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Cheap, crowd-pleasing potluck dishes made from simple staples, with tips for planning, hosting and keeping food safe.

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Practical, neighbourly ways to help older adults stay safe, warm, fed and connected through a Brantford winter.

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A calm, practical checklist for the first days and weeks after a job loss, from applying for Employment Insurance to free help in Brantford.

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A simple step-by-step guide to soaking, cooking and storing dried beans, one of the cheapest and most filling foods in the pantry.

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A simple reflection on the true meaning of Christmas, from the story in Luke 2 to everyday ways of sharing hope, love and good…

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Practical holiday stress tips for money, family, loneliness and busy schedules, plus free help in Brantford when the season feels like too much.

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Gentle, practical ways to cope with grief at Christmas and New Year, honour the people you miss, and find support and company in Brantford.

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Simple, filling and low-cost breakfast ideas built from pantry staples, with make-ahead tips and where to find a free breakfast in Brantford.

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Dozens of simple, mostly free random acts of kindness ideas for neighbours, coworkers, strangers and your community in Brantford.

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A practical list of free winter activities in Brantford for families, seniors and anyone on a budget, from outdoor rinks to free library programs.

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