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Fairy tale comes alive at Foresta Lumina Montreal
“Very cinematic!” What an opportunity to experience the enchanted forest. It’s a two-hour drive from Montreal. Give yourself plenty of time to drive into town, enjoy the day scenery and visit a quaint restaurant or cafe. Get your perfect selfie Be amazed at the spectacular light show presented by Moment Factory. Be sure to reserve your ticket online ahead of time. Each slot takes about 200 plus participants. Depending on the season, there are four timeslots for you to choose from – 7 pm – 8 pm – 8:30 pm – 9 pm. If you pick the 7 pm slot, be prepared to wait a while. The show only starts…
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10 tips to reach your event fundraising target
Congratulations! You have decided to support a worthy cause. You are now brainstorming ways to meet or even exceed your fundraising target. How about hosting a fundraising event? Here are 10 tips to get you started! Form your team Putting together an event is no easy feat! Gather your friends who share the same vision as you, create a meaningful team name and start planning your event. Set your objectives The key to success is to have measurable objectives. What is your fundraising goal? How many attendees will you invite? Pick your theme Put the ‘FUN’ in FUNdraising! What will people do at your event? A few years ago, I…
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Pencil drawing to an estate – Meet Deborah at Nestleton Waters Inn
My husband and I stayed at the picturesque Nestleton Waters Inn over the Easter long weekend. What an unforgettable bed and breakfast experience! Delicious foods, late night conversation with friends, and singing at breakfast overlooking a breathtaking view made our stay such a delight. It was a treat to meet Deborah, the owner and operator of the Nestleton Waters Inn. Her genuine sharing has encouraged me to continue developing my passion and “find the fun that keeps family, friendship, and faith” in my life. I hope you’ll enjoy this interview! What do you love? My family, being close and sharing life together, writing poetry, and songs that speak of…
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A Taste of Yunnan & Hunan at Mimi Noodle House
We discovered a new restaurant in town! With its high ceiling and open space, we sat comfortably in our seats while skimming through the menu featuring dishes from Yunnan and Hunan in China. The friendly staff recommended the tomato based hot pot dish with pieces of crispy rice crust on top. Dig in once you see the steam! Hercules ordered a spicy soup based noodle bowl. It comes with ten different toppings. One bowl is not enough? Fill your belly with another bowl of noodles for free 🙂 We would definitely visit again with friends and family. Mimi Noodle House is located at 8333 Kennedy Road, near Hwy 7 and…
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Practice Your X Second Story
Since the ancient times, storytelling has been used to pass stories from one generation to the next. Nowadays, storytelling has become a key element in building a business and our personal brand. Here at Whereisjupjup, we love telling a good story to better connect with our community, family and friends. Imagine stringing the right words together to describe an experience? Or, making the sentences intertwined to paint a vibrant picture for the person you’re communicating with. Doesn’t this get you excited? It sure does for us! And how do you become better at storytelling? Well, practice makes perfect. We learned this storytelling tip at Wattpad HQ during their 10th anniversary…
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Chit chat at East Thirty-Six
“Luma!” “No, Cluny! Then we can head over to The Toronto Light Fest at the Distillery after dinner.” “Wait – 8 pm on a Sunday night? It’s way TOO late. We have work the next morning.” Messages whipped back and forth on WhatsApp as we tried to nail down a restaurant that none of us have ever tried before. Two thumbs up to our friend who initiated the idea. Planning an outing is never easy, let alone a Winterlicious dinner for a group of 10 people. After much debate, the group finally decided on East Thirty-Six at 36 Wellington Street East located at the heart of downtown Toronto. Look…
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Christmas cards in August
I was never a big fan of sending cards to family and friends. Especially now with our modern technology, human interaction and communication have become much more convenient. I would rather send an email, a Whatsapp message, or a text message. Wouldn’t that be much more instantaneous than waiting to give a card to my loved ones or sending a card in the mail? While I was shopping at Costco recently, I came across their Christmas cards on sale. For real, I thought? It’s only end of August! Instead of continuing to walk down the aisle, to my surprise, I found myself staring at the card collection. This overwhelming sense…
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$2 Romantic Date
This candid picture was taken by a staff working at The Pride of Canada Carousel. Looking at how happy we were reminded me that a romantic date doesn’t need to be extravagant with candle light dinners. It is the moment that we share together that makes the experience worthwhile. We were on our way to another destination when we drove passed the carousel. I said, ‘Stop! What is this place? Let’s go check it out.” To our amazement, each ride only costs $2. A ticket is issued when you put the money into the machine. Then, you bring the ticket to the attendant. Depending on the time you arrive, it…
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Review – I wish P Mate was at the safari
Breathe, a sigh of relief. Such a thing exists? Wow! That was my reaction when I learned about P-Mate, a lightweight, disposable, convenient device to help women relieve themselves while standing up. I still remember this scene in my mind. We were on an all day safari trip in Kenya. I tried not to drink too much liquid to prevent having to use the washroom. As you may know, toilet facilities are far away when you are on the reserve. As much as we tried not to drink too much liquid, the time came when we needed to find a washroom facility or a tall tree! We frantically tried to…
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Review – Be protected from insects with Haeleum
Doing something out of the ordinary helps keep us inspired as we hustle and bustle through our daily grinds. I enjoy the outdoors and working out, so I planned a backyard camping day with Hercules. It has always been on my to do list. Camping out in your backyard is very easy to set up. All we need is a tent, a backyard, a Haeleum shirt with insect shield repellent and sun protection, and twinkling lights to have that extra oomph at night 🙂 What does Haeleum offer? The beauty of camping out in your backyard is that you can hang out in your neighbourhood, and enjoy a quiet…
