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Buying daffodils

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Buying daffodils is my favorite thing to do in April. The color yellow brings a cheer to any room. What flowers do you buy to bring joy to your space? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

Canadian Geese

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In my 💛 I know sitting on a bench and watching geese can be peaceful. In my 💛 I feel geese watching helps to increase observational skills and mindfulness. In my 💛  I wish I could understand geese communication --their chirping and hopping about is cute. Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday  

Earth Day Approaching

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Earth Day is on Friday. Every year we are encouraged to turn off the lights, save on our water usage, and recycle as much as possible. Spring is for spring cleaning - decluttering closets, reducing linens, and donating clothing. How do you spring clean your space? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

Happy Easter Weekend!

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In my 💛 I know Easter Weekend is a time to rest and relax with family and friends. In my 💛 I feel eating Cadbury eggs is my favorite treat this time of year. In my 💛  I wish I could eat the Cadbury eggs from my youth as the creaminess was the best.  Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

Motivation

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It has been a long two years with masking and no masking. We all have done our part to live in a safer and healthier community. Sometimes we question our actions and wonder if we are making a difference and this quote shows we are trying our best. What quote motivates you? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

Sunday Walk: Bowness Park

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In my 💛 I know visiting Bowness Park warms my heart. In my 💛 I feel getting the fresh air and steps is a good way to end the weekend. In my 💛  I wish you could get a chance to see this park. Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

YYC Rec Room

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Going for supper is becoming a reality again. I checked out the Rec Room and it has the most delicious food. My go-to favorites are usually fish tacos and chicken wings. On this trip, I tried the Butcher's Daughter pizza (bacon, pulled pork, and pepperoni) and it was a good choice. What restaurant have you tried lately? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

Mango Pecan Cheese Ball

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In my 💛 I know making yummy cheese balls makes the day better. In my 💛 I feel using my kitchen-aid more often will make the cooking process easier. In my 💛  I wish I could create my own cheeseball recipes. Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

Movie: Freedom Writers

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Freedom Writers -what a movie! Motivating and capturing real society living in some schools on the planet. I read somewhere students who are loved at home, come to school to learn. And students who aren't, come to school to be loved. This quote speaks the truth and this movie will not disappoint. Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

Cheese Pizza Buns

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In my 💛 I know making these cheese pizza buns will be an awesome snack to start the week. In my 💛 I feel I could have added pepperoni or extra cheese for added deliciousness. In my 💛  I wish I could capture the aromas coming from my kitchen baking sessions.  Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

YYC Sunset

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Beautiful sunsets are my thing. This photo has no filter and it captures the skies' colors. Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

Upside Down Gingerbread Cake

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In my 💛 I know baking brings me joy on Sundays. In my 💛 I feel replicating recipes successfully gives me confidence. In my 💛  I wish I could have shared this delicious cake with you.  Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

Water Heart Prints

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  Finding water heart prints on my walk always makes me smile. Getting out and doing a daily walk brings my heart joy and freshens up my mood. What do you do to bring joy to your day? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

Cranium Anyone?

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In my 💛 I know playing Cranium is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. In my 💛 I feel it should be called Google Cranium as the playing cards are more than challenging. In my 💛  I wish I could act and sing. Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

Chow Mein Noodles

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Chow mein noodles are fast to stir fry during a weeknight meal and spring rolls are a bonus. What is your favorite weeknight meal? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

Baked Brie in Puff Pastry

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In my 💛 I know making baked brie brings the family together. In my 💛 I feel baked brie in puff pastry is a solid picker me upper on a Sunday. In my 💛  I wish I could make my own puff pastry and not use store-bought Pillsbury containers. Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

Happy March

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Happy March! We are moving along in 2022. Finally starting to see warmer days and shedding the layers of winter clothing (if you live in YYC you will understand this). What are you most looking forward to this spring? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

Movie: Red Notice

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In my 💛 I know watching movies on Sunday is the best. My favorite is "The Hitmen's Bodyguard". In my 💛 I feel Ryan Reynolds is the best actor for action movies.  In my 💛  I wish I will meet Ryan one day! Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

Book: The Henna Artist

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"The Henna Artist" is a remarkable book with memorable characters. The author sets up the book with a list of characters and brief descriptions of their lives. The book has many surprises and the ending leaves you feeling grateful you learned about Lakshmi's story. What book are you reading? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

Happy Family Day Long Weekend

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In my 💛 I know Family Day long weekend helps everyone re-connect and re-establish friendships. In my 💛  I feel this is a picker me upper day in the long YYC winter. In my 💛  I wish I could escape to a warm destination. Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday