The Gift of Giving – Local Holiday Toy Drives
The holiday season is a time of giving. But some families aren’t able to give as much as they’d like. Thankfully, dedicated local organizations…
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REMEMBERING OUR LOCAL HEROES
When thinking about casualties of war, it can be hard to see those involved as real, complex individuals. Too often and too quickly, people…
LOCAL PET RESCUES: THEY NEED YOUR HELP!
Most of us know the big names in animal rescue, but along with those organizations, smaller, local rescues work hard to save the lives…
Tutor Time – Your Guide to Local Tutoring and Supplemental Education Companies
If you think that tutoring or supplemental education could benefit your child—or even yourself!—it may be difficult to figure out which tutoring service to…
Consignment Stores – Bargains, Benefits, and Going Green
As I sift through my closet each year to purge clothes for donation, I have one main deciding factor: have I worn this garment…
Tread The Trails – Local Hiking Routes, Groups and Associations
Our area boasts some of the most well-maintained, safe, and accessible hiking trails around. While summertime may be on the muggy and buggy side,…
Mighty Morphin’ Filmmaker: Amy Jo Johnson and Her Heartfelt Hit, The Space Between
For the better part of my childhood, Amy Jo Johnson was my hero. Kimberley Hart (aka The Pink Power Ranger) was everything I wanted…
The Big Feastival. Food, Frolicking, and Family Fun. August 18-20, 2017
The Big Feastival is a food and music festival that was created six years ago in the UK by chef Jamie Oliver and Blur’s…
Local Learning. Before and After School Programs and Activities
We can hear the kids groaning now: “But it’s only August!” Sorry, little ones. But the good news is that the Barrie area offers…
Farmers’ Markets. How to make the most of them
My definition of farmers’ markets: culinary playgrounds for chefs and foodies, hunting grounds for the most unique local produce, a place to get the…