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May 25, 2011Contrary to popular belief, Father’s Day was not invented by gift-card companies or by the retail industry. It was started by Sonora Smart-Dodd as a tribute to her father, William Smart, w …

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Feb 1, 2011Two weeks ago, my son went skiing in the Kamloops with friends of ours. With the weekend to ourselves, my husband and I toyed with various ideas – dinner at a new restaurant, a movie or per …

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November 25, 2008Here is a guide to help choose some cool gifts for $50.00 and under. This list of gifts varies from gourmet goodies, outdoor gifts, spa gifts and unique Canadian gifts. For everyone o …

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100-Mile Gift BasketIn 2005, Alisa Smith and J.B. MacKinnon began a one-year experiment in local eating. By only eating locally produced foods within a 100-mile radius of where they lived, their exper …

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October 17, 2008Thanksgiving is the time to pause to consider what we’re thankful for.In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’ve been looking for a way to give back for the blessings we all share.I also want …

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July 1, 2008It’s that time of the year again and the wedding season is in full gear. The period from end-May till September sees more weddings than any other period in the year. You’ve probably been i …

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