Church Bazaar Tour 2023
Throughout November, I visit as many holiday bazaars as possible. They’re always an adventure and, more often than not, I meet at least one new friend named Jean. Here’s a round-up of my best bazaar finds from 2023.
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This weekend, I drove three hours to a bazaar. But I had good reason. My hometown church was having its annual bazaar.
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It’s been a long two years, but I’m happy to say that bazaars are back, baby! I can’t tell you the joy I felt the other day, stepping into my first church basement since COVID, and smelling that percolated coffee.
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Bazaars may have been cancelled this year on account of COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean the bazaar fun has to stop. Throughout the month, I’ve been posting my best bazaar finds of all time and recipes for some bake table classics.
Read MorePeanut Butter Marshmallow Squares Recipe
COVID-19 might have stolen church holiday bazaars this year, but it hasn’t stolen their spirit. All November, I’ve been posting classic bake table recipes for you to make at home as well as showcasing some of my best bazaar finds over the years.
Read MoreChocolate Haystacks Recipe
Bazaars may be cancelled this year, but I’m keeping the spirit alive by featuring a weekly bake table recipe for you to make at home, as well as some of my favourite bazaar treasures I’ve acquired over the years.
Read MoreChurch Windows Recipe
Church holiday bazaars may be cancelled this year, but that doesn’t mean the fun needs to end. All this month, I’m featuring a bazaar bake table classic recipe, taken from my collection of community cookbooks, along with my best bazaar finds over the years
Read MoreShortbread Cookies with Maraschino Cherries Recipe
I’m heartsick about bazaars being cancelled this year. Damn you, COVID-19. Where will I get my cabbage rolls? Where will I buy my next tea cozy? Where will I flirt with women named Bea across a knit table?
Read MoreBazaar-o-Rama Week 4
Well, I’ve put on 12 pounds worth of Mars Bars Slices and Peanut Butter Porcupines – and just in time for the holiday season! That can only mean one thing. Bazaar-o-Rama is coming to a close for another year.
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Another week, another round-up of church bazaar treasures! What did I find this past Saturday on my travels? Read on, dear reader.
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It’s been another exciting bazaar adventure of shopping, eating and making new senior friends. Here’s what I scored this week.
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Well, here it is. The final week of Bazaar-o-Rama 2018. Pass me a tissue, will you? My only comforts are the treasures I found this past weekend.
Read MoreBazaar-o-Rama 2018 Week 3
We’re knee-deep in bazaar season. What did I score on my third weekend out? The only way you’ll find out is to scroll, my friends. Scroll and be amazed.
Read MoreBazaar-o-Rama 2018 Week 2
I’m back with another exciting round-up. What did I find this week at my church bazaar travels? Check out my loot!
Read MoreBazaar-o-Rama 2018 Week 1
Bazaar-o-Rama is back for another titillating edition! Every November, I scour church Christmas bazaars in search of the weird and wonderful and share all my treasures with you, dear reader. I’ll update this post every Monday throughout the month. Come along for a bazaar journey. Or is that “bizarre?”
Read MoreBazaar-o-Rama 2017
Every November, I embark on Bazaar-o-Rama, my annual tour of church bazaars. If you haven’t been to a bazaar, you’re missing out. You can find cheap gifts, form friendships with women named Beatrice and Irene, and buy percolated coffee for next to nothing.
Over the next few weeks, I’ll post some of the treasures I find. Join me on my bazaar journey, won’t you?
Read MoreMy Bazaar Treasures
Saturday mornings throughout November, I roll out of bed early, put on my Tilley hat, fire up the Chevette and head out to Christmas bazaars. If you’ve never been to a bazaar, you’re missing out on one of life’s richest experiences. Bazaars are free, you can find great deals, and, if you’re under 50, you’ll feel like the youngest person there.
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