Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
Why anyone would consider going gluten-free was always beyond me. I mean, “gluten-free” sounds about as delicious as eating cardboard, right? I could never have imagined eliminating things like French bread, pastries and pasta from my diet. What would I do for comfort food? You can only eat so many Glutino pretzels before the inside …
You’ve saved your money, arranged time off from the daily routine, and arrived by plane, train, or automobile to parts unknown. Okay, maybe not entirely unknown if you’re visiting a friend or your ancestral home, but at the very least you are out of your house. These visits can range in length from a weekend away …
Festival Players of Prince Edward County is a professional summer theatre company that has been providing visitors and residents of beautiful Prince Edward County, Ontario with meaningful theatre experiences for 8 years. Performances are not limited to one venue, but tour an array of delightful locations in and around the county. You can be sure the beautiful …
Alright, who took July? And while we’re at it, who is stealing August away from us so quickly too? I swear it was only yesterday that I was clearing out rotten sandwiches from the bottom of school bags and sending my kids off to camp. I’m not ready for back to school I tell you! …
The holidays are finally here, or the long weekend. Either way, it’s time for slow mornings and celebrations and time to reconnect with family and friends. It’s also the time when we welcome visits from those who live far enough away to warrant staying overnight. I grew up in a home with an open door …
When I became a mother I knew the role would require me to fulfill certain tasks, but I never realized how it would be a full-time job keeping my children satiated. Children everywhere around me appeared to be hungry at all times and it was a given that I should prevent my kids from understanding …
An old standby for any hostess is a bottle of her favourite wine, or yours if you have ulterior motives and if her usual wine selection leaves you parched. Traditional gift options range from flowers to jars of ingredients for delicious desserts to candles, and these are all welcome gifts, but since this is summer …
To say I am giddy (and proud) to be raising a new generation of bookworms is an understatement. I spent a good portion of my childhood hidden behind a book, and I still can’t fall asleep without reading a couple of chapters each night. So, if you’re looking for the best children’s book series by …
