Wrapping Gifts with Leslie Seiler

The Insomnia Project Holiday Episodes are back! 

Leslie Seiler and Marco unwrap the secrets to wrapping the perfect gift including Marco’s Frankenwrapping. These two talk about the joy they have for the Season, what makes their Christmas traditions special. There are some Holiday Tips that Leslie shares. If you are in need of something to listen to while wrapping your Holiday or Christmas presents we suggest you put this episode on and enjoy!

A Sneak-Peek:

• [6:43] Marco and Leslie talk all things  Wrapping, from paper to the amount of tape to use.
• [12:33] The wrapping fold we cover the best way to crease or fold the wrapping as you are covering the gift.
• [13:42] From the holiday wrap the conversation then focuses on Ornaments from favourites to how to hang heavy ornaments and a Leslie tells us about her oldest ornament. 
• [18:51] The Christmas Pickle, is an ornament that Leslie & Marco both have and they tell how they feature it and its function on their trees.
• [20:41] What to do when your favourite ornament shatters? Marco gives us his fix it tip to make a special ornament out of your shards of glass and glitter.
• [23:25] No Christmas or Holiday tree is complete without a Tree Topper and Marco tells of his homemade topper. 
• [27:50] Leslie tells us of her first Christmas Tree. 
• [29:30] Our favourite beverage is Egg Nog and we discuss our favourite tipple that should warm your nog.  
• [35:10] Leslie shares her Top Holiday Tips with us.
• [40:35] This episode would not be complete without hearing our guest’s Favourite Christmas Carol and Marco talks about his latest and favourite holiday songs by Elvis and Kacey Musgraves

However you celebrate the holidays we wish you a calm and peaceful season and we are here for you and if you wanting to share the joy please tell people about The Insomnia Project.

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Last day of Hanukkah

The Insomnia Project Holiday Episodes are back! 

Every day in December we will feature a different holiday themed episode with a festive feel. Some will be from Holidays past and some will be from Holiday present and if you give us your idea for an episode they will be featured in a Holiday future episode. Regardless sit back with a warm cup of cider, tea, cocoa, vin brulé, latte with pumpkin spice and enjoy the cheer we share with you. 

Today we celebrate Hanukkah and we have Jeff Ironi tell us about his memories and how he would dominate at spinning the dreidel. 

A Sneak-Peek:

• [1:36] Hanukkah gelt.
• [2:23] Jeff tells us about his Bubbe Rose and her holiday baking. 
• [4:55] Jeff tells us about his Safta Nechama and her making Latkas.
• [8:17] Jeff tells us how differently his parents would have celebrated Hanukkah. 
• [9:37] Marco Hanukkah-splains the oil lamps to Jeff. 
• [10:28] Jeff gives us tips on how to spin a dreidel to win and what each letter on the dreidel means.  
• [13:33] Celebrating the holidays as a child vs. as an adult.  
• [15:22] Jeff tells us some facts about the menorah. 
• [17:25] Jeff explains his love for Christmas movies.
• [19:20 ] Jeff explains how he celebrates the holidays in a multi faith household.
• [21:52] Jeff explain how he likes to curl up with a blanket and nap during the holidays.

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Birthday’s over the Holidays

It is Marco’s birthday so he tells a tale of an interesting and hilarious gift from his sister-in-law. We are still celebrating the holidays on this episode with a particular shout out to Chaka Khan.

A Sneak-Peek:

• [1:30] Why we are using certain holiday songs.
• [3:40] A most hilarious gift tale is told.  
• [5:15] Marco makes fun of Virgos. 
• [9:30] Amanda tells why not to freeze bagels. 
• [14:10] Perfect gifts for each Astrological signs. 
• [15:33] Marco expresses his admiration of Chaka Khan.
• [19:58] Marco gets called out on his East Coast huff.
• [30:18] Amanda tells us about a great success story of Cursed by Design.
• [33:55] Marco describes a travel clothes accordion.

However you celebrate the holidays we wish you a calm and peaceful season and we are here for you and if you wanting to share the joy please tell people about The Insomnia Project.

