Last week, I received an invitation to a preview of a fashion retailer's Spring/Summer line and my first holiday party invite on the very same day. Also on that same day, my daughter wore her winter coat to school, and was skipping around in short sleeves when I picked her up at the end of her day. … [Read more...]
Thankful, and a little bit sad
I had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend at the Sausage. I love Thanksgiving. We always have lots of people from my Mom's side of the family. There are also always friends. This year we were missing some key people, my step-daughters, my cousin Scott and a many others, so there … [Read more...]
Wednesday Affirmation
One of the people I admire most in the entire world is Tenzing Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama. And I know I'm mixing up the religious affiliations here, but during this season of the year the enduring message that I take away is the message of Peace. So in the spirit of peace, my Wednesday … [Read more...]
Out of Sorts
We're in Calgary for our annual holiday trip. It's lovely to be here and I'm enjoying seeing my husband's wonderful family. But I'm not feeling myself. Usually, I pride myself on being organised - lists checked off, and prepared for everything. It's not the case this time. Firstly, I got … [Read more...]
It’s Beginning to SMELL a Lot Like…
the holidays!From the moment I start cooking for Thanksgiving dinner, I never want that smell to go away. That lovely smell of cooking and baking and family and warmth. I want that feeling to last all year long. So, I fill my house with candles. I light traditional seasonal scents, like gingerbread … [Read more...]
Organized Gift Giving
Do you know, on Friday I was in the UPS store (shipping gifts to overseas family) and I bumped into this guy:He pulled out his watch and reminded me that there were only 6 weeks (exactly!) until Christmas. That's 42 days or, as he liked to put it, 1008 hours. Wow! Now, some of the … [Read more...]
Ahhh, the holidays!
It's been 7 days, and we are all finally on Calgary time. No more getting up at 4am for my kids, or going to bed at 7pm for me. It's been really cold - minus 25 most days - but Saturday was really warm. We embraced the plus one temperature and took a big walk down 4th street and … [Read more...]
Live from Calgary
I'm in Calgary, our usual spot for the holidays. It was a challenge getting out of Toronto on Saturday due to the big snowstorm on the 19th. But we made it with only a few hours delay. At the airport, a grandfatherly man kept talking to the Girl, first at check-in, then in the … [Read more...]
Trends for the Holidays
It's a tough time of year to write about trends and fads. Most holiday traditions rely heavily on nostalgia and, well....tradition. However, there's no reason to start a few new traditions in your family, and our friends at Hallmark have a number of suggestions. It's not too late as I write this … [Read more...]
Nothing Tastes as Good as Thin Feels…
The holidays are here and it is time to break out the drawstring pants! Or not... The holiday season is undoubtedly a time for rejoicing. Unfortunately, the average adult does a little too much celebrating during this time of year, which leads to extra baggage when the New Year rings in. … [Read more...]