Life In Pleasantville
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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 …
Who doesn’t need a getaway? It doesn’t matter what (or who) you need to get away from, everyone needs an occasional break from the daily routine and scenery, and an event filled with 650 other women is the perfect environment for a girlfriends’ getaway. Talk about GIRL POWER! Every November, Paradigm Events organizes the “Girlfriends’ Getaway Weekend” …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
