Magnificent Manzanillo, Mexico

With this post comes my very first video and my new YouTube channel! Hooray! Since I know you’re all dying to watch it, let’s start there. Hopefully you get a feel for everything beautiful Manzanillo, Mexico has to offer with my first foray into video creation. Oh, and don’t forget to subscribe to my new channel as I venture into the land of YouTubing and vlogging. Oh boy! And now the guacamole. I say that since I basically ate my…

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Poncho Plunge

First off, Happy New Year! I hope you had a fantastic holiday and found time to relax and do the things you love. I know I did! One of those things is obviously travel (and eat, but that’s unrelated), so for my birthday hubby and I did just that. So welcome to one of the wonders of the world! No, not this blog (but thanks, I’m flattered). Niagara Falls, Canada people! We’re lucky to be just a short drive away,…

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Sweaters, Sparkles & Sand

Well it was fun while it lasted! The weather has finally caught up with us and delivered some expected chilly conditions, but at least that’s considered normal. I much preferred the abnormally mild fall we had this year, and took advantage of every minute. I like sweater weather! So the hubby and I took a stroll down by the beach here in Toronto with a little sun and a few snowflakes (yes, don’t ask me how that weather magic works).…

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Mulled Wine Holiday Drink Recipe

Mulled wine is basically wine simmered together with a few festive ingredients and poured into a mug instead of a glass. It’s become a tradition at my house to whip up this concoction every year on Christmas and I feel that we have finally perfected the recipe. 

Here’s how to create a little holiday spirit in a mug. 

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Falling for Layers

Fall is for layers, am I right!? If you’re anything like me, you have a collection of sweaters and jackets for the changing seasons (if you live in a 4-season climate, otherwise, I’m jealous). If you’re even more like me, you have too many. But that’s a matter of opinion! Fall being a transitional season is the perfect opportunity to indulge in a little layering. I myself find it important for the following reasons: 1) I avoid wearing a heavier…

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