It's hard to believe that it's already the end of August! It feels like Summer just flew by! Soon the kids will be in school again and we'll be feeling the cool Fall air on our skin. It'll be time for warm sweaters and scarves, and lots of soup-for-dinner nights! Until then, we're hanging onto Summer with one last family camping trip! The Set Up A well-planned set up … [Read more...]
Hiking Trails on Manitoulin Island #woodsexplorer
Did you know that the Trans Canada Trail is the world's longest network of recreational trails? When fully connected, the Trail will stretch 23,000 kilometres (14,000 mi) from the Atlantic to the Pacific to the Arctic oceans. More than 16,800 kilometres (10,400 mi) of trail are currently usable, making it approximately 75% complete in 2014. Two hundred forty gaps totaling 6,200 … [Read more...]
Preventing Mosquitoes with #GreenStrike
We love outdoor dining and spending lots of time out on the patio. This said, it's been a humid Summer and in the beginning of Spring, we had lots of rain. You know what that means! Mosquitoes! Mosquitoes love breeding in those kinds of conditions. I say this all the time. I love being outdoors...I just hate mosquitoes! Maybe it's just my bad memory, but I don't … [Read more...]
7 Tips for Perfect Patio Entertaining
School is almost out and Summer is officially here! There's nothing better than spending the afternoons out on the patio with loved ones. We spend a lot of time on our patio. As soon as the weather warms up, we're out there having dinner every evening. My patio is also my oasis. It's a place I go to for some quiet time with a cool beverage in hand or a cup of tea. It's … [Read more...]
Mosquito Season & a Green Strike Giveaway
Spring is always an exciting time! As soon as the temperature hits 12 degrees, we're in shorts and t-shirts! Funny, because come Fall, when the temperature goes down to 12 degrees, we're all bundled up in fuzzy sweaters and scarves! Ah! We're a strange breed, us Canadians! It's true! The warmer months are upon us and while we love outdoor living, often times we are … [Read more...]
3 Easy Patio Dining Recipes #GayLeaFoods
Hooray! It's June and we've been taking advantage of the fabulous weather! Nothing cheers me up like sunny days, blue skies, patio dining and entertaining loved ones on our farm. Hubby manning the grill, Little One happily bouncing on her trampoline...absolute perfection. June and the end of the school year signals lots of family time! I get really excited about spending … [Read more...]
Decorate Your Outdoor Living Space for Under $100! #WalmartFrugalHeroes Challenge
I was issued a challenge. Everyone who knows me, knows I love a good challenge. I'm also a "follow the rules" person. I need to follow the rules. Otherwise, life would be total and utter chaos. It would be like Lord of the Flies. Know what I mean?The challenge: Decorate my outdoor living space for under $100!Whoa!I honestly had reservations about this challenge. I didn't think … [Read more...]