Holiday Memories
By: Marylene Vestergom What makes the holidays special? Sometimes it’s the memories of family gatherings -- the exotic aromas coming from the kitchen, the scent of freshly cut evergreens or the festive lights twinkling in the night that strike a chord. For
December 2020 Bookshelf
The Fabled Stables Willa the Wisps By Jonathan Auxier Jonathan Auxier brings the young reader to a magical adventurous stable where Auggie works and tends to unusual animals with unique names. Within the stables are magical stales. Auggie is sent out on
Friday Harbour: The Start to Something Extraordinary
By: Andrew Hind Friday Harbour, a 600-acre, $1-billion waterfront resort at Lake Simcoe's Big Bay Point, is one of Ontario's newest and most exciting developments – an 'urban cottage lifestyle' destination 20 years in the making. Minutes from Barrie, the four-season resort's
Mushing Memories: Dogsledding in Haliburton
Winter in Haliburton is a magical experience. Yes, the cold can be biting, but if you find the right setting—that beautiful, natural spot where snow mounds up like fluffy pillows and drapes evergreens like Christmas garland—there is no season more
Bud Sprout Bloom Helps Parents Engage in Meaningful, Positive Conversations
By: Lorraine Pelley Parents with young children can find it challenging to talk to their youngsters, especially about difficult or emotional events. Finding the right words to formulate questions in a positive, encouraging manner does not come easy for everyone. Bud
The Cheerleading Book: The Young Athletes Guide
By: Marylene Vestergom Consider two and a half minutes jammed packed with stunts with athletes flying through the air, including intricate pyramids resembling a carefully designed game of Jenga. While you're at it, throw in a few jumps and tumbling moves
