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How to Have Fun This Holiday with Your Pets

by Katja Wulfers

The first rule of Pet Club: Don’t bring a new pup or kitten into a house when there are garlands to swing from and ornaments to mangle. The second rule of Pet Club: Resistance (to puppies and kittens) is futile. Approximately 35% of Canadian households have dogs and 38% have cats; the numbers are almost …

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25 Must-See Christmas Movies to Spark Your Holiday Magic

by Candace Sampson

Get cozy and prepare for a holiday movie marathon with 25 Must See Christmas Movies to brighten your festive season! From heartwarming classics to laugh-out-loud comedies, this list will keep your spirits high and warm your heart like a cup of hot cocoa on a snowy day. And while movie preferences can be as unique …

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The Eight Best Places to See Holiday Lights in Ontario

by Katja Wulfers

Tis the season to make like Clark Griswold and blind the neighbours. Or if you’re more inclined to keep the peace and your outdoor holiday décor festive, but not tacky, and you still want to enjoy Christmas lights with your family, head out to one of the great light shows found around the province. Nothing …

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Four Best Christmas Markets in Ontario

by Katja Wulfers

Christmas markets have been a tradition in Germany and Austria since the 13th century. The European markets draw the young and old, the locals and the tourists, outdoors to enjoy mulled wine, food, celebrations, and vendors under a starry—or snowy—sky. If you can’t make it to Germany for the Christmas markets that run from late …

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Holiday Recipe from Canadian Living: Sweet-And-Sour Meatballs

by Candace Sampson

The holidays are all about entertaining. For one month of the year, you’re either the entertainer, or the party guest. Either way, you want to have a back up of no fail recipes on hand that you can use to feed your guests at home or to bring along to the next potluck. Canadian Living …

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Reaching fitness goals

Make Yourself a Priority to Reach Your Fitness Goals

by Cherie-Lynn Buchanan

I started a health journey at the beginning of 2015 and as we draw near to 2016, I’m pleased to say I’m still going strong! In fact, I find myself pushing harder now than ever before. Although I haven’t yet hit every goal I set, I’m still looking down the road I’m headed with a …

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How to Celebrate American Thanksgiving In Canada

by Laureen Farnam

Thanksgiving is a BIG deal in the United States. Children in the USA don’t just get the day off school on Thanksgiving Day, they practically get the whole week off depending on the State in which they are celebrating Thanksgiving. Not only is it a time to gather family together, it’s the busiest travel day of the year too. …

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Disney MagicBand 101: Everything You Need to Know Before Your Vacation

Disney MagicBand 101: Everything You Need to Know Before Your Vacation

by Gwen Leron

This past summer during our Walt Disney World Resort vacation, we were introduced to the wonderful world of MagicBands. We’ve been to Disney several times, but this last visit was the first time MagicBands were available to us. Having used the old “key to the world” cards in the past, I have to say my preference …

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