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Maple Glazed Trout

Maple Glazed Trout on a Cedar Plank

by Candace Sampson

This Maple Glazed Trout regularly makes an appearance on our dinner table year round. The maple syrup adds a nice Canadian touch, but I really love what trout offers up nutrition wise. Loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and high in protein, it’s a no-brainer. While fresh fish is nice, it’s not always the most convenient. …

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holiday tips

43 Simple Ways to Enjoy a Stress-Free Holiday Season

by Candace Sampson

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 …

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We’re Ditching Paradise and Coming Home for the Holidays

by Kelly Flannigan Bos

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 …

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Clos du Bois wine with smoked salmon

Perfect Holiday Chardonnay; Clos du Bois

by Candace Sampson

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 …

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The Force Awakens at Disney World’s Star Wars Launch Bay

by Nicole MacPherson

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. …

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How to Stop the Holiday Wallet Drain

Holiday Shopping Tips to Plug the Wallet Drain

by Dee Brun

“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 …

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Ste. Anne's Spa, Grafton Ontario, Destination Spa, Canada

How To Plan The Perfect Retreat at Ste. Anne’s Spa (It’s Easy)

by Candace Sampson

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, …

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Creamy hot chocolate mix

Creamy Hot Chocolate Mix – Make Your Own To Last The Winter

by Candace Sampson

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 …

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