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101 Interesting Facts About Canada ~ Largest Wheat Fields in the World

According to 101 Interesting Facts About Canada, Some of the world's largest wheat fields are found in Saskatchewan. I searched Google to see if this was true. While Saskatchewan has some massive wheat farms, I couldn't find the proof I needed. If anyone can give me a reliable source to proof this true or false please let me know.

Journal Prompt ~ Really Truly Horribly

A Taste of Canada ~ Boston Pizza

This isn't the first time I've mentioned Boston Pizza on this blog.  The first time was here . The very best time we ever had at Boston Pizza was when I booked the whole front section of the restaurant for my dear hubby's birthday, ate delicious meals, laughed a lot, and watched the Christmas Parade through the big front windows.

Journal Prompt ~ Rain or Shine?

What kind of weather makes you feel the happiest?

Journal Prompt ~ Spring flowers

If you were a flower that blossomed in the spring, what flower would you be and why?

Journal Prompt ~ Hi Stranger

https://www.military.com/veteran-jobs/career-advice/job-hunting/how-to-introduce-yourself-to-a-stranger.html If a stranger were to ask you about yourself, what would you say?

Canadian Music ~ Constantines

Constantines was formed in 1999 by vocalist and guitarist Bryan Webb, drummer Doug MacGregor and guitarist Paul Bright, all of whom had played together in the emo band Shoulder from 1994 to 1997; with the addition of bassist Dallas Wehrle. Bright was asked to leave early on and was replaced by Steve Lambke. Their style has been described as "art-punk", and they have been compared to bands like The Clash, Fugazi, Bruce Springsteen, The Replacements, and Nick Cave. The name of the band is taken from an episode of Coast to Coast with Art Bell, in which Bell was playing recordings of ghost voices in static, and one of the ghosts' names was Constantine. From their hometown of Guelph the band relocated to London, Ontario and then to Toronto, where in 2001 they released their self-titled first album. Constantines enjoyed widespread play on campus radio and was nominated for a Juno Award for Best Alternative Album. In 2020, Constantines digitally self-released charity single ...

Journal Prompt ~ Breaking Bad . . . Habits

  What is one habit that you'd like to break this year and why?

101 Interesting Facts About Canada ~ Saskatchewan

In 1997, Becky Pritchard of Tisdale, Sask entered “land of the living skies” into a Tourism Saskatchewan licence plate slogan contest. Her entry was chosen from 33,587 options. Pitchard’s inspiration came from the sunrises and sunsets, spectacular northern lights and awe inspiring thunderstorms. For her efforts, she received a $5000 Saskatchewan vacation of her choice and a set of personalized plates.

Journal Prompt ~ Goals

  Name 5 goals you have for yourself in April and how you plan to accomplish those goals.

Journal Prompt ~ St. Patrick's Day

How do you celebrate St. Patrick's Day and what is your favourite memory of this holiday?

A Taste of Canada ~ Ringolos

One of my very favourite junk foods, I have been known to eat all of the Ringolos from bags of Party Mix if no one is watching . . . LOL.  

FREE PREVIEW: The First Step -- An Encyclopedia of Small Business Ideas

Do you have a good job?  No?  That is not surprising.  Today’s employment market is in crisis and the days of job security are gone.  Positions are often contract or part-time.  To earn a decent living you may need to have two or three part-time jobs.  One of the few business sectors constantly expanding is the small home-based business.  Yes?  Ask yourself a few questions.  ü   Does it bother you that the amount of money you earn is decided by someone else?  ü   Are you tired of making other people rich on your labour?  ü   Are you tired of worrying about your financial future, especially when you can barely make ends meet?  ü   Do you hate the drive to and from your job every day while someone else raises your children? As more and more people struggle just to make a living in these difficult times, more will turn to the challenge of self-employment.  Se...

Journal Prompt ~ Spring Holiday

If you could go anywhere this spring and stay for a month, where would you go and why?

Journal Prompt ~ It's Raining . . .

What do you love to do when it rains?

Canadian Music ~ Comeback Kid

  Comeback Kid is a Canadian hardcore punk band formed in March 2001 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The band currently consists of vocalist Andrew Neufeld, guitarists Jeremy Hiebert and Stu Ross, bassist Chase Brenneman and drummer Loren Legare. Since its formation, the band have released seven studio albums and seventeen music videos. Their upcoming seventh studio album, Heavy Steps, was released on January 21, 2022, via New Damage in Canada and Nuclear Blast worldwide. (Wikipedia)

Journal Prompt ~ What would you like to be famous for?

101 Interesting Facts About Canada ~ Santa Claus Has a Canadian Address

Where do I mail Santa letters in Canada? Letters can be mailed to: Santa Claus, North Pole, H0H 0H0, Canada. Postage is not necessary, but people should remember to include a return address.

Close to My Heart ~ A Birthday Bash You Don't Want to Miss!

A Birthday Bash You DON’T Want to Miss! Can you believe that we are already halfway through March? That means that there’s still another half left, and we plan on wrapping it up in Close To My Heart style with a celebratory giveaway! What are we celebrating? (Do we have to have a reason?  ) One of our most dear relations has a birthday coming up in the next couple of weeks, and this simply cannot go without notice! We are talking of none other than the heart of Close To My Heart, Founder and CEO Jeanette Lynton! Please join us in celebrating this inspiring pillar of our creative community by leaving her a birthday message in our comments, below. Jeanette loves this company and all of us who comprise it with all of her heart! If you’re one of our readers who’s been fortunate enough to meet her, you know that this is true.  To get the party started, we are giving away the  Cake Day stamp and Thin Cuts sets ! Not only are these two sets ideal for a variety of artwork project...