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How to Make A Mango Lassi

by Candace Sampson

I had my first mango lassi a few months ago at a local Indian restaurant. Since that time I’ve been obsessed with how to make a mango lassi. It wasn’t as easy as I thought. I tried fresh mango and frozen mango but nothing was really coming close the one I first fell in love …

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Cabana Bay Universal Orlando Florida

by Candace Sampson

Don’t miss Cabana Bay Universal Orlando, if you’re heading to Univeral Orlandofor your summer vacation. This 50s and 60s inspired property has a lot more for families than just the Mad Men-ish type theme. This hotel is built with the larger family in mind. The families that break outside that “party of four” mold. That’s …

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We Day Ottawa – We Could Learn a Few Things from Our Kids

by Candace Sampson

The words of Martin Luther King never lose their potency. Whether reading them or hearing his voice boom out the truth, you are covered with chills. It’s no mistake then that the founders of We Day and Free the Children, Craig and Marc Kielburger, choose to share King’s message throughout their one day show, because …

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Give the Dog a Beer Bone

by Candace Sampson

Recently, my husband took up brewing. We are not here to talk about that today. That’s an entirely different post. However, on the flip side there’s been a whole lotta spent grain afterwards that we need to contend with. Thankfully, we’re not far from a farm, so we send some to the horses, our city …

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Sandals Foundation Sea Life Sanctuary

by Candace Sampson

When traveling I tend to gravitate to companies and agencies that don’t just pay lip service to being good corporate citizens, they actually do something. Part of the reason I sing the praises of Sandals and Beaches to friends and family is because of their hard work and honest dedication in making the communities they …

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Cruising in The Ford Explorer

by Candace Sampson

I like big cars and I can not lie, you other mothers can’t deny, that when a Ford drives by with a sun roof opened to the sky, you get…..excited? happy? jealous? Hmmmm, maybe I’ll leave the rapping to the professionals. It’s true through, I like big cars. I try to convince myself that a …

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Nanny’s Best Date Squares

by Candace Sampson

There is a method to my madness in this space, and it’s this; Life in Pleasantville is and always will be a record of my time here for my daughters. Yes, I write with you in mind, but ultimately this is where I hope my children will come to find that favourite recipe I used …

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don't do your child's homework

Validation! I’ve Been Doing it Right All Along

by Candace Sampson

For years I’ve listened to moms I know tell me of their homework woes. They would share the frustration of hours upon hours spent doing homework with their children. I’ve always been respectful, I mean, this is after all their child, but inside I always viewed these statements with bemusement and confusion. Occasionally I would …

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