bernard Shaw
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