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Springtime in Paris?

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Okay, it wasn't Paris but Tuesday was the first day of spring and what a glorious day it was! With it being the very first Macaron Day in Toronto, please humour me. A title of "Springtime in Scarborough" simply doesn't have the same ring. As you Continue Reading

Saving money with a meal plan

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I've explained how I save using store flyers and coupons but I haven't demonstrated how to meal plan according to the sales. I made this meal plan/shopping list using only one store flyer, without poring over cookbooks or relying on coupons to reduce Continue Reading

Danone Activia Yogurt Coupons

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Have you taken the Activia challenge? I did, the last time Danone sent me coupons as an incentive! Activia yogurt contains a probiotic, which aids digestion. I tried the prune flavoured yogurt and trust me, between the probiotics and the Continue Reading

Macaron Day Toronto

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For anyone that's wondering, that's not a typo in the title. This is a macaroon, a confection made of coconut.    And this is a macaron, a colourful meringue biscuit with a delicious filling. I've had Tuesday, March 20, 2012 circled Continue Reading