The Secret Ingredient Is Cinnamon
If you’ve been looking for that “secret ingredient” in a recipe handed down by previous generations – try cinnamon. It’s the one spice you’re…
Shop Local: Thoughtfully Curated Products For Home And Body
Eco-friendly” products aren’t only beneficial for the environment; they have other benefits, too! Shop thoughtfully formulated products from local boutiques that carry ethical fashion,…
A Frozen Era: Cootes Paradise Has An Icy History
Kitty-corner to the bustling hub of McMaster University and Children’s Hospital, you’ll find 600 acres of preserved paradise. Birdwatchers flock to the boardwalk that…
Unique Boutiques: Local Refilleries Offer More Than Sustainable Solutions
I‘ve been working as a writer for just over five years now, but in my previous life – before kids – I carried a…
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…
Shop Local: Holiday Gift Guide
Andrews Oakville The Love Cashmere Beanie by Kerri Rosenthal features the artist and designer’s iconic hand-stitched Patchwork Love Heart with a reversible “LOVE” on…
Ode to the Humble Potato: The Perfect Side for Every Holiday Meal
It’s hard to find a more versatile vegetable than the potato. It can be fried, scalloped, roasted, mashed, or hashed. Potatoes are gluten-free and…
Regift, Remake, Resell: Making The Most Of Nana’s Jewellery
Special occasions are usually when heirloom jewellery changes hands (or necks or ears) – an engagement or wedding, a milestone birthday, an anniversary, and…
Expert Pick: Holiday Wines That Sparkle
Whether they’re for gifting, toasting, or sacredly sipping, sparkling wines add a special touch to the holiday season. The demand for sparkling wine has…
Discover The Spirit of Ukraine: The Zirkova Vodka Story
The spirit of Ukraine is truly present in the vodka business that Katherine Vellinga runs from her home in Oakville. Katherine and her husband,…