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SEASONAL SPARKLE: Unique decorating ideas for your home
The holiday season is here, and it’s time to dust off that box of festive decor and create a little winter magic inside your…
ON TOP OF SPAGHETTI: THE SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT MEATBALL
I’m partial to the meatball. They’re incredibly versatile and easy to make, and for me, at least –they’re nostalgic. Over the years, I watched…
LET’S DO BRUNCH!
Is it just me, or does brunch carry an essence of something special? Unlike breakfast or lunch, brunch is more than just a meal….
A Burlington Mom’s Viral Post on Motherhood Landed Her a Book Deal
– And She’s Our Editor!
In September 2018, our editor, Anneliese Lawton, took to Facebook to write about the differences in post-op care between her c-section and her parotidectomy…
The Rejuvenation of Downtown Midland
Located in the heart of Georgian Bay – a pleasant drive off highway 400 – you’ll find the picturesque and treasured community of Midland….
DID SOMEBODY SAY CHEESE?
No one really knows who made cheese for the first time, but according to one legend – it happened by accident. As the story…
CRISP & CRAFTY CIDER
It wasn’t all that long ago that craft beer took Ontario by storm. In 2015, after much grumbling by craft brewers and beer drinkers…
FUN FALL FARMS to Explore in Simcoe County
Nothing says fall like visiting a farm to pick your own pumpkin, getting lost in a corn maze or taking a hay ride. Some…
IT’S GAME TIME!
Summer is here! And while spending time in the great outdoors is good for the soul – sometimes, you need a retreat from the…
SPLISH SPLASH – Backyard Waterworks
There are two kinds of people in the summer: people with a pool and people who look to befriend people with a pool…due to…
PLAN THE ULTIMATE STAYCATION WITH YOUR ONTARIO STAYCATION CREDIT
Skip the planes and trains and stick with the automobile this summer to take advantage of your Ontario Staycation Tax Credit. The Ontario government…
A RETURN TO SUMMER FESTIVALS
As the weather begins to warm up and the days grow longer, we are reminded that there really is no better way to experience…
CREATE YOUR OWN BACKYARD OASIS
Springtime is finally here, and summer is so close we can taste it. If you’re dreaming of backyard dinners, walking barefoot through the grass,…
FITNESS MADE FUN: Dance, Kick and Fly into Shape!
There is never a time quite like the present to try something new, especially coming into spring, where collectively, we are more than ready…
EGG-CELLENT EASTER BRUNCH
The easiest way to celebrate Easter is with a simple, yet elegant and delicious brunch. It can be easily prepared while the kids are…
5 Ways to Create a Stunning Feature Wall in Your Home
It doesn’t always take a full-scale renovation to breathe new life into your home. Sometimes, all you need is a single wall and a…
Zipline and Tree Top Trekking: A Thrill Seeker’s Adventure
Imagine what it would feel like to swing freely from the trees like Tarzan – taking in the world beneath you. Now, imagine doing…
OUR HOME IS NATIVE LAND: Understanding the Businesses and Lands of Simcoe County’s Indigenous People
The Creation Story of Indigenous people tells how the ancestors were placed on “Turtle Island” (North America) at the beginning of time. So as…
SMALL GROCERS THINK BIG
When grocery day rolls around, we all have our go-to stores. And here in Simcoe County, there is a wonderful selection of grocers at…
UPPER CRUST: The Anatomy of the Perfect Tart
Yotam Ottolenghi, the famed London-based Israeli chef, is quoted saying: “The differences between a tart, a pie, and a Quiche are a blur.” With…