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  • Home
  • Destinations
    • Canada
      • Alberta
      • British Columbia
      • Ontario
        • London
        • Ottawa
        • Toronto
      • Quebec
        • Montreal
        • Quebec Maritime
        • Quebec City Region
        • Saguenay Lac St. Jean
    • Colombia
    • Europe
      • Spain
      • Portugal
      • Ireland
      • France
    • UK
      • Northern Ireland
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      • New York
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  • Travel Styles
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      • Art
      • Museum
      • UNESCO
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    • Leisure Travel
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    • Virtual Travel
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    • Festivals
    • Hotel Reviews
    • Restaurant Review
    • Travel Tips
  • Lifestyle
    • Organizing
      • Downsizing
      • Kitchen
      • Home Office
      • Time Management
      • 4M – Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes
    • DIY
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#LinkedMoms Back to School Twitter Party– Wed. Aug. 27 8 pm EST

June 15, 2020August 26, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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We are one week from the start of school here in Ontario and its officially time to get this party started… wait, that sounds wrong.  Its time for the party to stop and to get … Read more

What is going on with parents these days? – Rethinking Family Responsibilities #chores #Back2School

October 10, 2014August 18, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott

I wrote this post months ago.  I am not sure what exactly set me off but I knew I had to sit on this post for a good, long, while.  I’m pretty pleased I don’t … Read more

Salvation Army Thrift Store Haul #Fashion #FrugalFriday #GoodWillGoodIdea

February 22, 2022August 16, 2014 by Lauren Ibbott
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I’ve never really been into clothes shopping.  Walking around for hours, looking for an affordable store, trying to find items that fit and are flattering, dishing out what little cash I have for a top … Read more

Travel Thursday – Collingwood and Wasaga Beach, Ontario #Travel #Vacation

December 13, 2020August 14, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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Last weekend we were in Lakes of Wasaga have a fun time on the beach.  We also made a stop in Collingwood and finally in Blue Mountain.  This is a lovely area located north of … Read more

Do you Thrift Shop? #GoodWillGoodIdea Good for the Environment

July 2, 2022August 8, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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I thrift do you? Do you visit a thrift shop, consignment store or shop Facebook Marketplace for gently used items?  I have to admit, many who know me would not believe that I do thrift … Read more

See a 4K Ultra HD in ACTION–in-store events happening now at @BestBuy US#UHDatBestBuy #TechnoTuesday

August 20, 2020August 5, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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Who doesn’t everyone want a new TV?  I know my husband is pinning for a new TV as our current one is full of scratches from our dog trying to attack another dog … because … Read more

Palms Krystal Bar & Grill, Port Huron, MI #ChickenInTheRough– #RestaurantReview #TravelTuesday

September 2, 2020July 29, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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What a great surprise. I have been to Port Huron, Michigan 50 times… I love going to this small boarder town for a quick shopping excursion, a place to take Amtrak to Chicago or just … Read more

Visiting Old Quebec City – Beautiful Parliament & Tourny Fountain

February 16, 2023July 20, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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The jewel of the Province of Quebec There really are no other words to describe her… she is a precious jewel on the St. Lawrence River.  She is one of a kind. Perhaps there are … Read more

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DOWNSHIFTING: a movement to voluntarily simplify your life (slow down, minimize, review priorities). I am all about less stuff and more travel.

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