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One resolution down…

One of the (several) New Years’ Resolutions that I made a few weeks ago involved my getting out of my office more. So far, that’s been the easiest to fulfill, as I was out and about last Sunday prior to … Continue reading

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New Years Resolutions, 2012 Edition

This has taken me forever to write, so I guess I can cross my usual resolution, Stop Procrastinating, off of my list. Although, this year, coming up with my resolutions was as easy as finding houses for rent in Calgary. … Continue reading

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2011: Another year for the history books

Here’s a quick overview of the good, the bad, and the just plain strange things that happened this year: I reviewed some great books. And identified Goose-squatch. My husband and I adopted a new cat, and then lost two to … Continue reading

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Random thoughts: Post-Christmas edition

Holiday stuffing: Yesterday was what I call Thanksgiving Take 2: a post-Christmas, Christmas celebration with my parents at Cracker Barrel. After stuffing myself with chicken fried chicken, biscuits, hashbrown casserole and mashed potatoes and gravy, I was too full to … Continue reading

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Holiday decor idea: fresh flowers!

Most people decorate their houses with Christmas trees, wreaths, and store bought decorations like a singing snowman, a rapping moose, or a plastic 12-inch-tall gingerbread man. Why not do something different and go with several fresh flower arrangements? They’ll not … Continue reading

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Holiday stocking stuffer idea

Have you run out of ideas for stocking stuffers? Instead of the usual small bags of candy, mint-flavored candy canes, stuffed toys and Christmas-themed notepads and pens, consider putting holiday pins in each stocking this year. Pin Mart sells every type of … Continue reading

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Everyone loves a discount on Easter stuff

Still shopping for Easter gifts? Here are some discount codes that I’ve been sent in order to pass on to you: my readers!    Springdeal10 for 10% off EdibleGiftsPlus.com where you can buy an Easter Egg Brownie Gift Bites Gift … Continue reading

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Starting the new year with new tires

I received my Christmas present from my mother-in-law this past weekend. She asked me awhile ago what I needed, and I told her that I needed tires for my car, so that’s exactly what I got. Four Yokohama’s, an oil … Continue reading

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Random thoughts: Thanksgiving edition

I realized something yesterday – pumpkin is like chocolate. There’s no shortage of good things you can make with it. Pumpkin roll, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin pie. Yummy. The funniest moment of my Thanksgiving: my husband telling my parents, … Continue reading

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Holiday wish-list madness

Everyone keeps asking me what I want for Christmas, and I keep saying, “I don’t know.” So I sat down and thought about it – what DO I want for Christmas? That’s reasonable, not impossible… Well, I wouldn’t mind finding … Continue reading

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