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Slow Cooker Sticky Toffee Pudding – Your Stress-Free Holiday Dessert

by Candace Sampson

“Oh, bring us some figgy pudding, Oh, bring us some figgy pudding, Oh, bring us some figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer.” Nothing says Christmas quite like sticky toffee pudding. Whether you call it figgy pudding, sticky pudding or Christmas pudding, it’s one of the holiday’s most perfect indulgences. This Slow Cooker Sticky …

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Gingerbread Muffins Made with Silk

Gingerbread Muffins Made with Silk Almond Beverage

by Candace Sampson

Move over pumpkin, it’s time to Gingerbread all things starting with these delicious Gingerbread Muffins made with Silk Almond Beverage. Gingerbread has been around since 992 A.D., so it’s clear that it’s passed the test of time, far exceeding the popularity of the Pumpkin Spice Latte (although, they do complement each other nicely). Gingerbread is a …

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Homemade Christmas Creamers

Christmas Coffee Creamer Recipes (Homemade Flavours for Gifting)

by Candace Sampson

Every December I give myself permission to enjoy the fun stuff, and these Christmas coffee creamer recipes are always first in line in my fridge. They are simple to make, a little indulgent, and the kind of treat that makes the season feel special. Cream, sugar, the whole works. I also love gifting them. If …

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Christmas Weekend Getaway in Toronto

Christmas Weekend Getaway in Toronto

by Candace Sampson

A Christmas Weekend Getaway in Toronto was just what I needed to find my Christmas spirit this year. As the years go by, I find that it takes me longer and longer to slip into holiday mode. I suspect that, like most women, I spend the season making sure everyone is enjoying themselves, without taking …

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Equality, Sexiest man alive

Blake Shelton, SMA 2017, And A Word About Equality

by Jennifer Pitt

(Edit: I stand by my points about equality and impossible standards, but because of this I firmly believe that Blake Shelton is NOT a good choice at all. If People wanted to choose a regular guy for SMA, there were FAR better choices than a racist and homophobic Blake Shelton, who couches his “apology” under …

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Five Easy Health Hacks to Avoid Holiday Burnout

by Candace Sampson

It’s heeere. Holiday burnout is real, and it can suck the life out of you during the most wonderful time of the year. Around this time, already stretched-too-thin women, get stretched just a little bit further and mental and physical health takes a beating. With that in mind, now is a good time to implement …

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Six Things I Didn’t Know I Needed Until I Got One

by Candace Sampson

As I get older, I’m becoming pickier about the things I actually need in my life. I’m currently in the middle of a massive purge of my house and nothing, I repeat NOTHING, is safe. I’ve been truly evaluating what I don’t need in my life, and in doing so, I’ve had a few a-ha …

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Santa giving a knowing wink

Ontario’s Best Santa Sightings Beyond the Mall

by Candace Sampson

Before everyone jumps all over me, know that I am not anti-mall. I happen to be a big mall supporter, just ask my ex-husband. It’s just that when it comes to Santa Claus, I think mall visits tend to be a little tedious. So if you’re hunting for Santa sightings Ontario, this list rounds up …

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