• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header left navigation
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to after header navigation
  • Skip to site footer
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Home
  • Blog
Life In Pleasantville

Life In Pleasantville

Food, Travel, Life

  • Work With Me
  • LinkTree
  • Travel
  • Food & Drink
  • Living

Blog

after ziplining at Camp Fortune

The Camp Fortune Zipline: A Thrilling Adventure for Everyone

by Candace Sampson

This past weekend, I took my friends to Camp Fortune to zipline. I’m happy to report, we’re still friends. Last year, I started a new tradition with my girlfriends: once a year, they all make the trek to my house in Ottawa. As the host, I have three goals. One, spoil them with good food …

Read moreThe Camp Fortune Zipline: A Thrilling Adventure for Everyone
carrick a rede near bushmills

Bushmills Things to Do: A Wee Village with Big Adventures

by Candace Sampson

If you love whiskey, then a trip to Bushmills Distillery in Northern Ireland is like receiving a call from the mothership to come home. What choice do you have? You simply must go. But when you arrive and realize you’re a long way from home, and that despite your best attempts, you cannot survive on …

Read moreBushmills Things to Do: A Wee Village with Big Adventures

A Day in Derry: Your Ultimate 24-Hour Guide

by Candace Sampson

You’ve got a day in Derry, a mere 24 hours to absorb as much culture, history, and cuisine as you can. Ack! Where to even begin? Derry (aka Londonderry or The Walled City) has so much to see and do, you’ll definitely find yourself wishing you had more time. But alas, a day in Derry …

Read moreA Day in Derry: Your Ultimate 24-Hour Guide
Six the musical

Slay Queens: The Electrifying Stories Behind Six, The Musical

by Candace Sampson

If you had asked me what SIX is about yesterday, I would have shrugged and said, “no idea ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.” Today, I am embarrassed that I didn’t know. I had never heard of SIX, The Musical, and I certainly didn’t have a clue about the plot. So while I may have entered totally in the dark, …

Read moreSlay Queens: The Electrifying Stories Behind Six, The Musical

Spinach & Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potato with Maple Tahini Sauce

by Candace Sampson

This Spinach & Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potato with Maple Tahini Sauce recipe has become a weekly staple in my home. Its brilliance was unmistakably highlighted last night when, given the choice between dining out after the hockey game or coming home to these stuffed sweet potatoes, my boyfriend opted for the latter. To him, no …

Read moreSpinach & Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potato with Maple Tahini Sauce

Girls Gone Mild – Your Girls’ Getaway Blueprint

by Candace Sampson

Warning: This is a true story of girls gone mild, as shocking as this may seem. All women appearing in this article are real, and the information shared within might bring you immeasurable joy and an embracing of January as your new favourite month. The author makes no promises that mild will become a permanent …

Read moreGirls Gone Mild – Your Girls’ Getaway Blueprint

Exploring the Heart and Soul of “Ain’t Too Proud” – The Temptations’ Musical Journey

by Candace Sampson

“Ain’t Too Proud ” is not just a Broadway musical; it’s a rich historical study and exploration of human behaviour, set to what might be the world’s finest soundtrack. Growing up, my parents had the sounds of Motown, intermingling with the Beatles, big band music, rock n’ roll, and country, always playing in the background …

Read moreExploring the Heart and Soul of “Ain’t Too Proud” – The Temptations’ Musical Journey

Aging with Grace and Humour: Mature Skin Care Solutions from BeautySense

by Candace Sampson

Aging is the rollercoaster ride none of us buy a ticket for but are forced onto the ride anyway. At times exhilarating but mostly jarring aging is something we’re all going to deal with differently – hands up in the air style or violently clutching the handle demanding it stop. Personally, when it comes to …

Read moreAging with Grace and Humour: Mature Skin Care Solutions from BeautySense
  • Previous
  • Page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 3
  • Page 4
  • Page 5
  • Page 6
  • Page 7
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 120
  • Next

Sidebar

Instagram

Save the Date - Girl Trips

Canadian getaways for women 45+
Click to learn more →

Acanthus Florist shopfront in Almonte, Ontario

Explore Small Towns in Ontario

Discover charming main streets, waterfalls, antiques, and festivals across Ontario’s most beautiful small towns.

Start Exploring

Categories

Here’s where else you can find me:

Girl Trips Logo What She Said Logo

What’s New

Things to Do in Westport, Ontario: Ultimate Lakeside Weekend Guide

So Morocco Ottawa: What Is a Hammam Spa?

Historic Mill Street in Almonte, Ontario with the Old Post Office clock tower in the background.

Things To Do In Almonte, Ontario: The Small Town That Stole Hallmark’s Heart

Enjoying your time in Pleasantville?

From travel tips to personal stories, Life in Pleasantville is powered by caffeine and curiosity. If this post hit home, made you laugh, or helped plan your next trip, please consider buying me a coffee to keep it going.

Buy Me a Coffee

Connect With Me Online

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Threads
  • TikTok

Inspiration

“Every day is another chance to get stronger, to eat better, to live healthier, and to be the best version of you.”

Recent Posts

Historic Mill Street in Almonte, Ontario with the Old Post Office clock tower in the background.
Bowl of homemade strawberry basil ice cream with fresh strawberries and basil on a dark background
Wild Nephin National Park

Copyright © 2025 · Life In Pleasantville · All Rights Reserved