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And just like that, it’s almost Christmas! Can you believe it?

Christmas was always an outrageously fun holiday for me, and one that centered deeply on family. Growing up, we lived on the same property as my aunt and uncle. Everyone was very close, as it was a pair of brothers married to a pair of sisters, and each family had five children. It was quite a crowd!

Remembrance Day holds a personal meaning for me and my family, as it does for many Canadians. My father served in World War II, but rarely spoke of it after he came home. Like so many men who returned home, he was forever altered by his time in the service, but his courage and patriotism will never be diminished or forgotten. On this quiet Sunday, we honor our veterans with heartfelt, inexpressible gratitude for the sacrifices they made, and respectful silence on their behalf. Thank you. Kerrin   Image Credit

Use code SPOOKY to receive 20% off from now until 11:59 PST on October 31st. As the days grow shorter and we welcome the darker half of the year, it’s almost time to celebrate that most spooky (and sugary) of holidays!Did you know that Halloween takes its customs from the Celtic folk festival of Samhain? It bore little resemblance to the holiday we all know and love today.During Samhain, it was thought that spirits could more easily enter our world, and that departed family members would seek hospitality from their kin. Their relatives among the living would set places at...

And just like that, fall has arrived in earnest.It’s a beautiful time in the pacific northwest. The endless sun-drenched days of summer have given way to foggy mornings, the moon still visible in the dawn sky, and crisp afternoons, as the fading sun bathes the fiery amber foliage in a rich, golden light.It’s a time of transition and renewal, and as we draw near to Thanksgiving, I am filled with feelings of reflection and gratitude, seasoned with just a hint of anxiety as I think about all the things that need to be finished before the day arrives!These days are,...

Do you all have fun long weekend plans? I certainly hope so!There’s a noticeable chill in the mornings now, a reminder of what’s to come: vibrant foliage in hues of dappled red and gold, a crisp sharpness in the air, over-sized mugs filled with steaming tea, and the warmth of time shared with friends and family while the world enters a state of rest and renewal.As we bid goodbye to another sun-drenched summer, I’m taking the time to look inwards and reflect on all the things I find most magical about the changing of seasons. To be honest, I can...