Clean socks are a privilege, not a right
I have never visited anywhere with a ‘tropical’ climate. I wilted under the LA sun though, so I do worry that my visions of prancing along pristine beaches in places like Australias Gold Coast would be dashed by my inability to handle the tropical weather that graces this gorgeous part of Australia. Hence, I […]
It does NOT get very cold here in Vancouver. Rarely do we venture into the minus double digits. Yet here sit with two blankets and the Dyson heater fan blasting. While Christmas is supposed to be chilly, I can’t help but envy my family down in Australia who are planning ‘barbies’ and figuring out how […]
One of the many reasons I love where I work are the other interesting companies that make up our neighbours. We have a lovely interior design company on one side, and a fantastic event decor company on the other and I love seeing their new displays showcasing their event ideas. Many of their ideas use […]
Tis the Sunday before Xmas and through the house, not a creature was stirring….hahahahha who am I kidding. Not a creature is stirring for 5 farking minutes downstairs because one kid is in the tub, and two are playing video games. I have a sleeping cat and dog keeping me company while I am […]
As I was researching this article, I checked the current temperature in Sydney, Australia. Right now it is 31 degrees. Which is about the top of the temperature that my pallid Scottish body can handle and about as hot as it ever gets here in Vancouver. Apparently showers are also in the forecast […]
I always found the idea of a circus to be a bit dark and a little bit spooky. As a child, there was something magical and mystical about people traveling the country and ‘entertaining’ people with their fantastical costumes and incredible acts. So you will forgive me if I could not help but […]
I don’t think there could be a more perfect day than today was to visit the Vancouver Aquarium. Stanley Park was glorious – sparkling in the sunshine and frost. The snowshiney mountains put us in the perfect Christmasy mood as we headed down to check out the Vancouver Aquariums holiday spirit. The entire aquarium […]
Every year, I moan and groan about how “The Holidays” are showing up earlier and earlier. I feel grinchy and don’t even want to think about Christmas shopping. At work, we are planning our December schedule that HAS to fit around the dreaded ‘C’ word. I can’t even. But it can. It slowly creeps more […]
The seasonal package from Hallmark is what starts the Christmas vibes at the House of Crunch these years, and this years sample of Hallmark products is probably the best we have seen. This years collections offers great decor, keepsakes and gift ideas for pretty much everyone on your list. We will admit that the […]
