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How I Broke Down on the Bunnyhill and Finally Learned to Ski at 44

by Candace Sampson

I was a teenager before I wore ski boots for the first time. Awkward and easily embarrassed, I gave it a half-hearted attempt and quickly packed it in when it was clear I wasn’t just going to “get it” on the first trip out. Over the years there were a handful of times where I …

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Plan Your Perfect Winter Escape to Quebec’s Eastern Townships

by Leslie Foster

The Eastern Townships is the third most popular tourist destination in the province of Québec (after Montreal and Québec City) and attracts more than 6 million visitors each year.  The region boasts four Québec parks and four ski centres. Most of Québec was developed by the French.  The Townships however were developed by the Loyalists …

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Love At First Bite: These Butter Tarts Are The Best

by Candace Sampson

Here’s the thing, I’ve never actually made these butter tarts. The recipe my mom has used for years is something I cherish, and frankly, I don’t want to touch it. Not because I think I can’t make them, mind you, but because I’m convinced that if I start making them, she’ll stop. And I simply …

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Bacon Cheddar Apple Scones

by Candace Sampson

Nothing says lovin’ like baked goods and these Bacon Cheddar Apple Scones scream love. For starters, who doesn’t love warm scones from the oven? Secondly, bacon. Third, cheese. Honestly, need I say more? I either had you at bacon or cheddar, but either way you know these babies are right up your alley. That’s why …

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Why the GoPro is the Perfect Family Travel Companion

by Candace Sampson

I’m not gonna lie. I was a little annoyed with all the GoPro advertising showing athletes and daredevils jumping out of planes, climbing mountains and such. I mean, sure that’s adventurous and everything but it’s not as hardcore as this parenting gig is. Seriously, if there’s any group on earth that needs to keep their …

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Fresh Figs with Goat Cheese and Prosciutto

by Candace Sampson

Figs, goat cheese, toasted pistachios, honey and prosciutto. Now take a second to think about how each one of those things taste on their own. Totally delicious, right? Now put them together in once fancy schmancy little appetizer and what do you have? Food porn at it’s finest, my friends. Food.Porn. So without further ado …

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Blue Man Group Is Family Friendly Fun at Universal Orlando

by Candace Sampson

I like my entertainment straight up. When I go to the ballet I expect I’ll see the ballet. A concert is a concert. A play is a play. This simplistic approach to entertainment is most likely why I sat scratching my head in true “What the heck?” fashion for the first 15 minutes of the …

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Lose 10 Pounds in Six Weeks

by Theresa Albert

Lose 10 Pounds in Six Weeks! By Theresa Albert, Toronto Nutritionist, www.myfriendinfood.com How are you doing with that weight loss goal that you set on January 1st? Are you really ready to get it together before swimsuit season? I help my private clients make sustainable change that improves their health and gives them more energy, …

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