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  • Nespresso Vertuo Iced Coffee

    Nespresso Vertuo Iced Coffee Recipes

    | Simple Nespresso Vertuo Iced Coffee Recipes |  Are you a fan of iced coffee drinks and lattes? Since I got my Nespresso machine, I have been whipping up iced lattes and spicy warm mochas on a weekly basis!

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  • January 2023 Okanagan

    Month in Review: January 2023

    | Month in Review | January 2023 flew by! The beginning of the year is usually a bit of a blur for me as work gets really busy and we are adjusting to the kids being back in school.

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  • ways to beat the winter blues

    Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

    | 9 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues | Welcome to January, when the days are shorter, the excitement of the holidays are over and a bit of the winter blues begin to set in. Many people experience the January Blues which can be described as a combination of the post-holiday letdown and the overwhelming feeling of needing a fresh start for the new year. Combining that with shorter, gloomier days, it can leave us feeling a bit down.

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  • Mardi Gras Parade

    Tips for attending a Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans

    | Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans – Bucketlist Item | Have you ever been lucky enough to end up accomplishing one of your bucket list items without even knowing until you are in the midst of it? A few years ago, I ended up being able to cross “New Orleans & Mardi Gras” off my list and what an exhilarating experience it was, particularly because I thought I was just going for a work conference, I had no idea it was Mardi Gras time until I was there!

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  • wine and chocolate pairing

    Tips for Pairing Wine and Chocolate

    | Pairing Wine and Chocolate | Chocolate and wine sound like the perfect pairing but in reality, it can be a little tricky to pair. If you don’t pair it right, the chocolate or the wine can taste too sweet. But when it is paired perfectly, it can be divine! Here are four tips to help you when indulging in an evening of wine and chocolate.

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  • Plantations near New Orleans

    Plantation Tours Near New Orleans

    | The Grand South – Plantation Tours |   Having just recently seen the movie “12 Years a Slave”, it prompted me to go through the pictures from our trip to New Orleans and out to see the plantations. I was then inspired to write about our visit to these places.

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  • Best Okanagan wineries

    Five Must-See Wineries in the Okanagan Valley

    | Best Wineries to Visit in the Okanagan Valley | If you are planning a trip to BC’s Wine Country, it may be a little overwhelming to pick which winery to visit. The latest numbers suggest that there are over 185 wineries in the Okanagan (2022 numbers from the Wine Growers of BC).

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