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    Ten Great Hallmark Holiday Gifts #LoveHallmarkCa #Giveaways

    November 22, 2015 - By 

    Hallmark is the gold standard for cards and gifts throughout the year, but at Christmas they outdo themselves. This year, Hallmark has some of the most adorable decorations and holiday gifts that you will find. So whether you are decking out the halls of your home, or gifting something unique to a friend or family member you will find it with Hallmark’s help. There are even Two Super Fun Star Wars gifts this year: One of my favourites this year is the Star Wars salt and pepper shakers. There’s a Darth Vader ceramic pepper shaker and a Stormtrooper salt shaker…

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    10 Delicious Sweet Treat Christmas Cookie Bar Recipe Ideas

    November 16, 2015 - By 

    It’s now well into November and honestly it’s starting to look a bit more like winter around here. There’s something about this time of year that makes me want to bake. This year I have a gorgeous new Breville Scraper Mixer Pro which is clearly going to be my new Christmas toy and present just for me!! Also it is already inspiring this Mom to generate some creative cookies and recipes in the kitchen. Baking is so much more fun with the right tools! Don’t you agree? This year I thought it would be nice to share with you a collection…

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    RSVP Now and Join us Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. EST for World Vision Canada Gift Catalogue Twitter Party #MeaningfulGifts

    November 13, 2015 - By 

    Are you starting to feel the spirit of the season yet? I don’t know about the rest of you but as much as I love summer (it’s my favourite season) there’s something absolutely lovely about cuddling by a fireplace staying indoors and watching a good TV show, or curling up with your children while flipping through the latest holiday gift catalogue that arrived at your home. We have been doing a lot of that lately here as the temperatures dip. I am happy to say we’ve already chosen a few gifts from the World Vision Canada gift catalogue so that we can…

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    Save Money with Cheap Flights at Christmas #Travel

    November 13, 2015 - By 

    Guest Post: Pick the right day to fly Busy airports, crazy-high fares, winter weather delays — are you sure you want to do this? The busiest (and most expensive) travel days of the year are around the holidays. Armed with our fare calendar chart (see below), you’ll save a lot of stress and small stocking of cash by picking the right days to fly. Rise and shine Don’t want to miss the carving of the turkey or the unwrapping of presents? Book the earliest flight you can. Sure, you’ve got to wake up early, but those first flights out are the least…

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    8 Facts About Canada Day You Might Not Know

    June 24, 2015 - By 

    Canada Day is a day of national pride for Canadians. It’s the day we celebrate our sovereignty and the official birth of our country. Although we’re right next door to America, most Americans won’t know these facts about Canada Day that I’ve put together. These little tidbits are quite interesting and give non-Canadians an insight into one of our biggest (most fun) national holidays. Interesting Facts About Canada Day These facts about Canada Day are probably only known to Canadians or world history buffs, but I think they’re kind of interesting, so I thought I’d put them together for your…

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    What is a Timeshare? Mini-Series – Part 3 – The Best Properties #travel

    May 27, 2015 - By 

    What is a Timeshare – Where to Look for Properties In previous articles, I answered the question, “What is a timeshare” I’ve also covered the pros and cons of owning a timeshare. I have been interested in timeshare properties as travel options for busy families. This series has let me explore some of the research and details about timeshare travel options and investments. This is my final instalment of the series. Now that you know what a timeshare is and the pros and cons of owning one, let’s look at some of the best places to own a timeshare. Look…

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    St Patrick’s Day Coloring Page Printable

    February 21, 2015 - By 

    St. Patrick’s Day is just on the horizon and so I have been sharing a few fun activities for kids to do. I had a St. Patrick’s Day Word Search at the start of the month and I shared another St. Patrick’s Day coloring page too. There are several printables that have been running here and many are also available on my pinterest page. I have a super roundup of St Patrick’s Day Desserts too. The Marshmallow treats are pretty simple and fun to make. St. Patrick`s Day is a time for getting together with friends and or taking part in…

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    13 St. Patrick’s Day Desserts

    February 14, 2015 - By 

    13 St. Patrick`s Day Desserts St. Patrick`s Day is a time for getting together with friends and or taking part in community events. Many cities and towns hold special events on this day. Restaurants and bars often serve green beer. You can celebrate St Paddy’s Day at home by making any of these 13 St. Patrick’s Day desserts that either are colored green or have ingredients that are used in Ireland.   Patrick`s Day Marshmallow Pops– Just Us Four Blog Irish Cream Cupcakes– Mooshu Jenne Irish Cream Pound Cake– Andrea Myers Andes Mint Cupcakes– Thrifty Jinxy Chocolate Stout Cake– I…

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    Family Day Crossword Puzzle Printable

    February 8, 2015 - By 

    Enjoy this Family Day Crossword Puzzle Printable. This month we have Family Day long weekend to look forward to. I love that it comes right in the middle of February – a month when we all can use a little pick me up. If you are hunting for some fun and inexpensive things to do there are so many choices this weekend. Happy Family Day, friends!! I actually enjoy this holiday a lot. It comes at a perfect time right smack dab in the middle of February, which is, let’s face it, a rough grey month sometimes. It’s hard to…

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    New Year’s Roundup: Crafts, Food and Party Ideas

    December 20, 2014 - By 

        Hard to believe another year is almost over and the holidays are fast approaching. Once Christmas has come and gone there’s still New Year’s Eve to look forward to and, for entertainers, who love to host parties or help throw parties it can be the perfect chance to show off, or showcase your skills. I am not so naturally talented as an entertainer and I tend to require a bit of help. Pinterest and other bloggers can be great resources for party and craft ideas. I find all my new recipes on line actually. Whether you are naturally…