Daytripping Spring 2023

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How about BRANTFORD, PARIS & CAINSVILLE?
Opening May 7th
• Chocolate o • Fudge
• Ice Cream 89 Grand River St. . N. Paris
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240 Wilson St. E.•
519-442-1616
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www.chocolatesensations.ca
84 Langford
Church Road,
BRANTFORD
WARNING:
I say what
everyone else
is thinking.
FOR EVERYONE WHO ENJOYS A GREAT TREASURE HUNT
• Antique & Vintage Shop
• Upscale Thrift Shop
• Almost 10,000 square ft. to explore!
• Refreshments in Cuppa Joe Cafe
• Children's items in Ginger's Nook
A Feel-Good el
Experience en
Full l of Old World Charm & Happy py Memories!
Spin the Wheel
with every purchase
for prizes & discounts
• Trendy Thrifting in
Max's Underground Shop
• Studio 203 Workshops
• 4 charming, themed suites
for your weekend getaway
203 Colborne St. BRANTFORD
519-900-1928 • Tues-Sat 11-4
@oldworldmarketplace
CROSSROADS
Brantford’s Largest Antique Mall
Over 90 Vendors!
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK - 10 AM TO 5 PM
1146 Colborne Street East
BRANTFORD • 519-759-8960
Antiques & Vintage Items
• MEMORABILIA • ORIGINAL ART
• FURNITURE • COLLECTABLES
Hwy. 403 Hwy. 403 from Hamilton
Henry St.
Colborne St.
Garden Ave.
Crossroads
Antique Market
Brantford
Cty. Road #18
Hwy. #2/53
Cainsville
Hwy. #54
from Caledonia
Frances’ Helpful Hints
by Frances Botham
1) Did you know that lemon extract will remove black
scuff marks from luggage?
2) Bay leaves have the amazing quality of being able to
deter insects form invading old trunks and cupboards.
3) Dry mustard will remove onion odour from wooden chopping boards.
4) Hate scrubbing the burnt-on crud on your barbecue grill? Well the
supposed solution is to place the grill on grass and let it stay there
overnight. Apparently the dew and the enzymes in the grass loosen the
burnt-on grease. How about that for a far-fetched cleaning tip? I haven’t
tried it yet, but you never know, it might work like magic.
5) For an environmentally friendly and definitely non-toxic air
freshener, saturate cotton balls with pure vanilla and place them where
the need arises.
6) Keep a bottle of coarse salt beside your kitchen sink and use it for
scouring rather than cleansing powders.
7) Have you been in the position when you want to clean some silver
items and you’ve run out of cleanser? This is a simple solution that works
fairly well and is fun to experiment with: Boil some potatoes and save
them for supper. Place your silver items in the potato water and let them
soak there for at least an hour. Wash in warm sudsy water and polish
dry. You will be amazed at how easy it was and at how sparkling clean
your silverware looks.
8) Everyone hates mildew that forms on some lovely old items. Make a
paste of equal parts of bleach and dish soap and apply it directly to the
mildew. Brush it off. Then wipe off with a damp cloth and let dry. Repeat
briefly if necessary.
9) Have you just acquired an old china cupboard or hoosier that has a
peculiar odour that you just can’t get rid of no matter how much you
clean it? The answer may be as simple as placing saucers of vinegar in
it and closing the cupboard for a day or two. Replace with fresh vinegar
and repeat the process for another few days and you will be pleasantly
surprised in most instances at how well this really works.
10) And I’m still on my cleaning kick with the old kitchen aids. One
quart of water, 1/2 cup of vinegar and 1/4 cup of lemon juice makes a
very good concoction for cleaning glass to a sparkling shine.
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AN OLD FASHIONED DRY GOODS STORE
IN BUSINESS FOR OVER 150 YEARS
Ladies Sleepwear
Versatile for
All Seasons
Comfortable
& light
for warmer
evenings.
A variety of
Nightshirts,
Cotton
Nightgowns,
Sleep Shorts
& Pants.
We can cover your bedding needs
with a large selection of
Cotton Sheet Sets available in all sizes,
Bed Pillows, Pillowcases &
Cotton Bedspreads!
s!
Mon.-Wed. 9-6 • Thrus. & Fri. 9-7
Sat. 9-6 • Sun. 11-5
Decorate
Bright & Colorful Designs to
decorate your kitchen
& dining room for Spring!
• Placemats • Table Runners
• April Cornell Linens • Oven Mitts
• Tea Towels
& Dish Cloths
• Colourful
Tablecloths
for Spring &
Summer!
100% Cotton
Print Fabrics
for Crafts & Quilting
& So Much More!
43 GRAND RIVER STREET
NORTH,
PARIS
519-442-4242 www.johnmhall.ca
Spring 2023 Chuck Norris can do a wheelie on a unicycle.
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