(See you in 2026!) I will be back early next year, thank you for being part of the Candid Life Journeys community. Hoping 2026 will be a great year, and looking forward to more great blogs!
Author: Well Intentioned, Accident Prone
Just living my life
Iraqi Breakfast Chillifry
This is a traditional Iraqi breakfast dish, although some may consider it heavy for early day eating, but it covers everything from your proteins to your veggies with amazing flavour. Can be easily had for lunch and even an early dinner (to give it time to digest). Easy to make and will be a household…
Indoor Family Activities in GTA (Toronto Area) for Christmas Break
here are plenty of fun and festive activities to enjoy with kids in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) during the Christmas break, but most of them involve being outdoors in Christmas markets and light shows which are great. But sometimes you need some indoor ideas for fun activities to do with the kids that are…
Mastering Color and Layout in Presentation Slides
PowerPoint or other similar presentation tools are built for images and, as you’ve read, visual images are key to audience engagement, retention, and acceptance of information. Many presenters use a large image and then insert text to provide the key points that the image presents. Decide which approach makes sense for your particular slides, with…
Make Classic Italian Spaghetti and Meatballs at Home
Whenever I go to an Italian restaurant, I never pick my all time comfort food, Spaghetti with meatballs. It’s usually fancier dishes because I assume I can’t make those at home, and then one day I remember that I haven’t eaten or made Spaghetti meatballs in ages! This is a simple recipe that it easy…
Fun Ways to Make Gift-Giving Exciting
Gifting to children is an adventure in itself. The joy and excitement that light up their faces are priceless. Let’s dive into some creative and playful ways to make gift-giving for kids an unforgettable experience. 1. Scavenger Hunt Extravaganza Turn the act of receiving a gift into a thrilling adventure. Create a scavenger hunt with…
Unique Food Experiences to Try in the Toronto Area
We are spoiled for choice in the Greater Toronto Area for great food, from the fanciest Michelin star settings to the humble mom and pop authentically tasty dives. We never have an issue in finding whatever cuisine we want and usually have a number of options within close driving experience. However, I find that lately…
How to Help the Whole Family Invest in Self-Care That Sticks
By Elmer George, Contributor (Image courtesy of Freepik) Self-care is not just something you do when the kids are asleep and the house is quiet. It has to live inside the loud parts too. It has to be possible in the middle of a Tuesday, not just on a retreat, not just when someone else takes…
Quick Ingredient Alternatives for Home Cooks
The purpose of this guide of popular ingredient substitutions is to give you the freedom of flexibility. Instead of rushing out to the store (or scrapping the recipe), you should feel confident to with the next best ingredient. (Source: Food Network website https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ingredient-substitution-guide. All substitutions suggested are one-to-one unless otherwise stated.) All-Purpose Flour: For 1 cup,…
Care Without Borders: Where Deadlifts Meet Diagnoses
By Elmer George, Contributor (Image courtesy of Freepik) The lines are fading — the ones that used to separate gym from clinic, wellness from treatment, food from pharmacy. In their place, a new kind of care is forming. Personal trainers are texting primary care doctors. Health coaches are syncing with therapists. Nutritionists are collaborating with labs. What’s showing up isn’t just a…
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