All About New Year’s Resolutions and Why I Don’t Make Any
New Year’s Resolutions are definitely a tradition, maybe it just makes us feel better that we are actually doing something
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Hanna Trafford
Hanna is the mother of two grown sons Dan and Dusan Nedelko, and is also the Grandmother to Jax, Cohen and Mila. She is the lead editor of Mama Knows and is hoping to create an exchange of communications with other grandmothers, mothers and daughters - giving everyone the opportunity to learn and share about everything that is "Mama"
Auld Lang Syne Lyrics
Are you one of those people who love to sing the traditional Auld Lang Syne to welcome in the New Year , but get sort of
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Best New Year Quotes
It always helps to have something that will make you smile – especially this time of the year, between Christmas and
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Recipes for Delicious Summer Desserts
Who wouldn’t want to try Creamy Peach Pudding or savour delicious Triple Chocolate Temptation? I am sure you could
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My Summer Garden Blooms
I am in my garden every day – in the morning, I go out there and water all my blooming beauties as well as remove as
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Easy Summer Salads
Summer is the season for salads – it is when vegetables and fruits are at their best! So enjoy them in as many different
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Mother’s Day Wisdom
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and I thought I share some fun stuff with you. Ask yourself whether or not you have
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Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes
Start planning Mother’s Day brunch for that special mama in your life. I am going to help you out – here are
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Great Ideas for Your Spring Gardening
If you are anything like me, you just can’t wait to get out there and dig a bit in the dirt. Really – there is
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Make Your Own Valentines Day Cards
It is true about lots of things – but it is especially true about greeting cards. You can make your own very easily
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Best Ideas For Valentines Day Centrepieces
A beautiful centrepiece will set any table decor off and make it special – the way you want it to. I have written about
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The Top 10 Reasons Your Last Cake Failed
It happens to everyone… You do everything right (or you think you did) and the cake still doesn’t turn out like
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Homemade French Onion Soup Recipe
You don’t have to be French to be able to create this bistro classic. There is a simple secret to the robustly flavoured
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50 Cooking Tips Everyone Needs to Know
Everybody can use a helping hand in the kitchen once in a while! I have been collecting tips and hints and I do hope you
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How to Make Old Fashioned Chicken Soup
When I was a little girl, I remember that at a sound of anyone’s first sneeze, my grandma would immediately grab a
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Crock Pot Minestrone Soup Recipe
 Here is another easy-to-put-together crockpot recipe – this soup tastes great the day it is made and will freeze
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Cooking Your Holiday Ham
Ham is definitely one of the staple items in a traditional festive holiday meal. There are a good number of ways you can
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Old Fashioned Cinnamon Loaf Recipe
I am very happy to share this recipe with all of you – as my new friend Selina Joyce from Alberta, Canada shared it
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Christmas Decorating Ideas
I’ve made a list to share with you of some of my most favourite decorating themes and ideas that I have tried over
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Light Thanksgiving Dinner Menu
Yes- you can eat light this Thanksgiving – here is a simple menu that includes: Turkey Braised with Shiitake Mushrooms
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Thanksgiving Caramel Custard Recipe
Here is a great recipe for a delicious Thanksgiving dessert your family and guest will love. You may not have thought of
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Complete Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving is one of greatest family holidays – we get to reflect on what we are thankful for, acknowledge with blessings
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Homemade Thanksgiving Cranberry Relish Recipe
Just like with everything else – you could add cranberry sauce to your shopping list, go to your local supermarket,
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Best Turkey Stuffing Recipes
This Thanksgiving, you can do your usual stuffing or you can check out these recipes and try something a little bit different.
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Thanksgiving Table Settings Ideas
I have now picked 10 really nice table settings that I think will give you some creative ideas and help you set your very
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What to Make with Turkey Leftovers
Are you drowning in turkey leftovers? Eating variations of turkey sandwiches can get old fast, and it’s simple to get
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Thanksgiving Games
There is always that block of time when kids can get restless and adults can get bored. I know that there are football games
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Turkey Enchiladas
These enchiladas make an excellent dish and chances are your family will be asking for them even when you no longer have
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Thanksgiving Table Decorating Tips
You do not have to spend a lot of money to make a beautiful and festive Thanksgiving table. Sometimes the question
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Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Menu
There is something very special about Thanksgiving, families and friends get together for a satisfying big meal, enjoyable
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Top 10 Tips to Get Your Garden Ready for Winter
Whether we want to face it or not, summer is over and fall is at our doorsteps. Take some time this fall to tuck your garden
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Halloween Party Planning Tips
Halloween Party Planning Tips Maybe you are just thinking now that it would be fun to organize Halloween party for all your
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Best Halloween Tips
I have had a lot of requests and interest for Halloween information – from costume ideas for adults and children,
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Thanksgiving Fun for Kids
This can be helpful to occupy your children before or after dinner. Lots of families get together in early afternoons, adults
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Halloween Safety For Pets
We want to make sure everyone has a good night on Halloween, and that includes our pets! I’ve made a list of tips and
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Halloween Safety Tips & Tricks for Trick-or-Treaters in 2017
With witches, goblins, and super-heroes descending on neighbourhood’s across Canada and the United States, we’ve
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Best Turkey Stuffings
Still looking for that special stuffing for your Thanksgiving turkey? Here are a few for you that are easy to put together
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Best Thanksgiving Recipes
I know how time-consuming and frustrating it can get when you need to search on the Internet for various pieces of information
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How to Cook Your Thanksgiving Turkey
That famous bird is the star of your Thanksgiving so selecting it and cooking it the easiest and safest way – especially
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Top 10 Tips For Your Thanksgiving Table
Use our table setting tips and ideas to host the perfect Thanksgiving Celebration easily and beautifully.
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