Life In Pleasantville
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The holidays are back, and with them come all the joy—and occasional stress—that this season can bring. Whether you’re looking to save money, reduce holiday chaos, or make this season a bit more sustainable, this extensive list of holiday tips have you covered! Holiday Tips for A Stress-Free Christmas Planning and Budgeting Hacks Set a …
We have lived in the tropics for the past six years, so I’m used to the thought that I am truly “not in Kansas anymore,” or more precisely, not in Canada. Things move at a different pace in the islands, there are different customs, vibes, and landscapes. These differences are never more noticeable than at …
There is nothing I love more over the holidays than entertaining, except of course, not entertaining. While the holidays are a perfect time to connect with family and friends, they’re also a good time to connect with the person you crawl into bed with every night. I try to make a point of having at …
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you must be aware that there is a NEW STAR WARS MOVIE COMING VERY VERY SOON. My two tween boys and my husband have been counting the days, we’ve had our tickets booked for weeks, and the trailer has been viewed approximately one million times since its release. …
“Whoever said money can’t buy happiness simply didn’t know where to go shopping. “ ~Bo Derek Tis the season to do a lot of things, and one of those things is to shop. Of course the goal for anyone hitting the stores this season is to shop for others and find them the best gift; something …
I was recently invited on a retreat to Ste. Anne’s Spa with my #FamilyTravelCa colleagues and I couldn’t help but mull over which definition of retreat best defined my escape. Was I looking for refuge or escaping the enemy? As it turns out, it was both. While I love my home, like many people today, …
To me, there is nothing better than hot chocolate. That’s why I love whipping up this Creamy Hot Chocolate Mix at the beginning of each winter. It keeps on the counter all season and is so much better than anything I can buy in the store. My daughter asked me to make her something we …
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but for many of us, Christmas is also the most stressful time of the year. Suddenly our already-hefty to-do lists are a mile long, and previously free weekends and evenings are swallowed up by frantic amounts of merry-making. Add that to the pressure of wanting …
