Finding someone trustworthy that will do a good job with grooming your beloved canine babies is really important. Thank goodness that just a few minutes from our farm, we have Manitoulin Island's Friendly Groomer. I have been meaning to post this months ago. In our Life on Manitoulin Facebook group, people often ask where they can find a dog groomer on the island. I want to … [Read more...]
Keeping it Local ~ Manitoulin Holiday Gift Guide
We try to support local businesses as much as possible year round, but wanted to make this year the year for keeping it local. We're sharing our Manitoulin Holiday Gift Guide! Gifts for the foodies in your life Manitoulin Island has something for all the foodies on your list! Some of our Manitoulin Holiday Gift Guide favourites include: New Grain Bread has delectable … [Read more...]
Manitoulin Mother’s Day Gift Ideas + GIVEAWAY
Are you looking for Mother's Day gift ideas? Our province has just entered another Stay at Home Order and this pandemic has been challenging for everyone. We have been thinking of how to support our amazing local Manitoulin Island artists, artisans, and businesses during these challenging times. What better way than to promote shopping and dining (take-out) locally? With … [Read more...]
Eenvoudig Simply Unique Baby & Children’s Clothing
Manitoulin Island is home to many charming small businesses and Eenvoudig Simply Unique Baby & Children's Clothing is one of them. Fun, Functional Baby & Toddler Clothes If you're looking for fun, functional baby and toddler clothes, handmade on Manitoulin Island, you will want to check out Eenvoudig Simply Unique. They are definitely the most adorable and unique … [Read more...]
Little Box, Big Impact. Good Stuff Box
Good Stuff Box: The Little Box with BIG Impact. Disclaimer: I was given the mentioned product for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions on this blog are my own. Many people ask me how I find out about new and exciting businesses, products, and services --especially homegrown, local Manitoulin businesses. The funny thing is most of my discoveries are made either on … [Read more...]
Shopping Local Manitoulin
One of the things that is really important to me is shopping local and supporting Manitoulin Island businesses. Yes, there are times my family goes off island or makes online purchases, but for the most part, we try to support local as much as we can. Many people ask me about shopping local Manitoulin. There have been quite a few new and exciting businesses that have … [Read more...]
Top 8 Manitoulin Eateries ~ Where To Eat On Manitoulin Island
Many people always ask me where to eat on Manitoulin Island. There are quite a few Manitoulin eateries to choose from. When asked where I enjoy dining, I'd have to say I have my top 8 Manitoulin eateries! The Garden's Gate Restaurant offers gourmet, prepared from scratch menu items. Their ingredients include locally grown meats and produce, and they have over 50 … [Read more...]
Island Treasures ~ Made on Manitoulin Island
Manitoulin Island - A place where many island treasures can be found. One of the things I love about Manitoulin Island is that it is home to many talented artists and craftspeople. It's no surprise, since it is easy to find inspiration on this beautiful island. Each summer, visitors and locals go on the Island-wide Art Tour and stop in and admire the artwork of local … [Read more...]
Manitoulin Brewing Company Small Batch Series
You're on Island Time Now. Manitoulin Brewing Company's catch phrase is quite fitting. If you live on Manitoulin Island, or if you've ever visited Manitoulin Island, you'll notice the pace is much slower than that of the city's. You can relax. You're on Island time now. The fresh air, slower pace, the beautiful lakes and beaches, farmland, and country roads make you … [Read more...]
Specialty Cheeses & More at Quintina’s in Spring Bay #Manitoulin
Living on Manitoulin Island brings new experiences every day. Whether it be finding a new fishing spot or secluded place to swim in the summertime, you'll be surprised at some of the hidden gems this special island is home to. One of those hidden gems is Quintina's and we love them for their specialty cheeses! We recently discovered Quintina's specialty cheeses at the … [Read more...]
Buoys Eatery – A Manitoulin Gem
Back in 2004, I left Toronto and moved to an island in the middle of Lake Huron. Never would I have guessed back then that I would make so many meaningful connections with people on all ends of the island. One of those special connections is with Buoys Eatery in Gore Bay. I'm the person who went to Singapore because I wanted real Singapore noodles and so I could say I had … [Read more...]
Where to Shop Locally this Season on #Manitoulin
I would be lying if I told you that we only shop locally, because we don't. There are times when we travel off-Island to get items that we cannot find on the Island. There are also times when we shop online and have items delivered to our home. This said, I firmly believe that people should first shop locally as much as possible, and as often possible. We're a farming … [Read more...]
A Manitoulin Thanksgiving
I can hardly wait for the weekend! Two more sleeps until we get to see some of our favourite people on the planet! People think I'm crazy because my favourite season is Fall. Sure, I love the freshness and the rebirth that is Spring and I love the sun on my back, the sand between my toes and the sound of the waves crashing on the shore in the Summer. This said, nothing … [Read more...]
Keep Chicken Canadian: Support Your Canadian Chicken Farmers
We are a farming family. We raise cattle and grow grain (barley, soy, peas, and other grains), and we also raise chickens. I write this blog post not only from the viewpoint of a farming family, but also from the perspective of a consumer and as a Canadian. As a farming family, it is important for us to grow healthy food not only for our family, but for the public as … [Read more...]
How to Sprout Seeds, Grains, and Beans
From my earliest recollections, sprouting our own bean sprouts has been something our family did. My Dad, being an expert green thumb and fan of all things innovative and science-based, always had some kind of "science project" going on. Whether it be hybridizing and creating new species of fancy Japanese goldfish to cross-pollinating flowers like orchids and daylilies, or … [Read more...]