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Baked Pancakes

Baked Pancakes Are a Thing and We Couldn’t Be Happier About It

by Maija Craig

What are baked pancakes?  This is always the question when someone asks me for easy breakfast or brunch recipes and I tell them baked pancakes. Whether you’re trying to avoid spending tons of time flipping pancakes or are hosting a brunch and need something kid-friendly, baked pancakes are perfect. Don’t get me wrong, there will …

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Real Ways to Save for Retirement When the Clock is Ticking

by Judith Cane

Ah yes, turning 50, that year when you realize you’re all grown up. It’s sometimes a shock, but I took it in stride and so should you. Now is the time to think of your grown-up future. What’s to look forward to? A great retirement. Some of you have planned your retirement for years; others …

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Taurumi massage

Why A Taurumi Massage is TOTALLY Worth A 10,000 Kilometre Flight

by Candace Sampson

If you travel to The Islands of Tahiti and don’t get a Taurumi massage, then you’re not only missing out on one of life’s most relaxing pursuits, but you’re also failing to fully immerse yourself in the Polynesian experience. It’s like visiting Paris and not having a croissant; it’s cultural blasphemy. Don’t take my word …

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Budget, Gourmet And Unique Dining Options In Mont Tremblant

by Candace Sampson

One of the best things about dining in Tremblant is the wide array of options available to suit every budget and taste.  For me though, one of Tremblant’s biggest draws is that everything you could possibly crave sits in the pedestrian village at the base of the mountain. You never have to worry about starting your …

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Your Family-Friendly Spring Break Guide to Myrtle Beach

by Jen Maier

Sun-seeking Canadians have long known about Myrtle Beach, yet its reputation as a raucous spring break hotspot means that it’s sometimes overlooked as a family-friendly destination. I recently traveled to Myrtle Beach with my teens and can confirm that it is a wonderful place to visit with your family anytime of year. If you’re thinking of …

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Trolls Helped Me See What’s Important

by Jennifer Pitt

I am a working mom of a very busy 3.5-year old, and with my husband working a night shift, we don’t get enough time in the day to just be together. It’s tough, and we absolutely cherish the time we do find; so no, that laundry pile is going anywhere any time soon. A lot …

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Essential Guide to Visiting Tahiti: What to Know Before You Go

by Candace Sampson

Before you go to Tahiti, here’s what you need to know. For most people, visiting The Islands of Tahiti is a “bucket-list” destination. I was lucky to check this one off my list relatively early, when I was invited on a  Tahiti Tourisme press trip. For years, I carried constructed notions of what Tahiti would …

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10 Books You Need to Go Back and Read NOW

by Glynis Ratcliffe

Image source: BNW Movie Production It feels, increasingly, as though we’re living in a time that will go down in the history books as the defining moment of the century. Regardless of where you currently live, there are challenges we couldn’t imagine we would face, back when we were studying history and reading classic literature …

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