A Friday afternoon free to explore led me to Hopeful Harvest, a short ten-minute drive from Seeley’s Bay to 1239 Sunbury Road (just off Hwy 15). Arriving minutes before opening, I was instantly greeted by two friendly, four-legged farm greeters, Daisy and Lilly, tail-wagging and happy to see me. Close by was Owner Carole-Anne Keys, who cheerfully welcomed me to the farm and encouraged me to take my time looking around. Entering the site through a festive rustic garden arb

There is something about rain tapping on our steel roof that makes me want to curl up with a cozy blanket and a good book, and this summer, with more than our fair share of grey days, I’ve had plenty of time to read and think. Lately, I’ve been thinking about the stories waiting to be found in the books tucked inside those creative Little Free Libraries scattered across the countryside. If you’ve never stopped at a Little Free Library, September seems like the perfect month

Westport’s Foley Mountain has long been known as a destination for nature lovers, and now those seeking calm and connection to nature can participate in a Forest Bathing walk thanks to Certified Nature Therapy Guide Claire Beach, whose nature walks are quietly transforming how residents and visitors relate to the land around them. Claire’s journey into Nature Therapy began long before she earned her certification in 2019. “Nature has always been where I felt most at home,” sh

I didn’t expect a simple visit to Ecofest Westport to spark a creative adventure, but that’s exactly what happened. When I spotted a needle-felting workshop with bright colours, soft wool, and the promise of making something beautiful, I was sold. Before I knew it, I signed up myself, my daughter-in-law, and my oldest granddaughter. A full day of crafting together felt like the perfect excuse to slow down and make memories. The setting was part of the appeal, with the worksho

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Approximately 100,000 Canadians suffer from Parkinson’s disease. My Grandmother, Joanne Putnam (pictured) spent years in care as a result.

Miranda and Andrew worked the crowd's every emotion. With stirring ballads, boot-stomping strumming and humorous asides, the skilled duo

(My Grandson, Carter Pictured Above) Reminiscing about my time spent at Delta Fair over the years brings back fond memories. Like many...

This weekend I attended the “Inspired for Life" event at the Brockville Country Club and if an event can be judged by how welcoming it...

I had the chance to check out Le Boat's Horizon luxury cruise boats on the Rideau Canal as they celebrated their launch in Canada.

This week I had the good fortune of sitting in on a cooking class at Furnace Falls Farm in Lyndhurst. I must admit up front that I am a...

I had an absolute blast attending a women’s night at our local Home Hardware Building Centre. The owner, Jane Van Noy, and her staff...

I was blessed to have been invited to the Well Being & Women event in Brockville, hosted by Jennifer Phillips and Andrea Campbell of...

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If you schedule a Colonoscopy, you should know laughter is the best medicine. That process, my friend, has the makings of a Just For...

A meeting with local Astrologer Annick Rousseau from Lyndhurst, Ontario.

Something struck me the other week as I was making my way from one meeting to the next. We often talk and express our opinions on the...

Last weekend I attended Shelli Warren’s Success Summit, fittingly held at the beautiful Maplehurst Manor in Maitland. Many of you already...