Food | Holidays | Daily Routines and Habits | Chores | Connie's Big Purse |
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What is coconut?
Connie is known for never passing up this tropical flavour.
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What are homemade cinnamon buns (and fruit)?
Connie's famous Christmas morning breakfast consists of these.
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What is "dead hair"?
Connie insisted that this tiny item always be disposed of in a proper manner.
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What is cleaning the pantry?
Connie and her children embarked on this chore each "spring break".
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What is Trident gum?
This item would keep Connie's children happy during church services.
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What are loaves of McGavin's bread?
Connie bought this item at the bakery in groups of 10.
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What is Jell-o salad with raspberries?
This brightly-coloured dish was a favourite at Connie's Thanksgiving dinners.
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What is "it gets me from Point A to Point B"?
Of all the qualities in a family vehicle, Connie valued this the most.
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What is "don't throw that out"?
This kitchen-clean-up directive continues to run through the minds of her now-grown adult children?
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What are Band-Aids?
This first aid supply was stored in multiples of 10 in Connie's purse.
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What is a caramel apple?
Connie keeps the doctor away with this summertime carnival treat.
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What is …for the life of me, I can't remember what they're called…somebody help me out here?
Yearly, on December 31st, you could find Connie deep-frying a batch of these New Year's treats.
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What is "Harvest Moon"?
Connie was known to dance slowly in the living room to this classic tune.
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What is balancing her cheque book?
During this hour-long monthly chore you would find Connie self-admittedly, "grumpy until it's balanced".
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What are Welch's fruit snacks?
This snack, bought in bulk at Costco, can always be found by any curious Grandchild in Connie's purse.
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What is Foody Goody?
This Winnipeg restaurant was tolerated by Connie and the rest of the family with each shopping trip.
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What is brewing coffee?
Every day, Connie refused to get out of bed prior to this task being performed by Rob.
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What is a miniature sewing kit?
This emergency repair kit is always found in Connie's purse.
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What are monster cookies?
Making these Smartie-topped family favourites were an all-day affair often requiring 10 pans for one batch.
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What are points?
On leftover days, Connie would say she was giving out these if anybody finished a dish from the overfilled fridge.
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