Resolution
I am often told that I look like Santa Claus. I’ve got the white beard and I’m rotund, but I certainly couldn’t lift a huge bag of toys and put them in a sleigh. Read more...
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Five Post-Christmas Clean-up Tips
Post-holiday clean-up is not as fun as decorating, but it is important to properly store holiday decorations to ensure they are around for many years to come. Read more...
Treat Them To Two-bite Tourtières
Save yourself time on the day of your event by baking these pies ahead of time and freezing them in an airtight container. Read more...
I Like Santa Claus
I like Santa Claus. I’ve always liked Santa Claus. He doesn’t frighten me or threaten me. I know the true meaning of Christmas and celebrate it with a joyous heart. Read more...
Courageous and Outrageous - Share Your Gifts
Pat Nichol has some gift suggestions for the holiday season or any other time of year. Read more...
Is it Time to Create new Holiday Traditions?
For many people, the holiday season revolves around visiting friends and family and celebrating long-time family traditions. With the decline or change in a family member’s health, you may not be able to celebrate in the same way you did in the past. Everyone’s attention and energy is directed elsewhere. Read more...
It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like...The 1960's?
If you were a kid in the 1950s, you and your friends probably dog-eared the pages of the Sears Holiday Wish Book to be the first on your block to get a frisbee or a hula hoop or a Mr. PotatoHead. Read more...
Holiday Entertaining Made Easy with Mushrooms
With holiday season soon to be in full swing, have you thought about what appetizers to serve at your next get together? Why not fresh Canadian mushrooms? Read more...
Grateful
Senior Living Magazines Courageous and Outrageous columnist Pat Nichol discusses the importance of being grateful. Read more...
Caregiving During the Holiday Season
The holidays are here again, and although family dynamics may have changed due to caregiving, this season will arrive as usual. With the decline or change in a family member’s health, it can be unrealistic to continue past celebrations while trying to ensure your family member receives proper care. Read more...
Uncle Henry
I would like to tell you a story; a Christmas story; the story of Uncle Henry. Read more...
Beware Privacy Policies on “Dear Santa” and “Santa Mail” Websites
The tradition of writing to and receiving mail from Santa at Christmas makes for exciting and wonderful childhood memories. Now with the power of the Internet, both children and Santa can readily communicate online. Read more...
Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
These ooo-ey goo-ey irresistible cookies will bring even the anti-sweet-toothed guest to tears of bliss. Read more...
4 Irresistible Holiday Appetizers
Here are four holiday recipe ideas that even the most unseasoned cooks can conquer and impress their guests this season. Read more...
Mouth-watering Stuffed Mushrooms
Nothing complements the Holiday festivities as these earthy and rich stuffed mushrooms. Garlic, cheese and ground cayenne make this an unforgettable dish. Read more...
Cocktail Meatballs in Cranberry Sauce
Delicious meatballs coated in a tangy cranberry lemon sauce! Read more...
Holiday Brie en Croute
Nothing says scrumptious like the outcome of this delicious holiday recipe for Brie en Croute. Liquid gold cheese and zesty cranberries - this is sure to keep 'em coming back for more. Read more...
Courageous & Outrageous - Put Yourself First
Put yourself first - what a concept! I can just see the looks of disbelief as they pass over your faces. The cries of anguish - that is so selfish! So what if MY life is fragmented, disorganized and scattered as a result of taking care of everything and everyone around me? Read more...
Gearing Up For Gift Giving
"When you give of your possessions you give but little, it is when you give of yourself that you truly give." -Kahlil Gibran Read more...
My Fondest Christmas Memories
Each year, the Christmastime rituals of my childhood started when Dad, the responsible "father-knows-best" of the 1950s, transformed into the biggest kid on the block. He would start the holiday traditions by piling us into our old Ford and, with a wink of his eye and a nod of his head, we were heading out on our magical Christmas ride. Read more...
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