Love Local!
Shopping local has been on the radar in a different way for many of us over the past year. My Mom has been involved in selling her baking at Fruit Stands or Farmer’s Markets for most of my life. My first childhood jobs w
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Family Day – By blood or by bond
How fitting to have a day devoted to love followed by a day committed to celebrating family. Everyone requires affection, understanding, feeling of belonging and love. Families offer an important foundation in life because they provide us with support, security, love,
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2021 Perspective
I’m not really a fan of resolutions. I don't know that kicking off the year with a new inspiration or resolve is particularly effective. If I’m honest it seems that resolutions seem to be pretty “me” focused. How can I make
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Quality Time
One of my favourite holiday traditions was piling into our family vehicle and touring the town on Christmas Eve to look at all of the houses beautifully decorated & lit up at night. My siblings and I would admire the decorations while constantly pointing
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We Remember
Written by Courtney Molyneux:
My Grandfather didn’t share many stories of his service during World War II. He agreed to write down his military postings in our family Bible and some of the Grandchildren caught glimpses of medals that
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Gift Giving Tips
Hamper Time!
Contest Alert! We are holding our annual Thanksgiving Hamper Giveaway. You’ve got a couple more days to enter into our draw through Instagram or on Facebook. Follow us at YYCGifts (Include link)and share this giveaway opportunity with your friends. This giveaway
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2 Tips to Promote Thankfulness
Courtney here from The Gift Designers.
Let’s be honest; 2020, for many of us, was not what we anticipated. Broken plans, new policies, revamping work or school arrangements, and trying to keep up with things
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Furry Friends
Companionship, lowering stress levels, boosting your immune system, encouraging personal activity, protection, and play-time are just a handful of the ways that pets can improve your life. Research has shown that just a few minutes playing with your pet can elevate levels of serotonin and dopamine in your brain
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Celebrating Canada
In my International travels over the years I've witnessed firsthand that Canadians are welcomed guests worldwide. Canadians have a reputation of being polite, laid back, friendly, and ready to have a good time. I adore hearing about people's Canadian adventures when
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Giving in times of Uncertainty
Crisis doesn’t create character; it reveals it.” Denis Leary
With overflowing hearts we share a few of our experiences of how our guests have celebrated in these times of uncertainty. These stories have bolstered and encouraged us and refreshed our vision of
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