Today we’re going to identify the “Song of the Summer” was for each one of us, rewrite the lyrics as a holiday tune, and change the tune itself into whatever […]
Today, we’re going to design, bake, and build a gingbread structure… What kind? View the post!
Today’s we’re making labels for the canned goods we made this year and for those we’ll whip up today for festive giving. What’s in today’s jam pan? READ THE POST […]
Today, we’re going out for a winter walk and making a donation to Cystic Fibrosis Canada. View the Post
Today, we’ll be sketching our house with or without real or imagined Christmas decor. Read the Post!
Today, the ladies are having their Annual Holiday Luncheon at home! Take a look at the post!
Tonight we’re watching the original Star Wars trilogy and ordering Fish & Chips! Read more about it here!
Today we celebrate all things Eggnog! And I share an easy Eggnog cocktail recipe. Read the post!
Today is our Cookie-Baking Marathon, to be accompanied by Giant-Crossword-Solving! Read all about it and browse our recipes!
Today, we’re going to make two-colour linocuts in holiday colours. Here’s the post!
Today, we’re giving the gift of a beehive via Plan Canada Gifts of Hope. READ THE FULL POST!
Today’s the day we make our Bûche de Noël. Which recipe? View the post!
Our 2020 Christmas Eve Checklist is LIVE!View the post!
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Below you’ll find a list of all of our doings during Advent 2020. SSJ’S Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies Have Yourself a Merry Local Christmas: SSJ’s 2020 Holiday Gift […]
Join us for our 10th Anniversary Film “BESTIVAL”
SSJ’S Annual Advent Love-to-Do-List is Live! Read the full post here! FOLLOW ALONG DAILY BY ACCESSING THIS 2021 ADVENT CALENDAR MONTHLY VIEW OR BY CHECKING THE SMELLING SALTS JOURNAL HOME PAGE. IN THE […]
WELCOME TO SSJ’s 2021 Advent Calendar! Today we are choosing our Christmas Tree and Making Cookie Dough to Freeze for December! Check out the full post for all the details! […]
Today we’re Making Mulling Spices! Read the Post! FOLLOW ALONG SSJ’S ADVENT CALENDAR DAILY BY CHECKING THE SMELLING SALTS JOURNAL HOME PAGE OR ACCESSING THE 2021 ADVENT EVENTS CALENDAR. OR TAKE A […]
ON THIS GIVING TUESDAY WE WILL MAKE A DONATION TO THE BRUCE TRAIL CONSERVANCY The Bruce Trail Conservancy is one of Ontario’s largest land trusts and the steward of Canada’s […]
Today we’re making Springerle! Read the Post! FOLLOW ALONG DAILY BY ACCESSING THIS 2021 ADVENT CALENDAR MONTHLY VIEW OR BY CHECKING THE SMELLING SALTS JOURNAL HOME PAGE. IN THE MEANTIME, FEEL FREE TO […]
THIS THURSDAY IS OUR “PIDE-DAY!” READ THE POST!
Tonight, we’re having a Scrabble tournament — with bonus points for holiday words! For more details, read the post!
Today we’re heading to St. Lawrence Market and Celebrating St. Nicholas Eve! Read the post here!
Today, we’re caroling! Read the post!
IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR! Today, we’re making INFUSED VODKA AND DIY GIN KITS READ THE POST!
Today we are giving to the Toronto Wildlife Centre. Read the full post!
Today we mail the holiday cards! Read the post!
It’s the annual Family Book Exchange! Read the Post!
Tonight’s our annual Tree Trimming Party! READ THE POST
Today, we make Red & Green Line Drawings Read the Post!
Today we’re forest bathing! Read the post.
Today we’re having a wee cookbook club. Read the post!
Today we give to Forests Ontario! Read the post!
Tonight, we’re having a family poker tournament! Read the Post
Today we’re having a Ladies Luncheon and making a visit to the Distillery Winter Village! Read the Post
Today, we photograph the “spirit of the season!” Read the Post
This year, we’re stretching our annual Giant Crossword and Cookie Baking Bonanza over the course of an entire weekend! And we’re taking on a baking challenge! Read the Post!
Today, we’re having a Hygge Day! Read the post!
Today, we’re supporting two organizations, The David Suzuki Foundation, and Toronto’s Daily Bread Food Bank. Read the post!
Today’s Fried Chicken Day! Read the Post!