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After an amazing run of 18 years, we are sad to inform you that Whats' UP Magazine will… [more]
Holidays on the Fly
Most families who celebrate Christmas have their own special traditions, but these can… [more]
New Holiday Movies
Looking for some fun, magical entertainment this holiday season? Then bundle up and head… [more]
Save the Real Reindeer
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder, Blitzen… But do you recall, the… [more]
Holiday Gift Card Holder
Hand made gifts have a certain unique charm. They’re original, imperfect, quirky. They… [more]
Tips for Decorating Tastefully
Holiday decorating means different things to different people. Walk into one person’s… [more]
Magical, Snowy Escapes
Considering how many songs have been wistfully written about having a “white Christmas”… [more]
Naughty or Nice?
It is mid-December, just over a week before Christmas. I am a mess. My clothes are crooked… [more]
Cheddar Cheese and Chili Shortbread
This savoury take on shortbread offers a brief respite from the sugar-laden sweets that… [more]
Special Stamped Stationery
Hand made gifts have a certain unique charm. They’re original, imperfect, quirky. They… [more]
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Cranberry & Chocolate Banana Bread
This festive loaf is not only a lovely gift to bestow upon your favourite family members, but when it’s baked in an aluminum loaf pan the container becomes part of the gift packaging saving you time and money on holiday wrapping. Keep a loaf or two on hand for yourself and use it in your favourite French toast recipe … [More...]
Signs of the Season
It’s not just decorations and presents. Stress, anxiety, injury and illness are all indicators that the holidays are here. Often, it’s the more mundane or seemingly benign aspects of our lives that can be the most dangerous. Take stairs, for instance. People die from stair … [More...]
Peppermint Fudge Mittens
This sweet recipe can actually yield two separate gifts by making use of the fudge scraps once the mittens have been cut out of the chocolate. Take the remaining pieces and shape them into one-inch balls, then roll them through cocoa or coconut to make miniature chocolate truffles. They package nicely for a homemade … [More...]
Surviving Holiday Feasts
Whether you are ready to jump away from the stress of it all or you are falling overboard with the weight of too many cookies, here are some tips to help you find balance this holiday feast season. 1. Load Up on Veggies If the party is nothing but appies, start at the veggie … [More...]
Bright Lights Tea Towel
Hand made gifts have a certain unique charm. They’re original, imperfect, quirky. They make the recipient feel extra-special, knowing things as precious as time and energy were invested into the gift they have been given. Whether it’s as simple as a decorated card or as elaborate as … [More...]
Great Wolf Lodge fun continues in 2013 with Wiley’s Winterfest
Post-holiday and New Year Celebrations often bring the winter blues. The cold weather, short days and long nights don’t help, but a trip to Great Wolf Lodge in January can! Warm up inside our 84 degree water park, or enjoy snow showers inside the Grand Living Room each day between … [More...]
Spiced Party Popcorn
This simple popcorn takes less than fifteen minutes to make and is a perfect party appetizer, hostess gift or classroom treat. Feel free to add a handful or two of chopped pecans, dried cranberries or chocolate chips to the mix for additional flavour. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 … [More...]
It’s Not All About Santa!
The holiday season is upon us, and this has many parents feeling less joy and more stress about all those inflated credit card bills and meltdowns that come along with it. In our increasingly consumer-based culture, kids have come to equate December 25th with presents, presents and well, more … [More...]
Making Your White Christmas Green
“It came without ribbons! It came without tags! It came without packages, boxes, or bags!” If this quote had you visualising the ultimate green Christmas character—the Grinch—you aren’t alone. Each year, millions of Canadians snuggle up with … [More...]
Snow Covered Logs
Perfect for little hands to eat and make, these snow covered logs are a great addition to any holiday party. They also package up prettily and make for a delicious gift for a friend, neighbor or teacher. Makes 12-18. Ingredients: 1 cup white chocolate chips or candy … [More...]
