Winter Wonderland in a Calgary Neighbourhood
The neighbourhood looked especially lovely after it snowed. We even had a white Christmas.
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Instructions to create your own Advent calendar plus easy to follow gift wrapping ideas
When Snow Is Falling It’s Always a Good Day
In Vancouver, we’re lucky when we occasionally get a good snowfall, though it never lasts long. That’s why I always
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Harrison Mills – Travelling During Off-Season
Travelling during off-season has quite some benefits. While there are many obvious benefits to visiting a destination during its peak
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One Snowy Day in Stanley Park
Taking a solitary walk through a winter wonderland can be incredibly rejuvenating, a perfect way to recharge your energy and clear your mind.
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We Are Moving
After our last visit to Calgary and a few conversations, we decided to move. It was a big step after 30 years in Vancouver, the city we love and also have many friends.
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The One Christmas Tree
Ten years ago I became self-employed. It was October first. Anybody who ever made the jump knows how disruptive, stressful, worrisome this can be. Especially when you also have rent to pay and ventured into an industry new to you.
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Never Say Never!
When we got home from our 2020 Covid road trip, of course all of our friends asked how it was. And the answer was always: “It was ok, but we don’t have to go there anymore.”
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Sew Your Own Stylish Christmas Stockings
When our niece was born, I made her a stocking for her very first Christmas. I loved how it turned out so much that I went on to make two more—one for Klaus and one for myself. The stocking shown in the bottom image features a real fur cuff, repurposed from an old coat I once owned, giving it a second life in a new and meaningful way.
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A Heartwarming Christmas Ornament Tradition
Submitted by Connie Harris My beloved friend and the creator of these ornaments is the late Judy Lipp of Bay
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