Amanda’s show:

www.clotheswapshow.ca

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Literature for the Holidays

We welcome Professor Linda M. Morra from the podcast “Getting Lit with Linda” we talk about books to read over the holidays. So grab a warm cup of cocoa and a warm blanket and listen to use talk about literature for the holidays.

Literature mentioned

• Anne of Green Gable by Lucy Maud Montgomery
• Care Of: Letters, Connections, and Cures by Ivan Coyote
• The Testaments by Margaret Atwood
• The Spectacular by Zoe Whittall
• Polar Vortex by Shani Mootoo 
• Borders by Thomas King
• The Stud by Jackie Collins
• Unarrested Archives by Linda M. Morra
• Moving Archives by Linda M. Morra
• Monkey Beach by Eden Robinson
• The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline
• The Moon of Letting Go by Richard Van Camp
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Podcasts mentioned:

Think Indigenous

Red Man Laughing

Stories from the Land

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Figgy Pudding and Holiday Wear

The Insomnia Project Holiday Episodes are back! 

Every day in December we will feature a different holiday themed episode with a festive feel. Some will be from Holidays past and some will be from Holiday present and if you give us your idea for an episode they will be featured in a Holiday future episode. Regardless sit back with a warm cup of cider, tea, cocoa, vin brulé, latte with pumpkin spice and enjoy the cheer we share with you. 

Today’s episode begins with a rather large controversy as Amanda takes us on a deep dive of Figgy Pudding, the show gets back on track when we discuss Holiday wear and what makes a festive outfit happen. 

A Sneak-Peek:

• [1:45] Amanda attempts to define Figgy Pudding.
• [5:11] Marco attempts to define Figgy Pudding.
• [9:02] What is your go-to Holiday wear?
• [11:24] 12 days of socks and wearing holiday socks.
• [13:26] Putting on that holiday sparkle.
• [16:30] Festive Ear Wear, is there such a thing?
• [18:28] We break out the Plaid.
• [21:10] Amanda reaches into her holiday socks.
• [22:47] The light up Santa hat. 
• [22:56] We ask Amanda mittens or gloves?

However you celebrate the holidays we wish you a calm and peaceful season and we are here for you and if you wanting to share the joy please tell people about The Insomnia Project.

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Holiday Show - Christmas in the City

The Insomnia Project Holiday Episodes are back! 

Every day in December we will feature a different holiday themed episode with a festive feel. Some will be from Holidays past and some will be from Holiday present and if you give us your idea for an episode they will be featured in a Holiday future episode. Regardless sit back with a warm cup of cider, tea, cocoa, vin brulé, latte with pumpkin spice and enjoy the cheer we share with you. 

Christmas in the City can be a different experience but can be as lovely as the holidays anywhere else. Chris Bond from the We Like Theme Parks podcast tells us about how he celebrates a City Christmas as well as the Christmas Market. We talk about Carols the famous Santa Claus Parade in Toronto. Marco talks about his Christmas wreath that he got at a Santa Claus Parade and the Christmas Pickle. We end the episode with our favourite holiday beverages and our holiday food. 

A Sneak-Peek:

• [2:22] We talk about Chris’ podcast We Like Theme Parks.
• [4:30] The Christmas Market is in the City and near Chris’ home.
• [8:08] We ask Chris what his favourite Christmas Carol.
• [11:07] Things that make City Christmas special.
• [13:35] The Santa Claus Parade goes right through Chris’ neighbourhood.
• [16:15] Christmas Ornaments. 
• [17:19] Chris tells us about his favourite Disney Christmas Ornament. 
• [21:33] Real or Fake Christmas Tree and where one gets one in the city.
• [22:40] The joy of Christmas Cards.

However you celebrate the holidays we wish you a calm and peaceful season and we are here for you and if you wanting to share the joy please tell people about The Insomnia Project.

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Christmas in the Burbs (Schomberg to be exact)

The Insomnia Project Holiday Episodes are back! 

Every day in December we will feature a different holiday themed episode with a festive feel. Some will be from Holidays past and some will be from Holiday present and if you give us your idea for an episode they will be featured in a Holiday future episode. Regardless sit back with a warm cup of cider, tea, cocoa, vin brulé, latte with pumpkin spice and enjoy the cheer we share with you. 

