All in the Family

December 7, 2009

Last night I had my siblings and in-laws over for dinner and to decorate our tree.  One person was missing, my mom.  I wished she could have been part of our little party but she was stuck at home in the C-Spot.  Although my mom was not there, the evening went off without a hitch and [...]

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Baby it’s Cold Outside!

December 6, 2009

I am not kidding.  The temperature in E-town has dropped to -20 degrees Celsius (-4 degrees Fahrenheit) and it is brisk!  We have had so much snow that EBN and I were nearly unable to make it up our back alley into our parking garage.  The cold weather makes me want to hibernate at home.  [...]

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O Tannenbaum

December 4, 2009

Before EBN and I got married we had the “deal breaker” discussion.  Like most couples we talked about things like children, faith, finances and careers.  For me, another crucial “deal breaker” relates to having a real Christmas tree.  Although he still grumbles, EBN knows that we are a real Christmas tree family, and he knew [...]

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Plush Pals Looking for Good Homes

December 3, 2009

Do you remember being a kid and having a favourite stuffed animal? Mine was named Berry and he was a white polar bear. I slept with Berry until I was 18 years old. Although he now sits up on the top shelf of my bedroom closet, I have not forgotten him. Here are a few [...]

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Great Handmade Giveaways!

December 2, 2009

I have been spending more time on twitter trying to find new artists and unique handmade products to feature on my blog.  Today I came across several awesome giveaways that some of you may be interested in checking out.  I had no idea there was so many great giveaways within the online handmade community.    Who [...]

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December 1: World AIDS Day

December 1, 2009

Today is World AIDS Day.  This is a day about remembering and commemorating those who have lost their battle with AIDS as well as those who continue to live with HIV and AIDS.  It is also about raising money, increasing awareness, fighting stereotypes, misconceptions and prejudice associated with this disease.  My post today highlights artists, [...]

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Great Stocking Stuffers

November 30, 2009

Although I have entered my late 20s Santa continues to bring me a stocking full of treats every year and I continue to rely on my stocking for staples like new gym socks and underwear. While the stocking mostly helps replenish the staples mentioned above, it is always great to get a few little things [...]

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Vegan Gift Ideas

November 29, 2009

Some of the people I love most are environmentally and socially conscious vegans.  Every time my grandma has them over for dinner I get a phone call asking what they can and cannot eat.  This post is dedicated to my vegans and to my grandma who is always looking for ideas to show “the vegans” [...]

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These are a few of my favourite things

November 29, 2009

Snooping around the internet I discovered that Oprah has no plans to run her very popular “favourite things” episode this holiday season.  It is the only episode of her show that I ever watch and I was disappointed to hear it.  As most of you probably know it turns featured products into golden must haves.  [...]

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Pretty Party Dresses

November 27, 2009

With the holiday party season just around the corner I am reminded of a minor incident from the summer.  I attended a wedding where I was wearing the exact same dress as the bride’s tall and leggy 20-year-old cousin.  It looked better on her.  Want to avoid showing up at a holiday party wearing the [...]

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