Category Archives: Holiday

No Helmet No Insurance

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Karyn Climans

Helmets are now a mandatory prerequisite for anyone purchasing an Essential Travel Winter Sports Policy (part of the Thomas Cook group). Key to the Essential Travel’s “Use Your Head” campaign, this U.K. based company is ensuring its customers wear safety … Continue reading →

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Canadians Get Day Off to Celebrate My Birthday

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Karyn Climans

How kind of Canada to give all Canadians the day off work today in celebration of my birthday! Even I’m going to give myself the day off from blogging … but don’t get too excited for me because I’m still … Continue reading →

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Proudly Canadian!

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Karyn Climans

There are not very many countries in the world that offer the same freedoms as Canada. We enjoy the right to practice whatever religion we like, marry who ever we like (including same sex marriages), vote for whatever political party … Continue reading →

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You Want To Do What?

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Karyn Climans

For those of you that haven’t heard, my eldest son is currently on a university 3rd year exchange program in Australia. It’s more play than work but he deserves it. He’s a great kid and an excellent student. But I … Continue reading →

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Stuck at Home for March Break?

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Karyn Climans

Are you and your family staying at home this March Break? I don’t know about you but I used to feel sorry for myself when my kids were younger and we seemed like one of the only families who weren’t … Continue reading →

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Spiked Banana Bread

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Karyn Climans

I’m not a great cook but I do enjoy baking occasionally. This banana bread is perfect for the holidays … you won’t believe how good it tastes! 100 g raisins 75 ml dark rum Bring to a boil and then … Continue reading →

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Remembering What Matters Most

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Karyn Climans

I have a confession to make: It’s December 21st and I haven’t finished my holiday shopping, written a single holiday card, done any decorating, or baked Christmas cookies. Normally this situation would keep me awake at night worrying but, to … Continue reading →

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Tail Wags for Christmas!

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Karyn Climans

I’m delighted with the following Christmas video for Tail Wags Helmet Covers created by one of the very talented groups of Queen’s University students. Hope you like it too!

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The Gift of Safety

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Karyn Climans

At the risk of sounding overly self-promotional, I thought I’d give you a few gift suggestions for those “hard to buy for” people on your gift list: Personally I’m sick of giving Lego and Barbies to young kids. There’s already … Continue reading →

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Halloween is Such a Wonderful Time of the Year!

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Karyn Climans

I’ve always loved dress-up so, as you can imagine, Halloween is one of my favourite holidays each year! As a child, I would spend months making my Halloween costumes. They weren’t store bought; they were always home made and elaborate. … Continue reading →

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