I am an addict. I am addicted to Michael Bublé; furthermore, I am addicted to his Christmas album. In addition, I am also irrevocably hooked on Louis Armstrong’s, “What a wonderful world,” and Ramsey Lewis’, “Here comes Santa Clause.” To me, this is how I reign in the holidays and the winter season. There is…
It’s that time of year again. That’s right, we’re nearly halfway through the luxurious mid-October to late-December season where pumpkin pie reigns as the star of seasonal desserts. It was with this festive tart that the pumpkin-spice hysteria all began, and having a delicious, go-to recipe is essential for anyone who partakes in Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. With that,…
I don’t know about you, but I’m the type to get hyped up about Christmas months in advance. I tend to spend half the year wondering when the appropriate time is to start listening to Michael Buble’s holiday album and to put up the tree. Whether it’s the festive cheer that spreads in everyone, or…
There are snowman cookies being sold everywhere, but who says we can’t make them special and unique? The cookies are super tasty and a tonne of fun to make. So instead of sitting in front of a TV with chips, growing fatter and fatter by the minute, get active! You can try this recipe with…
When the harsh winter hits, the last thing we want is to be ill with snot dripping down your nose. That’s why everyone should do their best to prevent illness and keep warm. Aside from dressing in layers to shield your delicate body from the chilling weather, drinking herbal teas will give your immunity a…
Since winter decided to get a head start before fall came around, I’d figure it’d be slightly appropriate to try and bring out some good points of this premature snowfall. I hope that at least these few points can lighten up your Calgary weather experience. 🙂 Event of the year What other city can say…
With the recent snow storm in Calgary on the first day of spring, I decided to investigate if Canada really did have the coldest weather around. Here are the top five coldest countries in the world. 5. United States of America When you think of America, you probably imagine the warm sunny beaches and the…
With the 2014 Winter Olympic Games now a distant memory, the world has moved on. It has moved on from the funny faces of Ashley Wagner, the hilarious #sochiproblems, and everything else in between. But before we move on and forget, let us recap all of Canada’s medal wins. Day 1: Feb 8, 2014 Mark…
Recently, I went on a university tour with my school and I discovered something I usually don’t discover in Calgary – biting winds added to the chill of a Canadian winter. Since I’m a blogger who detests winter, I hardly ever go outside, and if I do it’s usually to get from warm location A…
As most of us know, the 2014 Olympic winter games have arrived. Although it may seem like everything will run smoothly, there has been extensive speculation on the safety of the athletes. Some even say that terrorists are plotting to ruin these Olympics. The question is, are the Olympics really a symbol of peace? Is…
A Saturday morning, I am dressed in my most comfortable flannel jammies, prepared to waste away the day with some much needed R & R. But to my distress, a roaring ruckus arises from a snow plow. My annoyance escalates as it has taken nearly two weeks for the snow to be fully plowed in…
Another drop in temperature this week again showed that winter isn’t over yet in Calgary. The past week had summery temperatures, but now we have to put on those hats and mittens that we had almost forgotten about. But despite of dwelling on how unpleasant winter is, let’s scoot forward and see how some countries…
I go crazy about any holiday. Or season. Or anything that entails a specific mood or something of that sort. So, when you combine a) my favourite season, with b) my favourite holiday, and c) my birthday, you get a very festive me. Along with decorations and music and baking and all the traditional spirit-building…
The weather has been absolutely freezing lately! With temperatures dropping below minus 30, I know that going outside is the last thing we want to be doing. However, instead of holing up in your blankets all winter, here are some fun ideas for you to get out there and embrace the chilly snow! (We do…
Yes, I am fully aware it isn’t even December yet. But many houses are already lit up with christmas lights, so I say… ‘Tis the season! Not only to be jolly, but to go to the Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market. Become immersed in the sound of Christmas carols, the smell of hot cocoa, the taste…