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Universal Orlando Vacation Planning Just Got Easier

by Candace Sampson

Things just got a whole lot easier for your Universal Orlando Vacation Planning. This week, the destination theme park announced their all-new interactive family vacation planner. As a recent convert to the Universal Orlando experience, I can tell you that this can only mean good things for you! The vacation planner will allow you to …

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How Universal Orlando Blew My Mind

by Candace Sampson

I am a holder of many preconceived notions. I can’t help myself. I am able to draw conclusions in a single bound and so for many years I assumed that Universal Orlando was not the theme park for us. The reasoning for this was simple. I have two daughters, one thrill-seeker, one thrill-avoider. I presumed …

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Curry Turkey Salad

by Candace Sampson

I just want to be the first to say *unbuttons top of jeans* that the holidays have caught up with me. Yes, yes, I know it’s not even December but let me be your warning! Since I write about a food, I’m a month ahead of you people. On the upside of the this, I’ll …

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Chocolate Coconut Snowballs

by Candace Sampson

It’s a winter wonderland outside my door today and it’s only November! This is not a good omen when this much snow is sticking to the ground so early in the season. I’m having visions of Snowmageddon back in the winter of 2007/08 where we received a whopping thirteen feet of snow in Ottawa. Ugh. …

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Indian Food, My Love Affair Continues

by Candace Sampson

Almost two years ago, I tested the waters and made Indian food at home for the first time. My husband has always been a big lover of Indian food so I felt it was only fair that I give it a honest go. From that first Butter Chicken I made, to today, I’ve come a …

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Holiday Magic at Your Fingertips: Top 10 Apps for a Merry Christmas

by Candace Sampson

I am currently in the process of Christmas-fying everything. The kitchen, the living room, the front hall, my phone…..yes, even my phone. I am a Christmas freak and so I say “why not?”. Christmas is only here for a short time, so if you’re like me, yule love these Top Ten Christmas Apps. Top Ten …

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Treats for Toys with Rice Krispies

by Candace Sampson

The most wonderful time of the year is almost here. For me it’s not about the presents, the decorations or the music — although that certainly helps make it special. The holidays, for me, are about spending time with my family. From mid-November through to early January, my family bonds in the kitchen. Everyone joins …

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Passports with Purpose 2013

by Candace Sampson

I’m pretty excited to be participating in Passports with Purpose 2013. In September of this year, I attended the TMS Family Travel Conference in Niagara Falls and learned all about this amazing organization from Mara Gorman, one of the founding bloggers. I fell in love with it. Not a day goes by that I’m not …

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