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Lavender Fields near toronto

Visit a Lavender Field

Visit a lavender fields in July and early August. These beautiful farms make for the prettiest day trips and many locations offer little shops with lavender products like essential oils, soaps and scent sachets. These farms are a popular summer photo opportunity!  Find local lavender farms to get lost in in our annual guide at the weblink below. Lavender season typically runs from July to

Kick-off Summer with Grill-themed Treats from Baskin-Robbins Canada

There is no arguing that Baskin-Robbins Canada is a master at custom cakes, we are constantly amazed at the incredible creations they release as part of their flavour of the month themes! Perhaps it’s because they are celebrating 50 years, but we think June takes the cake for creativity (pun intended)! The brand, renowned for its extensive flavour library, has released three seasonal treats that

Farmers Markets & Pick Your Own

Guide to local farms in York Region and Durham. Find country markets selling fresh fruit and vegetables, sweet corn, organic produce, pick your own strawberries, berries, apples and family fun farms, petting zoos and hayrides!

How to Create a Backyard Staycation for Your Kids this Summer

Summer holidays are knocking at the door. People often wonder how I keep six kids occupied during the summer months when school is out. While my kids love spending some time at summer camp, I was sure to make our home an entertaining place for kids – particularly the backyard.

Drowning Prevention

Drowning Prevention: Swimming Lessons Are Not Enough

A national survey from Safe Kids Canada shows 86% of Canadian parents believe swimming lessons are the best way to protect a child from drowning. However, this is not enough. Safe Kids Canada recommends parents use five ‘layers of protection’ to keep kids safe from drowning this summer, beyond swimming lessons alone.   And while the five layers – actively supervising children, training adults in

Raising Active Kids

5 Tips To Keep Kids Active All Summer

Schools Out! While kids are jumping for joy, parents all over the neighbourhood are wondering what the heck they are going to do to keep the kids busy all summer!

Lavender Fields near toronto

Visit a Lavender Field

Visit a lavender fields in July and early August. These beautiful farms make for the prettiest day trips and many locations offer little shops with lavender products like essential oils, soaps and scent sachets. These farms are a popular summer photo opportunity!  Find local lavender farms to get lost in in our annual guide at the weblink below. Lavender season typically runs from July to

Kick-off Summer with Grill-themed Treats from Baskin-Robbins Canada

There is no arguing that Baskin-Robbins Canada is a master at custom cakes, we are constantly amazed at the incredible creations they release as part of their flavour of the month themes! Perhaps it’s because they are celebrating 50 years, but we think June takes the cake for creativity (pun intended)! The brand, renowned for its extensive flavour library, has released three seasonal treats that

Farmers Markets & Pick Your Own

Guide to local farms in York Region and Durham. Find country markets selling fresh fruit and vegetables, sweet corn, organic produce, pick your own strawberries, berries, apples and family fun farms, petting zoos and hayrides!

How to Create a Backyard Staycation for Your Kids this Summer

Summer holidays are knocking at the door. People often wonder how I keep six kids occupied during the summer months when school is out. While my kids love spending some time at summer camp, I was sure to make our home an entertaining place for kids – particularly the backyard.

Drowning Prevention

Drowning Prevention: Swimming Lessons Are Not Enough

A national survey from Safe Kids Canada shows 86% of Canadian parents believe swimming lessons are the best way to protect a child from drowning. However, this is not enough. Safe Kids Canada recommends parents use five ‘layers of protection’ to keep kids safe from drowning this summer, beyond swimming lessons alone.   And while the five layers – actively supervising children, training adults in

Raising Active Kids

5 Tips To Keep Kids Active All Summer

Schools Out! While kids are jumping for joy, parents all over the neighbourhood are wondering what the heck they are going to do to keep the kids busy all summer!

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