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Make Memories, Not Stuff: Unique Experience Gifts for Christmas

By //  by Candace Sampson Leave a Comment

Welp, you've gone and done it now. The big day is just around the corner but you’ve procrastinated too long and now Amazon can’t even get to you in time. That's a good thing, because this is your opportunity to blow Christmas out of the water with experience gifts that will be remembered long after that thing-a-ma-bob you almost bought in a panic. Why Experience Gifts are Better Than Traditional Presents Whenever my kids or partner ask me what I'd like for a gift, I give one of two …

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What would you do?

By //  by Dee Brun 2 Comments

"My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness. " Dalai Lama I sit here and wonder, what the heck am I going to write about? Then it seems, as if out of the blue...something happens that gives me an idea. A small tidbit of something that happened in my life that may (or may not) be of interest to others. Something that others possible may be able to relate to or laugh about. Possibly some tips, pointers or information that may make someones day or world a little brighter. I LOVE the …

Filed Under: Humour, Living Tagged With: be kind, debit cards, doughnuts, eclairs, Friends, health, kindness, lifestyle, pay it forward, quotes, sharing

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How To Be A Good Houseguest

By //  by Katja Wulfers 3 Comments

You’ve saved your money, arranged time off from the daily routine, and arrived by plane, train, or automobile to parts unknown. Okay, maybe not entirely unknown if you’re visiting a friend or your ancestral home, but at the very least you are out of your house. These visits can range in length from a weekend away to a few weeks overseas and are a welcome break. If you play your cards right, don’t act like Goldilocks eating everyone else’s porridge and breaking furniture, and learn how to be …

Filed Under: Entertaining, Family Fun, Holidays, Travel, Travel Tips Tagged With: 5 tips, cottages, family, France, Friends, guest, host, hostess, houseguest, How To, how to be a good houseguest, Travel, travel tips, vacations

How To Be A Good Host

By //  by Katja Wulfers 8 Comments

The holidays are finally here, or the long weekend. Either way, it’s time for slow mornings and celebrations and time to reconnect with family and friends. It’s also the time when we welcome visits from those who live far enough away to warrant staying overnight. I grew up in a home with an open door policy for visitors, so I have one too and since my family lives in France, the stays usually last several weeks. There were visits that I rocked as a host and other times I failed in my duties, but …

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The S’more The Merrier

By //  by Candace Sampson 3 Comments

One of the things I like to do for my girls is have a Back to School celebration. It helps them get excited for school's return and it allows them to reacquaint themselves with friends they may not have seen through the summer. Last year, my girls attended a new school which brought a little extra pressure. They were nervous about making new friends and being in a new environment. In typical Candace fashion, I jumped in and planned a party for both girls, on the same day, inviting all their …

Filed Under: Christmas, DIY, Holidays, Living Tagged With: Back to School Party, Bonfire, Candace Derickx, Crafts, Food & Drink, Friends, Life in Pleasantville, S'mores, September

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