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    17 Easy Christmas Tree Treats

    November 24, 2017 - By 

    Are you getting geared up for the holidays yet? Have you started baking? I love cute themed treats this year and have gathered some adorable and easy Christmas Tree Treats from around the blogosphere for you to try at your leisure. Christmas Tree Treats are generally fairly simple to make. Cookie cutters always provide a good template to begin with and from there you can get creative with ingredients. What is your favourite thing about the holidays? I love the shopping and giving part but I also enjoy the baking. Baking is a great way to get the entire family…

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    10 Craveable Delicious Cheese Ball Recipes

    November 20, 2017 - By 

    Well the holidays are fast approaching and that means you need to dust off your A game. You know the one I mean. You need to find the inner domestic diva or domestic dude and create something fabulous in the kitchen. Then you need to break out the inner Martha to pull a beautiful tablescape together. Finally you need to pull it all together with sparkling conversation. And maybe a cocktail or two. This time of year there’s a lot of stress on families and individuals as well. It’s time to cook, clean. entertain, trade, shop, spend a lot of…

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    17 Adorable and Festive Reindeer Treats

    November 18, 2017 - By 

    Is there anything cuter than a reindeer at Christmas? Well, maybe children opening their presents and absorbing all that wonderment. Reindeer cookies and crafts are fun for all ages. Even if you aren’t the savviest baker on the planet, chances are you can make several of these adorable festive reindeer treats. When I was a child my favourite Christmas movie was Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Seeing them on TV or at the movies is fun when you are small. Many times we have seen them at African Lion Safari and other zoo, amusement park areas. Somehow reindeer in real…

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    Giveaways

    Time to Win With A $450 Holiday Giveaway #BlizzardBucks

    November 13, 2017 - By 

    Are you ready for a Holiday Giveaway? Can’t believe we are almost halfway through November! That means Christmas is not that far off. In fact if you have been to any of the malls lately you know that shopping season is well underway. And we’ve had some snow here too. Time to get planning for the holidays. This holiday group giveaway is meant to help one lucky reader get through the holidays. It might even help you with some of the big expenses this year! This year I have teamed up with several Canadian bloggers to bring you this amazing…

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    Halloween Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

    September 27, 2017 - By 

    Halloween facts you probably didn’t know are the focus today. We all know that Halloween is a night of dressing up and tromping around the neighborhood for sugary treats that will cause our children to become raving lunatics. But do we know any more than that? Well, you will after you read this! Get ready from some Halloween facts that will blow your mind! Halloween Facts – Fun and Interesting All Hallow’s Eve Trivia So let’s get into it. Halloween hasn’t always been about candy. Well, it has, but it hasn’t always been about JUST candy. It actually has a…

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    Valentine’s Gifts for all Your Loves #LoveHallmarkCA

    February 9, 2017 - By 

    Truth be told I was feeling a bit sad and nostalgic this Valentine’s Day. My kids are older and Valentine’s Day no longer holds childlike magic for them. My youngest daughter and I had a chat recently about her feeling too old to write out Valentine’s cards any more. BUT, then Hallmark sent a batch of their cute and fun Valentine’s Day Treasures for 2017 and I am OVER THAT entirely. Valentines gifts from Hallmark are timeless. There are cute items to suit all ages and all of your many loves. There is a gorgeous wristlet this year that is FOR…

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    Seven Questions To Ask Before Choosing a Cruise Line

    December 20, 2016 - By 

    This season I have been running a cruising series here. I know it’s fun to plan holidays as soon as the cool weather hits and some of us are big travel planning junkies. (WINK) I write a fair bit about travel and one of the things first time cruisers ask me most is what cruise line should I choose? That’s a hard question to answer for another person without a few basic facts. Do a bit of brainstorming about your needs and your travel style before you start searching in earnest. Asking yourself these seven questions before you choose your cruise line…

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    Don’t Forget to Pack These for Holiday Travel #ChurchandDwight #Giveaways

    December 19, 2016 - By 

    Let’s be honest holidays can be very stressful and overwhelming for many. So it helps to have a plan. This year we are planning a trip again soon. So shortly after we do our family gathering and entertaining here we will head off for some rest and relaxation. I am excited about that. But I know many families find the holidays and travel exhausting.  I have found it helps to prepare. Also it helps to have a few necessities from Church and Dwight on hand during the holidays. First, keep the stain remover at home and handy for when unexpected messes happen.…

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    Traditional Peppermint Hot Cocoa Cookies

    December 12, 2016 - By 

    These Traditional Peppermint Hot Cocoa Cookies combine some really great and comforting flavours. There’s nothing better than the taste of peppermint during the holidays. It’s one of those tastes you either love or hate, I think. My kids for the longest time would say it’s too spicy, or too hot if I ever gave them peppermint. To this day only one has warmed to the notion of minty tastes and foods and baked goods. Did you know that peppermint actually dates back to the Egyptians?  It’s true. In fact, peppermint was found dried in Egyptian pyramids as early as 1000…

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    Printables

    Printable Christmas Tree Activity for Kids

    December 11, 2016 - By 

    Merry Christmas! Have you got your tree up yet? Is it a real Christmas tree or an artificial one? We honestly got ours up just last weekend. I have a tiny Hallmark tree up in my living room but it’s not even 18 inches tall. And we also have a full tree in the living room now. That’s why I wanted to share this Christmas tree activity and bookmark. Are your kids starting to get excited? This Christmas Tree Activity might help as we get closer to Christmas. Christmas Tree Activity Printable and Other Fun Christmas Printables: Tis the season…