Yesterday, we made the familiar trip to the hospital where my husband had his liver transplant….this time, it was for a more social occasion – the Liver Transplant Unit Christmas breakup. For two hours…which usually ends up being closer to three…we get to meet up with other transplant recipients and their families, as well as […]
Christmas is my favourite time of year…I love decorating, I love choosing presents…I love the warmer weather. But there is one aspect which is becoming more and more difficult to deal with each year…coping with food intolerances and allergies while at festive functions! I have a severe lactose intolerance…for those who think that it is […]
I love Christmas lights….my dream was to have our house beautifully lit up once December came round…but sadly, it ain’t ever going to happen. The only lights to be found in our residence is on our wall Christmas Tree. But all around Australia, there are people who take Christmas lights very, very seriously! I am […]
Today, I saw something that used to be a sure sign that Christmas is on it’s way…something I haven’t seen for many, many years….I saw a Christmas Beetle! As a kid, I remember hundreds of these pretty beetles buzzing around the family holiday house…and sometimes inside the house! They used to congregate around the outside […]
I just love it when technology can create something that can bring some fun to kids….and adults….and assist to keep alive the belief in Santa! Its Christmas Eve, and Santa is getting ready…..so did you know you can get an app, or use a computer, to track Santa on his journey around the world on […]
Finally, the holidays are here in our house! I love the start of a long break…the anticipation and the knowledge of the days ahead to enjoy and savour! Fingers crossed Summer finally kicks in though…. So whats on my list for these Christmas holidays… 1. Spend time with my husband and furkids, just enjoying being […]
Some of you may have already seen this clip that is doing the rounds of social media, but I love it so much I just had to share it! Passengers on two WestJet Airline flights..one flying out of Toronto Pearson International Airport and the other from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport…were casually asked by […]
Did you know that the Christmas wreath has many meanings? For example, the circular shape represents eternity, with no beginning or end. In religious meaning, the wreath represents Jesus’s thorny crown and the berries represent his blood. A more modern meaning is that a decorative Christmas wreath on your door means “welcome” and the acknowledgment […]