well wishes – And Then Home http://www.andthenhome.com/ Sun, 20 Sep 2020 00:49:27 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.1 https://www.andthenhome.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-Watermark-Logo-1-75x75.jpg well wishes – And Then Home http://www.andthenhome.com/ 32 32 7 Things Canada is Known For – And a Funny Video https://www.andthenhome.com/7-things-canada-is-known-for-and-a-funny-video/ Sun, 01 Jul 2018 11:30:35 +0000 https://www.andthenhome.com/?p=1865 Happy Canada Day!   We are so happy to be Canadian as this country has so much to offer.  In honour of Canada Day we wanted to share 7 Things Canada is Known For.  Some of which are the root of many jokes, but in the end, there is no where else we’d rather call home.  Make sure you stick around until the end to enjoy a funny video made by Stewart Reynolds, who goes by the name ‘Brittlestar’. Hockey – we invented it, we play it and our children play it.  It is a source of national pride, not to mention we need something to do during the cold months!  Many of the great hockey players are Canadian, so where our hockey teams don’t necessarily win, our players do. Canada poses as America for many movies and television series.  It’s done more then you may think.  I have seen my share of film crews in and around my home town and that doesn’t include the filming done in Toronto or our more picturesque provinces like Alberta or British Columbia.  Some titles you may be familiar with are Mean Girls, Chicago (hehe), American Psycho, Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle (Canada doesn’t even have any White Castle establishments) and Schitt’s Creek. Maple Syrup and Poutine…but not together, okay maybe sometimes!  As Canadians we hold Maple Syrup festivals and take our children to syrup farms, yes they exist.  Its pure Canadian fun and helps wrap up a long winter.  As for poutine…just yum.  Be sure to enjoy this dish on cheat day, its well worth the calories!  See an easy recipe here. Canada is Known For Universal Health Care because who wants to choose which finger to have sewn back on when you can have them all?  Everyone will use this health care at some point in there lives. What about our actors??  We cannot forget about our beloved Ryan Gosling, Ryan Renolds, Racheal McAdams and our lovable Mike Myers!  All of whom are proud Canadians. And of course let’s not forget some of our famous inventions like the pacemaker, peanut butter and garbage bags.  All fall into the category of life saving inventions if you ask me 😉 That ends my list, but before we part, lets get rid of some Canadian myths like…Canada is always cold.  Sure, parts of Canada are cold, but we have areas that have a moderate climate and we do enjoy the beach in the summer!  Also, not all of our police patrol on horses wearing bright red outfits with large brown hats. Our Royal Canadian Mountain Police will wear these outfits for ceremonial or official reasons, but I can assure you, even I would pop out my camera if a Mountie was to appear mid day in my Canadian town. And since we’re on the subject check out this hilarious video by Stewart Reynolds, who goes by the name ‘Brittlestar’ he explains what we celebrate on July 1st and what Canada is Known For.  He also has many more videos worth watching. Video Credit: https://www.facebook.com/pg/brittlestar/videos/ Cheer’s to you Canada!  

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]]> Happy Canada Day!   We are so happy to be Canadian as this country has so much to offer.  In honour of Canada Day we wanted to share 7 Things Canada is Known For.  Some of which are the root of many jokes, but in the end, there is no where else we’d rather call home.  Make sure you stick around until the end to enjoy a funny video made by Stewart Reynolds, who goes by the name ‘Brittlestar’.
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Hockey – we invented it, we play it and our children play it.  It is a source of national pride, not to mention we need something to do during the cold months!  Many of the great hockey players are Canadian, so where our hockey teams don’t necessarily win, our players do.
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Canada poses as America for many movies and television series.  It’s done more then you may think.  I have seen my share of film crews in and around my home town and that doesn’t include the filming done in Toronto or our more picturesque provinces like Alberta or British Columbia.  Some titles you may be familiar with are Mean Girls, Chicago (hehe), American Psycho, Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle (Canada doesn’t even have any White Castle establishments) and Schitt’s Creek.
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The Motel set from Schitt’s Creek, filmed in Mono, Ontario.
Maple Syrup and Poutine…but not together, okay maybe sometimes!  As Canadians we hold Maple Syrup festivals and take our children to syrup farms, yes they exist.  Its pure Canadian fun and helps wrap up a long winter.  As for poutine…just yum.  Be sure to enjoy this dish on cheat day, its well worth the calories!  See an easy recipe here.

