I have always enjoyed writing letters. Maybe it’s a love of writing, in general. Diaries as a kid, postcards to friends from camp, passing notes in history class or putting notes in my friends’ lockers; all ways to express myself and show others that I care. When the...
Hillary Handy
The Best Fairy Gardens in All the Land
The Toddler Tourist: Exploring Hidden Gems In Your Own Backyard
There’s something in the air in August. Is it the smell of school and September on the horizon? Is it the magic of a month of potential for fun and frolic? Or could it be a different kind of magic. Maybe a hint of fairy magic.
The Toddler Tourist: The Walking Tour of Heritage Orillia
The Toddler Tourist: Exploring Hidden Gems in our Own Backyard Summer is a great time to get outdoors and walk around. There are many different trails and paths to trek upon in our North Simcoe region. I will probably highlight them in future issues, but one thing...
COVID-19 Life Lessons Learned Through the Lens of Encanto
I can’t stop talking about Bruno. Both in reference to the film Encanto along with the elephant-in-the-room that is COVID-19. I had managed to evade a positive test result for two years now, but alas, there’s only so much you can do before it catches you. This isn’t...
The Toddler Tourist: Exploring Hidden Gems in Our Own Backyard
Foraging Through the Seasons There’s something super satisfying about growing and harvesting your own food. While I don’t have a green thumb myself, I can appreciate when the Earth offers us delicious delights that we come across in our adventures. As we enter another...