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Mister Ghost’s August 2017 Parcel Review – Better Late Than Never? I Think Not.

August’s parcel theme was Moonlight in the Poison Garden.  You’re probably wondering why we’re just now reviewing August’s parcel.  WELL, I’ve had a hard time coming to grips with reviewing August’s collection for a couple different reasons.  First, let me start off by mentioning that August’s parcel arrived… in September.  Today is October 7th and …

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Craft Project: A Cornucopia of Thanks

I know, Thanksgiving isn’t for another few months, well actually it isn’t for a month for those celebrating it in Canada, which is part of the reason why I am starting to post a few craft ideas.  This always seems to be the busy time of year when everyone is scrambling around for the first …

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#BeachPlease and Blown Away by BoxyCharm!

I’m starting to have quite an addiction to monthly beauty subscriptions.  I started with Ipsy.  Then I added Sephora Play.  Now I have BoxyCharm too.  Now let me preface by saying, yes, BoxyCharm is twice the price of Ipsy and Sephora Play weighing in at $21 per month while the others are $10; however, it blows …

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Mister Ghost’s July 2017 Parcel – Monsters at the Movies!

This month the theme from Evil Supply Company for Mister Ghost’s Highly Enviable Monthly Parcel of Simple Yet Amazing Wonderments is “Monsters at the Movies”.  I love this theme because before my husband and I had an adorable little goose of a child, who is now 2 years old and totally awesome, we would go to the movies weekly.  No …

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Mister Ghost’s June 2017 Parcel – Kitschy Mermaid Beach Party!

This month Mister Ghost’s Highly Enviable Monthly Parcel of Simple Yet Amazing Wonderments is mermaid themed!  Ironically in the last month, Mermaids have been circling around me.  I recently stopped in a shop called “Columbia Mermaid” and met a real life mermaid.  Laura, who runs said mermaid shop, has been surrounded by mermaids her entire life.  …

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Halloween in June?

In April I signed up for Mister Ghost’s Highly Enviable Monthly Parcel of Simple Yet Amazing Wonderments for some monthly Halloween fun!  The cost for the monthly box is $12 + shipping.  Included in every box is the following (taken from Evil Supply Co. website): Art print: 5″ x 7″ (12.7cm x 17.78cm), unframed Embroidered patch: The size …

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Candy Cane Pavlova

Delight with a peppermint candy cane dessert Peppermint candy cane could be the official taste of Christmas. For added whimsy, add a sprig of holly and a bow to make this dessert look like a festive wreath. Candy Cane Pavlova Serves: 8 Ingredients: • 6 egg whites • 1 3/4 cups (425 mL) granulated sugar • 1 tsp …

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Spread Holiday Cheer with Gingerbread Butter

‘Tis the season of baking delicious desserts and pastries filled with festive flavours. For many of us, it’s a time to bake and fill our cookie tins with the traditional holiday taste of gingerbread. This year, try experimenting the flavours of gingerbread in more than just cookies. Follow this recipe to purée the perfect gingerbread …

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Carnation Classic Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Thanksgiving is the perfect time of year to bake and serve this Turkey Day staple. If you’re looking for the perfect pumpkin pie to impress family and friends, try this rich and creamy recipe. Carnation Classic Pumpkin Pie Makes: 8 servings Ingredients: • 1 can (354 mL) Carnation regular or 2% evaporated milk • 1 pastry for 10-inch …

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10 Magical Halloween Decorating Ideas from Instagram

If you’re looking for some Halloween home decorating inspiration, then check out these fun & festive fall Instagram ideas for both inside and outside of the home! Naturally Enchanting   A photo posted by Conni Nowocin (@villalandzauber) on Oct 19, 2016 at 8:11pm PDT The Hole in the Pavement   Just in case if you …

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