Food, Travel, Life
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but for many of us, Christmas is also the most stressful time of the year. Suddenly our already-hefty to-do lists are a mile long, and previously free weekends and evenings are swallowed up by frantic amounts of merry-making. Add that to the pressure of wanting …
The first rule of Pet Club: Don’t bring a new pup or kitten into a house when there are garlands to swing from and ornaments to mangle. The second rule of Pet Club: Resistance (to puppies and kittens) is futile. Approximately 35% of Canadian households have dogs and 38% have cats; the numbers are almost …
Get cozy and prepare for a holiday movie marathon with 25 Must See Christmas Movies to brighten your festive season! From heartwarming classics to laugh-out-loud comedies, this list will keep your spirits high and warm your heart like a cup of hot cocoa on a snowy day. And while movie preferences can be as unique …
I started a health journey at the beginning of 2015 and as we draw near to 2016, I’m pleased to say I’m still going strong! In fact, I find myself pushing harder now than ever before. Although I haven’t yet hit every goal I set, I’m still looking down the road I’m headed with a …
I was eleven when I tried my first cigarette. Eleven. My youngest is eleven now and every time I look at her I can’t imagine a cigarette dangling between her lips. I can only imagine how absurd I must have looked, all 80 lbs of me, lighting up a cigarette. That one act, led to …
When you live in Canada, dressing for winter is a BIG deal. A puffy coat is likely a staple in many of our wardrobes, but these practical coats don’t work for every occasion. What if you have a big business meeting? A holiday party? A wedding? A night out on the town? Despite many …
It’s November, a month some people find dreary while others celebrate because they are allowed to officially unleash the festivus they’ve been holding in since they reluctantly took down their Christmas lights in April. While some people were sneakily disguising their Christmas gift making as summer crafts project for their kids, others are waiting until …
Nowhere but in Pleasantville will you find a more mixed bag (of nuts) than the people who write here and who contribute crush-worthy list items like alcohol, bendy, tasty men, and paraphernalia for your standard Walking Dead obsession. We like to offer variety. Laureen Farnam – We have been revelling in a really beautiful extended Fall here in …
