Gift Wrapping Doesn't Need To Be Expensive
The Berry Barn • December 2, 2019
Canadians throw out 540,000 tonnes of wrapping paper and gift bags each year. Most of it isn't recyclable because of the glitter, synthetic inks and plastic coating.
Whether you care about the planet or you’re on a budget - try to recycle what you already have.
- Replace expensive wrapping paper with newspapers, maps or crosswords
- Replace tape with string or twine or anything else you have handy for the gifts
- Replace ribbons with decorative ornaments like cookies, candy canes, twigs, Christmas tree or berry branches
PRO TIP #1
Most people use too much paper so to make sure you have the right amount, wind a piece of string around the width of your gift. The amount of paper you'll need will be that length of string, plus 10cm.
For large and unwieldy objects such as a tennis racket, place cardboard on either side of the item to create a thin rectangular prism, and then wrap as you would any other rectangle.
Check our tips on how to make sure your yard is ready for the new season.
As concern over coronavirus grows, we want to let you know that we are taking extra measures to keep our customers safe. New sanitization procedures we’ve introduced: Sanitizing all tables and chairs after every use Sanitizing utensils, menus, salt shakers etc. Sanitizing bathrooms multiple times a day Sanitizing debit / credit card machines after every use Sanitizing all door handles multiple times a day Keeping waffle / pancakes toppings in the back (servers will put on requested toppings from the kitchen) Public health experts say it's safe to dine out as long as you take appropriate precautions, such as frequently cleaning your hands with soap or hand sanitizer and keeping your distance from other people. If you feel ill, please stay home 🙏 *We are still open daily 11 am - 4 pm. *We do have take out options and frozen perogies, cabbage rolls and sausage for sale.
The start of a new year is always a great time to take a look back and celebrate everything that happened in the past year. Share your best Berry Barn moments with us by tagging @theberrybarnyxe
This BLOG post was originally published in 2019. To view 2021 Christmas Events visit this page https://www.berrybarn.ca/attractions#christmasevents
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There are so many things to love about fall… Beautiful coloured leaves, fresh apples, cozy sweaters, Thanksgiving and Halloween, to name a few. But there is one thing in particular about autumn that we look forward to every year. And that’s pumpkin season! With so many pumpkin dessert recipes, there’s no need to limit yourself to pie or pumpkin spice lattes. Surprise everyone with this shockingly impressive pumpkin mousse recipe.
It’s always difficult to transition from summer to fall but we still have a lot of fun activities for you and your family!
Not everyone knows that Saskatoon Berries are closely related to the apple family. They’re high in fibre, protein and antioxidants and are considered a better source of calcium than red meats! They’re Canada’s Superfruit and it doesn’t really matter if you eat them straight from the bush or in your favourite pie. Picking Saskatoon Berries may take a lot of time, so here’s a super easy recipe for a sweet and delicious no bake cheesecake! Ingredients: Saskatoon berries (3 cups), 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 cups whipping cream, 16 oz cream cheese (2 bricks), 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/2 cup sugar, 30 crushed graham crackers, 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 tbsp sugar Instructions: Whip your whipping cream and set aside. In a bowl, whip the cream cheese with lemon juice and 1/4 sugar. Combine with the whipping cream. In a separate bowl, add three cups of saskatoon berries, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 2 tbsp lemon juice and blend. Mix cream cheese and saskatoon berry mixture together. Crush 30 graham crackers and mix with 1/2 cup butter and 1 tbsp sugar. Press into the bottom of a cheesecake pan. Spread the cheesecake mixture and chill in the refrigerator for about 4 hours. Enjoy!!!
What’s better than the taste of fresh, local strawberries? They’re one of the most popular, nutritious and refreshing fruits available. Juicy strawberries flavor our pies, cookies, cakes, fruit parfaits and more. If you’re looking for the perfect summer treat - check our mouth-watering strawberry dessert ideas!
