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40 timeless tips from the archives of Canadian Living Throughout our anniversary year, we’ll be dipping into past issues to share inspired ideas that are as fresh today as when they first hit the page. Here are four decades’ worth of wisdom from the July issues of Canadian Living. time, then gradually work your way up to jogging for the duration. — 1977
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1 To help salad greens retain their freshness, wash them as soon as you get home. Dry lightly with paper towel and store in plastic bags in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to use them, break or tear (don’t cut) into bite-size pieces. — 1977 2 If you want to take up jogging, start with a time goal instead of a distance goal. At first, alternate between walking and jogging for the allotted
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3 Certain herbs can serve as natural insecticides in your vegetable garden. Sage repels the carrot fly, spearmint deters aphids from lettuce and peas, and thyme defends against cabbage worm. — 1977
4 Ensure that your cottage doors and windows have locks or pins to secure them while you’re away. If you see a broken window or a forced door, don’t go in. Notify the police and wait for them outside. — 1982
5 Kids are less likely to have a cycling accident if they’re riding a bike that’s the right
size for them. When straddling the bike, they should be able to touch the ground with the balls of their feet. — 1982
6 Got aching feet? Wiggle your toes, rotate your ankles and relax your calves by pointing and flexing your toes several times. The calves are often the source when you have pain in the arches of your feet. — 1984
7 Owning a dog can boost your physical fitness. Depending on the activity level of your pooch, daily walks can burn about 700 calories a week. — 1985
8 When hanging the National Flag of Canada vertically from a wall or balcony, the top of the maple leaf should point
to the left and the stem to the right, as people in front of it would see it. — 1985
9 Exercising in water offers resistance training the same way using weights does. Spend time walking in the lake or doing pushups against the pool wall for a refreshing workout. — 1987 10 Vary the beans in a mixed-bean salad for a different flavour every time. — 1987
11 When making homemade jam or jelly, resist the temptation to reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe. You’ll save calories but run the risk of making a preserve that won’t set. — 1988
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12 If you’re acne-prone, avoid oil-based sunscreen. If you have sensitive skin, choose a hypoallergenic formula. — 1989 13 Don’t leave your glasses on the dashboard of your car. The heat can warp plastic frames. — 1989
14 Keep your refrigerator cooling properly by clearing everything off the top. Anything that restricts airflow around the fridge, including boxes and stacks of dishes, can reduce its efficiency. — 1990 CANADIANLIVING.COM | JULY 2015
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