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Fifteen Summer Travel Essentials

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What to pack when travelling is determined by where you’re going and what your plans are once you've safely arrived at the destination. The strappy heels you'll wear to a bistro won’t work for a hike on the mountains around Pemberton, British Columbia, and there’s no call for a winter sleeping bag if you’re staying at the Hôtel du Petit Moulin in the Marais district of Paris. It doesn’t matter if the accommodations are a five-star hotel or a motel lost in time, there are basics every …

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5 Ways to Have Fun with Vintage Dishes in Your Backyard

I'm not a fan of paper plates, and I'm completely opposed to plastic. They are a waste financially and environmentally, so I use real plates, glassware and cutlery in my backyard all summer long. The problem of course, …

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I mean what I say and I say what I mean. When I say "last minute," you can trust that these ideas can be carried out in a swift manner, with little preparation, without breaking the most precious of budgets …

How To Be A Good Host

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 …

Ladies, Don’t Leave Your Winter Tire Switch to Your Husband

Many ladies I know in Ontario have made a move to a mythical land I like to call Denial. Denial is a pretty place, where the weather is always warm and food has no calories. It's filled with procrastinators who refuse to …

6 Ways to Keep Your Kids Reading This Summer

No more pencils, No more books, No more teachers’ dirty looks, When the teacher rings the bell, Drop your books and run like hell. Do you remember that rhyme? While it's a fun way for kids to blow off steam at …

Why You and Your Car Both Need a Spring Tune-Up

On this 10th day of April in Ottawa it is -14C. I am broken but not yet defeated, because the weatherman tells me there are double digit temperatures just around the corner, which means....Spring Tune-up!  With …

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