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Simple Hacks to Make Christmas Easier

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There are 10 days left until Christmas Eve. It’s time to set aside that list of 100 Pinterest ideas for the “best Christmas ever” and face reality. Having the best Christmas ever means being present. It doesn’t mean Mom (okay, I’m being a bit sexist here but based on my social media feeds, the majority  […]

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Hot Cocoa Bar Free Printables

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Hot chocolate bars seem to be all the rage these days but I remember way back about…oh my….40ish years ago when my mom used to set them up for my classmates. We’d go out for a night of carolling to raise money for charity and then head back to my house. Mom would set up […]

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Stocking Stuffers for Babies

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Nothing is sweeter than filling your baby’s stocking for the very first time. It can be a bit of a challenge, though, finding appropriate stocking stuffers for babies. As Meemaw of a 15 month old, much of my time is spent making sure he doesn’t put small items into his mouth. Still, there are some […]

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French Canadian Tourtiere

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Tourtiere is a French Canadian meat pie. It is one of the traditional dishes served at the feast on Christmas Eve in Quebec and is a family favorite of ours.  I have fond memories of growing up in Quebec and Tourtiere definitely figures prominently in them. Do note that as with my dishes like this, […]

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How to Take a Break from the Holiday Stress

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Well? Has the stress of the season taken its toll on you yet? I saw a few people on social media today freaking out a little bit about the fact that Christmas is less than 2 weeks away and worrying that they wouldn’t get it all done. We’ve simplified. Simpler gift giving, decorating…simpler everything. Even […]

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Christmas Light Displays in London, Ontario

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 UPDATE on Christmas Light Displays in London Ontario 2018: Unfortunately, the London Transit Commission no longer offers the bus tours of the local Christmas lights as described below. However, I’ve gathered together a list for you of recommended light displays in the city. Scroll down to the end of the post for a printable list. […]

Fall Family Fun Bucket List

At times, it may feel like summer is lingering but the signs are there. The leaves are starting to change color here and there and there is a bit of a chill in the air from time to time. The squirrels in our backyard have picked up the pace and are rushing around gathering nuts […]

Forget the takeout! You can make this Instant Pot Mongolian Beef quickly and easily at home. With only 15 minutes of prep time and the Instant Pot doing the heavy lifting, you’ll get dinner on the table in almost no time. It’s so tasty and was a huge hit with our whole family. With the […]

One of the things I have learned over the years of finding great bargains was to take note of what items to purchase when. If you know when to buy certain items, you can definitely save quite a bit of money. Obviously throughout the year, there will be items that are put on sale at […]

A perfect side dish for fall (or anytime!) this Instant Pot Wild Rice Pilafis hearty and delicious. Flavored with scrumptious aromatic herbs andvegetables, this is the ideal accompaniment to any main dish. It’s easy toadjust some of the ingredients for yours and your family’s particular tastestoo. A simple to make side dish recipe with only […]