Canada is Known For

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Universal Health Care because who wants to choose which finger to have sewn back on when you can have them all?  Everyone will use this health care at some point in there lives.
What about our actors??  We cannot forget about our beloved Ryan Gosling, Ryan Renolds, Racheal McAdams and our lovable Mike Myers!  All of whom are proud Canadians.
And of course let’s not forget some of our famous inventions like the pacemaker, peanut butter and garbage bags.  All fall into the category of life saving inventions if you ask me 😉
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That ends my list, but before we part, lets get rid of some Canadian myths like…Canada is always cold.  Sure, parts of Canada are cold, but we have areas that have a moderate climate and we do enjoy the beach in the summer!  Also, not all of our police patrol on horses wearing bright red outfits with large brown hats. Our Royal Canadian Mountain Police will wear these outfits for ceremonial or official reasons, but I can assure you, even I would pop out my camera if a Mountie was to appear mid day in my Canadian town.
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And since we’re on the subject check out this hilarious video by Stewart Reynolds, who goes by the name ‘Brittlestar’ he explains what we celebrate on July 1st and what Canada is Known For.  He also has many more videos worth watching.

Cheer’s to you Canada!  

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]]> Victoria Day in Canada – What will you be doing? https://www.andthenhome.com/victoria-day-in-canada-what-will-you-be-doing/ Sun, 21 May 2017 19:49:58 +0000 https://www.andthenhome.com/?p=1482 Victoria Day is here!  What does it mean for you?  I won’t speak for all Canadians, but for many of us May 2-4 signifies that summer has officially begun.  We look forward to this long weekend every year.  When hopefully it is nice enough to sit outside and enjoy the sun.  Despite what the weather holds, some will be heading to the cottage to open it up for another wonderful season, some may be spending time with family and friends over barbecues and beers and others might just be looking forward to some well earned down time.  What will you be doing this Victoria Day?  My husband and I will be taking the opportunity to bring out the patio set and climber for the kids.  I am going to top up our sandbox (as the sand never seems to actually stay inside of the box) and perhaps bring out a bubble machine.  I’m hoping the sun will shine long enough for these things to be used for a while this weekend…to hopefully have some tired kiddos at the end of the day!   As for dinner – barbecues every night!  This will happen rain or shine as you can’t spell Victoria Day without barbecue…well, you can but you know what I mean 😛  Hamburgers, salmon and of course steak with sides of corn and salad are a staple for May 2-4.  Match these with some well earned wine and beer and you’ve got yourself the perfect meal. We might be able to squeeze in a walk or two and a game of fetch for our four legged kids.  Although, at 12.5 years old our little guy needs some help from time to time and apparently…so does ‘baby’.  Why do I insist on bringing the stroller?  At least it’s being used by someone.  After the day is done it’s time for fireworks!  They are a fun and popular activity for Victoria Day, whether you’re at your cottage, in your own backyard or at the local fairgrounds.  Watching fireworks are a must, after all we are celebrating Queen Victoria (for those of us who don’t know that).      May 2-4 is an exciting weekend full of good food and fun times.  If your in need of some great recipes for this weekend check out our recipes page where you’ll find delicious desserts, snacks and more.

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]]> Victoria Day is here!  What does it mean for you?  I won’t speak for all Canadians, but for many of us May 2-4 signifies that summer has officially begun.  We look forward to this long weekend every year.  When hopefully it is nice enough to sit outside and enjoy the sun.  Despite what the weather holds, some will be heading to the cottage to open it up for another wonderful season, some may be spending time with family and friends over barbecues and beers and others might just be looking forward to some well earned down time. 

What will you be doing this Victoria Day? 

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My husband and I will be taking the opportunity to bring out the patio set and climber for the kids.  I am going to top up our sandbox (as the sand never seems to actually stay inside of the box) and perhaps bring out a bubble machine.  I’m hoping the sun will shine long enough for these things to be used for a while this weekend…to hopefully have some tired kiddos at the end of the day!

 
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As for dinner – barbecues every night!  This will happen rain or shine as you can’t spell Victoria Day without barbecue…well, you can but you know what I mean 😛  Hamburgers, salmon and of course steak with sides of corn and salad are a staple for May 2-4.  Match these with some well earned wine and beer and you’ve got yourself the perfect meal.

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We might be able to squeeze in a walk or two and a game of fetch for our four legged kids.  Although, at 12.5 years old our little guy needs some help from time to time and apparently…so does ‘baby’.  Why do I insist on bringing the stroller?  At least it’s being used by someone. 

Victoria Day Fun

After the day is done it’s time for fireworks!  They are a fun and popular activity for Victoria Day, whether you’re at your cottage, in your own backyard or at the local fairgrounds.  Watching fireworks are a must, after all we are celebrating Queen Victoria (for those of us who don’t know that).  

 
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 May 2-4 is an exciting weekend full of good food and fun times.  If your in need of some great recipes for this weekend check out our recipes page where you’ll find delicious desserts, snacks and more.

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