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“January 30th is Happy Monday” ~ Psychologists

January 30th, 2012 · No Comments · Jacquie's Posts, Tossed Salad

This except has been snatched from the UK Daily Mail news site, and I use that term lightly, but I think we here in North America could use another special day designation…and Happy Monday sounds just as good as any.  I know I’m already feeling pretty good about the week. The power of suggestion is [...]

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Bathroom Reno

January 23rd, 2012 · 3 Comments · Jacquie's Posts, Tossed Salad

No, this is not my finished bathroom. This is what is known as an inspiration photo, if you will. An image one can dream about and one day hope to realize after slogging for endless months through wafting and settling drywall dust, itchy tile mortar and stacks upon stacks of accumulating bills. This should be [...]

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Laundry Room Makeover

January 3rd, 2012 · 8 Comments · Jacquie's Posts, Tossed Salad

Nothing is more satisfying to a modern housewife than to be able to keep her family clean and happy. Yeah, right. But it does feel good being able to do laundry again after going without a washer and dryer for 10 days! I think this may be my favourite room in the house. Here’s a [...]

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What is Boxing Day Really?

December 26th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Jacquie's Posts, Tossed Salad

Boxing Day is traditionally a day following Christmas when wealthy people and homeowners in the United Kingdom would give a box containing a gift to their servants. Today, Boxing Day is better known as a bank or public holiday that occurs on December 26, or the first or second weekday after Christmas Day, depending on [...]

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Has the Travel Experience Changed Forever because of Technology?

December 19th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Jacquie's Posts, Tossed Salad, Tripping

My teenage daughter left for a 3 week European getaway on Saturday. While also going to school, she managed to save enough for her flights and spending money, and so I can’t really complain about missing her over Christmas. In fact, I’m very proud of all she’s accomplished on her own. What I can comment [...]

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It’s Your Choice…if you can make it.

June 8th, 2011 · 5 Comments · Tossed Salad, Tracy's Posts

I was talking to a male friend of mine the other night about a number of different topics and something he said stayed with me. “Failure for me is not an option”. He doesn’t see anything ending in failure. He doesn’t allow himself to even go there visually. What a great attitude to have. There [...]

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Lose Yourself in the Moment, Vancouver!

June 6th, 2011 · 5 Comments · Jacquie's Posts, Tossed Salad

With the first two wins so far in the Stanley Cup final, I think it’s understandable that the Canucks are first and foremost in my mind right now. Art? Yeah, not a priority so much. Tonight is game 3 back in Boston and I’ve been invited to watch over at my girlfriend’s place with a [...]

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