Most regular travellers have their usual go to apps that they rely on with almost obsessive impulse. They are all intended to make travel easier, less stressful and more organized. Often times you get so entrenched in your regular apps you miss out on some of the new ones out there. Here are my current…
Author: Well Intentioned, Accident Prone
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“Non-video Game” Gift Ideas
It is already quiet the challenge to get kids any sort of meaningful gift with a reasonable price – it is even more difficult if those kids are not yours or if you don’t know them well. It is easy to rely on getting video games, particularly for boys as the easy way out or…
Pistachio Praline & Vanilla Sponge
This recipe may sound harder than it is, but look at the prep time and the method and you’ll soon realize it is made to impress without all the hassle. The ingredients are simple and most of the prep work can be done ahead of time, especially the pistachio chop. It gives a certain exotic…
Kids Winter Clothes – A Nightmare
Winter brings increased anxiety and almost “Dread”-like symptoms to most parents. It’s one thing for those without children to deal with extra layers, gloomy darkness, and bulky boots – but to worry about an additional set of clothing layers or two depending on how many kids you have is panic inducing. The amount of dirty…
Big Trip to the Big Apple
An eventful day despite the fact it was mainly a car ride. Woke up and got ourselves together after an OK breakfast at the hotel got some gas and change and then packed the rest of the stuff for another 4 hours plus drive from Corning to Manhattan. After a relatively smooth car ride for…
Topsy-turvey Pineapple Upside-down Cake
An upside pineapple cake is a true classic, and has penetrated the culture of many countries with a range of slightly different recipes. I found this to be fairly straight forward and easy to make, so feel free to add any other tips or slight variations if you know of any. Time: 1 hour Serves:…
The Importance of Role-Playing
In a way we are constantly role playing, pretending to like something or hate someone just to fit in. Complaining about things (when really we should be grateful for everything we already have) just to make conversation. Life is all about role playing, and it all started when we were kids. But role playing isn’t…
Last Will Info….for later
Based on a couple of emails I received on a previous blog related to the importance of having a will for all circumstances; a few have asked me how can they send will and other sensitive information to loved ones….but after you are no longer around or living. Obviously, you do not want to give…
Tasty Apple Cobbler
Apple Cobblers, much like other apples desserts, provide a warm sense of comfort, especially on those dreary cold winter days. The unique thing about cobblers though they satisfy the need for a strong crunch, the consistency of cobblers with their crispy crust makes for a great satisfying dessert for those who want to deviate slightly…
Corning & Syracuse
First trip with our new addition to the family. She just turned 11 months on Dec. 17 and we are ready to roll back to our travelling mode. Granted we went with her to Montreal and Quebec City (as well as Niagara Falls and Kingston) but this will be her first passport stamp to another…
Candid Life Journeys 