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SOMETHING TO BRUNCH ON: A Sweet and Savory Christmas Morning
Christmas morning is often a relaxed time with family, opening gifts in front of the tree, and sharing delicious food and drinks with many…
THE GIFT OF GIVING: Holiday Help for Those in Need
As a mom of three kids under five, I have a special duty when the holiday’s roll around. The tree, the gifts, the meals…
PICK-YOUR-OWN: A Tale of the Griswold Family Christmas Tree
In the opening scene of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Clark Griswold – seeking out the perfect family Christmas tree – singing carols while driving…
MERRY & BRIGHT: Using the Colours of the Year to Decorate This Holiday Season
When the temperatures drop and your favourite local coffee shop breaks out the festive takeout cups, it can only mean one thing: it’s time…
TAKE TIME FOR SELF-CARE: THE MANY BENEFITS OF MASSAGE
There’s a reason massage therapy was deemed an essential service during the widespread lockdowns we’ve experienced. Sure, it’s relaxing: the soft music, the low…
SATISFACTION UNDERFOOT: Choosing Flooring for Every Space in Your Home
Renovating your home is an exciting opportunity to express your style and create a beautiful, comfortable living space. You want it to look and…
OH MY GOURD! EATING THROUGH THE WORLD OF SQUASH
Gourds – which are actually a fruit and not a vegetable – are one of the earliest known domesticated plants, with evidence of their…
SERIOUSLY SPOOKY: Unveiling the skeletons In Simcoe County’s Closet
You can’t live in a county with as much history as ours without expecting to encounter a spirit or two. After all, so many…
WOOLLY BE A HARSH WINTER? LOOK TO THIS FUZZY CATERPILLAR TO FIND OUT
I LOVE THAT SOUND.That first crunch of leaves underfoot sends a sharp and clear-cut signal to the senses that the autumn season has begun….
QUICK & SIMPLE PICKLING: HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN DELICIOUS REFRIGERATOR PICKLES
Are you like us: intrigued/intimidated by all those beautiful social media images of ordinary people happily displaying jar upon jar of homemade, yummy-looking pickled…
FARM TO FORK: Choosing Local to Choose Better
Over recent years, the gap between farm and table has grown astronomically. In the past, most people had no idea that the produce they…
SMALL CHANGES, BIG IMPACT: 4 SIMPLE WAYS TO MAKE YOUR LIFE GREENER
I think it’s a safe bet to say that many of us have connected with nature more because of the pandemic. This connection has…
A HOME THAT SAYS HELLO: Boosting Curb Appeal
There’s nothing like coming home to a place that, well, feels like home—and that all starts from the outside. When you pull into your…
What’s The Dilly-O with Pickleball ? Your guide to this red-hot racquet sport
Have you noticed pop-up pickleball games erupting on tennis courts near you? By all accounts, pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in North America, but…
FOREST BATHING: AN ANTIDOTE TO CHAOS
The idea that spending time in nature is good for our health is not new. Most of human evolutionary history was spent in environments…
THE PERFECT PICNIC
Tips & tricks for your next al fresco adventure Are there two words that go together better than “summer” and “picnic”? We didn’t think…
TIME TO SHOP, DINE AND CONNECT: Downtown Orillia’s See You on the Patio is Back
Mmmm… a warm summer evening on a patio, accompanied by great local music and interesting art, followed by some shopping… could there be any…
HOMEGROWN : Create a raised vegetable garden for a happy harvest
In the summertime, there is nothing more satisfying than savouring a fresh slice of a juicy, ripe red tomato or biting into a cool,…
Best Take Out in Barrie & Orillia
Local restaurants need our support. These local merchants are an integral part of our community. They are our neighbours and we should do what…
Winter-Proof Your Self Care Routine
Dry winter air is our skin and hair’s worst nightmare, but we can learn to fight back with easy to use body care products…