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I Got 99 Problems, But My Taxes Ain’t One of Them
A few years ago I pulled on my big girl pants and did something I swore I’d never do. My taxes. All by myself. It was liberating to finally conquer…
Family Courts Are Failing, It’s Time For a Change
I have struggled with where to pick up the thread to tell this story, because as with all divorce stories, it’s complicated. If I tug on one small piece the…
Who Do You Drive Safely For? My Cautionary Tale on All-Season Tires
I used to be that person, the one who thought that you didn’t need winter tires. I used to say that only bad drivers got in trouble on winter roads…
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Why You Should Travel to Mississauga (Yes, I said Mississauga)
“You’re going where?”, my friend asked with a perplexed look on her face. “Mississauga,” I said. “But why? What’s in Mississauga?”. Ah, dear friend, a lot as it turns out.…
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Five Simple Pleasures I’ll Never Give Up and a Giveaway
It’s been almost a year since our world turned upside down, and we are all chomping at the bit to resume our normal life. Personally I spend an inordinate amount of time daydreaming…
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How Do you Celebrate 30 Days Not Drinking?
Here’s a funny/not funny quagmire I found myself in recently. I quit drinking for 30 days. That’s not the dilemma. No, the dilemma was, how do I celebrate the milestone…
Don’t Let the Door Hit You On the Way Out 2020
Women. The walking wounded of 2020 are limping, battered and bruised, towards the new year with mixed emotions. Shellshocked, we’ve learned to no longer tempt fate and question if things…
Embracing Small Joys In Carols, Chicken, Christmas Lights & Cuddles
The clocks have fallen back, and that to me is the surest sign that the season of comfort and joy is upon us. With shorter days, colder temps, and longer…
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Lose the 2019 Mindset: 10 Tasks To Do Now So You Can Slack Later
Yesterday I spent the day pursuing stress free, mindless activities. I planted an indoor garden, read a book that did not try to fix me in any way, and watched…
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Recipes
Everyone should be in the kitchen. That’s where the food is.
Cranberry Streusel Muffins – A Recipe and Redemption Story
Have you ever popped a cranberry in your mouth? They’re awful. Truly horrid little…
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Heavenly Homemade Marshmallows (Never Pick Up Store Bought Again)
I had never tasted homemade marshmallows until I was well into my 30s, but…
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Decadent Kitchen Sink Brownies – Leave No Sweets Behind
After eight months eating my way through a pandemic, my baking cupboard is a…
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Overnight Skillet Raspberry French Toast – Love in a Pan
Sometimes breakfast is just breakfast, and sometimes it’s a work of art. Case in…
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Banana Walnut Pancakes with Caramelized Banana Topping
This recipe for Banana Walnut Pancakes with Caramelized Banana Topping is like a tale…
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Pineapple Carrot Quick Bread – The Pandemic Baking Comeback
We’re baking again right? Because it feels like my need to bake all the…
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Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower Bites, Irresistible and Simple
I’m a bad girl when it comes to food. Dirty fantasies for me include…
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Homemade Real Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
So today I’m going to share my recipe for real mint chocolate chip ice…
Browned Butter Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Blondies
Browned butter is one of those irresistible tastes in life like the corner piece…
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