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Chasing Happy When You’re Sad

by Candace Sampson

Finding happiness when life is running smoothly is easy. Being happy when you’re sad, or when life is treating you like excrement on the bottom of it’s giant cosmic shoe, is an entirely different story. It also begs the question, why on earth would you want to be happy when you’re sad? Aren’t you just …

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Sun Dried Tomato Frittata with Feta and Basil (Anytime, Any Meal)

by Candace Sampson

If you’ve never made a sun dried tomato frittata before, get ready because this might just become your new go-to meal. It’s quick, flavourful, and works for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. And unlike most things that sound fancy, it’s surprisingly easy to throw together on a random Tuesday with ingredients you likely have on hand. …

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Not All Career Paths Follow a Straight Line. Some Go Through a Maze.

by Candace Sampson

Ass backwards. If there were two words to define my “career”, ass backwards would definitely be them. I started my path into digital media and blogging as a means to an end. A decade ago I started a cottage industry business called Best Tools for Schools with a friend. With little to no room for …

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Individual Gingerbread Trifle – Holiday Dessert with Amarula

by Candace Sampson

Here it is. The one dessert you need this holiday season to impress without stress is this Individual Gingerbread Trifle recipe. Made with Amarula Cream Liqueur, it’s just the right amount of sweet, and exactly the right size after that massive meal you just served. Amarula Cream Liqueur has a rich and velvety smooth taste …

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Holidays with Huawei – The P30 Pro Captures Memories at Their Best

by Candace Sampson

As I get older the list of “things” I want for Christmas becomes shorter and shorter. It’s the realization of course that the things we really want in life, can’t be bought in a store. Memories, unique experiences, and emotional connection are truly the best gifts we can give each other. I can’t recall what …

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Before You Go to Mazatlán Here’s What You Should Know

by Candace Sampson

(Updated May 2025)If you’re looking for a new destination to explore, you might be wondering: is Mazatlán safe? I get it—I had the same question before I went. But what I found was a vibrant coastal city that’s affordable, welcoming, and full of surprises. This guide covers everything you need to know before you go. …

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Baked Oatmeal with Maple Sauteed Apples Brings Comfort to Cold Winter Mornings

by Candace Sampson

It’s the time of year when we’re all looking for things that will carry us through five months of subzero temperatures and accompanying cabin fever. This Baked Oatmeal with Maple Sauteed Apples is a delicious coping strategy in a bowl. Like digging into a warm oatmeal cookie, this hearty breakfast is comfort food at it’s …

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Hard Boiled Eggs From Monday to Friday

by Candace Sampson

October 11th is World Egg Day, the day we celebrate the humble egg and the farmers who get them to our table. In 2018, Canadian Farmers produced an astounding 752 million dozen eggs! I haven’t done an “official” count but I’m confident at least a million of those eggs have been consumed in my house. …

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