You might not live in the country, you might not live in the city, perhaps you live in the Burbs and that is what we cover on today’s holiday episode with friend of the podcast Dale Boyer. Schomberg, Ontario is the town we reference in this episode.

A Sneak-Peek:

• [3:05] So much to see and do at Schomberg Christmas.
• [6:35] Marco tells the tale of his Christmas Wreath.  
• [9:34] Wise words from Dale regarding a hefty purchase. 
• [11:20] Christmas Ornaments that make it on Dale’s tree.  
• [14:44] Dale describes the ugly ornament that makes it on her tree every year and one that makes it on her parent’s tree.   
• [19:48] The very special Starbucks ornament tale. 
• [23:24] We ask Dale what is her favourite Christmas Carol.  
• [26:50] Wise words from Marco regarding purchasing warm winter clothes .  

However you celebrate the holidays we wish you a calm and peaceful season and we are here for you and if you wanting to share the joy please tell people about The Insomnia Project.

Follow Dale Boyer at:

Instagram: instagram.com/dalecboyer

Twitter: twitter.com/DaleBoyer

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Holiday Thrifty Part 2

This episode is coming from Niagara-on-the-lake, Ontario where Amanda and Marco continue to talk about Holiday thrifty and how to be thrifty during the holidays. Amanda wasn’t able to finishing sharing her thrifty holiday tips and so here is part 2. 

A Sneak-Peek:

• [2:07] The hosts talk about Advent calendars.
• [4:00] Amanda talks about how they got gift cards during tighter times. 
• [7:29] Gifting toilet paper?
• [9:00] Host gifts. 
• [13:48] Free gifts at Sephora.
• [27:00] Use your points for gifts. 
• [27:50] Marco’s idea gets his idea knocked down by Amanda.  
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Christmas in the Country

The Insomnia Project Holiday Episodes are back! 

Every day in December we will feature a different holiday themed episode with a festive feel. Some will be from Holidays past and some will be from Holiday present and if you give us your idea for an episode they will be featured in a Holiday future episode. Regardless sit back with a warm cup of cider, tea, cocoa, vin brulé, latte with pumpkin spice and enjoy the cheer we share with you. 

We welcome back friend of the podcast Trevor Martin.

A Sneak-Peek:

• [1:08] We begin our journey into Christmas in the Country? 
• [2:25] When it snows, make snow forts and snow men and snow women.  
• [3:42] Trevor explains the snow bunny. 
• [5:35] Deep dive into the quality of snow one need to make snow structures.
• [8:40] Holiday Fireplace chat.
• [10:17] In the country you shovel snow off the roof.  
• [14:00] Trevor shares the joy of his grandmother’s Holiday Fruit Cake.  
• [22:37] Trevor tells us about his Christmas Pickle Ornament.
• [22:48] Marco tells a the tragic end to his Christmas Pickle.
• [24:38] We learn about the drink the Hammer Handle.

However you celebrate the holidays we wish you a calm and peaceful season and we are here for you and if you wanting to share the joy please tell people about The Insomnia Project.

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Holiday Thrift Part 1

On today’s episode Amanda shares some thrifty holiday tips with us. This was recorded in 2021 and the feedback we received a great deal of positive response on this episode. So if you need to be thrifty or enjoy being thrifty this is the episode for you. 

We are one week in and every day in December we will feature a different holiday themed episode with a festive feel some from years past and some from the present. Sit back with a warm cup of cider, tea, cocoa, vin brulé, latte with pumpkin spice and enjoy the cheer we share with you. 

A Sneak-Peek:

• [2:07] Amanda contests winter song vs. Christmas songs.
• [4:00] Amanda corrects her error from the Nutcracker episode.  
• [7:39] Frugal Holiday tops. 
• [9:20] Holiday card thrift tip. 
• [15:08] 2 sided wrapping paper.
• [22:30] Amanda’s take on The Grinch.  
• [23:50] Projection thrift.  

However you celebrate the holidays we wish you a calm and peaceful season and we are here for you and if you wanting to share the joy please tell people about The Insomnia Project.

Resource links:

clotheswapshow.ca

redpegasus.ca

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