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Shut Your Damn Phone Off

by Candace Sampson

We live in a society where most of us are attached to our phones. I am guilty of this myself with my hand often holding it for no other reason but to feel the comfort of knowing it’s there I guess. It’s become my fourth appendage, never far, always charged and ready to connect me …

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The Best Caribbean Islands for Families

by Candace Sampson

Looking for the best Caribbean Islands for Families? It’s helpful when you’re planning a family holiday and searching through all the best Caribbean cruise deals to have an idea about where it is precisely you want to go. There are fabulous places to stay in the Caribbean. Barbados, St. Lucia and Antigua are all good …

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Family Travel Canada

by Candace Sampson

What does Canada offer families who can’t ski? Many years ago I lived in New Jersey and spent the time traveling around USA, with the occasional visit to the beautiful, relaxed country of Canada. I must confess, I was a singleton with no children and I would venture across the border to strap on my …

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Dog Wearing Underwear – Nothing Funnier

by Candace Sampson

Last week, our 7 month old Bernedoodle suddenly became obsessed with his wiener. Not that he’s not always obsessed with it, but it was receiving an inordinate amount of affection if you know what I mean. To top it off, our other dog, was picking up the slack when Wookie’s tongue needed a rest. Now, …

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Homemade Baked Beans

by Candace Sampson

Beans beans the magical fruit, the more you eat the….ooops, pardon me, that just slipped out. I can’t help it. Today I made these incredible homemade baked beans and I am reaping the rewards. Stinky farts you ask? Well yes silly, because there’s release in that if done when no one is around to hear …

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Tangerine Green Tea

by Candace Sampson

I’m trying to lose a couple of pounds. Actually, if we’re going to get technical, I’m trying to lose seven pounds. Seven stinkin’ pounds that grew on my body after forty. Prior to that I never worried about my weight. Ever. Damn forties. Obviously I’m doing all the things you’re supposed to do when trying …

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Tween Boredom Busters – Spring Break Edition

by Candace Sampson

March break is here. *cue the ominous music* Time to break out the tween boredom busters. I don’t know about you but I have two tween girls to entertain next week and, for the second time ever, we aren’t taking them anywhere. Aside from the fact that they are bemoaning the total cruelty of my …

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Travel Young – Why You Should & How to Do It

by Candace Sampson

Why You Should Travel Young And How to Do It You know those carefree days when you can live off your parents’ income and it’s perfectly normal and perfectly acceptable? Well, I don’t mean to burst your bubble, but those days will end. That’s one thing you must understand well about growing older and earning …

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