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Things to do in Toronto in the fall

admin — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 01:20:29 +0000

There are only a few days left until temperatures drop below zero. Prepare your mind and body for the long winter with these ideas of things to do in Toronto in the fall. Visit a zoo Now that kids are back to school, the crowds at the zoo are not as huge as they used [...]

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Surviving family during the holidays

admin — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 10:40:54 +0000

Holiday season is a great time to get together with the family to celebrate. Unfortunately, many people dread having to spend time with the family at that time if the year. This is when old childhood rivalries come to place, controlling manipulative mother issues arise, as well as other flashbacks from the past, for each [...]

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12 Things to do this September

admin — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 13:33:08 +0000

Here are 12 ideas for things to do this September in Canada. Take a trip – September is the cheapest time of the year to travel and the weather is perfect for being on the road. See also: 10 must-visit destinations in Canada Go shopping for new clothes – the new fall and winter merchandise is in [...]

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Should I make my own wedding cake?

admin — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 16:30:37 +0000

When I was planning my small wedding for about 20 guests, there was one wedding tradition that I absolutely had to have: a wedding cake. I wanted it white, tiered, and pretty. After hours and days of looking at the local bakeries websites and talking to the groceries stores, my frustration with the wedding cake [...]

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Tips for having a small budget wedding in Toronto

admin — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 13:36:17 +0000

A lot of work goes into planning a wedding, big or small. Having had a small intimate wedding for about 20 guests, I have discovered that there are still a lot of challenges; they are just different from those of organizing a big wedding. Here are a few tips for having a small wedding in [...]

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Wedding dress shopping advice for brides-to-be

admin — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 12:17:44 +0000

A wedding dress is one of the most expensive items in your wedding budget. Plan your wedding dress purchase carefully, don’t rush and try as many dresses as possible. Wedding Dress Shopping Tips 1. Decide on the dress color depending on your skin tone. White is the easiest color to match to the flowers and [...]

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10 Things you wish you knew before the wedding day

admin — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 02:08:55 +0000

No matter how much planning goes into the wedding, there will still be some unexpected surprises you wish you knew of beforehand. Here are some tips from real brides to help you avoid disappointments on your big day. 1. When posing for pictures taken by several guests at a time, make sure that both your [...]

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40 Gifts for Mom ideas

admin — Sun, 05 May 2013 02:26:12 +0000

Whether it’s something practical, luxurious, or necessary, make sure to gift mom gifts that will remind her about you. Here are gifts ideas for Mother’s Day that will make her life easier, more beautiful, comfortable and exciting 1. Perfume 2. Pandora style bracelet: it’s affordable, fashionable, beautiful and she can wear it immediately, instead of collecting [...]

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11 Tips for keeping clutter under control

admin — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 23:55:34 +0000

It is so easy to accumulate stuff that you don’t need. We keep material things because we think we might use them some time, but it never happens. Use these tips from professional organizers to keep your living space clean and free of unnecessary possessions. 1. Don’t bring hotel shampoos home 2. Throw out newspapers and magazines [...]

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10 tips to ring in the New Year safely

admin — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 06:49:01 +0000

1. Have a designated driver. 2. Use public transportation to get to your party and back home. 3. Don’t leave drinks unattended. 4. Look after your girlfriends. 5. Designate a meeting place in case you get separated from your group. 6. Bring a cell phone with emergency numbers and your friends’ contact information. 7. Monitor [...]

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