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“Murder by the Book” A Victorian Who-Dunnit? at Upper Canada Village

by Sarah Robinson

More twists than a rollercoaster. More drama than a teenage relationship. This is what you can expect at Upper Canada Village’s murder mystery dinner by Eddie May Mysteries. My husband and I haven’t had a true date night in months. Busy work schedules, volunteer commitments, events, etc. have kept us from doing anything outside of …

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I Can’t Afford Summer Camp, So What the Hell Do I Do With These Kids?

by Life In Pleasantville

Summer camp is like orthodontic care: it’s a great idea in theory; it can change a child’s life; and it is very, very expensive. So, if you are like me (read: poor ) I sympathize. As much as I’d love to send my kids away to the wild north woods of Ontario for several fun-filled …

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Fifteen Summer Travel Essentials

by Katja Wulfers

What to pack when travelling is determined by where you’re going and what your plans are once you’ve safely arrived at the destination. The strappy heels you’ll wear to a bistro won’t work for a hike on the mountains around Pemberton, British Columbia, and there’s no call for a winter sleeping bag if you’re staying at …

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Lyme Disease Prevention During Camping Season

by Katja Wulfers

As Canadians and Americans send their children to camp or head out for annual camping trips, local public notices flood the airwaves — or inboxes — with warnings about all manner of insects and the diseases they transmit. One of the most debilitating of these is Lyme disease, which is caused by the bite from …

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Summer Weekend Getaway in Toronto

by Candace Sampson

The problem with summer is this. You have kids off for two months and parents who still have to work full-time jobs. How on earth are you supposed to fit summertime fun and family time with a schedule like that? Weekend getaways are often the key and a weekend getaway in Toronto has everything you …

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It’s Finally Here! Diagon Alley Opens at Universal Orlando

by Candace Sampson

I’m ridiculously excited for all the people who were able to attend the grand opening of the The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley today at Universal Orlando. I’m also totally jealous. This fully-immersive area expands upon the global phenomenon launched by Universal Orlando when it opened The Wizarding World of Harry Potter …

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Why You Need to Run Away with Your Girlfriends

by Candace Sampson

Let’s just get something straight from the outset, my family comes first. Without them, none of what I am would have meaning. Every move I make, every decision I make is based solely on how it will affect/benefit my family. My brain literally never stops working in this regard. Do I have the right ratio …

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Girls Escape to Ontario Highlands #OHLetsGo

by Candace Sampson

This is a story about three moms who escaped the big city for a wild and crazy weekend in the Ontario Highlands. You read that right, the Ontario Highlands, home to charming bed and breakfasts, boutique hotels, fine dining and antique shops galore was the back drop for three ladies cutting it loose for a …

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