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Planning Your First Trip to Amsterdam? The iAmsterdam Card is the Way to Go

by Candace Sampson

I am often amused by how my expectation of a place I intend to visit and the reality once I get there are often in stark opposition to each other. Planning our first trip to Amsterdam is an excellent example of this.  In my head, from countless pictures I’d seen, I envisioned a calm, relaxed destination …

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Smoking in Movies Has a Bigger Impact on Your Kids Than You May Think

by Candace Sampson

I was almost ten the year Grease came out in theatres (go ahead do the math), and I fell hard for that movie, in particular the lead character of Sandy played by Olivia Newton-John. I begged my mother to buy me the soundtrack and played it ad nauseum in our basement, practicing Sandy’s every move …

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Madurodam Theme Park

Madurodam is the World’s Most Joyful War Memorial

by Candace Sampson

Of all the things we saw in The Hague this summer I didn’t expect that Madurodam Theme Park would be something I would recommend everyone go visit, but here we are; I’m telling you it’s a must see. I’ve thought about this little gem of a tourist attraction a lot since our return home.  On the …

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Cirque’s VOLTA Is An Exhilarating Treat For All

by Jenn Perry

In Canada, and across the globe, Cirque du Soleil is a name known for incredible acrobatics, beautiful costumes and enticing storylines. I’ve had the opportunity to see a couple of their live shows over the years, so I of course jumped at the opportunity to attend the opening night performance of their new show VOLTA, …

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The Ultimate Girls’ Getaway in Ontario’s Highlands

by Candace Sampson

One of the best vacations I ever had happened less than an hour from my front door in Ontario’s Highlands. As someone who travels a lot and has seen some amazing destinations, I’ve thought a lot about how a trip so close home remains in my Top 5 travel experiences. The company for sure helped; …

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Frozen Sangria, Great for parties, make ahead

Frozen Sangria – “Slushies” for Adults

by Candace Sampson

You could say that sangria is a thing here in Pleasantville, a very big thing.  We like it boozy, full of berries and even Canadian, but with the addition of this frozen sangria recipe, we’re confident we’ve finally got all our sangria bases covered.  Here’s your step-by-step guide to making these slushies for adults. After …

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freezer friendly chicken marinades

Four Freezer Friendly Chicken Marinades You’ll Love

by Candace Sampson

I can’t tell you how happy I am that I made up a huge batch of these freezer friendly chicken marinades back in May. This summer has been a bit of a pisser to say the least. It has been raining pretty much non-stop since June and there’s no sign of it letting up. Needless to …

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Delawana Inn in Muskoka

Muskoka on The Cheap: Delawana Resort

by Sharon Devellis

If you’re looking for an affordable Muskoka getaway look no further than the Delawana Resort located on Honey Harbour just a mere 2 ½ drive from Toronto. The History The Delawana Inn first opened in 1897 as a hotel called the Victoria House. Since then it’s gone through many changes, including two fires, one in …

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