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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…
A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
This holiday season is about going all out and surrounding yourself in everything that makes you feel warm and calm inside. Red is always…
Outdoors is the place to be this winter
Just because the snow flies and temperatures drop below zero doesn’t mean you have to hibernate to stay safe from the dreaded pandemic. “The…
A Community of Hope and Kindness
We’ve all had to adapt to a changed world, and some of the most important programs and services in our communities have modified their…
STAYING SAFE AND FIT AT HOME
We’ve all had to alter our lives to continue doing all the things we love and need to do during these changed times. Our…
THE WORLD OF INDIAN CURRY
It never occurred to me that curry is a sauce and a spice, nor was I aware there are so many different types of…
EMBRACE THE COTTAGE LIFE: RENT BEFORE YOU OWN
Owning a cottage might seem far off in your future plans, but renting a cottage can be very attainable and doesn’t have to be…
FALL FASHION IS ALL ABOUT COZY, WARM, SOFT, AND PURE!
For the last month and a half, I’ve already been wearing my favourite cardigan. If there’s one thing I don’t like, it’s being cold….
MAKE A SPLASH – Tubs You’ll Love in 2020
Relaxation is the only way to describe the affects of having the perfect bathtub. “The latest trends in tub styles all depend on the…
THE ORILLIA YOUTH CENTRE
A pandemic is certainly one way to bring about acknowledgement for many people and organizations as they provide positive change and essential support to…
NOTTAWASAGA IS THE PLACE TO GO THIS FALL!
From bird watching, hiking, fishing, to taking in the scenic views, Nottawasaga Conservation areas are a must to visit as the trees begin to…
TOMATOES, TOMATOES EVERYWHERE!
All you have to do is drive around my neighbourhood, and you’ll see most neighbours either have planters or gardens with numerous tomato plants….