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    Shortly before Christmas, I was happily going along, caring for a dog and a house, when my life became ex ...

    Shortly before Christmas, I was happily going along, caring for a dog and a house, when my life became extremely complicated. After helping a neighbour, I was heading back to my car to run some errand ...

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  • Germany's Christmas Markets 2019

    Europe in December is something to behold. Having visited the Christmas markets in Germany a couple years ...

    Europe in December is something to behold. Having visited the Christmas markets in Germany a couple years ago, I was eager to return. My latest visit took me to Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Munich and Regens ...

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  • Spices: The Scents of the Season

    Snickerdoodle cookies, gingerbread houses and cookies, pumpkin pie and hot apple cider give rise to some ...

    Snickerdoodle cookies, gingerbread houses and cookies, pumpkin pie and hot apple cider give rise to some of the scents of the holiday season. Our memories are profoundly infused with the tastes and sm ...

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  • If I Could Save Time in a Bottle

    “If I could save time in a bottle… If I could make days last forever If words could make wishes come true ...

    “If I could save time in a bottle… If I could make days last forever If words could make wishes come true I'd save every day like a treasure and then…” As we move once again through the last month of ...

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  • Reducing Holiday Stress

    For many of us, December marks the start of holiday gatherings and festivities, making it feel like “the ...

    For many of us, December marks the start of holiday gatherings and festivities, making it feel like “the most wonderful time of the year.” Some family caregivers, however, may find themselves singing ...

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  • Germany's Christmas Markets

    From food and wine, to history, culture and tradition – this versatile and resilient country calls you ba ...

    From food and wine, to history, culture and tradition – this versatile and resilient country calls you back over and over to savour its many offerings. Summer or winter, any season in Germany will bri ...

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  • Backsliding

    How quickly will you lose your exercise gains when you stop exercising? Studies can vary widely on this g ...

    How quickly will you lose your exercise gains when you stop exercising? Studies can vary widely on this given all the factors to monitor and consider. We all differ in our genetics, general health and ...

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  • Joyful Aging on an Island Getaway

    Rob Selmanovic may be a brilliant somatic yoga teacher, but when you hear the Hollyhock chef peal the bre ...

    Rob Selmanovic may be a brilliant somatic yoga teacher, but when you hear the Hollyhock chef peal the breakfast gong, you drop your relaxation pose and dash like an upward facing dog to the dining hal ...

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  • Umberto Menghi: Fresh, Simple, and Authentic

    Foodies are rejoicing. Umberto’s back in town. Vancouver’s effervescent restaurateur – nobody calls him M ...

    Foodies are rejoicing. Umberto’s back in town. Vancouver’s effervescent restaurateur – nobody calls him Mr. Menghi; it’s simply Umberto – is back in business, mere footsteps from the legendary Yaletow ...

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  • What to Wear to Your Holiday Party

    The holiday season is stressful enough. Fortunately, there’s no need to stress over what you’re going to ...

    The holiday season is stressful enough. Fortunately, there’s no need to stress over what you’re going to wear to your amazing party because whether it’s a casual family get-together or a formal work f ...

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  • Control Holiday Stress

    The best holiday gift to give family and friends is your own good health. After all, who wants to spend t ...

    The best holiday gift to give family and friends is your own good health. After all, who wants to spend time with a grumpy, exhausted, sick person? We struggle to find the ideal gift, face mounting bi ...

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  • Our Family Christmas Mexican Style

    “How about a Christmas of sun, surf and sand?” gives rise to cheers louder than a mariachi band from our ...

    “How about a Christmas of sun, surf and sand?” gives rise to cheers louder than a mariachi band from our five sons and their families. Being scattered across Canada, it has been a long time since all ...

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  • Holiday Healthy Eating Tips

    Keep your sanity this holiday season by eating healthfully. Food nurtures the mind as well as the body. W ...

    Keep your sanity this holiday season by eating healthfully. Food nurtures the mind as well as the body. With proper nutrients for the brain, you’re more likely to stay calm, alert and think clearly. A ...

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  • Travel Tips - Part 3

    Most common travel destinations have taken great pains to ensure that visitors enjoy a safe and protected ...

    Most common travel destinations have taken great pains to ensure that visitors enjoy a safe and protected holiday but it never hurts to be on your guard. ARRIVING AT THE AIRPORT At the airport, watch ...

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  • A Time For Giving

    At this time of year, being overwhelmed by an avalanche of toys couldn't make the Salvation Army's Jim te ...

    At this time of year, being overwhelmed by an avalanche of toys couldn't make the Salvation Army's Jim ten Hove happier. Toys arrive at the Salvation Army year round, but it's after the annual Naden B ...

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