The holidays are a time of year when we feel especially grateful for the people in our lives, and it’s also an extremely stressful period. With so much going on, there is ample opportunity for stress to creep up and take hold. If you’re feeling anxious about all the things that need to get done this holiday season, rest assured that you are not alone. According to a 2015 survey by Healthline, 44% of respondents reported feeling stressed mostly during holidays. That stress comes from ...
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Unique Experiences for Gifts – Breakaway Experiences
Experiences make for great gifts for any occasion (or no occasion at all.) They are great for the person who has everything or wants nothing. Young or old, experiences can be enjoyed by everyone. If you're looking for unique experiences for gifts, Breakway Experiences is the place where gift-giving should begin. I recently had a chance to check out a nearby experience: Winter Eagle Viewing Float with The Squamish Rafting Company, thanks to Breakaway Experiences. All opinions are my own. ...
How to Get your Home Ready for Holiday Entertaining
OR: I Should Have Bought a Bigger Tree I am working with Kohler Canada to share my tips on how to get your home ready for holiday entertaining. I was also provided products from Indigo. I hope you'll like my tips and that they'll help you this holiday season! When I was younger and still lived at home with my family, preparing the home for guests was always a stressful time. In part, the stress was so intense because everything happened last-minute. Mad rushing around to get a home ...
How To Warmly Welcome Holiday Houseguests
I always look forward to my family staying over in my home for the holidays or any time of year, but I can't help but worry about whether or not they feel welcome! If you're like me, you know what it's like to be a houseguest for the holidays and feel like you're missing home. It can be so discombobulating to be away from home. The bed never feels as comfortable, you don't have your favourite snacks or entertainment. And OMG! you forgot the most basic essentials! Hopefully, your hosts ...
Treat Yo’ Self for Valentine’s Day
A gorgeous bouquet is a wonderful way to treat yo' self for Valentine's Day this year! Stop waiting for someone else to buy you flowers! Teleflora makes it easy with their selection of Valentine's Day Flowers. I've heard it all before: Being sad that your partner doesn't buy you flowers or buys you the wrong kind of flowers. And I've lived it, too. Once, someone bought me my least favourite kind of flowers and justified it by saying they were on sale. :| And I remember buying other people ...
Create a Rustic Hipster Thanksgiving Tablescape
I love celebrating special occasions by taking things to another level; doing things I may not normally do on a regular day. For instance, adding special touches to my dining table for when my friends and family come over. My Thanksgiving Tablescape has a decidedly "rustic hipster" vibe to it. Once I decided on the theme, it was easy to put everything together. This is a sponsored post for Harvest Stone Crackers. They asked me to share a preview of my Thanksgiving Tablescape. Here a few tips ...
Halloween DIY & Handmade Ideas Roundup
I've been creating Halloween DIY projects and costumes most of my life. I remember having a plastic masked Cabbage Patch Kids costume one year, when I was pretty young, and a hand-me-down $50 Canadian bill costume, but other than that, they've all been DIY costumes. Fall crafts are a lot of fun and can be done on the cheap. There are leaves, pine cones, pumpkins, and other things readily available to use. A Few Halloween DIY Ideas: Wicked Witch Cookies – Easy Halloween Treats Witch ...
Four Ways Vancouverites Can Give Back this Holiday Season
Giving back to those less fortunate is top of mind throughout the holiday season. Whether you’re in search of Santa, a tree-lit beach walk or a mountain-top view of Howe Sound, these activities boost Christmas spirit while offering an opportunity to give back. Here is a quick round-up of four ways Vancouverites can give back this holiday season. Do you know of others? I'd love to hear from you! Stanley Park’s Bright Nights: Find your seat on the Christmas Train and experience three million ...
Holiday Party Prep Must-Haves
If you’re like me, Holiday parties can sometimes seem like just another thing to add to an already hectic schedule. Given the amount of effort they demand, it can be tempting to just stay home. But, with all the things you have to do around this time of year, isn’t it also nice to be able to see your colleagues, friends and family in a setting where you can let loose and enjoy yourself? There are a few things you can do to make your Holiday party prep run smoothly so that you can focus on the ...
Top Tips for Adding Holiday Decorations to your Décor
In my small apartment, with just me around, I didn't want to go too crazy with the holiday decorating. I didn't get a tree, for instance. I don't have a ton of places to store decorations and out of season things, so I wanted to keep things simple. I have a wall-mounted shelf in my main room that I use as a mantel to decorate seasonally on. Check out some of my ideas for decorating on a dime, below. ...