B.E. Kool Magic with Master Magicians Bill Nuvo & Eric Bedard

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Master Magicians, Bill Nuvo and Eric Bedard, teach you 15 amazing magic routines that you can use to entertain your family, friends and clients!

You will not only learn the method of the tricks, but you will also learn extra tips & insight to take the effects to a professional level!

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A Rockin’ Symphony Experience: WSO: The Music of ABBA with Jeans n’ Classics

It was an unexpected delight to enjoy an evening here in Windsor at the Chrysler Theatre with the WSO (Windsor Symphony Orchestra - Geoffrey Larson as the conductor ) and Jeans n’ Classics. They were paying homage to one of my favourite all time bands, ABBA. Balcony seats were perfect for a great view.

Photo before the show. 

No camera/video recording allowed.

The large glittery disco ball set the stage and it was exciting to see the WSO performers getting ready with their instruments. The lead vocal performers of Jeans n Classics were all powerhouses and had enough shimmer and sass to share their own heartfelt renditions of ABBA songs throughout the decades.

Many songs were played from the vast ABBA catalogue that were and probably still are on people’s playlists like Mamma Mia, Super Trouper and Waterloo. It was beautiful to hear Chiquitita, I Have A Dream, SOS, and The Winner Takes It All, especially with the orchestral touches that just elevated the whole experience. 

Were there songs that didn’t get played? Of course! Bill would have loved to hear his favourite; The Visitors and for me, definitely Angel Eyes.

Of course, you couldn’t possibly end an ABBA show without Dancing Queen! One of the most popular and crowd-pleasing hits from the band which got everyone up singing and dancing – some even in the aisle on the main floor.

The only thing left to say is Thank you for the music! 🎶

Eggless Banana Loaf Recipe

first attempt

I enjoy cooking but I find baking to be a little anxiety-producing especially with how precise you need to be - so after getting sent this complimentary bag of Bob's Red Mill All-Purpose Flour, I thought I would give it a whirl and see if I could make something tasty, like a banana loaf.

It got a bit messy because the flour has such a fine powdery texture but it mixed well with the other ingredients. 

This was my first time making a banana loaf and it turned out pretty well - although I think I might have used a bit too much flour (I followed most of this lovely and step-by-step recipe) *Note: I also omitted sugar to keep it a bit more healthy, no glaze, and used oat milk not buttermilk).  I also thought maybe I'd add some frozen blueberries but my husband didn't like the texture from that - so I noted that for my next loaf.

Also another mistake, I got too excited after my husband said "wow that smells really good!" as it was almost done in the oven and he could smell it from his office room. I took it out, and I didn't let it rest properly so slicing was a bit of a mess.

Proud to say that my second loaf turned out well and now I've baked my third banana loaf. This was the outcome so I wanted to make sure I got a photo! I made this one for my parents to enjoy - although for added sweetness they can spread on some jam.

third loaf

While I'm still not that keen on baking and rather be cooking, I'm definitely proud at what I was able to accomplish with happy tummies all around!

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Puzzle

 

Working on the puzzle

Finished!

🧩Ceaco Puzzles National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 300-piece Puzzle & Poster Set

"Hallelujah!! Holy sh!t! Where's the Tylenol?" - Clark Griswold 🤣

Did you get the quote? If so, you're probably a fan of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.

No Tylenol needed for this one! A fun puzzle that my husband bought me to do together.

Pieces are well-made and brought back nostalgia from the movie with all the little details.