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The Best Summer Vacation Movies: 21 Must-Watch Classics and New Favourites

by Candace Sampson

Nobody actually has less fun in summer, but we do have less time for screens, which means when we sit down to watch something it had better be worth it. This is my updated list of the best summer vacation movies, built for bingeing on rainy afternoons, cottage nights, and the long drive home from …

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It’s Finally Here! Diagon Alley Opens at Universal Orlando

by Candace Sampson

I’m ridiculously excited for all the people who were able to attend the grand opening of the The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley today at Universal Orlando. I’m also totally jealous. This fully-immersive area expands upon the global phenomenon launched by Universal Orlando when it opened The Wizarding World of Harry Potter …

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Creamy Jalapeno Dip: Spicy, Addictive & So Easy to Make

by Candace Sampson

When I say this creamy jalapeno dip is dangerously addictive, I’m not exaggerating. It has ruined me for other dips — and I don’t say that lightly. This is the kind of party food that quietly shows up, sits down on the snack table, and steals the entire show. People hover. People dip. People demand …

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Butter Chicken Wraps

by Candace Sampson

Summer is officially here and for me that means kids. Lot of kids. They tend to gravitate to our house and I’m 100% good with it except that I serve way more lunches during the summer than I do the whole school year! I keep a steady supply of frozen pizzas and hot dogs on …

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Girls Escape to Ontario Highlands #OHLetsGo

by Candace Sampson

This is a story about three moms who escaped the big city for a wild and crazy weekend in the Ontario Highlands. You read that right, the Ontario Highlands, home to charming bed and breakfasts, boutique hotels, fine dining and antique shops galore was the back drop for three ladies cutting it loose for a …

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Hate Cooking? Indifferent to Food? How to Survive in A World of Foodies

by Life In Pleasantville

I hate food. You wouldn’t know it to look at me, but it’s true. (I wouldn’t put myself in the overweight category, but I don’t look like I’ve missed many meals.) I don’t have an eating disorder, I have a FOOD disorder. I hate deciding what to cook, I hate shopping for it, preparing it …

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10 Reasons Beaches Makes Luxury With Children Possible

by Candace Sampson

lux·u·rynoun, luxurythe state of great comfort and extravagant livingnormally not reconcilable with children I own no white furniture. No high end nic nacs adorn my home. I keep the good china packed away for special occasions. I am a Mom after all and while I like to admire the lux life from afar it’s not …

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The Insider’s Guide to World Martini Day

by Candace Sampson

It’s true. I’m officially an insider to the ultra-luxurious World Martini Day thanks to Belvedere Vodka. Starts singing *I’m so fancy, you already know, I’m in the fast lane…* Belvedere sent me a very posh James Bond-like case filled with their premium vodka and everything I needed to make the perfect martini. They also had …

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