There are so many islands in Greece, it's hard to choose which ones to visit. Santorini and Mykonos are definitely two of the more popular ones. But be prepared in the summer they are quite busy. Greece begins it's tourism season on Greek Orthodox Easter weekend until October 31st of each year. In 2020, my family and I had booked a trip to Crete along with a small island called Naxos but it had to be cancelled. You know why!! It took us 3 years to take this trip but in July we flew to Crete to spend 8 days there. It is the largest of the Greek islands and one trip cannot cover even a fraction of it. It takes almost 4 half hours just to drive from the east side of the island to the west. Renting a car is a must if you plan to explore and try to get the smallest one you can. The roads are narrow especially in the small villages. One thing we learned when driving is when someone wants to pass you, be courteous and move to the right edge of the road so they can. We decided to stay in eastern Crete near a small village called Plaka. I did very little research when planning this trip but I must say the eastern side was a great choice. Eastern Crete is much less developed than the western side. It is more rugged with small villages interspersed throughout the mountains. The western side of Crete is more touristy and I think it's because they have the best sandy beaches there. They also have the Samariá Gorge which is a major tourist attraction. We spent most of our time along the eastern coast with a couple trips into the capital city of Heraklion. Top Things to do in Eastern Crete
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Who loves to pack when you are going away? Not me! I have a list that I go by. I add and subtract depending on the type of travel it is. One of the last items I always pack is my jewellery. What jewellery I decide to pack depends on the type of place I am going. But no matter where I am going I always to try to do the following. 5 Tips for Jewellery Safety When TravellingPeople love to visit craft shows because they want to find unique items that have been handcrafted by someone who is passionate about what they create. They can come home after the show and share what cool handmade product(s) they purchased to their friends, family, and co-workers. If you are thinking of attending a show this year (market season kicks off in the spring), here are some reasons why you should. 5 Reasons to Attend an In Person MarketMother's Day is May 14th this year. Perhaps you celebrate with your mom(s) or your children will be celebrating with you. It can also be a day you reflect back on memories of your mother. I have been a mom for over 21 years now. I am blessed with two sons. My oldest who turns 22 this year brings so much energy to our family and a smile to my face each time he walks through door. My 15 year son is very witty with a dry sense of humour and keeps me on my toes. He's my logical child who tells me straight up how he feels. I am fortunate that my mom is still living. She will be turning 90 this November. The last number of years have been more difficult as she now has dementia and was diagnosed last year with Mild Cognitive Impairment. She stayed with me this past March and it was so nice to spend time with her. At the same time, it was also emotionally draining. If you have aging parents or grandparents you understand how it feels. To celebrate our moms, mother in laws, step moms, grandmas, and mother figures, I have designed new floral necklaces and created a Mother's Day Gift Guide. A Mother's Day Silver Jewellery Gift GuideMy family and I decided last fall it was time for a vacation outside of Canada. It had been exactly three years since the last time I had flown. We booked a trip to the San Diego area looking for sunshine and beaches. We packed for a beach vacation but Mother Nature had something else in mind. It was much colder than normal and some days were super windy (plus some rain). We had one nice day for the beach which was the first day we arrived. Now what? We looked at the weather fore cast for the next 5 days and here's what we did. 6 Family Friendly Activities in Southern CaliforniaIn a recent story in my Instagram @clay_tulips_by_c, I asked what would you like to learn more about? Types of silver, caring for silver or cleaning silver. Well, most of the votes went to cleaning!! I am sure this would not be the case if I asked about cleaning our houses! I am going to share with you 4 easy ways to clean your silver jewellery to get that sparkle back again. Fine silver and sterling silver which by its very nature will tarnish overtime. Plus add in lotions, creams and other products and your jewellery will need a clean. 4 Easy Ways to Clean Your Silver JewelleryDo you want to know how to create an eco-friendly jewelry business? Perhaps you are looking for ways to reduce your impact on the environment for your business? Are you looking to purchase eco-friendly jewelry? Here are some of my favourite ways to create a more eco-friendly jewelry and studio environment. 5 Ways to Make a More Eco-Friendly Jewelry BusinessThis holiday season I have curated a list of 5 small businesses to shop from this year. All of these local shops create handcrafted products from lovely home decor to soy wax candles and more. 5 Ontario Small Businesses to Shop From This SeasonGive the gift of customization this holiday season. Here are some custom styles to gift your loved ones. 6 Personalized Silver Jewelry Gift IdeasOne question I get asked a lot at markets is, "Is this jewelry real silver"? I am asked this because customers tell me they have skin sensitivities to certain metals. I can relate because if I wear costume jewelry my skin will break out in a rash. The jewelry I create is real silver. It's also known as sterling silver and pure silver. If you are ever wondering how to test your silver jewelry, read below to find out three ways to see if it's real. 3 Ways to Test for Real Silver |
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