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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…
Quick and 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…
THE JOY OF THRIFTING: Create A Look That’s Truly One-Of-A-Kind
Call it what you want: secondhand chic, furniture upcycling, vintage repurposing or simply thrifting, the practice of buying used furniture and home décor is…
FARM TO FORK
Now more than ever, the demand for food grown locally is on the rise, as is our interest in knowing where our food originates….
The Inside Scoop – Your summer bucket list for the best ice cream in the city
Why do we think of ice cream as the perfect summer treat? Is it because a big scoop can cool you down on a…
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…
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…
GIVING CREDIT: Our mighty Credit River connects us to Nature and History
There is a diverse and rich history that flows—literally!—through our region. The natural strength and beauty of the mighty Credit River has helped shape…
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,…
Divine Homemade Slaw
Combine the shredded cabbage and carrots in a large bowl. Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, onion, sugar, vinegar, mustard, celery salt, salt, and…
Strawberry Bacon Gouda Grilled Cheese Sliders
8 thick baguette slices 4 ounces gouda cheese, sliced 4 slices bacon, cut in half and cooked 16 fresh Ontario strawberries, hulled, sliced and…
May Two Four means Safe Planting!
The wait to plant your annuals is over! It’s Victoria Day long weekend, which means it’s time to beautify your garden with these flowering…
Local Hero, Sandy Pitts – Helping Feed Mississauga during the pandemic
Yes, she’s had to pivot the direction of her formidable volunteer efforts due to the pandemic, but local hero Sandy Pitts is working extra…
Royal Rhubarb – The Versatile Vegetable
When you visit your local farmer’s market or grocery store this spring, you’ll likely come across leafy bundles of fresh rhubarb. The graceful, crimson…
Discover Mississauga’s – Independent Grocery Stores
Every day, we have a choice between grabbing groceries at one of the large supermarket chains or instead, supporting one of Mississauga’s diverse independent…
Restore, revitalize, recycle – Chalk-based paints give your furniture new life
Do you own a piece of furniture that has seen better days? Don’t toss it just yet! There’s a great, easy way to upcycle…
A Walk in the Park – Mississauga’s Best Dog Parks
Keeping man’s best friend healthy and active means daily exercise and outdoor time. Having a safe place to run, play, and socialize with other…
April’s Ambassadors Abound! Enjoy our front-row seat to an amazing avian show
It’s here! Spring, at long last! With longer days and shorter nights, that cozy spring sunshine beams sweeter than Easter chocolate and does wonders…
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