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5 of the Best Beaches in Southwest Ontario to Take the Family

by Life In Pleasantville

The beaches in Southwest Ontario are great family destinations – often underrated because they’re not a tropical destination. For people who haven’t enjoyed the local spots, they’re missing out! Many are conveniently located along Lake Huron and Erie’s coastlines, which means they’re close enough for day trips and weekend stays. With so many great beaches …

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Rafting On The Grand River And Visit The HMCS Haida

by Katja Wulfers

The last time I went exploring in the Heart of Ontario the snow was deep and the air frosty enough to freeze maple syrup into taffy. Now we’re deep into a beautiful Canadian summer, and what better time to discover a bit more of what the region of Hamilton Halton Brant has to offer. With …

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Five Best Summer Hostess Gifts

by Katja Wulfers

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 …

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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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jerk chicken

Jerk Chicken

by Candace Sampson

This Jerk Chicken recipe is the next best thing to actually being in the islands. This recipe has been sitting in my “to-try” folder for so many years, I almost forgot I had it. A recent trip to our local Caribbean food restaurant though inspired me to come home and look it up. I mean, …

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Best Summer Drink Recipes 2013

by Candace Sampson

I am in no way encouraging you to partake in these alcoholic beverages. No sirree bob. I am no enabler. BUT if you do occasionally imbibe then here are my best summer drink recipes for 2013. In the meantime I’ll work hard and research my tooshie off for you to have new drinks for next …

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Homemade Berry Ice Cream

by Candace Sampson

I’m a purist when it comes to ice cream. As few ingredients as possible are what make the best frozen treat. That’s why I’m such a fan of this Homemade Berry Ice Cream. Six simple ingredients, incredible taste! During the summer months I pull out my ice cream maker  and load up our freezer with …

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Twice Baked Potatoes

Twice Baked Potatoes – Make Ahead

by Candace Sampson

I have three words for you. Twice Baked Potatoes.  These Twice Baked Potatoes are going to rock your world. They are absolutely delicious and are the perfect side for summer barbecues. The best part is you can make a big batch for the freezer ahead of time and just pull out what you need, whether …

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