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Humorous quirky stories that leave readers delighted it’s Kelly’s life, and not theirs.

The Christmas Special Breakfast Tradition

The Christmas Special Breakfast Tradition Our family’s “Special Breakfast” tradition began in 1997  because of one simple question from a mother

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Kelly Mckenzie December 3, 2013

Naughty Elves Alert

OH JOY! I’ve had an unfortunate situation over on my side of the “Partners in a Pair Tree – Kelly

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Kelly Mckenzie December 2, 2013

Day Two of Partners In A Pair Tree – Kelly and Mo Celebrate December

 Welcome to Day Two of “Partners in a Pair Tree – Kelly and Mo Celebrate December! “ Guess What? It’s Mo’s

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Kelly Mckenzie December 2, 2013

Partners In A Pair Tree – Kelly and Mo Celebrate December

There is something truly magical about the month of December. Starting today, it’s about to get even more special. For

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Kelly Mckenzie December 1, 2013

These Boots Were Made For Walkin’

This is the vision that I woke up to this morning. Can you say chilly? Bad mommy that I am,

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Kelly Mckenzie November 29, 2013

Lessons Learned in the Returns Line at Costco

Lately I’ve been noticing how even mundane situations can serve as a wakeup call. Yesterday, after reading this Huff Post article about

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Kelly Mckenzie November 26, 2013

Children’s Crafts That Perhaps Only a Parent Could Love

Last night was one of those nights. You know the ones. Comprised of an endless series of tossing and turning,

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Kelly Mckenzie November 25, 2013

Baking with Butter

It’s been three hours since the last sample and I’m still feeling rather buzzed. Yes, I had wine but it’s

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Kelly Mckenzie November 23, 2013

A Time to Be Thankful

Today I’m participating in the Finish The Sentence Friday extravaganza hosted by Kate’s Can I Get Another Bottle of Wine, Janine’s  Confessions

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Kelly Mckenzie November 21, 2013

Whale Watching? No Thank You.

“Now that your kids are away, how about going on a whale watching adventure?” my well-meaning friend recently asked. No

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Kelly Mckenzie November 19, 2013

The Eagles Are So Much More Than A Band

My pal Lynda and I arrived just a few minutes before the production was about to start. With no reserved

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Kelly Mckenzie November 18, 2013

I’m Off To Hair and Makeup

In a month of Sundays I never thought I’d be nominated for the same award on the same day. Twice.

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Kelly Mckenzie November 16, 2013

No One’s Good Enough for My Girl

    Today I’m participating in the Finish The Sentence Friday extravaganza hosted by Kate’s Can I Get Another Bottle of

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Kelly Mckenzie November 14, 2013

Keeping Abreast of the Thanksgiving Turkey

Yes, the Canadian Thanksgiving is done and dusted. I wrote about our 2013 get together, including the dreaded oven failure,

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Kelly Mckenzie November 13, 2013

There’s No Place Like Dorm Room

Eleven texted words suddenly rocked my world. “Been stuck in an elevator w (sic) 15 people for 30 minutes.” What?

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Kelly Mckenzie November 12, 2013

The Gem of A Christmas Craft Fair

My girlfriend and I had every intention to merely shop with our eyes. We certainly didn’t intend to buy anything

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Kelly Mckenzie November 11, 2013

Porcupine Meatballs and the Wonders of Facebook

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Kelly Mckenzie November 9, 2013

Birthday Cake Nightmares

  Today I’m participating in the Finish The Sentence Friday extravaganza hosted by Kate’s Can I Get Another Bottle of

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Kelly Mckenzie November 7, 2013
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Kelly McKenzie worked at her mother’s Vancouver Asian antique store for over a decade. After struggling to make her first sale, she went on to become her mother’s dependable right-hand gal, picking up bookkeeping skills, marathon running and a husband along the way.

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