Last Minute DIY NYE Nails

Need last minute nail help for New Year's Eve? Just ask Sharpie!

Ever Wonder What GQ Stands for?

"You are so GQ"- now we know the true meaning of the popular saying.

GQ magazine, whose tagline is Look Sharp + Live Smart, is a staple in Men's go-to guide for just about everything.  It has become internationally known and so popular that we even say, "You look GQ" or "That's GQ"

What does GQ even stand for?

Gentlemen's Quarterly.

So next time you tell someone how 'GQ' they are, remember you're telling them they are 'Gentlemen Quarterly.'

Four JARS....we love

Who doesn't like to support their local community?  Maybe some, but us...we thrive on seeing our fellow Windorites flourish and their talents be known!

Two years ago, Four JARS was created by four sisters that each have their own creative talent.  Julie, Angela, Rachel and Suzanne (yes, their first initial spells out JARS!) decided to share their adorable creations with the rest of us.  From crocheted infant booties and photo props to adult slippers and scarves, we decided we love Four JARS.

Four JARS offers handmade, custom crochet designs.

The ladies grew up in Windsor, Ontario in a crafty family.  Their mother had taught them how to crochet at a young age that this hobby turned into a passion that they knew they had to share.

Four JARS offers:

• Booties for infants, kids and adults
• Character hats
• Scarves (original, infinity)
• Headbands
• Hats
• Aprons
• Photo props
• Bibs
• Bandannas
• Costumes & more

If you would like to get ahold of Four Jars, you can visit their Facebook Page.  

The Bruce Family reveals their ICONIC Short Bread Cookie Recipe

Barb Bondy, mother of our very own Glenn Bondy, decided to share her family recipe that dates back to the 1920's in Scotland...we are so excited to try this out!

(and yes...we said 1920's!)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup soft butter (not melted)
• 1/2 cup fruit sugar
• 2 cup all purpose flour (sifted)

Directions:

• Beat butter until very soft and creamy and work in over sugar
• Add 1 3/4 cups of the sifted flour and mix
• Knead dough on floured board
• Keep adding small amounts of flour until the dough starts to crack
• Roll out 1/8-1/4 inch thick and cut out cookies
• Place on un-greased baking sheet
• Bake in slow oven at 300 degrees
• Let cool for 30-35 minutes

Sara's Shabby Party Punch

Marina's Mozza-just-a-dip. Great to serve with veggies, pita chips and more!

This is an all time favourite punch recipe that is loved by all.  We suggest this as the GO-TO!

Recipe:

• 4 cups cranberry juice
• 2 cups pineapple juice
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 bottle of ginger ale
• 1 cup vodka (optional)
• Fresh cut oranges, pineapple and strawberries
• Simple syrup OR what Sara does....
• 3 cups of water
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• boil and let sit for 2 hours

Once syrup is cooled (if using Sara's method), mix all together and let fresh fruit float in punch bowl