Ever since I can remember, I have loved decorating for Christmas. In fact, waiting for an appropriate time to put up the tree every year is agonizing. I thought this year would be different. I thought that putting up the trees and decorating at Anna’s would help satiate my need, but the fact is, ...
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‘The days are long, but the years are short’. This old saying is all too familiar, and while I don’t want to wish away any of the mild autumn weather, I loved the idea Suzanne had of creating a bucket list before the new season begins. Because if we aren’t thoughtful...
Halloween provides so many exciting activities for all age groups, but especially for the kids. Mine began asking to costume shop and decorate at the beginning of September, so the build-up has been HUGE! Aside from the obvious trick or treating, our favourite Halloween tradition is pumpkin car...
There is something to be said for a great beverage. Whether it’s with or without alcohol, a good drink has the power to cool you, to warm you, to excite you…but most importantly, it often brings people together.
Having bartended and managed restaurants for a large portion of my working life, I...
There’s something to be said for a quiet night in. And while I love gathering with friends and family alike, in between the weekends of hosting or travelling, it is so refreshing to settle in and have a quiet movie night with the family. It seems like such a simple and obvious activity to do with...
Gratitude comes easy to me. And I’m not sure if this is deep-rooted in the makeup of my mind, or if it is the result of a lifetime of practice. I suspect it’s a bit of both.
Growing up, my parents made a very conscious effort to ensure that my sister and I learned to appreciate everything we had ...