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Beat the January Blues With These 10 Budget-Friendly Tips

The January blues, aka post-holiday depression, seasonal depression, winter blues, or what I like to call temporary insanity, can be a common occurrence after the festive season comes to an…

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Far and Away, “Come From Away” is the Best Musical Out There

Come from Away, currently playing at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa through Broadway Across Canada, tells the true story of how the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, welcomed and…

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Make Memories, Not Stuff: Unique Experience Gifts for Christmas

Welp, you’ve gone and done it now. The big day is just around the corner but you’ve procrastinated too long and now Amazon can’t even get to you in time.…

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The Gift of Giving, Secret Santa with a Twist

This year my friend group added Secret Santa with a twist to our annual Favourite Things Party. The twist was that all gifts for the exchange had to be something…

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How to Host a White Elephant “Favourite Things” Party

White elephant parties are growing in popularity as the cost of goods soar, and buying individual gifts for all of your friends would require a lottery win. Let’s face it,…

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Colour, Charm, & Connection in The Eastern Townships

When the world shut down Canadians had little choice but to get familiar with their own backyard. Thankfully, our backyard happens to be one of the prettiest places on earth.…

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KOOZÅ is Here; Get Tickets, Find Joy

If you’ve seen a Cirque Du Soleil show before, then you will understand when I tell you that KOOZÅ is more than an experience, more than a show, and more…

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Are Divorce Parties Tacky? Who Cares. It’s the End of An Error Baby, Celebrate!

It would seem a lot of people are hung up on the question “Are Divorce Parties Tacky?”, as if Googling the opinion of others should determine your willingness to participate…

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Captain Your Own Ship On The Ultimate Girls’ Trip

If there was only one thing I could impart to you about vacationing with Le Boat on the Rideau Canal in Canada, it would be this: you can do it.…

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lemon blueberry loaf

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leftover turkey sandwich

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Greek Picnic Salad, toss together in a large skillet and serve at room temperature

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before you go to Tahiti, bora bora, lagoon tour

The Islands of Tahiti Are Calling

What You Need to Know Before You Go, Travelling with Family, Tahiti on a Budget, and Indulging in a Taurumi Massage

Recipes

Everyone should be in the kitchen. That’s where the food is.

Lime Margarita Freezies: The Mr. Freeze for adults. Make these freezer pops for grab and go at your summer BBQ party, or simply have a frozen margarita whenever you want one. Yes, there is tequila in them, so don't share with the kids!

Lime Margarita Freezies

I’m going to save your life with Lime Margarita Freezies. Yes. These are just…

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freezer friendly chicken marinades

Four Freezer Friendly Chicken Marinades You’ll Love

I can’t tell you how happy I am that I made up a huge…

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O Canada Sangria – Putting the “Happy” in Canada Day

Celebrating #Canada150 with a backyard barbecue, long weekend camping trip or get-together with friends?…

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Whiskey BBQ Sausage Kabobs Make Summertime Entertaining a Breeze

I’m not sure how it happened, but somehow last Friday night, I found myself…

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Beef Kafta (Lebanese Meatballs on a Stick)

Meatballs on a stick, what could be more simple and delicious.  Whether you are…

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Fresh Grilled Peach Sundaes

If you’re looking for an easy and delicious dessert idea that will wrap-up a perfect…

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how to grill the best steak ever

How to Grill THE BEST Steak Ever!

I am so excited!  Summer is here, summer is here!  I am whispering that,…

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Ribs! We’re Bringing Sexy (Baby) Back

“I had a barbeque stain on my white t-shirt, you were killin’ me in…

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Happy Anniversary, McDLT – Recreate the Legend At Home

As National Burger Month draws to a close, it’s time to fondly remember a…

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