Road Trip Muskoka
There’s a lot of uncertainty about the coming summer. What will be open, what events will go forward, how can we remain safe while still enjoying the season. One thing we can be sure of: as did last year, so
Up front – Minimalist Moms
As children, we’re given dolls to play with, make believing we are moms, leading us to dream that one day this will come true – this is where our story begins. Who is with me and thinks that being a mom
Spring is in the air
Who else feels like skipping now that Spring is in the air? I, for one, do! I’m not a winter person and rarely venture outside in January and February —usually, I’d go somewhere warm. However, we all know why that
Explore Friday Harbour
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 centrepiece is
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
March 17th, 1994 was truly a day to be celebrated. Another blessing and just like that “Dream #2 was born.” As a toddler he was very strong willed and my life at times was challenging. However, as he grew to
The Cheerleading Book: The Young Athletes Guide
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 tightly choreographed
Kinsip Maple Whisky Sour
Ingredients: 2 ounces Kinsip Maple Whisky ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice ¾ ounce simple syrup 1 egg white 2 to 4 dashes of Kinsip House Aromatic bitters ½ inch orange peel (garnish) 1 whisky cherry (garnish) Directions: Shake all of the ingredients except for the egg white in a
Beast’s Maple Whisky Turkey Burger
Beast’s Maple Whisky Turkey Burger Toronto restaurateur Scott Vivian’s food is so good that Anthony Bourdain once requested him as his personal caterer during a visit to Toronto. Vivian owns and operates Beast Bodega and was excited to work with the
July 2020 Kids Stuff
Eco-Friendly Spring Print Baby Diapers by Hello Bello Keep your baby dry and comfortable while helping the environment with these plant-derived diapers. Made with sustainable materials, these diapers are also free of chemicals and fragrance but also soft and absorbent. Did
Orthodontic braces have evolved
Smaller brackets, tooth-coloured options and even plastic aligners have largely replaced traditional metal braces. Braces have evolved considerably over the years. With new technologies available, plus an acknowledgment that braces are a necessity for people of various ages and not just
Living with your family in a new country
By Marlene Eisner Note to readers: I had the pleasure of speaking with Sarah Baeumler before the outbreak of the coronavirus made sure we are all staying put for the next little while. So, although travelling is not on anyone’s agenda
English Muffin Breakfast Pizza
Go ahead – tell the kids they can have pizza for breakfast with these delicious English Muffin Breakfast Pizzasfrom Egg Farmers of Canada. They will have as much fun helping to make them as they will eating them! Serves: 2 Prep
Breaking bread together while apart
Flour has been scarce in our neighbourhood grocery stores for more than a week. Seems bread making and baking in general has been a preferred pastime for those of us who are housebound. This baking bonanza temporarily left the flour shelves
New take on Mexican favourites
Beef and Avocado Whole Wheat Taco Boats Serves 4 Ingredients 1 lb lean ground beef 1 package taco seasoning mix ¼ cup water 1 can chopped green chilies (127 mL) 8 Old El Paso™ whole grain Tortilla Bowls 1 Avocado from Mexico, diced ¼ cup crumbled queso fresco cheese Lime
The Sweet Spot: Experience Maple Syrup Season in Muskoka
The nights remain frosty and snow still blankets the ground, but the daytime sun has a special warmth. Icicles drip as they melt, streams begin to run and birds sing a happy song. It’s that in-between time that nestles uncomfortably
Stress-free flying with little ones
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. Flying with babies and toddlers can be stressful. Thankfully, there are many things you can do to reduce some of the stress. Based on my own experiences, as well as conversations with other parents, I’ve pulled together
Year-round maple adventures
By Carol Patterson The maple is on Canada’s flag and on gift shop shelves, but Ontario’s Lanark County – a 60-minute drive from Ottawa – is bringing maple-themed sophistication to culinary, spa and outdoor adventures. There’s enough year-round activity to keep
Who is Karli
By Sara Dimerman Sesame Street celebrated its 50th anniversary in November 2019. Funny how the long-loved characters Elmo, the Cookie Monster, Bert, Ernie and friends, never age. What has changed, however, is some of this well reputed show's content. Gone are the
Climate change’s connection to anxiety and depression
By Sandi Schwartz Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires, droughts, rising sea levels. These are not topics for the faint of heart. But the reality today is that these types of natural disasters are on the rise due to climate change, and more people
Celebrate the season at the Quebec Winter Carnival
By Jane Muller Quebec City hosts the world's biggest winter carnival with a history dating back to 1894 and a rebirth in 1954 when it became an annual winter celebration. While the February event is steeped in tradition, it’s not frozen in
